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Marines

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MFR SEAL - FLAT - 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

New Orleans, LA. 70114

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Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, briefs The Honorable Hung Cao, center, undersecretary of the Navy, center, during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Orion Stpierre)

Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, briefs The Honorable Hung Cao, center, undersecretary of the Navy, center, during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, briefs The Honorable Hung Cao, center, undersecretary of the Navy, center, during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Orion Stpierre)

Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, briefs The Honorable Hung Cao, center, undersecretary of the Navy, center, during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South senior enlisted advisor, greet the Honorable Hung Cao, undersecretary of the Navy during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South senior enlisted advisor, greet the Honorable Hung Cao, undersecretary of the Navy during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

The Honorable Hung Cao, undersecretary of the Navy, speaks to a class of Individual Ready Reserve Marines during the IRR muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

The Honorable Hung Cao, undersecretary of the Navy, speaks to a class of Individual Ready Reserve Marines during the IRR muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

The undersecretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hung Cao, far left, speaks with Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, 2nd from left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and other leaders during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

The undersecretary of the Navy, the Honorable Hung Cao, far left, speaks with Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, 2nd from left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and other leaders during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Abeo F. Johnson, an administrative clerk with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists an Individual Ready Reserve Marine with administrative documents during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Abeo F. Johnson, an administrative clerk with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, assists an Individual Ready Reserve Marine with administrative documents during the Individual Ready Reserve muster at Arlington, Virginia, March 7, 2026. Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity conducts administrative screenings of IRR Marines to ensure readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and Sailors assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, San Diego, California, March 7, 2026. Ruiz visited the reserve Marines and Sailors during their drill weekend in order to gain a better understanding of their training. Ruiz also participated as the senior enlisted leader for promotion and award ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait, at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior Marines shortly after joining the Marine Forces Reserve Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra