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Cpl. Rosember Gloria, a maintenance data specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, runs with a guide-on, alongside Marines from multiple MARFORRES units with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, during a motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The 3-mile run is held annually to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, and promote unit cohesion and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Cpl. Rosember Gloria, a maintenance data specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, runs with a guide-on, alongside Marines from multiple MARFORRES units with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, during a motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The 3-mile run is held annually to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, and promote unit cohesion and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform traditional New Orleans songs, such as “Bourbon Street Parade,” and “St. James Infirmary” at the halfway point of a Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. HQBN, MARFORRES, sponsored the run to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and boost morale and foster unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform traditional New Orleans songs, such as “Bourbon Street Parade,” and “St. James Infirmary” at the halfway point of a Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. HQBN, MARFORRES, sponsored the run to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and boost morale and foster unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Marines from multiple units with Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and shares Marine Corps pride with the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines from multiple units with Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2017. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and shares Marine Corps pride with the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by PFC. Tessa D. Watts

Colonel Derrick Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve through the streets here and greet members of the community during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve through the streets here and greet members of the community during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

NEW ORLEANS – Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov.9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

NEW ORLEANS – Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov.9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marine with Marine Forces Reserve attend the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration at here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marine with Marine Forces Reserve attend the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration at here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Corporal Cody J. Brannan, an admin specialist with Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps flag during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Corporal Cody J. Brannan, an admin specialist with Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps flag during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run here Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, run through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run here Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Lance Cpl. Benjamin T. Kulp, a fiscal clerk with Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps Flag through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force - engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Lance Cpl. Benjamin T. Kulp, a fiscal clerk with Marine Forces Reserve, carries the Marine Corps Flag through the streets here during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force - engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, cuts the cake during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, cuts the cake during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to his Marines after completing a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to his Marines after completing a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve prepare to present the colors during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve prepare to present the colors during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve listen to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve listen to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve after a 3-mile motivational run here, Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve after a 3-mile motivational run here, Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve run during a 3-mile motivational formation run here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire)

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform during Marine Forces Reserve’s annual 3-mile motivational formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps’ Birthday here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform during Marine Forces Reserve’s annual 3-mile motivational formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps’ Birthday here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve on a motivational run around the facility and local neighborhood here, on Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve on a motivational run around the facility and local neighborhood here, on Nov. 9, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday – the day that commemorates the beginning of the Marine Corps and is when all Marines reflect on their history and the special bond that they have with one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve headquarters battalion stand by the ceremonial cake during the 240th Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. The cake-cutting ceremony is a tradition through the Marine Corps, in which the first piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of traditions and knowledge from one generation of Marines onto the next. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Barnett)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve headquarters battalion stand by the ceremonial cake during the 240th Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2015. The cake-cutting ceremony is a tradition through the Marine Corps, in which the first piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of traditions and knowledge from one generation of Marines onto the next. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Barnett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Barnett

Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses MARFORRES Marines after the Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday cake-cutting ceremony and 3-mile motivational formation run. Each year, all Marines celebrate two birthdays, the day they were born and the day their Corps was founded in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775. Since that day, the United States Marine Corps has garnered the reputation as the world's most efficient amphibious fighting force, engaging in combat on battlefronts across the globe since its inception.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire