U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

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)

Lance Cpl. Santos Alfonso Nieves Baez, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, poses for a picture before the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert begins at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Humacao, Oct. 20, 2016. Baez was joined by his unit, Marine Corps Band New Orleans and members of the Puerto Rican community to commemorate the Centennial of the Marine Corps Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans and the Municipal Band of Humacao perform for the local residents and distinguished guest during the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Celebration concert at the Centro De Bellas Artes in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Oct. 19, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, Espirit-de-corps across the U.S. This celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Master Sgt. John A. Lee, II / Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alvin G. Figueroa, a senior administrator from 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, gives advice to his peers about how the pilot test of the Battalion Level Administration Management initiative was successfully implemented at his unit during the 2016 Senior Administrator Symposium aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse, La., Oct. 12-13, 2016. The symposium utilized instruction and practical application to help senior administrative personnel understand how and why the implementation of the Battalion Level Administrative Management initiative will improve Reserve units’ ability to pass MCAAT inspections. The initiative will mitigate the issues with the current system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and Sailors from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse, Louisiana, had the opportunity to meet actor Gary Sinise during their participation in a Soaring Valor Honor Flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Oct. 27, 2016. Soaring Valor Honor Flight is a program provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation and gives World War II veterans the opportunity to tour The National WWII Museum and preserve each veteran’s oral history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans rehearses with students from the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico in San Juan, to prepare for the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial celebration concert Oct. 18, 2016. The rehearsal showed the students how a professional military band plays, while also allowing them to learn about the history of the Marine Corps Reserves. The Marine Corps Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage, espirit-de-corps, and a bond with Puerto Rico and communities across the U.S. The celebration recognizes the Reserve's essential role as a crisis response force and expeditionary force in readiness, constantly preparing to augment the active component. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/Released)

Master Sgt. James Grant (left), G-4, 4th Marine Division, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Neal Stillman (right), G-3 chief, 4th Marine Logistics Group, pass out gift bags to cadets in support of Red Ribbon Week at New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, Oct. 20, 2016. Every year in October, NOMMA invites Marines from Marine Forces Reserve to speak with cadets about the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released) 

Lt. Col. John D. Cowart, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division, speaks to his Marines, Oct. 16, 2016. Established in November of 1942, 1/23 has participated in numerous campaigns. With the Battle Streamer Rededication Ceremony, 1/23 is acknowledging the campaigns that took place in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Lane Boler and Ronnie Taylor, view the casket holding the physical remains, uniform, and photo of Pfc. James Samuel Smith during a funeral held at Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, Miss., Oct. 17, 2016. Smith was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943 on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll during World War II. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve honored Smith with a three-round volley and presentation of a folded flag to his next of kin during the burial of his remains.