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Marines from Marine Forces Reserve prepare to present the colors during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve prepare to present the colors during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve listen to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve listen to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve after a 3-mile motivational run here, Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve after a 3-mile motivational run here, Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform during Marine Forces Reserve’s annual 3-mile motivational formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps’ Birthday here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform during Marine Forces Reserve’s annual 3-mile motivational formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps’ Birthday here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve on a motivational run around the facility and local neighborhood here, on Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve on a motivational run around the facility and local neighborhood here, on Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to service members attending the 239th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to service members attending the 239th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro

A Marine officer salutes the colors during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.

A Marine officer salutes the colors during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve carry the cake during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The ceremony is a tradition in which a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, symbolizing the passage of knowledge between generations.

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve carry the cake during the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., Nov. 7, 2014. The ceremony is a tradition in which a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, symbolizing the passage of knowledge between generations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro

NEW ORLEANS - Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, run the streets of the Algiers community during a motivational run in New Orleans Nov. 8, 2013. More than 500 Marines assigned to HQBN, MARFORRES participate in an annual motivational run in celebration of the United States Marine Corps Birthday. Nov. 10, 2013 will mark the Marine Corps' 238th anniversary of its founding in 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

NEW ORLEANS - Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, run the streets of the Algiers community during a motivational run in New Orleans Nov. 8, 2013. More than 500 Marines assigned to HQBN, MARFORRES participate in an annual motivational run in celebration of the United States Marine Corps Birthday. Nov. 10, 2013 will mark the Marine Corps' 238th anniversary of its founding in 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

NEW ORLEANS - Mr. Gregg Habel, Executive Director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, watches Lt. Col. Brian J. Hardy, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, MARFORRES, cut the Marine Corps Birthday cake, during a cake cutting ceremony aboard the Marine forces Reserve Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Nov. 8. More than 500 Marines assigned to HQBN, MARFORRES participated in the annual cake cutting ceremony. The cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition in celebrating the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

NEW ORLEANS - Mr. Gregg Habel, Executive Director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, watches Lt. Col. Brian J. Hardy, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, MARFORRES, cut the Marine Corps Birthday cake, during a cake cutting ceremony aboard the Marine forces Reserve Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Nov. 8. More than 500 Marines assigned to HQBN, MARFORRES participated in the annual cake cutting ceremony. The cake cutting ceremony is a long-standing tradition in celebrating the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

Sgt. Maj. Eric Kuhns, battalion sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, leads MARFORRES Marines through the streets of New Orleans during the Louisiana bicentennial military parade Nov. 10. The Marine contingent was comprised of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, four platoons of Marines as well as several vehicles and a colorguard. More than 150 Marines total participated in the event.

Sgt. Maj. Eric Kuhns, battalion sergeant major for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, leads MARFORRES Marines through the streets of New Orleans during the Louisiana bicentennial military parade Nov. 10. The Marine contingent was comprised of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, four platoons of Marines as well as several vehicles and a colorguard. More than 150 Marines total participated in the event.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Ito