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Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their king during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The Rex procession has been a highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex organization was formed and first paraded in 1872. This year’s procession was called “Gods of All Ages,” depicting gods and goddesses from antiquity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their king during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The Rex procession has been a highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex organization was formed and first paraded in 1872. This year’s procession was called “Gods of All Ages,” depicting gods and goddesses from antiquity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, (Left) sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Gregg Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, wave to the crowd aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The cutter carried the Zulu King and Queen of the procession, delivering them to their parade route and the awaiting crowd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, (Left) sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Gregg Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, wave to the crowd aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The cutter carried the Zulu King and Queen of the procession, delivering them to their parade route and the awaiting crowd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Fireworks burst above the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne moored at Spanish Plaza following the disembarkation of the Krewe of Rex, March 3, 2014. The 175-foot coastal construction tender and its crew delivered Rex and his krewe for the kickoff of Lundi Gras. Also aboard the Cutter was Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bill Colclough)

Fireworks burst above the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne moored at Spanish Plaza following the disembarkation of the Krewe of Rex, March 3, 2014. The 175-foot coastal construction tender and its crew delivered Rex and his krewe for the kickoff of Lundi Gras. Also aboard the Cutter was Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bill Colclough)

Photo by PA1 Colclough

The Zulu grand marshal announces the arrival of the Zulu king and queen during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The tale behind the history of Zulu begins with a group of laborers who went to see a comedy skit called “There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me” about the Zulu tribe. The group made their first Mardi Gras appearance in 1909. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

The Zulu grand marshal announces the arrival of the Zulu king and queen during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The tale behind the history of Zulu begins with a group of laborers who went to see a comedy skit called “There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me” about the Zulu tribe. The group made their first Mardi Gras appearance in 1909. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Gregg Habel, (Left) executive director for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Zulu Witch Doctor, and Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, smile to the audience aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lundi Gras festival to support and strengthen the bonds between the military and its community in New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Gregg Habel, (Left) executive director for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Zulu Witch Doctor, and Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, smile to the audience aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lundi Gras festival to support and strengthen the bonds between the military and its community in New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

The 2nd Marine Corps Aircraft Wing band marches in the Zulu parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, March 4, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Mardi Gras festivities to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Gonzalez/Released)

The 2nd Marine Corps Aircraft Wing band marches in the Zulu parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, March 4, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Mardi Gras festivities to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Gonzalez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Bobby J. Gonzalez

METAIRIE, La. - Marines, sailors and soldiers travel in a parade float throwing beads and other trinkets to the crowd during the Krewe of Zeus parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. Founded in 1957, the Krewe of Zeus is the oldest parading organization in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. Zeus abides to a an ancient Greek tradition, beginning their parade with members of the Krewe dressed in period clothing on top of horses and in chariots. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band and color guard from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., led the parade. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

METAIRIE, La. - Marines, sailors and soldiers travel in a parade float throwing beads and other trinkets to the crowd during the Krewe of Zeus parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. Founded in 1957, the Krewe of Zeus is the oldest parading organization in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. Zeus abides to a an ancient Greek tradition, beginning their parade with members of the Krewe dressed in period clothing on top of horses and in chariots. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band and color guard from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., led the parade. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

METAIRIE, La. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., marches in the Krewe of Zeus Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. Mardi Gras is such a large event in Louisiana that dozens of bands, singers and dancers from all over the country are requested to support the festivities. The 2nd MAW band and color guard volunteered their services to show their pride for the Marine Corps and to assist in the highly-demanding parade schedule. The band played songs such as Anchors Away and the Marines’ Hymn as they marched along the route. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

METAIRIE, La. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., marches in the Krewe of Zeus Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. Mardi Gras is such a large event in Louisiana that dozens of bands, singers and dancers from all over the country are requested to support the festivities. The 2nd MAW band and color guard volunteered their services to show their pride for the Marine Corps and to assist in the highly-demanding parade schedule. The band played songs such as Anchors Away and the Marines’ Hymn as they marched along the route. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

METAIRIE, La. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing color guard marches in front of the 2nd MAW band from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in the Krewe of Zeus Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. A United States Marine Corps color guard is comprised of four Marines: the Color Sergeant, the Marine Corps Color Bearer, and the Left and Right Riflemen. The 2nd MAW band and color guard traveled to New Orleans specifically to support the high-performance demand of Mardi Gras. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

METAIRIE, La. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing color guard marches in front of the 2nd MAW band from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in the Krewe of Zeus Mardi Gras parade in Metairie, La., March 3, 2014. A United States Marine Corps color guard is comprised of four Marines: the Color Sergeant, the Marine Corps Color Bearer, and the Left and Right Riflemen. The 2nd MAW band and color guard traveled to New Orleans specifically to support the high-performance demand of Mardi Gras. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Cpl. Robert Flack, a saxophone player in the brass section of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, entertains the crowd during a long break in the Krewe of Bacchus parade here, March 2, 2014. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed during the parade Sunday evening bringing many cheers from the lively and supportive parade attendees. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Cpl. Robert Flack, a saxophone player in the brass section of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, entertains the crowd during a long break in the Krewe of Bacchus parade here, March 2, 2014. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed during the parade Sunday evening bringing many cheers from the lively and supportive parade attendees. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard and Marine Corps Band New Orleans stop during a pause in the Krewe of Bacchus parade here, March 2, 2014. The Marines led the parade Sunday evening bringing many cheers and “Ooh-Rah’s” from the crowd. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard and Marine Corps Band New Orleans stop during a pause in the Krewe of Bacchus parade here, March 2, 2014. The Marines led the parade Sunday evening bringing many cheers and “Ooh-Rah’s” from the crowd. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, 2nd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is honored during the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, 2nd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is honored during the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

(From left to right) U.S. Coast Guard EM PO2 Stephen Tutweiler, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Meagan Parrott, U.S. Navy RP Seaman Richard Montgomery, U.S. Marine Sgt. Efrain Broutan, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Fotini Nixon, are recognized for their service during the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

(From left to right) U.S. Coast Guard EM PO2 Stephen Tutweiler, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Meagan Parrott, U.S. Navy RP Seaman Richard Montgomery, U.S. Marine Sgt. Efrain Broutan, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Fotini Nixon, are recognized for their service during the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

NEW ORLEANS- A joint service color guard presents the colors during the National Anthem before the NBA Rising Stars basketball game at the Smoothie King Center, Feb. 14, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Benson.

NEW ORLEANS- A joint service color guard presents the colors during the National Anthem before the NBA Rising Stars basketball game at the Smoothie King Center, Feb. 14, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Benson.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Benson

ALGIERS, La. – Volunteers with NBA Cares pose in front of a renovated house, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community-outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. Volunteers renovated houses for veterans and low-income families in the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

ALGIERS, La. – Volunteers with NBA Cares pose in front of a renovated house, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community-outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. Volunteers renovated houses for veterans and low-income families in the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

ALGIERS, La. – Warren Brown, a New York native visiting New Orleans during NBA All-Star Weekend, and (ret.) Army Master Sgt. Kenneth Nixon, repair a porch on a house being renovated by the NBA Cares outreach event, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community-outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

ALGIERS, La. – Warren Brown, a New York native visiting New Orleans during NBA All-Star Weekend, and (ret.) Army Master Sgt. Kenneth Nixon, repair a porch on a house being renovated by the NBA Cares outreach event, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community-outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

NEW ORLEANS – Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia greets Sgt. Michael Michelli, fiscal noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve and Cpl. Jessica E. Wirth, helicopter mechanic with Marine Aircraft Group 49, Detachment C, HMLA 773 Det. A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, during the NBA All-Star Game, Feb. 16, 2014. Battaglia, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior noncommissioned officer of the armed forces was recognized at the beginning of game as the honored guest and official representative of the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

NEW ORLEANS – Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia greets Sgt. Michael Michelli, fiscal noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve and Cpl. Jessica E. Wirth, helicopter mechanic with Marine Aircraft Group 49, Detachment C, HMLA 773 Det. A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, during the NBA All-Star Game, Feb. 16, 2014. Battaglia, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior noncommissioned officer of the armed forces was recognized at the beginning of game as the honored guest and official representative of the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

ALGIERS, La. – Petty Officer 2nd Class William Wesley, a navy aviation support equipment technician with the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site New Orleans, paints a window frame on a house being renovated by the NBA Cares outreach initiative, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

ALGIERS, La. – Petty Officer 2nd Class William Wesley, a navy aviation support equipment technician with the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site New Orleans, paints a window frame on a house being renovated by the NBA Cares outreach initiative, Feb. 14, 2014. NBA Cares, a community outreach initiative that focuses on community development, education and health, hosted an All-Star Day of Service that was staffed by volunteers from local areas, visitors from across the country and service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as current and former NBA athletes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl Tiffany Edwards

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Arthur Hawkins prepares to take a shot during the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge Practice at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 14, 2014. The NBA invited members of the Armed Forces community to participate in its All-Star weekend activities to highlight the military’s presence and support in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chantell Black)

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Arthur Hawkins prepares to take a shot during the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge Practice at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 14, 2014. The NBA invited members of the Armed Forces community to participate in its All-Star weekend activities to highlight the military’s presence and support in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chantell Black)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Chantell Black

Sgt. Andrew Portell, funeral honors noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at their home training center in Bridgeton, Mo., Jan 7. Portell received the award for his role in coordinating more than 1,000 funeral honors ceremonies, 623 of which he personally conducted. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Ito)

Sgt. Andrew Portell, funeral honors noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at their home training center in Bridgeton, Mo., Jan 7. Portell received the award for his role in coordinating more than 1,000 funeral honors ceremonies, 623 of which he personally conducted. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Ito)

Photo by Sgt. Michael Ito