Marine Forces Reserve

06/04/2026

Sail 250 Concludes in New Orleans

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27-June 1, 2026

More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines, U.S. Coast Guardsmen, and international partners came together throughout the week for the inaugural Sail 250 New Orleans, commemorating 250 years of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service.

From ship visits and community events to cultural exchanges and multinational engagements, Sail 250 connected the public with the people, missions, and traditions of America's sea services. The weeklong celebration strengthened maritime partnerships, highlighted warfighting readiness, and honored the enduring legacy of those who serve at sea and ashore.

📽️ U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

🎵 Audio contains a USMC enterprise-licensed asset from Adobe Stock: “Epic Cinematic Heroic Romantic Trailer” by Mark Coughlin Music.

06/01/2026

Honoring Service, Strengthening Connections

Guests, service members, community leaders, and international partners gather at Quarters A, official residence of commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during Sail 250 New Orleans, for performances by the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Forces Reserve Band.

The event commemorated 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service while strengthening connections to the heritage, readiness, and enduring commitment of America’s sea services as part of the Nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 31, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Marine Barracks Washington 8th & I

05/31/2026

Sea Services Conduct Physical Training During Sail 250

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen participated in a physical training event at the Caesars Superdome during Sail 250 New Orleans on May 29, 2026, engaging with the public while commemorating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service.

The event reinforced the readiness, professionalism, and maritime heritage of America’s sea services as part of the Nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Navy U.S. Coast Guard

05/31/2026

Sail 250 Connects Communities With Maritime Service and Readiness

U.S. Marines engage with community members during a Sail 250 New Orleans event near the Audubon Aquarium, providing demonstrations of Marine Corps capabilities and equipment while connecting the public to the service’s role in national defense.

The event supported Sail 250’s mission to strengthen public understanding of the sea services’ readiness, maritime heritage, and enduring commitment to the Nation during the 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nalanie Davila and Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos

U.S. Department of War U.S. Navy USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) 2d Marine Division

05/30/2026

Sail 250 Visit Strengthens Community Connections in New Orleans

U.S. Marines and Sailors visit patients at Manning Family Children's as part of Sail 250 New Orleans, strengthening community connections and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2026

Through activities including face painting, military working dog demonstrations, and interactions with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, service members connected with children and families while sharing the heritage and values of America’s sea services.

The visit supported Sail 250’s broader effort to connect communities with the people, history, and service that have shaped America’s maritime legacy for 250 years.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Priscilla Flores and Sgt. Davin Tenbusch

U.S. Navy USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) II Marine Expeditionary Force 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing America250

05/30/2026

We are proud to represent the Marine Corps during Sail 250 New Orleans through the morning colors ceremony, welcoming ceremony, and community meet-and-greets throughout the city.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

05/29/2026

Sail 250 Welcomes Visiting Ships to New Orleans

U.S. service members, veterans, civic leaders, and international partners participate in a pier-side welcoming event during Sail 250 New Orleans, celebrating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service through community engagement, maritime heritage, and recognition of the sea services’ enduring contribution to national defense.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 2026

The event welcomed visiting ships and personnel to New Orleans as the opening port of a nationwide maritime celebration connecting communities to America’s naval legacy and the Nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration. As the first port in the Sail 250 voyage, New Orleans helped launch a coast-to-coast observance of America’s maritime history and the enduring role of the sea services in defending the Nation.

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📸 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Van Hoang and U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Destinyy Wideman

Helena Moreno Port of New Orleans

05/28/2026

Sail 250 Opens National Maritime Celebration In New Orleans

U.S. service members, veterans, and international partners participate in the Sail 250 New Orleans kickoff event at the New Orleans Veterans Medical Center, commemorating 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service through community engagement, maritime heritage, and recognition of the sea services’ enduring role in national defense.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 2026

The event marked the opening of a nationwide maritime celebration connecting the public with the professionalism, readiness, and legacy of America’s maritime forces. As the opening port of the national Sail 250 celebration, New Orleans connects local communities to the broader commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and the maritime traditions that helped shape the Nation.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos, Lance Cpl. Nalanie Davila

U.S. Navy America250

05/25/2026

Across generations, Marines and service members answered the call knowing service could demand the ultimate sacrifice. As Marines, Sailors, families, and members of the Marine Forces Reserve community, we carry forward their legacy through our character, commitment to one another, and dedication to service and mission readiness.

All Gave Some, Some Gave All

Today, we honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice wearing the uniform while defending our rights, freedoms and our great nation.

We will always remember and uphold their legacy.

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

05/21/2026

Joint Service Members Deliver Care During Kodiak Arctic Care 2026

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kaylee Jamison, a dentist with our 4th Dental Battalion, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Summer Powers with the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron provide dental services to a patient during Kodiak Arctic Care 2026.

📍 Kodiak, Alaska, May 11, 2026

The event supported an Innovative Readiness Training mission that provides service members with hands-on, mission-essential training while delivering no-cost care to local communities. These efforts strengthen joint readiness and improve the ability to operate effectively across service components.

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📸 United States Air Force Tech Sgt. Shayna Hodge

4th Marine Logistics Group