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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and longstanding partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and longstanding partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to a Zulu member during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to a Zulu member during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, shakes hands with a festival participant during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, shakes hands with a festival participant during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo his wife, Mrs. Amy Anderson during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Rex organization, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo his wife, Mrs. Amy Anderson during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Rex organization, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo his wife Mrs. Amy Anderson during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Lt. Gen. Anderson celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Rex organization emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo his wife Mrs. Amy Anderson during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Lt. Gen. Anderson celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Rex organization emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, join the crowd of revelers during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, join the crowd of revelers during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, greet the 2026 Zulu King, Dr. Ron Tassin, and the 2026 Zulu Queen, Ms. Sharell Monique Chatman, during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, greet the 2026 Zulu King, Dr. Ron Tassin, and the 2026 Zulu Queen, Ms. Sharell Monique Chatman, during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, greets the 2026 Zulu King, Dr. Ron Tassin, during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, greets the 2026 Zulu King, Dr. Ron Tassin, during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with members of the crowd during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, right, his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, left, and his aide 1stLt. Adam Franky, look out across the Mississippi River during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, right, his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark, left, and his aide 1stLt. Adam Franky, look out across the Mississippi River during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with his wife Mrs. Valerie Clark during Lundi Gras Festival at Woldenberg Park, Feb. 16, 2026. Maj. Gen. Clark celebrated Lundi Gras with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, emphasizing the tradition and long-standing partnership built over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, converses with Oscar Rainey, president of the Algiers Festival and president of the Krewe of Zulu, at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, converses with Oscar Rainey, president of the Algiers Festival and president of the Krewe of Zulu, at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra)

Photo by Pfc. Jazmin Sierra

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo with representatives of the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo with representatives of the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Edmonds, training readiness non-commissioned officer, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps colors at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The display of colors holds deep significance, representing the Marine Corps’ enduring traditions of honor and pride, as well as their unwavering devotion to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Edmonds, training readiness non-commissioned officer, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps colors at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The display of colors holds deep significance, representing the Marine Corps’ enduring traditions of honor and pride, as well as their unwavering devotion to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The display of colors holds deep significance, representing the Marine Corps’ enduring traditions of honor and pride, as well as their unwavering devotion to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve color guard present the colors at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The display of colors holds deep significance, representing the Marine Corps’ enduring traditions of honor and pride, as well as their unwavering devotion to their country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, and Ms. Beverly Boyd, director of protocol, assist Samuel Manzella, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Brennan, chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, and Ms. Beverly Boyd, director of protocol, assist Samuel Manzella, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2026. The Algiers Point neighborhood in New Orleans has served as the headquarters of MFR since 2011. The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival is a celebration designed to unite diverse organizations and foster a strong sense of community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears