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U.S. Marine Corps band members with the Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy O. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps band members with the Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps band members with the Marine Forces Reserve Band march toward the stage during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl, Andy O. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps band members with the Marine Forces Reserve Band march toward the stage during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl, Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez

Staff Sgt. Marcus Bailey, enlisted conductor with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, directs the band during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl, Andy O. Martinez)

Staff Sgt. Marcus Bailey, enlisted conductor with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, directs the band during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl, Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Andy Martinez

Cpl. Rosember Gloria, a maintenance data specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, runs with a guide-on, alongside Marines from multiple MARFORRES units with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, during a motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The 3-mile run is held annually to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, and promote unit cohesion and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Cpl. Rosember Gloria, a maintenance data specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, runs with a guide-on, alongside Marines from multiple MARFORRES units with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, during a motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The 3-mile run is held annually to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, and promote unit cohesion and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform traditional New Orleans songs, such as “Bourbon Street Parade,” and “St. James Infirmary” at the halfway point of a Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. HQBN, MARFORRES, sponsored the run to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and boost morale and foster unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform traditional New Orleans songs, such as “Bourbon Street Parade,” and “St. James Infirmary” at the halfway point of a Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. HQBN, MARFORRES, sponsored the run to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and boost morale and foster unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Marines from multiple units with Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and shares Marine Corps pride with the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines from multiple units with Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and shares Marine Corps pride with the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, escort Cedric and Monica Givens, the king and queen of Krewe of Zulu, aboard a Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity, Feb. 11, 2013. Hummer and Booker, along with Coast Guard Rear Adm. Roy A. Nash, commander of Eight Coast Guard District, and Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, adjutant general for the Louisiana National Guard, transported King Zulu to Woldenberg Park here and Rex to Spanish Plaza here. The effort to bring the kings to their respective parade festivals was part of the ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations happening in New Orleans, which concludes February 12, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, escort Cedric and Monica Givens, the king and queen of Krewe of Zulu, aboard a Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity, Feb. 11, 2013. Hummer and Booker, along with Coast Guard Rear Adm. Roy A. Nash, commander of Eight Coast Guard District, and Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, adjutant general for the Louisiana National Guard, transported King Zulu to Woldenberg Park here and Rex to Spanish Plaza here. The effort to bring the kings to their respective parade festivals was part of the ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations happening in New Orleans, which concludes February 12, 2013.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Navy MH-60S sits on the USS Wasp docked on the Mississippi riverfront during a fireworks presentation here, April 18, 2012. The fireworks presentation was part of the reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Navy MH-60S sits on the USS Wasp docked on the Mississippi riverfront during a fireworks presentation here, April 18, 2012. The fireworks presentation was part of the reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, gather with Mark Romig, chief executive officer of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing, Mary Beth Romig, director of communications and public relations for the New Orleans Convention and Visitor Bureau, and her parents during a reception aboard USS Wasp in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, gather with Mark Romig, chief executive officer of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing, Mary Beth Romig, director of communications and public relations for the New Orleans Convention and Visitor Bureau, and her parents during a reception aboard USS Wasp in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Mandi Ridgell, Rebecca Nugent and Courtney Boe of Victory Belles musical group perform “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Mandi Ridgell, Rebecca Nugent and Courtney Boe of Victory Belles musical group perform “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Cortney Boe of Victory Belles performs “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Cortney Boe of Victory Belles performs “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

An ice statue in shape of an eagle decorates a shrimp buffet during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

An ice statue in shape of an eagle decorates a shrimp buffet during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, debarks the French frigate Germinal after attending the French navy reception in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, debarks the French frigate Germinal after attending the French navy reception in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Nine vessels are docked on the Mississippi riverfront, April 18, 2012, for the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Nine vessels are docked on the Mississippi riverfront, April 18, 2012, for the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek