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U.S. Marine Corps band members provide an alternative rock performance during lunch as part of Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego August 8, 2018. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

U.S. Marine Corps band members provide an alternative rock performance during lunch as part of Educators’ Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego August 8, 2018. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

Photo by Sgt. Clarence Leake

CrossFit athlete Craig Kenney negotiates the obstacles on the "Battleground" during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, August 3, 2018. The CrossFit Games is the world’s premiere test to find the “Fittest on Earth.” The Games have been held every summer since 2007 and include a broad variety of different events that that focus on functional movements to quickly move large loads over long distances. For this year’s Games, the U.S. Marine Corps is sponsoring the “Battleground,” a high-intensity circuit course based on Marine Corps combat conditioning that included a simulated casualty carry, rope climb, distance run, and obstacle course. The Marine Corps partnered with CrossFit because its athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines, which led to the development of a national marketing relationship that allows the Marine Corps to reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged CrossFit athletes.

CrossFit athlete Craig Kenney negotiates the obstacles on the "Battleground" during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, August 3, 2018. The CrossFit Games is the world’s premiere test to find the “Fittest on Earth.” The Games have been held every summer since 2007 and include a broad variety of different events that that focus on functional movements to quickly move large loads over long distances. For this year’s Games, the U.S. Marine Corps is sponsoring the “Battleground,” a high-intensity circuit course based on Marine Corps combat conditioning that included a simulated casualty carry, rope climb, distance run, and obstacle course. The Marine Corps partnered with CrossFit because its athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines, which led to the development of a national marketing relationship that allows the Marine Corps to reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged CrossFit athletes.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

Elite CrossFit athletes negotiate the obstacles on the "Battleground" during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, August 3, 2018. The CrossFit Games is the world’s premiere test to find the “Fittest on Earth.” The Games have been held every summer since 2007 and include a broad variety of different events that that focus on functional movements to quickly move large loads over long distances. For this year’s Games, the U.S. Marine Corps is sponsoring the “Battleground,” a high-intensity circuit course based on Marine Corps combat conditioning that included a simulated casualty carry, rope climb, distance run, and obstacle course. The Marine Corps partnered with CrossFit because its athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines, which led to the development of a national marketing relationship that allows the Marine Corps to reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged CrossFit athletes.

Elite CrossFit athletes negotiate the obstacles on the "Battleground" during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, August 3, 2018. The CrossFit Games is the world’s premiere test to find the “Fittest on Earth.” The Games have been held every summer since 2007 and include a broad variety of different events that that focus on functional movements to quickly move large loads over long distances. For this year’s Games, the U.S. Marine Corps is sponsoring the “Battleground,” a high-intensity circuit course based on Marine Corps combat conditioning that included a simulated casualty carry, rope climb, distance run, and obstacle course. The Marine Corps partnered with CrossFit because its athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines, which led to the development of a national marketing relationship that allows the Marine Corps to reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged CrossFit athletes.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

MADISON, Wisconsin – Morgan Laughlin, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, executes a push-up at the Marine Corps Battles Won Challenge trailer during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games at the Alliant Energy Center, August 2. CrossFit promotes both a physical exercise philosophy and competitiveness, working to incorporate elements from high-interval training, Olympic weightlifting, Plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman, and many others. CrossFit Athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Haley Gawronski)

MADISON, Wisconsin – Morgan Laughlin, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, executes a push-up at the Marine Corps Battles Won Challenge trailer during the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games at the Alliant Energy Center, August 2. CrossFit promotes both a physical exercise philosophy and competitiveness, working to incorporate elements from high-interval training, Olympic weightlifting, Plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman, and many others. CrossFit Athletes share many of the same values as those exhibited by Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Haley Gawronski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Gawronski

Gunnery Sgt. Peter Vargo, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Green Bay, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Thursday, August 2, 2018, by Major Gen. James Bierman during a visit to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Milwaukee. Vargo was awarded the medal for his swift response and assistance at a vehicle crash on I-41 in Washington County that left seven injured and took the life of an 18-year-old.

Gunnery Sgt. Peter Vargo, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Green Bay, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Thursday, August 2, 2018, by Major Gen. James Bierman during a visit to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Milwaukee. Vargo was awarded the medal for his swift response and assistance at a vehicle crash on I-41 in Washington County that left seven injured and took the life of an 18-year-old.

Photo by Cpl. Emma Norris

FORCE 12 Commanders seize the summit of Mt. Woodson during a recent Professional Military Education (PME) event in Poway, Calif., July 27, 2018.

FORCE 12 Commanders seize the summit of Mt. Woodson during a recent Professional Military Education (PME) event in Poway, Calif., July 27, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, welcomes the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team upon arrival in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 27, 2018. The purpose of the U.S.A. softball team’s visit is to train for the upcoming Olympics using the new Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City. The stadium is a hallmark of what the U.S.-Japan friendship has accomplished in Iwakuni City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, welcomes the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team upon arrival in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 27, 2018. The purpose of the U.S.A. softball team’s visit is to train for the upcoming Olympics using the new Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City. The stadium is a hallmark of what the U.S.-Japan friendship has accomplished in Iwakuni City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band encourage a Drum Corps International event attendee on the pull-up bar at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, July 23, 2018. The Drum Corps International creates a stage for the Marine Corps to engage in education, competition and the promotion of individual growth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. Cray)

Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Band encourage a Drum Corps International event attendee on the pull-up bar at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, July 23, 2018. The Drum Corps International creates a stage for the Marine Corps to engage in education, competition and the promotion of individual growth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. Cray)

Photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Cray

Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer, a marketing and communication Marine at Recruiting Station San Francisco, California, stands in the honor guard to welcome the USA Rugby women’s team onto the pitch during the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, July 20, 2018. This year, the Marine Corps attended the Rugby World Cup Sevens to support their partnership with USA Rugby, as rugby players share the same fighting spirit with Marines. Stoehrer is from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and to the right of Stoehrer stands Nicole Heavirland, a native of Whitefish, Montana. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer, a marketing and communication Marine at Recruiting Station San Francisco, California, stands in the honor guard to welcome the USA Rugby women’s team onto the pitch during the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, July 20, 2018. This year, the Marine Corps attended the Rugby World Cup Sevens to support their partnership with USA Rugby, as rugby players share the same fighting spirit with Marines. Stoehrer is from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and to the right of Stoehrer stands Nicole Heavirland, a native of Whitefish, Montana. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom

OXNARD, Calif. - Maj. Aixa R. Dones relinquishes command of Recruiting Station Los Angeles to Maj. Christopher J. O’Melia, during a change of command ceremony at Oxnard Beach Park, July 20, 2018. (U.S. Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Kirk/Released)

OXNARD, Calif. - Maj. Aixa R. Dones relinquishes command of Recruiting Station Los Angeles to Maj. Christopher J. O’Melia, during a change of command ceremony at Oxnard Beach Park, July 20, 2018. (U.S. Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Kirk/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Kirk

Melvin Alvarez, a student at International School for Liberal Arts in Bronx, New York, patrols in a field leadership exercise during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 20. More than 200 students were accepted into the academy, hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. The exercise was designed to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills while under pressure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Melvin Alvarez, a student at International School for Liberal Arts in Bronx, New York, patrols in a field leadership exercise during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 20. More than 200 students were accepted into the academy, hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. The exercise was designed to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills while under pressure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

John Denunzio, a student at West Irondequoit High school in Rochester, New York, negotiates an an obstacle while navigating a leadership reaction course during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 19. More than 200 students were accepted into the academy, hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

John Denunzio, a student at West Irondequoit High school in Rochester, New York, negotiates an an obstacle while navigating a leadership reaction course during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 19. More than 200 students were accepted into the academy, hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

Ty Schlogl, a student at Ticonderoga High School in Ticonderoga, New York, navigates the confidence course during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Ty Schlogl, a student at Ticonderoga High School in Ticonderoga, New York, navigates the confidence course during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 18. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by LCpl. Mitchell Collyer

Marines and students with the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy pose for a group photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the District of Columbia, July 17, 2018. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Marines and students with the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy pose for a group photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the District of Columbia, July 17, 2018. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Martinez

Students with the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy applaud during The Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance at the Lincoln Memorial in the District of Columbia, July 17, 2018. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Students with the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy applaud during The Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance at the Lincoln Memorial in the District of Columbia, July 17, 2018. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. John Martinez

Col. Robert Goetz welcomes approximately 200 high school students from across the nation to Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, July 16. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. Goetz currently serves as the commanding officer for the academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Col. Robert Goetz welcomes approximately 200 high school students from across the nation to Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, July 16. Students accepted into the academy were hand-selected by a board of Marines who look to find attendees with similar character traits as Marines. Inspired by the Marine Corps' third promise of developing quality citizens, the program was designed to challenge and develop the nation's top-performing high school students so they could return to their communities more confident, selfless and better equipped to improve the lives of those around them. Goetz currently serves as the commanding officer for the academy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom

Students, mentors and Marines gather for a group photo during the 2018 Battles Won Academy in the District of Columbia, July 15. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Students, mentors and Marines gather for a group photo during the 2018 Battles Won Academy in the District of Columbia, July 15. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

Keegan Slyter, a wrestler from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, and Khyler Brewer, a wrestler from Kansas City, Missouri, start their match against each other during the 2018 U.S. Marine Corps Freestyle Finals in Fargo, North Dakota, July 15. The Freestyle Finals feature more than 30 top-level athletes from across the country. By partnering with USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged club wrestlers as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, wrestling alumni and parents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Keegan Slyter, a wrestler from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, and Khyler Brewer, a wrestler from Kansas City, Missouri, start their match against each other during the 2018 U.S. Marine Corps Freestyle Finals in Fargo, North Dakota, July 15. The Freestyle Finals feature more than 30 top-level athletes from across the country. By partnering with USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged club wrestlers as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, wrestling alumni and parents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities, present the colors during the Marine Corps Cadet/Junior National Wrestling Championships in Fargo, ND, July 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif.)

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities, present the colors during the Marine Corps Cadet/Junior National Wrestling Championships in Fargo, ND, July 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif.)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Students and mentors gather around the static weapons display during the 2018 Battles Won Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Students and mentors gather around the static weapons display during the 2018 Battles Won Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen

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