U.S. Marines with Marines Force Reserve and Marine Forces South conduct an annual motivational run to celebrate the 249th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7th, 2024. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and camaraderie among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)