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MFR SEAL - FLAT - 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

New Orleans, LA. 70114

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U.S. Service members stand at ease at the mayoral reception at Gallier Hall during Sail 250 New Orleans May 29, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Service members stand at ease at the mayoral reception at Gallier Hall during Sail 250 New Orleans May 29, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives opening remarks during a blessing of the fleet ceremony during Sail 250 New Orleans, June 1, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives opening remarks during a blessing of the fleet ceremony during Sail 250 New Orleans, June 1, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Pierre Hall, assistant drill master with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention at a blessing of the fleet ceremony during Sail 250 New Orleans, June 1, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Pierre Hall, assistant drill master with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at attention at a blessing of the fleet ceremony during Sail 250 New Orleans, June 1, 2026. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and international partners engage with the people of New Orleans during the inaugural Sail 250 event, showcasing the professionalism, maritime heritage and warfighting readiness of America’s sea services while celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

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Photo by MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Winnacker, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, hands over the ceremonial sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, May 15, 2026. Boley relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Escobar, incoming sergeant major, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Winnacker, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, hands over the ceremonial sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, May 15, 2026. Boley relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Escobar, incoming sergeant major, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

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Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Adams, incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, salutes during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, May 8, 2026. The change of command ceremony marked the official passing of authority from Maj. Gen. John Jarrard to Adams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Adams, incoming commanding general of 4th Marine Division, salutes during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, May 8, 2026. The change of command ceremony marked the official passing of authority from Maj. Gen. John Jarrard to Adams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps reservists with 6th Communication Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve rapidly conduct cyberspace operations to support Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group defensive cyberspace operations at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, March 26, 2026. The 36-hour activation and the mission extension that followed demonstrated 6th Communications Battalion's ability to complete their mission at short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Latasha Esperon)

U.S. Marine Corps reservists with 6th Communication Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve rapidly conduct cyberspace operations to support Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group defensive cyberspace operations at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, March 26, 2026. The 36-hour activation and the mission extension that followed demonstrated 6th Communications Battalion's ability to complete their mission at short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Latasha Esperon)

Photo by Master Sgt. Latasha Esperon

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Hoffman, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Engagement Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ryan Hoffman, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Engagement Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Marine Innovation Unit, leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, held an exhibit during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas A. Kleiber, Marine Innovation Unit Communications and Strategy Officer, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas A. Kleiber, Marine Innovation Unit Communications and Strategy Officer, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase Johnson, Marine Innovation Unit Det A Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit, serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase Johnson, Marine Innovation Unit Det A Lead, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit, serves as an on-demand supporting entity charged with accelerating the development and deployment of advanced capabilities, transforming the Naval Services’ capacity for technology and employment, and recruiting and retaining top reserve talent, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders discuss on how the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders discuss on how the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the unique talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to help create a more lethal and survivable force, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Loui Freda, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Officer, discusses the Marine Innovation Unit and how the unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Loui Freda, Marine Innovation Unit Innovation Officer, discusses the Marine Innovation Unit and how the unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis VonSchimidt, Marine Innovation Unit Marine Innovator, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis VonSchimidt, Marine Innovation Unit Marine Innovator, discusses on how the Marine Innovation Unit partners with Combat Development & Integration and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory to support the units and organizations across the Marine Corps, during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, left, Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, middle, and Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, left, Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, middle, and Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders, speaks on Ground Combat Element 2040 a bold vision for the future of the Marine Corps ground forces during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps senior leaders, speaks on Ground Combat Element 2040 a bold vision for the future of the Marine Corps ground forces during the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

An audience member takes notes during the Ground Combat Element speech at the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

An audience member takes notes during the Ground Combat Element speech at the Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erick Clark, left, Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, middle, and Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings
together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in
shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking
place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase
understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erick Clark, left, Maj. Gen. Kyle Ellison, middle, and Maj. Gen. John Jarrard, right, gives a speech during Modern Day Marine 2026, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, April 29, 2026. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of the United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland)

Photo by Cpl. Carlina Holland