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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, the commander, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, speaks about the accomplishments of Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, during Katz’s frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, the commander, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, speaks about the accomplishments of Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, during Katz’s frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, receives a flag with 1 star to represent his new rank during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, receives a flag with 1 star to represent his new rank during a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, center, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, center, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, the commander, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, presents a Legion of Merit to Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve during Katz’s frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, the commander, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South, presents a Legion of Merit to Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve during Katz’s frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, steps up to a stage for a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, steps up to a stage for a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony to brigadier general at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, gives remarks to colleagues, family, and friends during his frocking ceremony to brigadier general at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, center, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, center, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, is pinned by family and friends during his frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader for Marine Forces Reserve, reads a promotion warrant during the frocking ceremony of Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader for Marine Forces Reserve, reads a promotion warrant during the frocking ceremony of Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, steps up to a stage for a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph A. Katz, the chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve, steps up to a stage for a frocking ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, May 9, 2025. Frocking is a tradition where Marines are advanced to the next pay grade, assuming the title and the responsibilities prior to their official date of promotion. Katz was frocked to the rank of brigadier general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark Cunningham (right), commanding general, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, receives a plaque from Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 6, 2025. Cunningham was promoted from the rank of brigadier general to major general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark Cunningham (right), commanding general, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, receives a plaque from Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Jan. 6, 2025. Cunningham was promoted from the rank of brigadier general to major general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, recites the officer’s oath of office to Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 26, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, recites the officer’s oath of office to Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 26, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, is pinned to his current rank by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 26, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William E. Souza III, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, is pinned to his current rank by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during his promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 26, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

Command members of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stand at the position of attention for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Command members of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stand at the position of attention for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, reads the warrant for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, reads the warrant for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin is pinned by his wife Sandra Martin during his promotion to major general in their home in Southwick, Massachusetts, March 24, 2020. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was promoted over the phone by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time.

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin is pinned by his wife Sandra Martin during his promotion to major general in their home in Southwick, Massachusetts, March 24, 2020. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was promoted over the phone by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, leads the oath for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, leads the oath for the promotion of Brig. Gen. Micheal S. Martin to the rank of major general on March 24, 2020 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was in his home in Southwick, Massachusetts, and was promoted over the phone due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to attendees during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon assumed command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North from Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to attendees during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon assumed command of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North from Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

Photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard march on the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard march on the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North, relinquished his duties to Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

Photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen David G. Bellon prepare to pass the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen David G. Bellon prepare to pass the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

Photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, right, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, prepares to relinquish command to Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, right, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, prepares to relinquish command to Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 4, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz)

Photo by Pfc. Leslie Alcaraz