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U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Class Jaden Lanier with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Class Jaden Lanier with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Tomlin with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Tomlin with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Tomlin with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Tomlin with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hannae Jeffal with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hannae Jeffal with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, takes part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Morgan Poland with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, gives a safety brief prior to a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Morgan Poland with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, gives a safety brief prior to a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, take part in a pugil stick competition at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 26, 2022. The annual pugil stick "King of the Ring" competition is held to foster the spirit of competition and camaraderie within the unit through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

Dr. Christy Spears, newly elected Queen of Zulu for Mardi Gras 2023, shakes hands with Marines Oct. 20, 2022, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The King and Queen of Zulu are part of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club that actively participates in the local communities and Mardi Gras. Each year, a new King and Queen of Zulu is elected from organizational members to honor the commitment and dedication of one of their longstanding colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft)

Dr. Christy Spears, newly elected Queen of Zulu for Mardi Gras 2023, shakes hands with Marines Oct. 20, 2022, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The King and Queen of Zulu are part of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club that actively participates in the local communities and Mardi Gras. Each year, a new King and Queen of Zulu is elected from organizational members to honor the commitment and dedication of one of their longstanding colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

The newly elected King and Queen of Zulu for Mardi Gras 2023, Mr. Nick Spears and Dr. Christy Spears, center, Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, right, Commanding General of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, left, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Reserve and Marine Forces South, along with Member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, pose for a group photo Oct. 20, 2022 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The King and Queen of Zulu are part of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club that actively participate in the local communities and Mardi Gras. Each year, a new King and Queen of Zulu is elected from organizational members to honor the commitment and dedication of one of their longstanding colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft)

The newly elected King and Queen of Zulu for Mardi Gras 2023, Mr. Nick Spears and Dr. Christy Spears, center, Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, right, Commanding General of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, left, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Reserve and Marine Forces South, along with Member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, pose for a group photo Oct. 20, 2022 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The King and Queen of Zulu are part of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club that actively participate in the local communities and Mardi Gras. Each year, a new King and Queen of Zulu is elected from organizational members to honor the commitment and dedication of one of their longstanding colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

Chef Eric Cook, an established chef in the New Orleans area and a former Marine Sergeant, speaks to Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2022. Cook prepared a lunch for Marines and spoke about his time in the Corps and his opportunities as a chef. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

Chef Eric Cook, an established chef in the New Orleans area and a former Marine Sergeant, speaks to Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2022. Cook prepared a lunch for Marines and spoke about his time in the Corps and his opportunities as a chef. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher

U.S. Marine Cpl. Mario Ramirezvelez, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, is promoted to corporal during a promotion and awards ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 3, 2022. Ramirezvelez was appointed a Non-Commissioned Officer alongside three other Marines in front of a battalion formation in order to recognize hard work and dedication to the Marine Corps, as well as celebrate his promotion from lance corporal to corporal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Mario Ramirezvelez, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, is promoted to corporal during a promotion and awards ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 3, 2022. Ramirezvelez was appointed a Non-Commissioned Officer alongside three other Marines in front of a battalion formation in order to recognize hard work and dedication to the Marine Corps, as well as celebrate his promotion from lance corporal to corporal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marine Cpl. Vincent J. Mangle, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a promotion and awards ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 3, 2022. Mangle was presented with a NAM for the numerous hours of volunteer work he dedicated towards the Toys for Tots program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Vincent J. Mangle, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a promotion and awards ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 3, 2022. Mangle was presented with a NAM for the numerous hours of volunteer work he dedicated towards the Toys for Tots program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, incoming Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 2, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing leader to the incoming leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, incoming Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 2, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing leader to the incoming leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard participates in the Headquarters Battalion/Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 2, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing leader to the incoming leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard participates in the Headquarters Battalion/Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 2, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing leader to the incoming leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club met with Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, right, and Mr. Gregg T. Habel, executive director, left, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Dec. 17, 2021. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club has supported the Toys for Tots Program since 2006, which is run by the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz)

Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club met with Lt. Gen David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, right, and Mr. Gregg T. Habel, executive director, left, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Dec. 17, 2021. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club has supported the Toys for Tots Program since 2006, which is run by the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz