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Are you considering PCS orders to, or a job with, Marine Forces Reserve or Marine Forces South? This video was created January 9, 2024, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Louisiana, to help Marines, Sailors, government employees and their families envision what life could be like living and working in the Greater New Orleans area. Hear from career Marines who were stationed here discuss the city's culture, family lifestyle, safety, and professional growth opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus, Cpl. Ryan Schmid) This video includes video clips from Marine Forces Reserve archive (copyright free, public domain) and the following copyrighted locations by permission or license: By Permission: "Greater New Orleans: That Happens Here," 2022, Greater New Orleans, Inc. By License - This video contains imagery from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Aerial View Between Bride Decks Mississippi River New Orleans Louisiana By Christopher Boswell" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "An airboat swamp tour through the Louisiana swamps around New Orleans. Hot sunny day. Unrecognizable persons on the boat. By blackboxguild" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "An Alligator in the Swamps of Louisiana By Orlowski Designs LLC" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "A waiter drops off water to compliment a beignet with coffee in New Orleans. By blackboxguild" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "From floats to the mighty Mississippi River. By blackboxguild" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "Drone shot flying through downtown New Orleans over Parade. By blackboxguild" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "HD Drone Aerial View of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Skyline at Sunrise. By Kevin Ruck" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "Young school children enter classroom for a lesson as teacher waits by door. By hotelfoxtrot69" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "Teacher working with young pupils in school lesson. By hotelfoxtrot69" / https://stock.adobe.com "St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. By EdisonBanks" / https://stock.adobe.com/ "Moving Closer By Sacramento Horizon" / https://stock.adobe.com/ The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Hooksounds: "In The Early Hours by Hooksounds" / https://www.hooksounds.com/ "Experiences by Hooksounds" / https://www.hooksounds.com/

The AH-1W Super Cobra participates in its Sundown flight at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans on Oct. 14, 2020. After an incredible 933,614 flight hours over a 34 year career, the AH-1W “Whiskey” Super Cobra flew its last flight over the City of New Orleans passing its legacy and mission to the “Zulu” variant, the AH-1Z Viper. The "Zulu" will carry the torch of its predecessor, continuing to enable Marine Forces Reserve to go, fight, and win our nation's battles through air superiority. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christopher England)

Sgt. Erik J. Wright., a saxophone instrumentalist with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, gives a master class on jazz at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 13, 2020. The Marine Forces Reserve Band has had the privilege of traveling and performing for the last four decades, since its establishment in 1978. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Cpl. Jessica H. Backes, a flute instrumentalist with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, gives a master class on practicing instruments mindfully at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 13, 2020. The Marine Forces Reserve Band has had the privilege of traveling and performing for the last four decades, since its establishment in 1978. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve speak to the importance of events that transpired on September 11th, 2001 at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Sept. 11, 2020. Amidst the fallen first responders of the terrorist attack on 9/11 were eighteen Marine Corps reservists. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno and Cpl. J‘Vonnta Taylor)

Col. Howard Marotto, Deputy Commander, 4th Marine Logistics Group, informs Marines about the fortitude and strength displayed during the glorious victory of the Battle of New Orleans on Chalmette Battlefield, La., June 24, 2020. Col. Marotto motivates Marines to continue training and remain unwavering during the challenges we face today. Marines are encouraged to always be ready to go, fight, win and keep our honor clean. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Corporal Ashley Barreno)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve maintain grooming standards while quarantined at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, April 15, 2020. Marines are making good use of their time in quarantine to maintain readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring they are upholding the Marine Corps grooming and physical fitness standards so that they are prepared to Go, Fight, and Win once it is over. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz )

Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy, a combat graphics specialist with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Forces Reserve, demonstrates how to stay busy while under quarantine aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, April 10, 2020. While quarantined, Marines must get creative to maintain readiness while in their barracks room during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they remain physically and mentally prepared to Go, Fight, and Win once it is over. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and SgtMaj. Scott D. Grade, the sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, address the force concerning telework for drills at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 20, 2020. MARFORRES will continue to keep their Marines informed with video updates on operations and training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz, a combat photographer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, demonstrates exercises at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, March 25, 2020. This video informs Marines of exercises that can be done from the comfort of their barracks room while quarantined in response to the COVID-19 virus. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz and Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and SgtMaj. Scott D. Grade, the sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, address the coronavirus outbreak at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 20, 2020. MARFORRES will continue to keep their Marines informed on how COVID-19 will affect further operations and training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ashley I. Barreno)

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans conduct Battle Skills Training at Camp Villere, Slidell, Louisiana, March 10, 2020. Marines participate in BST to ensure all Marines, regardless of rank or occupation, sustain the basic combat skills and knowledge necessary to be successful on the battlefield.

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in a King of the Ring tournament on Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 30, 2018. The tournament includes knife fighting, grappling and baton fighting to promote unit combat readiness and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dante J. Fries)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participated in a swim qualification at the University of New Orleans, Feb. 7, 2019. A swim qualification is designed to reduce fear, raise self-confidence and develop Marines with the ability to survive in water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dante J. Fries)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participated in a swim qualification at the University of New Orleans on Feb. 7, 2019. A swim qualification is designed to reduce fear, raise self-confidence and develop Marines with the ability to survive in water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Dante Fries)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans visited Chicago to take part in theWar of 1812 Commemoration. The band made a number of appearances locally. CG: Staff Sgt. Jacob Johnson, Assistant Drum Major, Marine Corps Band New Orleans Staff Sgt. Joshua Campbell, Enlisted Conductor, Marine Corps Band New Orleans.

Marines from MARFORRES volunteered at the event for Hike for KaTREEna, a non-profit organization dedicated to replacing trees lost after Hurricane Katrina. The event was part of NOLA Navy week, in which New Orleans served as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”