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The Marine Forces Reserve colorguard led a contingent of MARFORRES Marines through the streets of New Orleans Nov. 10, as a part of Louisiana's bicentennial military parade. The Marines were not only celebrating the bicentennial, but Veterans Day and the birthday of the Marine Corps as well. More than 150 Marines participated in the parade as thousands of New Orleanians cheered from the roadsides. - The Marine Forces Reserve colorguard led a contingent of MARFORRES Marines through the streets of New Orleans Nov. 10, as a part of Louisiana's bicentennial military parade. The Marines were not only celebrating the bicentennial, but Veterans Day and the birthday of the Marine Corps as well. More than 150 Marines participated in the parade as thousands of New Orleanians cheered from the roadsides.

Boots on the ground: Marines participate in bicentennial parade

“Atten-hut!”The Marines snapped their heels together, preparing for the march ahead of them. They were formed in four platoons, supported by four vehicles and led by their commanding officer. “Right face!”Guidons whipped in the wind as the Marines waited to step off. Sgt. Maj. Eric Kuhns, battalion sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion, Marine

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Marines assist in the success of Mardi Gras

This year’s Mardi Gras was a success due to the assistance of Marines with Marine Forces Reserve who donated time and effort in making sure everyone involved had a good time, while minimizing risks to their safety, Feb.26- March 8. The Marine Band New Orleans played a large role in this year’s Mardi Gras. “In addition to marching in

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A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jad Sleiman) - A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jad Sleiman)

Step by painful, music step: Marine band steel themselves for Mardi Gras parades

During their bus rides out to Mardi Gras parades, Marine Band New Orleans musicians hang their dress blues above their seats. By the time the uniforms make it on the bus, stray pieces of strings have long been trimmed or burned out of the edges of pockets and from behind belt loops. Every perceivable wrinkle has already been ironed and re-ironed

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