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The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs during the change of command ceremony, Sept. 8, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, outgoing commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, relinquished his duties to Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs during the change of command ceremony, Sept. 8, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, outgoing commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, relinquished his duties to Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa Watts

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with police officers from the New Orleans Police Department before the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, headquartered in New Orleans, took part in the parade to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the New Orleans community.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with police officers from the New Orleans Police Department before the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, headquartered in New Orleans, took part in the parade to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the New Orleans community.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, sits atop a 7-ton truck during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, took part in the parade to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the New Orleans community.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, sits atop a 7-ton truck during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, took part in the parade to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the New Orleans community.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and other Marines with Marine Support Facility New Orleans, toss beads to New Orleans residents during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, took part in the parade to show support of the New Orleans community during the Mardi Gras season.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and other Marines with Marine Support Facility New Orleans, toss beads to New Orleans residents during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. McMillian, along with key leaders from MARFORRES, took part in the parade to show support of the New Orleans community during the Mardi Gras season.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans toss beads to New Orleans parade goers during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 4, 2018. The Marines participated in the parade to support the local community and celebrate the Mardi Gras season.

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans toss beads to New Orleans parade goers during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 4, 2018. The Marines participated in the parade to support the local community and celebrate the Mardi Gras season.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform “Anchors Aweigh” during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform “Anchors Aweigh” during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans prepare for the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community.

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans prepare for the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Jeffrey P. Wilke (left), the 86th King of Alla, and Lance Cpl. Montana Olle (right), a saxophone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, shake hands prior to the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community.

Jeffrey P. Wilke (left), the 86th King of Alla, and Lance Cpl. Montana Olle (right), a saxophone player with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, shake hands prior to the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and to show Marine Corps presence in the New Orleans Community.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Marines pose for a picture after receiving Marine Corps Band Small Ensemble of the Year for fiscal year 2015 in New Orleans, July 7, 2016. The members of the Jazz Ensemble won by selecting a unique piece called Martha’s Prize by Cedar Walton performed by singer and drummer Jamison Ross, a local New Orleans musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan A. Barnett)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Marines pose for a picture after receiving Marine Corps Band Small Ensemble of the Year for fiscal year 2015 in New Orleans, July 7, 2016. The members of the Jazz Ensemble won by selecting a unique piece called Martha’s Prize by Cedar Walton performed by singer and drummer Jamison Ross, a local New Orleans musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan A. Barnett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan A. Barnett

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend gives thanks to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans after they had performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend gives thanks to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans after they had performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend is moved to tears as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend is moved to tears as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

World War II veteran and “frustrated writer,” Amelie Prados Cressend raises her hands in admiration and gratitude as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of Cressend’s original song, “Keep America Free,” at the Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran and “frustrated writer,” Amelie Prados Cressend raises her hands in admiration and gratitude as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of Cressend’s original song, “Keep America Free,” at the Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Corps Band New Orleans’ band officer, displays the original score of “Keep America Free,” by Amelie Prados Cressend, World War II veteran, just before performing the new, updated, rearranged and expanded version for her, her family and friends at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6th. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Corps Band New Orleans’ band officer, displays the original score of “Keep America Free,” by Amelie Prados Cressend, World War II veteran, just before performing the new, updated, rearranged and expanded version for her, her family and friends at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6th. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

New Orleans City Park, is transformed into a dancehall as the hundreds of once seated patrons dance and clap, on and off stage, during the Mamba finale of the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans performance, April 25. This concert was the first time these institutions had joined forces for a performance in either organization’s history.

New Orleans City Park, is transformed into a dancehall as the hundreds of once seated patrons dance and clap, on and off stage, during the Mamba finale of the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans performance, April 25. This concert was the first time these institutions had joined forces for a performance in either organization’s history.

Photo by Cpl Fenton Reese

Hundreds watch and listen as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans officer-in-charge, conducts at the Great Lawn in New Orleans City Park, during the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and MFR Band New Orleans concert, April 25. This historic concert was the first time these organizations had teamed up for a performance in either institution’s existence.

Hundreds watch and listen as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans officer-in-charge, conducts at the Great Lawn in New Orleans City Park, during the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and MFR Band New Orleans concert, April 25. This historic concert was the first time these organizations had teamed up for a performance in either institution’s existence.

Photo by Cpl Fenton Reese

Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans’ officer-in-charge, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during LPO and MFR Band New Orleans performance of “Swing in the Oaks,” April 25. This historic concert was the first time these two organizations had performed together in either institution’s history.

Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans’ officer-in-charge, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during LPO and MFR Band New Orleans performance of “Swing in the Oaks,” April 25. This historic concert was the first time these two organizations had performed together in either institution’s history.

Photo by Cpl Fenton Reese

Staff Sgt. Ignatius Keogh, drum major of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Marine Corps recruiters were also present at the festival featuring high school bands and community members from the Long Island, N.Y., region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ignatius Keogh, drum major of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Marine Corps recruiters were also present at the festival featuring high school bands and community members from the Long Island, N.Y., region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans closes out their performance with the Marine Corps Hymn during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is under the control of Marine Forces Reserve and based at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans closes out their performance with the Marine Corps Hymn during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is under the control of Marine Forces Reserve and based at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Staff Sgt. Ron Digsby, a trombonist from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, sings a tune for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Each year, the Corps’ musicians travel throughout the United States, performing more than 250 concerts, parades and ceremonies, entertaining more than six million people. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ron Digsby, a trombonist from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, sings a tune for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Each year, the Corps’ musicians travel throughout the United States, performing more than 250 concerts, parades and ceremonies, entertaining more than six million people. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Sgt. Michael Joseph, a trumpeter from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is often called upon to provide musical entertainment in support of Marine Corps recruiting events. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Sgt. Michael Joseph, a trumpeter from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is often called upon to provide musical entertainment in support of Marine Corps recruiting events. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah