An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

HomeNews & PhotosReadiness

Readiness

MFR SEAL - FLAT - 2022
Marine Corps Forces Reserve
Fight's On!
news  /  PHOTOS  /  VIDEOS
Readiness Photo Gallery

Paddling the War Away

Marines and sailors from Headquarters, Marine Forces Reserve greet former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.