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Nine vessels are docked on the Mississippi riverfront, April 18, 2012, for the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Nine vessels are docked on the Mississippi riverfront, April 18, 2012, for the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

French sailors salute Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, as he embarks the French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The general attended a reception aboard the frigate in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Guests stand outside on the aft of the French frigate Germinal during a French navy reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Guests stand outside on the aft of the French frigate Germinal during a French navy reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran who received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, talks with Col. Gregg T. Habel, Marine Forces Reserve chief of staff, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran who received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, talks with Col. Gregg T. Habel, Marine Forces Reserve chief of staff, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, salutes during the national anthem played after he received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, salutes during the national anthem played after he received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, receives the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, by French Cmdr. Sébastien Chatelain, commander of French frigate Germinal, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, receives the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, by French Cmdr. Sébastien Chatelain, commander of French frigate Germinal, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, salute during the national anthem played after he received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Leon C. Standifer, a World War II veteran, salute during the national anthem played after he received the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest reward for valor, during a French navy reception aboard Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

French sailors stand guard duty at the French navy reception aboard French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

French sailors stand guard duty at the French navy reception aboard French frigate Germinal, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North , greets Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Parisi, sergeant major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at Gallier Hall here, April 18, 2012, during the mayoral welcome of the Navy and foreign ships in New Orleans. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North , greets Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Parisi, sergeant major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at Gallier Hall here, April 18, 2012, during the mayoral welcome of the Navy and foreign ships in New Orleans. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North , and his wife, Sheri Hummer, greet Mitch Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans, at Gallier Hall here, April 18, 2012, during the mayoral welcome of the Navy and foreign ships in New Orleans. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North , and his wife, Sheri Hummer, greet Mitch Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans, at Gallier Hall here, April 18, 2012, during the mayoral welcome of the Navy and foreign ships in New Orleans. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Individual Ready Reserve Marines from within a 150-mile radius of Denver gather for an administrative muster March 24. The Marines spent about three hours listening to briefs from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Marine Corps prior service recruiters, to name a few. Approximately 60 percent of the 750 Marines who received orders, attended the “mega” muster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Individual Ready Reserve Marines from within a 150-mile radius of Denver gather for an administrative muster March 24. The Marines spent about three hours listening to briefs from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Marine Corps prior service recruiters, to name a few. Approximately 60 percent of the 750 Marines who received orders, attended the “mega” muster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Col. Stephen Motsco, commander for Readiness Support Program 5, speaks with an IRR Marine to provide guidance in solving an issue the Marine had March 24 during the Denver Mega-Muster. Individual Ready Reserve Marines from within a 150-mile radius of Denver gathered at the Westminster Westin Hotel for an administrative muster. The purpose of the muster was to provide Marines with valuable tools and knowledge they may need while in an IRR status. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Col. Stephen Motsco, commander for Readiness Support Program 5, speaks with an IRR Marine to provide guidance in solving an issue the Marine had March 24 during the Denver Mega-Muster. Individual Ready Reserve Marines from within a 150-mile radius of Denver gathered at the Westminster Westin Hotel for an administrative muster. The purpose of the muster was to provide Marines with valuable tools and knowledge they may need while in an IRR status. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Cpl. Nicholas Willis, a full-time student and computer programmer from Lammers, Colo., uses a computer to update his contact information March 24 at the Denver, Individual Ready Reserve administrative Mega-Muster. Maintaining up-to-date contact information helps Marine Forces Reserve Force Headquarters Group relay valuable information to the Individual Ready Reserve Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Cpl. Nicholas Willis, a full-time student and computer programmer from Lammers, Colo., uses a computer to update his contact information March 24 at the Denver, Individual Ready Reserve administrative Mega-Muster. Maintaining up-to-date contact information helps Marine Forces Reserve Force Headquarters Group relay valuable information to the Individual Ready Reserve Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Capt. Esteban Vickers, officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Denver speaks with Cpl. Danelle Whisenhunt, March 24, a Denver resident who has spent one year in the Individual Ready Reserve, regarding reserve officer opportunities available to Marines in the IRR. Whisenhunt was attending the Mega-Muster for IRR Marines who live within a 150-mile radius of Denver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Capt. Esteban Vickers, officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Denver speaks with Cpl. Danelle Whisenhunt, March 24, a Denver resident who has spent one year in the Individual Ready Reserve, regarding reserve officer opportunities available to Marines in the IRR. Whisenhunt was attending the Mega-Muster for IRR Marines who live within a 150-mile radius of Denver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Doug Connor and Alain Flexer, the two energy managers for the Marine Forces Reserve Facilities Department, discuss future projects while studying a map showing the physical location of all 183 Home Training Centers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Photo By: Sgt. Tyler J. Hlavac)

Doug Connor and Alain Flexer, the two energy managers for the Marine Forces Reserve Facilities Department, discuss future projects while studying a map showing the physical location of all 183 Home Training Centers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Photo By: Sgt. Tyler J. Hlavac)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Hlavac

The Georgian and U.S. representatives gather in front of a World War II amphibious Higgins boat Oct.12, 2011 during the private tour of the National World War II Museum here. The Georgians came here for the Exercise Agile Spirit 2012 mid-planning conference that was hosted at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Oct. 12-14. The Georgians also strolled through downtown New Orleans, attended a formal dinner and went on a swamp tour.

The Georgian and U.S. representatives gather in front of a World War II amphibious Higgins boat Oct.12, 2011 during the private tour of the National World War II Museum here. The Georgians came here for the Exercise Agile Spirit 2012 mid-planning conference that was hosted at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Oct. 12-14. The Georgians also strolled through downtown New Orleans, attended a formal dinner and went on a swamp tour.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

The solar array installed at a Home Training Center in Lafayette, La., is capable of generating 225 kilowatt hours of energy per day. The solar array is also the largest in both Marine Forces Reserve and Louisiana.::r::::n::(Courtesy photo provided by Doug Connor, Marine Forces Reserve Energy Department).::r::::n::

The solar array installed at a Home Training Center in Lafayette, La., is capable of generating 225 kilowatt hours of energy per day. The solar array is also the largest in both Marine Forces Reserve and Louisiana.::r::::n::(Courtesy photo provided by Doug Connor, Marine Forces Reserve Energy Department).::r::::n::

Photo by (Courtesy photo provided by Doug Connor, Marine Forces Reserve Energy Department).

NEW ORLEANS – Lance Cpl. Jose Castilla and Sgt. Christina Berberena raise the national ensign for the first time aboard Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans prior to the dedication ceremony of the Joseph J. McCarthy Building June 27. The more than 400,000 square-foot building was named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Joseph J. McCarthy and is the new headquarters for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North.

NEW ORLEANS – Lance Cpl. Jose Castilla and Sgt. Christina Berberena raise the national ensign for the first time aboard Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans prior to the dedication ceremony of the Joseph J. McCarthy Building June 27. The more than 400,000 square-foot building was named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Joseph J. McCarthy and is the new headquarters for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North.

Photo by Cpl. Jad Sleiman

Cpl. Emitria J. Henderson, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s adjutant section, receives the Outstanding Military Non-Commissioned Officer award at the Audubon Nature Institute Tea Room here May 4. Henderson received the award from the New Orleans Federal Executive Board during public recognition week for her “laudable managerial skills, superb leadership, drive, and determination.” She also served as a provisional military police officer in Al Ramadi, Iraq and on the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff where she earned the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

Cpl. Emitria J. Henderson, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s adjutant section, receives the Outstanding Military Non-Commissioned Officer award at the Audubon Nature Institute Tea Room here May 4. Henderson received the award from the New Orleans Federal Executive Board during public recognition week for her “laudable managerial skills, superb leadership, drive, and determination.” She also served as a provisional military police officer in Al Ramadi, Iraq and on the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa staff where she earned the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah