Patrick T. Brent, Marine veteran, journalist, businessman and historian, addresses an audience of Marines in the auditorium of Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 12, 2015. Brent spoke to the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve about Marine Corps history and traditions and the impact those elements have on the Marine Corps today. Brent was also the guest of honor at the Marine Forces Reserve cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday, Nov. 10, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)