Lieutenant Col. Ronald J. Peterson, assistant chief of staff for advertising, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses his fellow Marines and civilians during his retirement ceremony at Harry Lee Hall, Dec. 14. Peterson is just one of the thousands of quality American citizens the Corps returns back to their communities each year. - Lieutenant Col. Ronald J. Peterson, assistant chief of staff for advertising, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses his fellow Marines and civilians during his retirement ceremony at Harry Lee Hall, Dec. 14. Peterson is just one of the thousands of quality American citizens the Corps returns back to their communities each year.