12/15/2025
A Special Honor for NOSHC to Attend the 250th Marine Corps Ball —
Last month, Leslie Bass, speech-language pathologist, attended the 250th Marine Corps’ Birthday Ball. She was an invited guest of the Boateng family whose child she sees in therapy. New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center (NOSHC) has provided services to military families from the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse for over 10 years.
Leslie shared, “We continue to provide speech, language, and hearing services to support our military families as they are here for a limited time away from family and close friends. We become a support system for families when their children need help. I was honored to be asked to attend and thrilled to be recognized as a NOSHC provider to this special group of people.”
Describing the Ball as unforgettable, Leslie said the Superdome floor was filled with nearly 4,000 Marines in dress uniform and guests in black tie, all gathered for a powerful and moving celebration. Highlights included appearances by the oldest and youngest Marines in the country, along with Congressman and retired Marine Lt. Gen. Jack Bergman.
Leslie said that watching thousands stand at attention to sing “The Marines’ Hymn” at the conclusion of the ceremony gave her chills.
Thank you to the Boateng family and to Leslie for sharing this experience.
