Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself to Toni Pickett, the principle of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, between lectures at McDonogh 35 High School, during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Player participated in Red Ribbon Week by lecturing classes with Junior ROTC cadets about the negative effect that drugs had on family and friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)