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Staff Sgt. Edwin O. Salvatierra, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, talks to Santa Paula High School students during an ASA High School Tour event, Dec. 8, 2015, in Santa Paula, Calif. ASA brings in five of the world's top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the art half-pipe. Marines from RSS Ventura supported the event to inform students about the Marine Corps, and conduct a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Staff Sgt. Edwin O. Salvatierra, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, talks to Santa Paula High School students during an ASA High School Tour event, Dec. 8, 2015, in Santa Paula, Calif. ASA brings in five of the world's top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the art half-pipe. Marines from RSS Ventura supported the event to inform students about the Marine Corps, and conduct a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, talks about the integration of women into combat roles. The military-wide decision was announced by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, talks about the integration of women into combat roles. The military-wide decision was announced by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announces his Women in Service Review during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announces his Women in Service Review during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015. (DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Dr. Kenneth Dunn, Col, USMC retired, presents a Marine Corps leadership brief to members of 100 Black Men of American Inc. in order to strengthen member leadership skills and provide them the tools to mentor youths. He made his presentation at the organization’s leadership summit in Jacksonville, Florida on December 3rd, 2015. Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Office of Diversity maintains a partnership with 100 Black Men of America in order to educate and inform its membership of over 125,000 African-American influencers and youth about Marine Corps educational and career opportunities.

Dr. Kenneth Dunn, Col, USMC retired, presents a Marine Corps leadership brief to members of 100 Black Men of American Inc. in order to strengthen member leadership skills and provide them the tools to mentor youths. He made his presentation at the organization’s leadership summit in Jacksonville, Florida on December 3rd, 2015. Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Office of Diversity maintains a partnership with 100 Black Men of America in order to educate and inform its membership of over 125,000 African-American influencers and youth about Marine Corps educational and career opportunities.

Photo by 1stLt Nubari Kogbara

6th Marine Corps Recruiting District Marines encourage a prospect to continue her pull-ups during the Bayou Classic 2015 Fan Festival at Champions Square of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 28, 2015. During the Festival, the Marine Corps had a booth setup to include the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, recruitment table and pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

6th Marine Corps Recruiting District Marines encourage a prospect to continue her pull-ups during the Bayou Classic 2015 Fan Festival at Champions Square of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 28, 2015. During the Festival, the Marine Corps had a booth setup to include the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, recruitment table and pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans meet Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps’ Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” before the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade in New Orleans on Nov. 26, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans meet Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps’ Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” before the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade in New Orleans on Nov. 26, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

Major Christopher Siekman, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge commanding officer, gives remarks during the Bayou Classic Kick Off Press Conference held at the New Orleans Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 24, 2015. The Marine Corps has been partners with the Bayou Classic for the past 15 years as a way to connect and strengthen the United States Marine Corps’ relationship with Historically Black College Universities while also reinforcing the idea of the armed services as a viable career option for college and high school graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Major Christopher Siekman, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge commanding officer, gives remarks during the Bayou Classic Kick Off Press Conference held at the New Orleans Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Nov. 24, 2015. The Marine Corps has been partners with the Bayou Classic for the past 15 years as a way to connect and strengthen the United States Marine Corps’ relationship with Historically Black College Universities while also reinforcing the idea of the armed services as a viable career option for college and high school graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks during the 75th anniversary of Officer Candidate School on Brown Field ceremony and candidate graduation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Nov. 24, 2015. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging and chaotic environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erasmo Cortez III)

Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks during the 75th anniversary of Officer Candidate School on Brown Field ceremony and candidate graduation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Nov. 24, 2015. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging and chaotic environment. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erasmo Cortez III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erasmo Cortez III

Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps’ Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” speaks to the high school band of McDonogh 35 during his visit on Nov. 23, 2015. Master Gunnery Sergeant Buckles is a native of New Orleans and was also a high school graduate from McDonogh 35. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Master Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Buckles, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps’ Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” speaks to the high school band of McDonogh 35 during his visit on Nov. 23, 2015. Master Gunnery Sergeant Buckles is a native of New Orleans and was also a high school graduate from McDonogh 35. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

Officer Candidate Class celebrates 75 years of operation aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 24. With the increasing needs of World War II, Col. Lemuel Shepard Jr., also a future Commandant, headed a special unit tasked with training additional officer candidates, which became known as the Officer Candidates Class, in July 1940.

Officer Candidate Class celebrates 75 years of operation aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 24. With the increasing needs of World War II, Col. Lemuel Shepard Jr., also a future Commandant, headed a special unit tasked with training additional officer candidates, which became known as the Officer Candidates Class, in July 1940.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Lieutenant Colonel Brian Proctor (left), Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Johnny C. Taylor Jr., and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr. meet during the 2015 Thurgood Marshall College Fund 27th annual Awards Gala in Washington D.C., Nov. 16. The ceremony is the culminating event of the TMCF Leadership Institute, a three day conference and career day for Historically Black Colleges and University students held in honor of civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall. Proctor currently serves as the Officer in Charge of Diversity with Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Brilakis currently serves as the Commanding General of MCRC. Taylor is the President and CEO of the TMCF. Heyward serves as the Sergeant Major of MCRC.

Lieutenant Colonel Brian Proctor (left), Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Johnny C. Taylor Jr., and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr. meet during the 2015 Thurgood Marshall College Fund 27th annual Awards Gala in Washington D.C., Nov. 16. The ceremony is the culminating event of the TMCF Leadership Institute, a three day conference and career day for Historically Black Colleges and University students held in honor of civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall. Proctor currently serves as the Officer in Charge of Diversity with Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Brilakis currently serves as the Commanding General of MCRC. Taylor is the President and CEO of the TMCF. Heyward serves as the Sergeant Major of MCRC.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

CHICAGO - United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

CHICAGO - United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger

1st Lt. Craig Muma and Capt. Juan Chavez interview applicants for their Extreme Engineering Challenge Team during the 2015 Society of Hispanic Professionals and Engineers Symposium in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2015. Students were given 24 hours to complete an engineering challenge with Muma and Chavez to guide and motivate them along the way. Muma currently serves as reserve support at Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, Va., and Chavez serves as a recruiting support officer, Recruiting Station Albuquerque.

1st Lt. Craig Muma and Capt. Juan Chavez interview applicants for their Extreme Engineering Challenge Team during the 2015 Society of Hispanic Professionals and Engineers Symposium in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2015. Students were given 24 hours to complete an engineering challenge with Muma and Chavez to guide and motivate them along the way. Muma currently serves as reserve support at Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, Va., and Chavez serves as a recruiting support officer, Recruiting Station Albuquerque.

Photo by Sgt. Jacky Fang

Gunnery Sgt. Roberto Castillo, Recruiting Station Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station liasion, poses for a photo with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Nov. 11, 2015, for a Veterans Day tribute at the Rock and Brews in El Segundo, Calif. The event was televised on KTLA Morning News. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Roberto Castillo, Recruiting Station Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station liasion, poses for a photo with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Nov. 11, 2015, for a Veterans Day tribute at the Rock and Brews in El Segundo, Calif. The event was televised on KTLA Morning News. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Melvin, II, recruiter instructor, Recruiting Station Sacramento, folds the flag during the opening ceremony of the Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons game and Veterans Day celebration at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Nov. 11, 2015.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Melvin, II, recruiter instructor, Recruiting Station Sacramento, folds the flag during the opening ceremony of the Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons game and Veterans Day celebration at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Nov. 11, 2015.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Sgt. Maj. Rob Baker, Recruiting Station Sacramento, introduces during a celebration luncheon for the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Sutter Club in Sacramento, Nov. 10, 2015. During the annual luncheon, each Marine introduces himself and shares his or her history of service.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Sgt. Maj. Rob Baker, Recruiting Station Sacramento, introduces during a celebration luncheon for the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps at the Sutter Club in Sacramento, Nov. 10, 2015. During the annual luncheon, each Marine introduces himself and shares his or her history of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Corporal Logan E. Block, youngest Marine receives a piece of cake from Col. Terence Trenchard, oldest Marine during the ceremony at the Marine Corps Ball at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA November 7, 2015. Traditionally, the first piece of cake is given to the oldest Marine, then passed on to the youngest Marine. Colonel Trenchard serves as the chief of staff at Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Cpl. Block serves as a Public Affairs Marine at MCRC.

Corporal Logan E. Block, youngest Marine receives a piece of cake from Col. Terence Trenchard, oldest Marine during the ceremony at the Marine Corps Ball at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA November 7, 2015. Traditionally, the first piece of cake is given to the oldest Marine, then passed on to the youngest Marine. Colonel Trenchard serves as the chief of staff at Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Cpl. Block serves as a Public Affairs Marine at MCRC.

Photo by Sgt Fang Jacky

JC Chalk, football player for Argyle High School, stands with Capt. Vince Margiotta, Executive Officer for Recruiting Station Fort Worth and Staff Sgt. Clayton Brand, recruiter at Recruiting Sub-Station Denton, RS Fort Worth after being presented a Semper Fi Bowl Jersey. Players selected are well-rounded individuals, not only are they distinguished athletes, but also have academic achievements and display exemplary moral characteristics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller)

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed during the MN Vikings game in Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 2015. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed during the MN Vikings game in Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 2015. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

U.S. Marine applicants with Recruiting Stations New York and New Jersey reaffirm their Oath of Enlistment during a New York Jets game at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 8, 2015. These applicants were joined by other military branch’s applicants in front of thousands of football fans and current service members as part of the pre-game military ceremony.

U.S. Marine applicants with Recruiting Stations New York and New Jersey reaffirm their Oath of Enlistment during a New York Jets game at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 8, 2015. These applicants were joined by other military branch’s applicants in front of thousands of football fans and current service members as part of the pre-game military ceremony.

Photo by Sgt. Zachary Scanlon

Marine Corps Recruiting Command