U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center right), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at attention before the entry of the birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and continues to be a time every year when Marines set aside an evening to honor fallen comrades and toast to the future success of the Corps.

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve poses for a photo during a Veteran’s Day and Marine Forces Reserve Centennial celebration at Pasadena City Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve marked 100 years of service on Aug. 29, 2016. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, right, cut a ribbon during the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve centennial wall dedication ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor of the centennial celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun)

Marines with 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, participate in a wreath-laying at the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marines Corps, at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2016. The Marines lay the wreath at his final resting place to honor 41 years of distinguished service and to remember his contribution to the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve carry out the cake during the 241st Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Major Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, place a wreath at Major Daniel Carmick’s final resting place at St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 in here, Nov. 9, 2016. The Marine Corps visits Carmick’s gravesite annually to conduct a wreath laying ceremony and commemorate his heroic actions. Carmick led Marines during the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812, helping to repel the British forces attempting to take the city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released)

Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, flips the coin at the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium, Nov. 6, 2016. McMillian was the National Football League’s guest of honor at the game as part of its “Salute to Service” campaign. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Guy McIntyre, retired offensive lineman from the 49ers and director of alumni relations, discuss the history of the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, Nov. 4, 2016. McMillian was invited to observe a 49ers’ practice session in preparation for Sunday’s “Salute to Service” game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium. The half-time show of Sunday’s game will recognize the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Marines from Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, complete the presentation of the National Colors at game one of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Oct. 25, 2016. Just before the ceremony, announcer Bob Tyek gave credit to the Marine Corps Reserve and its 100 years of faithful service. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrate global operational support to the Fleet and Combatant Commanders. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)