Marines from Marine Forces Reserve ride on a float with the Legion of Mars group, throwing beads and festive items to the public during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, MARFORRES commander, was the Legion of Mars’ Grand Marshall. The group was invited to be guest members of the parade for the second year in a row with several floats recognizing all branches and wounded veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro)