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Sgt. Warren Bernard, a supply noncommissioned officer with Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award for volunteering at the West Bank Community School May 18. Bernard and a few other Marines have been volunteering since October 2010. - Sgt. Warren Bernard, a supply noncommissioned officer with Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award for volunteering at the West Bank Community School May 18. Bernard and a few other Marines have been volunteering since October 2010.

MFR Marines recognized for alternative school mentorship efforts

The West Bank Community School recognized twoMarine Forces Reserve Marines for their volunteer mentorship efforts during its annual Awards Day Ceremony at the Marrero Alternative School, May 18. Sgt. Viola Shivers, Sgt. Warren Bernard, and other service members who work for MarForRes visited the school twice monthly throughout the school

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Cpl. Adam Atkins, the bass drummer for Marine Band New Orleans, stands ready to march in the Armed Forces Day Parade in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 6. The band marched in the parade along with veterans of several conflicts. - Cpl. Adam Atkins, the bass drummer for Marine Band New Orleans, stands ready to march in the Armed Forces Day Parade in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 6. The band marched in the parade along with veterans of several conflicts.

Marine Band New Orleans performs in 62nd Armed Forces Day Parade

Marine Band New Orleans performed in the 62nd annual Armed Forces Day Parade here May 6. The parade began with a Marine color guard leading the way followed by the drum major and Marine Band New Orleans. They marched down the street playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillip Sousa and “Halls of Montezuma” also known as the Marine’s

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Sgt. Michael Guerrero, a Marine Forces Reserve finance auditor, clinches his fist to help prepare for his blood donation at MarForRes, April 26. The Blood Center came to MarForRes to give Marines, sailors and Department of Defense civilians a chance to donate blood for hospitals across the Golf Coast. - Sgt. Michael Guerrero, a Marine Forces Reserve finance auditor, clinches his fist to help prepare for his blood donation at MarForRes, April 26. The Blood Center came to MarForRes to give Marines, sailors and Department of Defense civilians a chance to donate blood for hospitals across the Golf Coast.

The Blood Center hosts blood drive at Marine Forces Reserve

Doctors and nurses from The Blood Center hosted a blood drive at Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters, April 26-27. Octavia Azuaje, a Blood Center supervisor, said they come to MarForRes because there’s usually a good turnout of donors. This time they met their goal of getting at least 40 people to donate per day." "If it ever came down to me

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Master Sgt. Kevin Hunter, the bandmaster for Marine Band New Orleans, dances to the music and pumps up the crowd while Marines perform music for tornado victims in Tuscaloosa, Ala., May 5. The Marines stopped and performed at the park for the displaced Alabamans on their way to Chattanooga, Tenn., for the 62nd annual Armed Forces Day Parade. - Master Sgt. Kevin Hunter, the bandmaster for Marine Band New Orleans, dances to the music and pumps up the crowd while Marines perform music for tornado victims in Tuscaloosa, Ala., May 5. The Marines stopped and performed at the park for the displaced Alabamans on their way to Chattanooga, Tenn., for the 62nd annual Armed Forces Day Parade.

Marine Band New Orleans performs for tornado survivors

Marine Band New Orleans traveled across the country to perform for tornado survivors here May 5 to bring joy in the face of their recent tragedy. The Marine Band New Orleans officer in charge, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mikel Laird, chose to stop and perform for the survivors on their way to Tennessee for the 62nd annual Armed Forces Day Parade

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Cpl. Reginald Chery, a tank mechanic with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and a translator for one of the assessment teams, finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. By making use of their own language skills Marines can make extra money monthly and contribute to the goals of the Marine Corps. - Cpl. Reginald Chery, a tank mechanic with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and a translator for one of the assessment teams, finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. By making use of their own language skills Marines can make extra money monthly and contribute to the goals of the Marine Corps.

Language program for Marine Forces Reserve continues to advance

The Marine Forces Reserve command language program has come a long way since the new command language program manager showed up in 2009.The program is capable of sending Marines to San Diego State University to learn foreign languages before they are deployed.Eleven Marines are currently attending the eight-week basic Pashto course at San Diego

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Sgt. Jose Vidalmendez takes side control on Sgt. Monte Peters during a free sparring session in the Marine Forces Reserve dojo April 13. - Sgt. Jose Vidalmendez takes side control on Sgt. Monte Peters during a free sparring session in the Marine Forces Reserve dojo April 13.

Marines train, fight hard to earn their brown belt

Staff Sgt. Eduardo Soriano is fighting hard. The sweat is burning his eyes and he’s trying to catch his breath while another Marine fights back. They’re both using attack and defense at the same time always trying to be one move ahead of their opponent and eventually be the last man standing.“I was thinking to myself, control my breathing, apply

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