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Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, welcomes the attendees of Recruiting Station Montgomery/Nashville Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 7, 2017. The Educators come from both Recruiting Station Montgomery and Nashville to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform the students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, welcomes the attendees of Recruiting Station Montgomery/Nashville Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 7, 2017. The Educators come from both Recruiting Station Montgomery and Nashville to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform the students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Ayden (left), Melissa and Staff Sgt. James McGregor pose for a photo during the 2012 Exceptional Family Member Program Christmas Party at the Lincoln Military Housing's Community Center. The EFMP is a mandatory Department of Defense support program for military family members who have special medical and/or educational requirements. The program is designed to help coordinate permanent change of station assignments to locations where family members with a diagnosed physical, psychological or educational need have access to required care. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Ayden (left), Melissa and Staff Sgt. James McGregor pose for a photo during the 2012 Exceptional Family Member Program Christmas Party at the Lincoln Military Housing's Community Center. The EFMP is a mandatory Department of Defense support program for military family members who have special medical and/or educational requirements. The program is designed to help coordinate permanent change of station assignments to locations where family members with a diagnosed physical, psychological or educational need have access to required care. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Staff Sgt. James McGregor poses with his family after being promoted to his current rank at Recruiting Station Twin Cities in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Jan. 1, 2015. He was pinned on by his wife, Melissa McGregor, and son, Ayden McGregor. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Staff Sgt. James McGregor poses with his family after being promoted to his current rank at Recruiting Station Twin Cities in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Jan. 1, 2015. He was pinned on by his wife, Melissa McGregor, and son, Ayden McGregor. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Col. Terry M. Johnson, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District, recognizes Emma Bruntil, a junior and competetive wrestler at Mt. Baker High School, as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month during a ceremony at Mt. Baker High School, Jan. 23. Bruntil was also nominated for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and, if selected, earns an opportunity to attend the Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C.

Col. Terry M. Johnson, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District, recognizes Emma Bruntil, a junior and competetive wrestler at Mt. Baker High School, as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month during a ceremony at Mt. Baker High School, Jan. 23. Bruntil was also nominated for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and, if selected, earns an opportunity to attend the Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Emma Bruntil stands with Col. Terry M. Johnson, American olympian Rulon Gardner, and her father Craig Bruntil, after being recognized as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month, Jan. 23. Gardner is an Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling and Johnson is the commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District.

Emma Bruntil stands with Col. Terry M. Johnson, American olympian Rulon Gardner, and her father Craig Bruntil, after being recognized as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month, Jan. 23. Gardner is an Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling and Johnson is the commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Maj. Ryan Cohen, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, and Sgt. Riley Saunders, a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City North, pose for a photo with University of Oklahoma Wrestling Head Coach Lou Rosselli before their match against West Virginia, Jan. 22, 2017, at McCasland Field House, Norman, Okla. Cohen gave a motivational speech to the 14th-ranked Sooners wrestling team before they went on to defeat their opponent 37 to 6.

Maj. Ryan Cohen, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, and Sgt. Riley Saunders, a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City North, pose for a photo with University of Oklahoma Wrestling Head Coach Lou Rosselli before their match against West Virginia, Jan. 22, 2017, at McCasland Field House, Norman, Okla. Cohen gave a motivational speech to the 14th-ranked Sooners wrestling team before they went on to defeat their opponent 37 to 6.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Marine Col. C. Derek Campbell speaks to students at a two-day Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, as part of the Emerging Leaders Program, at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester, Va., Feb. 17-18. The MCLS is an event the Marine Corps hosts several times throughout the year across the nation, which fosters ongoing relationships to generate awareness and knowledge on the Corps to diverse communities. Campbell is the liaison officer for the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Orginization at the Pentagon.

Marine Col. C. Derek Campbell speaks to students at a two-day Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, as part of the Emerging Leaders Program, at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester, Va., Feb. 17-18. The MCLS is an event the Marine Corps hosts several times throughout the year across the nation, which fosters ongoing relationships to generate awareness and knowledge on the Corps to diverse communities. Campbell is the liaison officer for the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Orginization at the Pentagon.

Photo by Cpl Shaehmus Sawyer

Wrestlers compete in the championship matchup at the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 14, 2017. The tournament is dedicated to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Wrestlers compete in the championship matchup at the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 14, 2017. The tournament is dedicated to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Corporal Joshua Russo, All-Marine wrestler, presents the Outstanding Lightweight wrestler award to Lokahi Tonge, Elk Grove High School, for a dominating performance at the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 14, 2017. The tournament is dedicated to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Corporal Joshua Russo, All-Marine wrestler, presents the Outstanding Lightweight wrestler award to Lokahi Tonge, Elk Grove High School, for a dominating performance at the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 14, 2017. The tournament is dedicated to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Capt. Michael Brant, officer-in-charge, All-Marine Wrestling Team, delivers opening remarks about a fallen Marine during the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 13, 2017. Brant spoke about the toughness and warrior spirit of wrestlers and related that quality to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Capt. Michael Brant, officer-in-charge, All-Marine Wrestling Team, delivers opening remarks about a fallen Marine during the Tim Brown Memorial Tournament at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Jan. 13, 2017. Brant spoke about the toughness and warrior spirit of wrestlers and related that quality to Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, a Sacramento native and former Foothill High School wresters who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2006, while serving as an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each year, his alma matter hosts a wrestling tournament featuring hundreds of top-tier athletes from throughout California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Staff Sergeant Marquise A. Dixon, a drill instructor with Support Battalion, gives the educators and influencers of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale a brief about the beginning of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 11, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Recruiting Station Orlando to experience what is called the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides the opportunity for educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform their students in their local area. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Staff Sergeant Marquise A. Dixon, a drill instructor with Support Battalion, gives the educators and influencers of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale a brief about the beginning of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 11, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Recruiting Station Orlando to experience what is called the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides the opportunity for educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform their students in their local area. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Imperial High School hosts the sixth Frankie Ramos Memorial JV Wrestling Tournament, Jan. 7, 2017 in Imperial, Calif. Frankie Ramos was a Lance Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corps and passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid. The tournament was started by Tirso Lara, Frankie’s wrestling coach when he attended Imperial, in order celebrate Frankie’s life and to motivate and inspire young wrestlers in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Imperial High School hosts the sixth Frankie Ramos Memorial JV Wrestling Tournament, Jan. 7, 2017 in Imperial, Calif. Frankie Ramos was a Lance Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corps and passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid. The tournament was started by Tirso Lara, Frankie’s wrestling coach when he attended Imperial, in order celebrate Frankie’s life and to motivate and inspire young wrestlers in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Cpl. Mario Miranda (Right) counts pull-ups for a high school wrestler at the Frankie Ramos JV Wrestling Tournament at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017, The tournament was started six years ago to honor Frankie Ramos and celebrate his life as a successful wrestler and Marine. Ramos passed away while serving as a recruiting aid in Imperial on March 19, 2010. Miranda, from Imperial, Calif. is a warehouse clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Cpl. Mario Miranda (Right) counts pull-ups for a high school wrestler at the Frankie Ramos JV Wrestling Tournament at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017, The tournament was started six years ago to honor Frankie Ramos and celebrate his life as a successful wrestler and Marine. Ramos passed away while serving as a recruiting aid in Imperial on March 19, 2010. Miranda, from Imperial, Calif. is a warehouse clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Imperial High School hosts the sixth Frankie Ramos Memorial JV Wrestling Tournament, Jan. 7, 2017 in Imperial, Calif. Frankie Ramos was a Lance Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corps and passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid. The tournament was started by Tirso Lara, Frankie’s wrestling coach when he attended Imperial, in order celebrate Frankie’s life and to motivate and inspire young wrestlers in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Imperial High School hosts the sixth Frankie Ramos Memorial JV Wrestling Tournament, Jan. 7, 2017 in Imperial, Calif. Frankie Ramos was a Lance Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corps and passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid. The tournament was started by Tirso Lara, Frankie’s wrestling coach when he attended Imperial, in order celebrate Frankie’s life and to motivate and inspire young wrestlers in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Cpl. Mario Miranda (Right) counts pull-ups for a high school wrestler at the Frankie Ramos JV Wrestling Tournament at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017, The tournament was started six years ago to honor Frankie Ramos and celebrate his life as a successful wrestler and Marine. Ramos passed away while serving as a recruiting aid in Imperial on March 19, 2010. Miranda, from Imperial, Calif. is a warehouse clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Cpl. Mario Miranda (Right) counts pull-ups for a high school wrestler at the Frankie Ramos JV Wrestling Tournament at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017, The tournament was started six years ago to honor Frankie Ramos and celebrate his life as a successful wrestler and Marine. Ramos passed away while serving as a recruiting aid in Imperial on March 19, 2010. Miranda, from Imperial, Calif. is a warehouse clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Future Marines participated in the pull up challenge monitored by Marines, on Dec. 31, 2016, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The pull up challenge took place during the TaxSlayer Bowl in front of Georgia Tech and the University of Kentucky fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Future Marines participated in the pull up challenge monitored by Marines, on Dec. 31, 2016, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The pull up challenge took place during the TaxSlayer Bowl in front of Georgia Tech and the University of Kentucky fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Major Jonathan Landers, commanding officer for Recruiting Station Nashville, has his right hand raised as the poolees repeat the Oath of Enlistment before the Autozone Liberty Bowl Dec. 30, 2016. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Major Jonathan Landers, commanding officer for Recruiting Station Nashville, has his right hand raised as the poolees repeat the Oath of Enlistment before the Autozone Liberty Bowl Dec. 30, 2016. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

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