An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Photos

Imagery taken by MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

Filter

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard marches on the colors during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard marches on the colors during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard stand at parade rest during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard stand at parade rest during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard rehearse facing movements during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard rehearse facing movements during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table at the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table at the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

John Kelly, president of the New Orleans Navy League, gives closing remarks during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

John Kelly, president of the New Orleans Navy League, gives closing remarks during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, receives a gift from Jim Letten, left, former president, and John Kelly, right, president, of the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, center, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, receives a gift from Jim Letten, left, former president, and John Kelly, right, president, of the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the importance of the sea services during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to the importance of the sea services during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac A. Parada, an administrative clerk, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, converses during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac A. Parada, an administrative clerk, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, converses during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Duran, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 453, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a portrait photo at Fort Greely, Alaska, March 8, 2025. Duran provided Marine Forces Reserve Communication Strategy and Operations Marines with an interview to participate in a feature story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Torreslemus)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Duran, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 453, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a portrait photo at Fort Greely, Alaska, March 8, 2025. Duran provided Marine Forces Reserve Communication Strategy and Operations Marines with an interview to participate in a feature story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Torreslemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participates in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sheldon Coolie, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participates in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Coolie is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participate in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participate in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Boesel, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, has his nose painted blue to symbolize participation in a polar plunge in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Boesel is a native of South Dakota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Boesel, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, has his nose painted blue to symbolize participation in a polar plunge in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Boesel is a native of South Dakota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicole Levermann, a company commander with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, has her nose painted blue to symbolize participation in a polar plunge in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Levermann is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicole Levermann, a company commander with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, has her nose painted blue to symbolize participation in a polar plunge in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Levermann is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shantell Gonzalez-Frazier, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participates in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Gonzalez-Frazier is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shantell Gonzalez-Frazier, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participates in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Gonzalez-Frazier is a native of New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participate in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

U.S. Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, participate in cold-weather survival training in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)

Photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre

A sign illustrates the 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, leadership during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise, San Diego, California, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

A sign illustrates the 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, leadership during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise, San Diego, California, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

A U.S. Marine with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, holds onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise, San Diego, California, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

A U.S. Marine with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, holds onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise, San Diego, California, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney