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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

Retired Marine Col. Bill Davis, commandant of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, gives a speech to community members during a dedication ceremony at NOMMA March 20, 2014. The event also featured speeches from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as well as other local military and political leaders. “Right now, we are 360 cadets strong and we have nowhere to go but up,” said Davis. “Here at NOMMA, we have smart and physically fit cadets that will contribute to today’s society.” Expansion is in the school’s plans, with ideas to develop more facilities to reach the state limit of 750 cadets.

Retired Marine Col. Bill Davis, commandant of New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, gives a speech to community members during a dedication ceremony at NOMMA March 20, 2014. The event also featured speeches from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as well as other local military and political leaders. “Right now, we are 360 cadets strong and we have nowhere to go but up,” said Davis. “Here at NOMMA, we have smart and physically fit cadets that will contribute to today’s society.” Expansion is in the school’s plans, with ideas to develop more facilities to reach the state limit of 750 cadets.

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald III receives the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office from Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Fitzgerald took over as sergeant major of the 4th MAW after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Forces South from September 2009 to March 2013.

Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald III receives the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office from Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Fitzgerald took over as sergeant major of the 4th MAW after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Forces South from September 2009 to March 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey Graham

Sgt. Maj. Courtney K. Curtis passes the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office to Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Curtis retired from the Marine Corps after serving for 30 years.

Sgt. Maj. Courtney K. Curtis passes the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office to Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Curtis retired from the Marine Corps after serving for 30 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Audrey Graham

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Sgt. Adam K. Smith after presenting him with a citation for his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 8, 2013. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for MARFORRES G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component).

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Sgt. Adam K. Smith after presenting him with a citation for his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 8, 2013. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for MARFORRES G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component).

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Sgt. Adam K. Smith completes a night hike during the culminating event of his Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Sept. 14, 2011. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for Marine Forces Reserve G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component). Smith uses the training he received to train other Marines to “belt-up” in MCMAP.

Sgt. Adam K. Smith completes a night hike during the culminating event of his Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Sept. 14, 2011. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for Marine Forces Reserve G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component). Smith uses the training he received to train other Marines to “belt-up” in MCMAP.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., answers questions during an on-stage question-and-answer session at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Former WBCA president Jody Conradt asked Reynolds questions about obstacles faced and lessons learned throughout Reynolds’ 27-year career as a Marine Corps officer.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., answers questions during an on-stage question-and-answer session at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Former WBCA president Jody Conradt asked Reynolds questions about obstacles faced and lessons learned throughout Reynolds’ 27-year career as a Marine Corps officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., meets audience members during the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference on April 8, 2013 at the New Orleans Marriott hotel. Reynolds, the session’s keynote speaker, spoke about the importance of leadership development in young people.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., meets audience members during the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference on April 8, 2013 at the New Orleans Marriott hotel. Reynolds, the session’s keynote speaker, spoke about the importance of leadership development in young people.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., addresses attendees at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Reynolds spoke about the importance of instilling leadership skills in young people, and how both sports and the military are capable of teaching similar life skills.

Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commander of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., addresses attendees at the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott hotel on April 8, 2013. Reynolds spoke about the importance of instilling leadership skills in young people, and how both sports and the military are capable of teaching similar life skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere prepares to pass on the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. The passing of the colors is a symbol of exchanging command responsibility and leadership. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere prepares to pass on the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. The passing of the colors is a symbol of exchanging command responsibility and leadership. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham

Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell and Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere march the formation line during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. During the march, the generals inspected and reviewed their troops that stood in formation. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell and Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere march the formation line during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. During the march, the generals inspected and reviewed their troops that stood in formation. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Photo by Cpl Audrey Graham

Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell receives the Marine Corps colors from Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. The passing of the colors is a symbol of exchanging command responsibility and leadership. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell receives the Marine Corps colors from Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere during the 4th Marine Division change of command ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. The passing of the colors is a symbol of exchanging command responsibility and leadership. Lariviere will serve at the Pentagon after two and a half years of leading 4th MarDiv.

Photo by Cpl Audrey Graham