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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Arturo Cisneros with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, addresses the future Marines during an annual pool function in Moreno Valley, Califonia, July 24, 2021. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana Madrigal

Sergeant Major Daniel R. Wilson

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Future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Fontana, Recruiting Station Riverside, pose for a photo during the RS Riverside Annual Pool Function at Laselle Sports Park, Riverside, California, July 24, 2021. Recruiting Station Riverside comes together annually to familiarize future Marines with the physical and mental challenges they must face in order to become a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Rubio, a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge with Recruiting Sub-Station Upland, Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, stands at attention during an annual pool function at Moreno Valley, California, July 24, 2021. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

U.S. Marines and future Marines with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, participate during a tug-a-war competition during an annual pool function in Moreno Valley, California, July 24, 2021. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Lindsey, the station commander for Recruiting Sub-Station Berkeley, corrects a future Marine during Recruiting Station San Francisco's family day event in Union City, California on July 17, 2021. Recruiting Station San Francisco held a family day to familiarize future Marines with the physical and mental challenges they must face in order to become a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

Photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), congratulates Sgt. Major Cortez L. Brown, the out-going MCRC Sergeant Major, during the MCRC Sergeant Major relief and appointment ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 9, 2021. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown was relieved as the MCRC Sergeant Major while Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno was appointed as the new MCRC Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), congratulates Sgt. Major Cortez L. Brown, the out-going MCRC Sergeant Major, during the MCRC Sergeant Major relief and appointment ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 9, 2021. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown was relieved as the MCRC Sergeant Major while Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno was appointed as the new MCRC Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducted a Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 9, 2021. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown was relieved as the MCRC Sergeant Major while Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno was appointed as the new MCRC Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducted a Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment Ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 9, 2021. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown was relieved as the MCRC Sergeant Major while Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno was appointed as the new MCRC Sergeant Major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, stands with future Marines before facilitating the oath of enlistment in San Diego, California, on July 3, 2021. Recruiting Station Orange County attended the San Diego Loyals soccer game and conducted a swear-in ceremony in honor of Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

This photo illustration poster is designed to inform and grab attention prospective recruiting volunteers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go

Educators from the Riverside, California region, pose for a group photo during the 12th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 23, 2021. The Educator's Workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college teachers, coaches, counselors and influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

Educators from the Southern California and Bay Area region, pose for a picture during the 12th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 23, 2021. The Educator's Workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college teachers, coaches, counselors and influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Lamar Collins, a teacher with Las Plumas High School, executes the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test during the Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California on June 22, 2021. Educator’s Workshop is designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home, providing firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

Photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew A. Krempel. Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Portland, 12th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Sgt. Samantha Bray

Educators from various locations in California gather to meet their Drill Instructors for the first time just like new recruits during the 12th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California on June 22, 2021. These workshops are designed to demystify the recruit and officer candidate training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve and create advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David J. Tyson, a senior drill instructor with B Co, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to educators participating in the Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 22, 2021. Educator’s Workshop gives educators the opportunity to see firsthand how Marines are made and learn about the benefits the Marine Corps offers to those who earn the title. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Sgt. Tessa Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher O'Melia, right, outgoing Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, salutes Maj. Cole W. Lapierre, incoming Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, June 10, 2021. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephanie E. Soto)

Photo by Cpl. Stephanie Soto

$Yordanos Beyene, a Brand Apostles agency representative, receives help from a Marine on how to wear her kevlar helmet on in preparation for the Leadership Reaction Course during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators' Workshop at the Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8. The workshop provides Traditional 4-year college/university and Junior\Community college educators and administrators, from priority colleges and universities, the opportunity to learn how Marines officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. Upon successful execution of the workshop, attendees will return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story and become cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)$

Yordanos Beyene, a Brand Apostles agency representative, receives help from a Marine on how to wear her kevlar helmet on in preparation for the Leadership Reaction Course during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Educators' Workshop at the Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8. The workshop provides Traditional 4-year college/university and Junior\Community college educators and administrators, from priority colleges and universities, the opportunity to learn how Marines officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. Upon successful execution of the workshop, attendees will return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story and become cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez