An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Readiness

Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Fight's On!

news / PHOTOS / VIDEOS

Readiness Photo Gallery

MARFORRES 244th Marine Corps’ birthday ball

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve re-enact the American flag raising on Iwo Jima during the MARFORRES 244th Marine Corps’ birthday ball ceremony in New Orleans, Nov. 16, 2019. MARFORRES annually celebrates the birthday of the Marine Corps, established by the Continental Congress on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Download Image: Full Size (2.51 MB)

Tags: Marines, usmc, BIRTHDAY, commandant, Ball, CMC, NOLA, Marine Corps

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez | VIRIN: 191116-M-EH454-1014.JPG

Photo Gallery