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10/05/2026

Change of Command

Col. Michael Del Palazzo relinquishes command of Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha, Force Headquarters Group - Marforres, to Col. Michael Berentson during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of command authority and continuity of leadership.

Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha provides trained foreign security force advisors for tactical- and operational-level missions and is aligned to support advising requirements associated with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. Northern Command, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

The change of command maintains leadership continuity within a Reserve formation that provides specialized advising capability in support of Combatant Command requirements.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Latasha Esperon

10/01/2026

Montford Point Marine Receives Congressional Gold Medal

Montford Point Marine Henry B. Edwards, 97, receives the Congressional Gold Medal from Maj. Gen. Douglas K. Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during a ceremony in New Orleans, Sept. 27, 2026.

Edwards enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1946 and trained at Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was among the approximately 20,000 African American men who trained there from 1942 to 1949 and helped break racial barriers within the Marine Corps. His recognition also reflects a lifetime of public service after leaving the Corps, including a career with the U.S. Department of Labor and decades of service through his church and community.

Read the full story at the link in the comments.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nalanie Davila

09/28/2026

Supporting the Force

Marines and personnel with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the Run for Them Su***de Prevention Run at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 25, 2026.

Participants completed a one-mile run or walk in remembrance of those lost to su***de and in support of connection, camaraderie and su***de prevention across the force. Caring for Marines and personnel is an enduring responsibility across the Marine Corps Reserve.

For free, confidential support 24/7, service members, including Reserve members, can contact the Military Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1 or texting 838255.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Priscilla Flores and Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra

09/24/2026

Marines Connect With New York State Fair Attendees

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion meet with attendees during The Great New York State Fair, giving the public an opportunity to speak directly with Marines and see Marine Corps equipment, including a Light Armored Vehicle.

The engagement supported Marine Corps Recruiting and gave community members firsthand access to Marines, their equipment and information about service.

📍 Syracuse, N.Y., Aug. 29 and Sept. 6, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

09/22/2026

Former MARFORRES Commander Receives Humanitarian Award

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. David Bellon, former commander of Marine Forces Reserve and current chairman of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Board of Directors, receives the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award during a ceremony in Arlington, Virginia.

Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, attended the ceremony recognizing Bellon’s humanitarian service and continued support to the Armed Forces.

📍 Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

09/17/2026

Marine Corps 251st Birthday Ball

Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South will celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 6, 2026, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Marines, families and guests are invited to join the command in observing 251 years of Marine Corps service, sacrifice and commitment.

📍 Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
📅 Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.–1 a.m.
🎖️ Military: Blue Dress “A” or equivalent
🎟️ Sept. 1–30 ticket price: $136.19, including taxes and fees

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09/14/2026

Ready Then. Ready Now.

📍 Inchon, South Korea, Sept. 15, 1950

On Sept. 15, 1950, Allied forces launched an amphibious assault at Inchon, striking behind North Korean lines during the Korean War. Thousands of Reserve Marines had been activated to reinforce the 1st Marine Division, Marine aviation and supporting forces preparing for combat in Korea.

The landing disrupted North Korean supply and communication lines, supported the recapture of Seoul and helped relieve pressure on forces fighting from the Pusan Perimeter. Inchon demonstrated an enduring requirement: a Marine Corps Reserve trained and prepared to rapidly augment the Total Force when the Nation calls.

Learn more about the history and legacy of the Marine Corps Reserve at the link in the comments.

📸 Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

09/13/2026

Marines Join New Orleans in 9/11 Remembrance

📍 New Orleans, Sept. 11, 2026

Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, join service members, veterans and New Orleans officials for a 9/11 memorial run at Audubon Park on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Participants observed a moment of silence before the run. The observance brought together those who serve and those who have served to remember the victims of 9/11 and honor the service of those who responded.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion St. Pierre

09/11/2026

We Remember

📍 United States, Sept. 11, 2026

Among the many lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, Marine Forces Reserve remembers two of our own: Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew D. Garvey.

Both Reserve Marines with 6th Communication Battalion and New York City first responders, Curtin and Garvey answered the call when others needed them most. Curtin, a member of the New York Police Department’s Emergency Service Squad, died while rescuing people trapped in the World Trade Center’s North Tower. Garvey, a firefighter with FDNY Squad 1, helped evacuate thousands from the South Tower before it collapsed.

Their service reflects the enduring commitment of Reserve Marines to the Nation, both in uniform and in their communities. Today, we remember Curtin, Garvey and all those who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of those who responded.

We will never forget.

Read more about the lives and service of Sgt. Maj. Curtin and Gunnery Sgt. Garvey: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/404897/honoring-heroes-6th-communication-battalion-remembers-reserve-marines-who-made-ultimate-sacrifice-9-11

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09/10/2026

Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 Tests Rapid Activation

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participated in Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 at locations across the United States, testing MARFORRES’ ability to rapidly activate, process, equip and move Reserve forces during a large-scale, short-notice mobilization.

RMX 26 examined the mobilization process to identify shortfalls and efficiencies before those processes are required during an actual response. Data collected during the exercise will inform future mobilization planning and readiness.

Tap the link in comments to read how RMX 26 tested MARFORRES’ ability to rapidly mobilize Reserve forces and what the exercise revealed about readiness.

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