From left, Senior Airman William Raybon, Tech. Sgt. Homer Solis Jr. and Senior Airmen Ashley LeDuc and Brian Yoder march in the Elks Mardi Gras parade, Satur-day. The honor guard was one of 72 units in the parade and was recognized as the top military entry. For a schedule of upcoming Mardi Gras parades, go to http://www.gulf-coast.com/Events/mardigras.html. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)