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Marines from Marine Forces Reserve participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the St. Louis Cemetery #2 in New Orleans, Nov. 8, 2014. The ceremony honored Maj. Daniel Carmick, who fought in the War of 1812. Carmick distinguished himself by commanding Marines in the Battle of New Orleans which helped repel British forces who sought to seize the city.

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the St. Louis Cemetery #2 in New Orleans, Nov. 8, 2014. The ceremony honored Maj. Daniel Carmick, who fought in the War of 1812. Carmick distinguished himself by commanding Marines in the Battle of New Orleans which helped repel British forces who sought to seize the city.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Alexis Ajinca (center), a center with the New Orleans Pelicans, shoots a free throw during a practice session at the Pelicans’ practice facility in Metairie, La., Nov. 6, 2014. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve also participated in the practice as part of NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week.

Alexis Ajinca (center), a center with the New Orleans Pelicans, shoots a free throw during a practice session at the Pelicans’ practice facility in Metairie, La., Nov. 6, 2014. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve also participated in the practice as part of NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Week.

Photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Quire

The UH-1N Huey (Right) escorts a UH-1Y Venom (Left) during the final flight of the UH-1N Huey for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The escort symbolizes the stepping aside of one helicopter platform to allow for an improved version to takes its place.

The UH-1N Huey (Right) escorts a UH-1Y Venom (Left) during the final flight of the UH-1N Huey for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The escort symbolizes the stepping aside of one helicopter platform to allow for an improved version to takes its place.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage karwick

Marines, sailors and members of the community attend the final flight ceremony of the UH-1N Huey helicopter for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The UH-1N Huey (Left) is a twin engine, utility helicopter that first flew in April 1969. The UH-1Y Venom (Right) provides drastically improved capabilities to its predecessor in terms of range, airspeed, payload, survivability and lethality.

Marines, sailors and members of the community attend the final flight ceremony of the UH-1N Huey helicopter for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The UH-1N Huey (Left) is a twin engine, utility helicopter that first flew in April 1969. The UH-1Y Venom (Right) provides drastically improved capabilities to its predecessor in terms of range, airspeed, payload, survivability and lethality.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, is displayed for ceremony attendees to view during a final flight ceremony for the UH-1N Huey helicopter aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The UH-1Y’s increased power margin makes it a viable platform for a wide range of assault support missions including maritime interdiction and visit, board, search and seizure missions and more.

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, is displayed for ceremony attendees to view during a final flight ceremony for the UH-1N Huey helicopter aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2014. The UH-1Y’s increased power margin makes it a viable platform for a wide range of assault support missions including maritime interdiction and visit, board, search and seizure missions and more.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, arrive to the shore and greeted by Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, here Aug. 6 2014. The two Marines kayaked through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, arrive to the shore and greeted by Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, here Aug. 6 2014. The two Marines kayaked through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, kayak through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner here, Aug. 6, 2014. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, kayak through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner here, Aug. 6, 2014. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, kayak through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner here, Aug. 6, 2014. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Nic Doucette and Gabe Vasquez, both retired Marines, kayak through the heart of New Orleans down the Mississippi River to honor the service of Sgt. Gabriel Martinez and Cpl. Justin Gaertner here, Aug. 6, 2014. Both Martinez and Gaertner stepped on pressure plate-activated improvised explosive devices while using their metal detectors in Afghanistan Nov. 26, 2010. Both Marines lost their legs but survived. New Orleans was the last major city Doucette and Vasquez passed through during their 2,552 mile journey from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, makes his way to shore before beaing greeted by a crowd of Marines, sailors, veterans family members July 25, 2014, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.

Former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, makes his way to shore before beaing greeted by a crowd of Marines, sailors, veterans family members July 25, 2014, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage karwick

Gregg T. Habel, executive director Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North (left), former active-duty Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, a combat veteran (middle) and Lt. Col. Steven Godinho, Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters Battalion commanding officer (right) stand together July 25, 2014 after Ploetz comes ashore at Algiers Point along the Mississippi River. Ploetz paddled nearly 2,575-miles down the Mississippi to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress.

Gregg T. Habel, executive director Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North (left), former active-duty Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, a combat veteran (middle) and Lt. Col. Steven Godinho, Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters Battalion commanding officer (right) stand together July 25, 2014 after Ploetz comes ashore at Algiers Point along the Mississippi River. Ploetz paddled nearly 2,575-miles down the Mississippi to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Marines and sailors from Headquarters, Marine Forces Reserve greet former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.

Marines and sailors from Headquarters, Marine Forces Reserve greet former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, greets the audience during the 49th Annual Montford Point Marine Association Conference, July 17, 2014. Mills spoke to chapter leaders, members and original Montford Point Marines in attendance during the opening day of the conference.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, greets the audience during the 49th Annual Montford Point Marine Association Conference, July 17, 2014. Mills spoke to chapter leaders, members and original Montford Point Marines in attendance during the opening day of the conference.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Dr. James T. Averhart, Jr., national president of the Montford Point Marine Association, presents Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, with a commemorative MPMA challenge coin during the 49th Annual MPMA Conference, July 17, 2014. Mills spoke to chapter leaders, members and original Montford Point Marines in attendance during the opening day of the conference.

Dr. James T. Averhart, Jr., national president of the Montford Point Marine Association, presents Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, with a commemorative MPMA challenge coin during the 49th Annual MPMA Conference, July 17, 2014. Mills spoke to chapter leaders, members and original Montford Point Marines in attendance during the opening day of the conference.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut passes the 4th Marine Logistics Group’s flag to Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, new commanding general of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. The passing of the colors symbolizes the passing of responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut passes the 4th Marine Logistics Group’s flag to Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, new commanding general of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. The passing of the colors symbolizes the passing of responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays during the change of command ceremony for 4th Marine Logistics Group, July 13, 2014. Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann is the new commanding general of 4th MLG, receiving command from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at numerous ceremonies and occasions each year.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays during the change of command ceremony for 4th Marine Logistics Group, July 13, 2014. Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann is the new commanding general of 4th MLG, receiving command from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at numerous ceremonies and occasions each year.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut delivers remarks about his time as 4th Marine Logistics Group’s commanding general during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut delivers remarks about his time as 4th Marine Logistics Group’s commanding general during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, delivers words of praise for 4th Marine Logistics Group during a change of command ceremony July 13, 2014. The mission of 4th MLG is to provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, delivers words of praise for 4th Marine Logistics Group during a change of command ceremony July 13, 2014. The mission of 4th MLG is to provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, the new commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony here July 13, 2014. Hermesmann is receiving command of 4th MLG from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, the new commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony here July 13, 2014. Hermesmann is receiving command of 4th MLG from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Manuel, a structural specialist with 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard and native of Phoenix, Arizona, drives a stake into the ground with a sledge hammer in an attempt to level the support beams of a new pavilion being built on a firing range during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-069)

CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Manuel, a structural specialist with 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard and native of Phoenix, Arizona, drives a stake into the ground with a sledge hammer in an attempt to level the support beams of a new pavilion being built on a firing range during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-069)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Sgt. Zackery Martinez, combat engineer with 6th Engineer Support Battalion and native of Battle Creek, Michigan, cuts a rafter beam to the correct measurements for a pavilion on the new 100-meter range being built for the Boy Scouts of America during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-033)

CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Sgt. Zackery Martinez, combat engineer with 6th Engineer Support Battalion and native of Battle Creek, Michigan, cuts a rafter beam to the correct measurements for a pavilion on the new 100-meter range being built for the Boy Scouts of America during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-033)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters