The Legion of Mars, the only New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe dedicated to celebrating active and former miliary and first responders, hosted a recent lunch on Veterans Day honoring hundreds of veterans and staff at the New Orleans VA Medical Center.

Legion of Mars volunteers served food to attendees, thanks to local donors including Walk-on’s, Fulton Alley, Copper Vine, Popeyes, Little J’s Donuts and Lucky Dogs.

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System co-hosted an exhibition wheelchair basketball game pitting the New Orleans Saints Rolling Football Team against SLVHCS staff.

Founded in 2013, the Legion of Mars Krewe is comprised of fellow active-duty military, veterans, first responders and patriotic civilian friends and supporters.

Rico Alvendia is captain of the Legion of M

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