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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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The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to active-duty service members and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech to active-duty service members and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pfc Roman Morales (Ret.), a Korean War veteran and member of the “Silent Generation”, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pfc Roman Morales (Ret.), a Korean War veteran and member of the “Silent Generation”, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pvt Chester “Buck” Sloan (Ret.), a WWII veteran, and U.S. Air Force veteran Shirley Sloan (Ret.), a Vietnam conflict veteran, members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pvt Chester “Buck” Sloan (Ret.), a WWII veteran, and U.S. Air Force veteran Shirley Sloan (Ret.), a Vietnam conflict veteran, members of the “Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pvt Chester “Buck” Sloan (Ret.), a WWII veteran, and U.S. Air Force veteran Shirley Sloan (Ret.), a Vietnam conflict veteran, members of the ”Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with U.S. Army Pvt Chester “Buck” Sloan (Ret.), a WWII veteran, and U.S. Air Force veteran Shirley Sloan (Ret.), a Vietnam conflict veteran, members of the ”Greatest Generation” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks U.S. Army Pvt Kenneth Robinson (Ret.), a WWII veteran and member of the “Greatest Generation,” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks U.S. Army Pvt Kenneth Robinson (Ret.), a WWII veteran and member of the “Greatest Generation,” at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve band performs for servicemembers and veterans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with rodeo staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, talks with rodeo staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The participation of the last Marine mounted color guard in the Grand Entry, underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, rides into the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, rides into the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, waves to the crowd in the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, waves to the crowd in the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, waves to the crowd in the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, waves to the crowd in the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, rides into the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, rides into the main rodeo arena during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day is a display of community support for the military, the participation of the commander and senior enlisted leader in the Grand Entry underscores the significance of this day and the city's deep gratitude for the dedication of America's troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo staff ride into the main rodeo arena during the Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo staff ride into the main rodeo arena during the Grand Entry on Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston, March 4, 2026. Armed Forces Appreciation Day honored nearly 4,000 military personnel and veterans, including a joint service enlistment ceremony for approximately 500 recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc