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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and Marines stationed in New Orleans stand for the Marines’ Hymn during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall in New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and Marines stationed in New Orleans stand for the Marines’ Hymn during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall in New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Les Carroll, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, shares his experiences in serving New Orleans during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Les Carroll, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, shares his experiences in serving New Orleans during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Les Carroll, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Mize, Chairman of the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee of New Orleans, participate in Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Les Carroll, commanding general of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, and Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Mize, Chairman of the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee of New Orleans, participate in Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to the New Orleans City Council during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to the New Orleans City Council during Military Appreciation Day at City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2016. New Orleans Military Appreciation Day was started in 1992 by the Mayor's Military Advisory Council and local leaders to acknowledge local military service members, and to promote a closer relationship for state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett

Marine Administrative Message 264/14 announced the Academic Year 2015-16 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education Board, which convenes September 22, to select attendees for full-length schools (FLS), staff-training courses and the Distance Education Program. Officers are encouraged to apply; the deadline for application is September 3, and final determination will be made by Reserve Affairs Personnel Management Branch.

Marine Administrative Message 264/14 announced the Academic Year 2015-16 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education Board, which convenes September 22, to select attendees for full-length schools (FLS), staff-training courses and the Distance Education Program. Officers are encouraged to apply; the deadline for application is September 3, and final determination will be made by Reserve Affairs Personnel Management Branch.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general, Force Headquarters Group stands with hand over heart as the Pledge of Allegiance is recited amongst a crowd of veterans and civilians during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general, Force Headquarters Group stands with hand over heart as the Pledge of Allegiance is recited amongst a crowd of veterans and civilians during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

A mobile one half-replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall is displayed at Veterans Park in Kenner, Louisiana during a Vietnam War Memorial ceremony, May 16, 2014. Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces helped honor the fallen and those still missing from the Vietnam War by providing a band and rifle team to commemorate the ceremony. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

A mobile one half-replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall is displayed at Veterans Park in Kenner, Louisiana during a Vietnam War Memorial ceremony, May 16, 2014. Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces helped honor the fallen and those still missing from the Vietnam War by providing a band and rifle team to commemorate the ceremony. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

A Marine Forces Reserve rifle team fires a twenty-one-gun salute to honor veterans of the Vietnam War during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. The moving wall is designed to give those who cannot make the trip to see the actual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, District of Columbia, the opportunity to view it. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

A Marine Forces Reserve rifle team fires a twenty-one-gun salute to honor veterans of the Vietnam War during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. The moving wall is designed to give those who cannot make the trip to see the actual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, District of Columbia, the opportunity to view it. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Retired Marine Col. Bill Davis, commandant of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, gives a speech to community members during a dedication ceremony at NOMMA March 20, 2014. The event also featured speeches from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as well as other local military and political leaders. “Right now, we are 360 cadets strong and we have nowhere to go but up,” said Davis. “Here at NOMMA, we have smart and physically fit cadets that will contribute to today’s society.” Expansion is in the school’s plans, with ideas to develop more facilities to reach the state limit of 750 cadets.

Retired Marine Col. Bill Davis, commandant of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, gives a speech to community members during a dedication ceremony at NOMMA March 20, 2014. The event also featured speeches from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as well as other local military and political leaders. “Right now, we are 360 cadets strong and we have nowhere to go but up,” said Davis. “Here at NOMMA, we have smart and physically fit cadets that will contribute to today’s society.” Expansion is in the school’s plans, with ideas to develop more facilities to reach the state limit of 750 cadets.

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

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Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., answers questions during an on-stage question-and-answer session at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Former WBCA president Jody Conradt asked Reynolds questions about obstacles faced and lessons learned throughout Reynolds’ 27-year career as a Marine Corps officer.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., answers questions during an on-stage question-and-answer session at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Former WBCA president Jody Conradt asked Reynolds questions about obstacles faced and lessons learned throughout Reynolds’ 27-year career as a Marine Corps officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., meets audience members during the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference on April 8, 2013 at the New Orleans Marriott hotel. Reynolds, the session’s keynote speaker, spoke about the importance of leadership development in young people.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., meets audience members during the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference on April 8, 2013 at the New Orleans Marriott hotel. Reynolds, the session’s keynote speaker, spoke about the importance of leadership development in young people.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., addresses attendees at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Reynolds spoke about the importance of instilling leadership skills in young people, and how both sports and the military are capable of teaching similar life skills.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., addresses attendees at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Reynolds spoke about the importance of instilling leadership skills in young people, and how both sports and the military are capable of teaching similar life skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

After the Enlisted Awards Parade on Sept. 26, Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, were invited to remain on Lejeune Field at Marine Corps Base Quantico to visit with the award winners. Sgt. Dante Capane was selected to receive the award and represent the best of the 39,000 Marine Reservists.

After the Enlisted Awards Parade on Sept. 26, Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, were invited to remain on Lejeune Field at Marine Corps Base Quantico to visit with the award winners. Sgt. Dante Capane was selected to receive the award and represent the best of the 39,000 Marine Reservists.

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans

Sgt. Dante Capane receives the Reservist of the Year Award from Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Michael P. Barrett, at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 26, 2012. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Capane was chosen to receive the award by the Marine Corps League.

Sgt. Dante Capane receives the Reservist of the Year Award from Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Michael P. Barrett, at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 26, 2012. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Capane was chosen to receive the award by the Marine Corps League.

Photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans