U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Noah Causey, trumpet instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, solos at the Washington D.C. Mardi Gras Royalty Announcement at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 17, 2024. The event announced the Royal Court and theme for the upcoming Mardi Gras season, honoring Louisiana Veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Dana H. Reminsky)