Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Sgt. Maj. Benny R. Benton, Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, MARFORRES, acknowledges local supporters atop a passing float prior to the start of the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. James along with key leaders from MARFORRES, took part in the parade to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Markeith D. Hall/Released)