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Marines with Marine Forces Reserve salute the gravesite of Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Carmick during the playing of taps at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans, Nov. 6, 2017. This ceremony is held annually to celebrate and honor the legacy and actions of Maj. Carmick during the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Maj. Carmick’s leadership on the battlefield was an essential contribution that resulted in the defeat of British troops and prevented the seizure and conquest of extensive Louisiana territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve salute the gravesite of Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Carmick during the playing of taps at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans, Nov. 6, 2017. This ceremony is held annually to celebrate and honor the legacy and actions of Maj. Carmick during the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Maj. Carmick’s leadership on the battlefield was an essential contribution that resulted in the defeat of British troops and prevented the seizure and conquest of extensive Louisiana territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Pfc. Tessa Watts

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (far left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (far right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Ellyn Dunford and Rebecca McMillian pose for a photo at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (far left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (far right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Ellyn Dunford and Rebecca McMillian pose for a photo at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (middle), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Master Chief Matthew Downing (right), command Master Chief of 4th Marine Division and Master Chief Ryan Strack (right), the command Master Chief of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford, the guest of honor, spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (middle), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Master Chief Matthew Downing (right), command Master Chief of 4th Marine Division and Master Chief Ryan Strack (right), the command Master Chief of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford, the guest of honor, spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Pfc. Alec J. Page, the youngest Marine present at the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball, and Gunnery Sgt. (retired) Robert L. Allen, oldest Marine present, pose for a photo at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces on Nov. 3, 2017. It is a tradition for the first piece of cake to be given to the oldest Marine present and the passed to the youngest Marine present at every Marine Corps ball, symbolizing the passing of experience and knowledge to the new generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Pfc. Alec J. Page, the youngest Marine present at the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball, and Gunnery Sgt. (retired) Robert L. Allen, oldest Marine present, pose for a photo at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces on Nov. 3, 2017. It is a tradition for the first piece of cake to be given to the oldest Marine present and the passed to the youngest Marine present at every Marine Corps ball, symbolizing the passing of experience and knowledge to the new generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North render honors to the colors during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball ceremony, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest speaker at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (left), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North render honors to the colors during the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball ceremony, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest speaker at the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North presents Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (far right), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, a bell to symbolize the Reserve Force answering the call to mobilize at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North presents Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (far right), the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, a bell to symbolize the Reserve Force answering the call to mobilize at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Nov. 3, 2017. Dunford was the guest of honor at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces Reserve and spoke to attendees following a traditional ball ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)

Photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses the dangers of drug use to Junior ROTC cadets during Red Ribbon Week, at New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy in New Orleans, Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Marines with MARFORRES participate in Red Ribbon Week by traveling to local high schools to talk to students about their life experiences, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses the dangers of drug use to Junior ROTC cadets during Red Ribbon Week, at New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy in New Orleans, Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Marines with MARFORRES participate in Red Ribbon Week by traveling to local high schools to talk to students about their life experiences, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Gunnery Sgt. Kila Legler, the staff secretary for 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses how potential drug use can damage a Junior ROTC candidate’s future, during Red Ribbon Week, at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, Oct. 23, 2017. Every October, Marines with MARFORRES participate in Red Ribbon Week events, by traveling to local high schools to talk to students about their life experiences, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. Legler also spoke to the cadets about setting short term and long term goals to help them be successful in their future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Kila Legler, the staff secretary for 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses how potential drug use can damage a Junior ROTC candidate’s future, during Red Ribbon Week, at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, Oct. 23, 2017. Every October, Marines with MARFORRES participate in Red Ribbon Week events, by traveling to local high schools to talk to students about their life experiences, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. Legler also spoke to the cadets about setting short term and long term goals to help them be successful in their future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself to Toni Pickett, the principle of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, between lectures at McDonogh 35 High School, during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Player participated in Red Ribbon Week by lecturing classes with Junior ROTC cadets about the negative effect that drugs had on family and friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself to Toni Pickett, the principle of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, between lectures at McDonogh 35 High School, during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Player participated in Red Ribbon Week by lecturing classes with Junior ROTC cadets about the negative effect that drugs had on family and friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Cpl. Eric Gore, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist training non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands outside of Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans, Oct. 16, 2017. Gore took leave to travel to Beaumont, Texas, to assist in relief efforts in wake of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in southeast Texas on Aug. 25, 2017; flooding thousands of homes and displacing more than 30,000 people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Cpl. Eric Gore, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist training non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands outside of Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans, Oct. 16, 2017. Gore took leave to travel to Beaumont, Texas, to assist in relief efforts in wake of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in southeast Texas on Aug. 25, 2017; flooding thousands of homes and displacing more than 30,000 people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Police officers with New Orleans Police Department let families sit in a patrol car to see how it operates, at The Village at Federal City in New Orleans, Oct. 17, 2017. NOPD officers held “A Night Out Against Crime” to not only bring together Federal City and other community members, but to also raise awareness about the presence of the police force in the New Orleans area. ANOAC is a yearly, nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-to-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer and better place to live. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Police officers with New Orleans Police Department let families sit in a patrol car to see how it operates, at The Village at Federal City in New Orleans, Oct. 17, 2017. NOPD officers held “A Night Out Against Crime” to not only bring together Federal City and other community members, but to also raise awareness about the presence of the police force in the New Orleans area. ANOAC is a yearly, nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-to-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer and better place to live. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Employees with The Village at Federal City, in New Orleans, hand out prizes to families after a pumpkin-patch dash, Oct. 17, 2017. “A Night Out Against Crime” was held to not only bring together community members in a night of fun, but to also show the faces of the local police force. With the growing violence in areas around New Orleans, the NOPD wants to let current and future residents know that should any disturbance or issues arise, they shouldn’t hesitate to ask or contact the police for help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Employees with The Village at Federal City, in New Orleans, hand out prizes to families after a pumpkin-patch dash, Oct. 17, 2017. “A Night Out Against Crime” was held to not only bring together community members in a night of fun, but to also show the faces of the local police force. With the growing violence in areas around New Orleans, the NOPD wants to let current and future residents know that should any disturbance or issues arise, they shouldn’t hesitate to ask or contact the police for help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Residents of The Village at Federal City, in New Orleans, stand in line to receive a prize after participating in a pumpkin-patch dash, Oct. 17, 2017. Police officers with New Orleans Police Department, along with Marines from Marine Forces Reserve, held “A Night Out Against Crime”, a yearly, nationwide event that brings together community members in a police-to-community partnership to raise awareness of a police presence, and to build safety in surrounding areas of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Residents of The Village at Federal City, in New Orleans, stand in line to receive a prize after participating in a pumpkin-patch dash, Oct. 17, 2017. Police officers with New Orleans Police Department, along with Marines from Marine Forces Reserve, held “A Night Out Against Crime”, a yearly, nationwide event that brings together community members in a police-to-community partnership to raise awareness of a police presence, and to build safety in surrounding areas of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines, community members and officers with the New Orleans Police Department pose for a photo outside of The Village at Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 2017. “A Night Out Against Crime” is a yearly event in which Marines and police officers within the NOPD bring together community members to raise awareness of police officer presence. The event involved military and civilian officers allowing children to sit in a patrol vehicle, a pumpkin-patch dash, a prize drawing and free concession snacks for all those in attendance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Marines, community members and officers with the New Orleans Police Department pose for a photo outside of The Village at Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 2017. “A Night Out Against Crime” is a yearly event in which Marines and police officers within the NOPD bring together community members to raise awareness of police officer presence. The event involved military and civilian officers allowing children to sit in a patrol vehicle, a pumpkin-patch dash, a prize drawing and free concession snacks for all those in attendance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marine Corps Band New Orleans and the Atlantic Brass Band performs at Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island in New York, June 16, 2017. The Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed alongside the Atlantic Brass Band for multiple songs throughout their final concert in New York City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans and the Atlantic Brass Band performs at Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island in New York, June 16, 2017. The Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed alongside the Atlantic Brass Band for multiple songs throughout their final concert in New York City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island in New York, June 16, 2017. The Band’s performance at Four Freedoms Park was the final of three concerts throughout New York City June 14-16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island in New York, June 16, 2017. The Band’s performance at Four Freedoms Park was the final of three concerts throughout New York City June 14-16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed at Hunter College in New York, June 15, 2017. The Band’s performance at Hunter College was the second of three concerts held throughout New York City, June 14-16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed at Hunter College in New York, June 15, 2017. The Band’s performance at Hunter College was the second of three concerts held throughout New York City, June 14-16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Master Sgt. Billy Richardson, the Marine Forces Reserve equal opportunity advisor, sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” while performing with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans at Washington Square Park in New York, June 14, 2017. The band traveled to New York to celebrate the ending of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, marking the end of the hundredth year anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Master Sgt. Billy Richardson, the Marine Forces Reserve equal opportunity advisor, sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” while performing with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans at Washington Square Park in New York, June 14, 2017. The band traveled to New York to celebrate the ending of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial, marking the end of the hundredth year anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs “God Bless the U.S.A.” at Hunter College in New York, June 15, 2017. The Marine Corps Band New Orleans traveled to New York to highlight the support New York City leadership and citizens have provided to the Marine Corps Reserves throughout the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs “God Bless the U.S.A.” at Hunter College in New York, June 15, 2017. The Marine Corps Band New Orleans traveled to New York to highlight the support New York City leadership and citizens have provided to the Marine Corps Reserves throughout the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee

Trooper Kristen Erario, a recruitment officer with the New York State Police and a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, accepts a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the New York State Police at Washington Square Park in New York, June 14, 2017. Reserve Marines serve to protect our nation while also balancing responsibilities of family, school, community and careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Trooper Kristen Erario, a recruitment officer with the New York State Police and a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, accepts a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the New York State Police at Washington Square Park in New York, June 14, 2017. Reserve Marines serve to protect our nation while also balancing responsibilities of family, school, community and careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee