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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jose DeLeon, the executive officer of 1st Marine Corps District, welcomes the Marines and their families to the annual family day in Garden City, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2016. The function is organized to meet the families of Marines and build a stronger bond within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jose DeLeon, the executive officer of 1st Marine Corps District, welcomes the Marines and their families to the annual family day in Garden City, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2016. The function is organized to meet the families of Marines and build a stronger bond within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Stephanie Gehlausen, Assistant Basketball Coach, Western Colorado State, manuvers through the obstacle course at Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 8, 2016. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience.

Stephanie Gehlausen, Assistant Basketball Coach, Western Colorado State, manuvers through the obstacle course at Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 8, 2016. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience.

Photo by Sgt. Francisco Martinez

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins leads Delta Company during a field meet at Officer Candidates School, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4, 2016. Once an NCAA Division I athlete, Watkins transitioned from trying to play football professionally to his dreams of becoming a Marine officer. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017.

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins leads Delta Company during a field meet at Officer Candidates School, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4, 2016. Once an NCAA Division I athlete, Watkins transitioned from trying to play football professionally to his dreams of becoming a Marine officer. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose VillalobosRocha

Sergeant Shawn R. Edens (right) and Cpl. Braxton H. Rico (left) pose for a picture with Segal (middle) before the 2016 National Night Out begins outside of Lincoln Military Housing aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 2. The purpose of the event is to strengthen relationships between police forces and community partnerships while increasing public awareness of Quantico’s Security Battalion. Edens and Rico are assigned to Security Battalion aboard MCB Quantico. Segal is a German shepherd who was Edens’ last dog to handle, but is now Rico’s first.

Sergeant Shawn R. Edens (right) and Cpl. Braxton H. Rico (left) pose for a picture with Segal (middle) before the 2016 National Night Out begins outside of Lincoln Military Housing aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 2. The purpose of the event is to strengthen relationships between police forces and community partnerships while increasing public awareness of Quantico’s Security Battalion. Edens and Rico are assigned to Security Battalion aboard MCB Quantico. Segal is a German shepherd who was Edens’ last dog to handle, but is now Rico’s first.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Second Lieutenant David Higgins shoots his rifle in the World Championships in Granada, Spain, in September 2014. Higgins attended the United States Air Force Academy, and then decided to cross-commission into the United States Marine Corps. Higgins has qualified for the Olympics this year, and will be going to Rio to represent Team USA as well as the U.S. Marine Corps on the rifle shooting team.

Second Lieutenant David Higgins shoots his rifle in the World Championships in Granada, Spain, in September 2014. Higgins attended the United States Air Force Academy, and then decided to cross-commission into the United States Marine Corps. Higgins has qualified for the Olympics this year, and will be going to Rio to represent Team USA as well as the U.S. Marine Corps on the rifle shooting team.

Photo by Cpl Logan Block

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian is recognized for his service as the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian is recognized for his service as the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

The commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. of Recruiting Station Buffalo case the colors at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

The commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. of Recruiting Station Buffalo case the colors at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

The commanding officer and sergeant major of Recruiting Station Buffalo case the colors at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

The commanding officer and sergeant major of Recruiting Station Buffalo case the colors at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

U.S. Marines from Recruiting Station Buffalo render honors to Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, during the deactivation ceremony of RS Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marines from Recruiting Station Buffalo render honors to Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, during the deactivation ceremony of RS Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian receives the order to deactivate Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian receives the order to deactivate Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

Sergeant John A. Martinez takes photos for Cpl. Logan Block at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., as part of his startup multi-media business that he primarily runs on weekends, July 23, 2016. Martinez began his second career as part of a back-up plan in case he is not able to reenlist in the future and expand on his passions for art. Martinez is a graphics specialist with Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native.

Sergeant John A. Martinez takes photos for Cpl. Logan Block at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., as part of his startup multi-media business that he primarily runs on weekends, July 23, 2016. Martinez began his second career as part of a back-up plan in case he is not able to reenlist in the future and expand on his passions for art. Martinez is a graphics specialist with Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Approximately 200 students from across the Nation graduate the 2016 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 23. The students were called to attention to be dismissed after receiving their certificates of completion. SLCDA is an outreach program designed to teach rising high school Juniors and Seniors Marine Corps ethics, values and leadership traits. The event provides the Corps with an opportunity to engage with top high school students and transform them into advocates for the Marine Corps.

Approximately 200 students from across the Nation graduate the 2016 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy at Little Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 23. The students were called to attention to be dismissed after receiving their certificates of completion. SLCDA is an outreach program designed to teach rising high school Juniors and Seniors Marine Corps ethics, values and leadership traits. The event provides the Corps with an opportunity to engage with top high school students and transform them into advocates for the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County's enlisted leaders conducted physical training (PT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. during early morning hours July 22, 2016. The purpose of the 6.8 mile PT session to the top of First Sergeant's Hill was to build esprit de corps and camaraderie.

Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County's enlisted leaders conducted physical training (PT) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. during early morning hours July 22, 2016. The purpose of the 6.8 mile PT session to the top of First Sergeant's Hill was to build esprit de corps and camaraderie.

Photo by Staff Sgt. William Lehre

Sergeant John A. Martinez works on a Toys for Tots poster at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 21, 2016. Martinez utilizes the skills gained through his Bachelor’s degree in Media, Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of Houston to support the Marine Corps in his current military occupational specialty. During his time as a Marine, he also runs a startup multi-media business on weekends to provide for his family and expand on his passions for art. He is a graphics specialist for Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native.

Sergeant John A. Martinez works on a Toys for Tots poster at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 21, 2016. Martinez utilizes the skills gained through his Bachelor’s degree in Media, Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of Houston to support the Marine Corps in his current military occupational specialty. During his time as a Marine, he also runs a startup multi-media business on weekends to provide for his family and expand on his passions for art. He is a graphics specialist for Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition on June 25, 2016, in Austin, Texas.

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition on June 25, 2016, in Austin, Texas.

Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin

Braylin X. Young, left, stands with his inspiration and father, Master Sgt. Trevor C. Young. Braylin, who won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition held in June in Austin, Texas, got started lifting weights by his father who first brought him along to workouts as a way to do some father-son bonding. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Braylin X. Young, left, stands with his inspiration and father, Master Sgt. Trevor C. Young. Braylin, who won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition held in June in Austin, Texas, got started lifting weights by his father who first brought him along to workouts as a way to do some father-son bonding. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas

Students from Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy conduct crunches as part of their modified physical fitness tests July 20, 2016. SLCDA is part of the Marine Corps' community outreach program, designed to impart Marine Corps ethics, values, and leadership traits to high school Juniors and Seniors.

Students from Marine Corps Recruiting Command's Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy conduct crunches as part of their modified physical fitness tests July 20, 2016. SLCDA is part of the Marine Corps' community outreach program, designed to impart Marine Corps ethics, values, and leadership traits to high school Juniors and Seniors.

Photo by Sgt. Francisco Martinez

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller delivers a speech about what it means to be an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and thanks the family members who came to the Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Officer Candidate Class 222 had the most OCS graduates than any other class since 2009. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller delivers a speech about what it means to be an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and thanks the family members who came to the Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Officer Candidate Class 222 had the most OCS graduates than any other class since 2009. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Martinez

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller and Col. Julie L. Nethercot stand at attention as the graduates of Officer Candidate Class 222 render honors to Neller during an Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Candidates who graduated with OCC-222 were apart of the largest OCS graduating class since 2009. Nethercot is the commanding officer of OCS. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony.

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller and Col. Julie L. Nethercot stand at attention as the graduates of Officer Candidate Class 222 render honors to Neller during an Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Candidates who graduated with OCC-222 were apart of the largest OCS graduating class since 2009. Nethercot is the commanding officer of OCS. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Martinez

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