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Sgt. Jeff Otterson, a Marine recruiter in Marysville, Washington, congratulates Marysville-Pilchuck High School student athlete Austin Joyner on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl March 9, 2015. Joyner, a highly-touted cornerback from Marysville, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Joyner will attend the University of Washington on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Jeff Otterson, a Marine recruiter in Marysville, Washington, congratulates Marysville-Pilchuck High School student athlete Austin Joyner on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl March 9, 2015. Joyner, a highly-touted cornerback from Marysville, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Joyner will attend the University of Washington on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Marines with Recruiting Station St. Louis, along with MSgt. Mark A Kennedy, presented the nations colors and sang the National Anthem at the Arch Madness Basketball Tournament March 8 at Scott Trade Center, St. Louis. The tournament was for the Missouri Valle Conference Championship. Kennedy is the senior enlisted advisor at Military Processing Station St. Louis.

Marines with Recruiting Station St. Louis, along with MSgt. Mark A Kennedy, presented the nations colors and sang the National Anthem at the Arch Madness Basketball Tournament March 8 at Scott Trade Center, St. Louis. The tournament was for the Missouri Valle Conference Championship. Kennedy is the senior enlisted advisor at Military Processing Station St. Louis.

Photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr

Marine Lt. Col. Jenifer Nothelfer, a Recruiting Support Officer for Recruiting Station Des Moines, Iowa, gave a speech to the attendees at the Women in Aviation International Symposium Event in Dallas, Texas, March 7, 2015. Nothelfer spoke about her career as an aviator, and as a Marine.

Marine Lt. Col. Jenifer Nothelfer, a Recruiting Support Officer for Recruiting Station Des Moines, Iowa, gave a speech to the attendees at the Women in Aviation International Symposium Event in Dallas, Texas, March 7, 2015. Nothelfer spoke about her career as an aviator, and as a Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Block

Sgt. Daniel Pluth (right), a Marine recruiter in Tacoma, Washington, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl certificate to Benning Potoae (center), a senior at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, together with Lakes football coach Dave Miller March 3, 2015. Potoae, a highly-touted defensive end from Dupont, Washington, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Potoae will attend the University of Washington on a football scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Daniel Pluth (right), a Marine recruiter in Tacoma, Washington, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl certificate to Benning Potoae (center), a senior at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, together with Lakes football coach Dave Miller March 3, 2015. Potoae, a highly-touted defensive end from Dupont, Washington, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Potoae will attend the University of Washington on a football scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Nicks (right) reads a biography of Hal Wasson (center), head football coach of Southlake Carroll High School and recipient of the 2015 Semper Fidelis Award during a Glazier Football Clinic hosted at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, Irving, Texas, Feb. 28. Wasson lead his football program to a Class 5A-I state championship in 2011. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfredo Ferrer)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Nicks (right) reads a biography of Hal Wasson (center), head football coach of Southlake Carroll High School and recipient of the 2015 Semper Fidelis Award during a Glazier Football Clinic hosted at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, Irving, Texas, Feb. 28. Wasson lead his football program to a Class 5A-I state championship in 2011. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfredo Ferrer)

Photo by Sgt. Alfredo Ferrer

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Mason V. Meyer (center), of Platoon 2106, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photograph with, his recruiter Sgt. Benjamin R. Saraceno (left), Recruiting Sub Station Reno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, 12th Marine Corps District, and his Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Vicenti R. Ervin (right), of Platoon 2106, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 27. Meyer, of Reno, Calif., received the Chesty Puller award and was named Company Honor Graduate from Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kent Springfield/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Mason V. Meyer (center), of Platoon 2106, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photograph with, his recruiter Sgt. Benjamin R. Saraceno (left), Recruiting Sub Station Reno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, 12th Marine Corps District, and his Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Vicenti R. Ervin (right), of Platoon 2106, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 27. Meyer, of Reno, Calif., received the Chesty Puller award and was named Company Honor Graduate from Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kent Springfield/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Kent Springfield

Lt. Col. Ricardo Player and Lt. Col. Dennis Hart present WyKevin Bazemore of Winston-Salem State Rams with the Excellence in Leadership Award after the women’s semi-final game of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament, in the Time Warner Arena on Feb. 27, 2015. The Marine Corps awards players from the winning team that show persistence and leadership on and off the court. Marines are present at the CIAA to promote awareness and education of Marine Corps opportunities. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Lt. Col. Ricardo Player and Lt. Col. Dennis Hart present WyKevin Bazemore of Winston-Salem State Rams with the Excellence in Leadership Award after the women’s semi-final game of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament, in the Time Warner Arena on Feb. 27, 2015. The Marine Corps awards players from the winning team that show persistence and leadership on and off the court. Marines are present at the CIAA to promote awareness and education of Marine Corps opportunities. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Approximately 35 National University students gather at the Sanford Education Center in San Diego to take part in a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Feb. 19. The MCLS program imparts Marine Corps Leadership skills to forward thinking collegiate students and college staff members across the country approximately five times a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop)

Approximately 35 National University students gather at the Sanford Education Center in San Diego to take part in a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Feb. 19. The MCLS program imparts Marine Corps Leadership skills to forward thinking collegiate students and college staff members across the country approximately five times a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop)

Photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop

First Lieutenant Chris Rose, a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar instructor and research monitor with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle School, explains the rules of a critical thinking event at the Sanford Education Center in San Diego Feb. 19. Each event during the MCLS had Marines critiquing team leaders on performance, communication and item completion. For more information regarding the MCLS, visit www.manpower.usmc.mil/MCLS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop)

First Lieutenant Chris Rose, a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar instructor and research monitor with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle School, explains the rules of a critical thinking event at the Sanford Education Center in San Diego Feb. 19. Each event during the MCLS had Marines critiquing team leaders on performance, communication and item completion. For more information regarding the MCLS, visit www.manpower.usmc.mil/MCLS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop)

Photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward, Brilakis’ senior enlisted advisor, took time to visit Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, Feb. 25-26. During the visit Brilakis and Heyward met with the San Antonio Marines command group staff, were briefed on recruiting statistics for the year, visited Recruiting Sub Station Northeast in Live Oak, Texas, and visited the Military Entrance Processing Marine Liasions aboard Fort Sam Houston TX. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward, Brilakis’ senior enlisted advisor, took time to visit Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, Feb. 25-26. During the visit Brilakis and Heyward met with the San Antonio Marines command group staff, were briefed on recruiting statistics for the year, visited Recruiting Sub Station Northeast in Live Oak, Texas, and visited the Military Entrance Processing Marine Liasions aboard Fort Sam Houston TX. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward, Brilakis’ senior enlisted advisor, took time to visit Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, Feb. 25-26. During the visit Brilakis and Heyward met with the San Antonio Marines command group staff, were briefed on recruiting statistics for the year, visited Recruiting Sub Station Northeast in Live Oak, Texas, and visited the Military Entrance Processing Marine Liaisons aboard Fort Sam Houston TX. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward, Brilakis’ senior enlisted advisor, took time to visit Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, Feb. 25-26. During the visit Brilakis and Heyward met with the San Antonio Marines command group staff, were briefed on recruiting statistics for the year, visited Recruiting Sub Station Northeast in Live Oak, Texas, and visited the Military Entrance Processing Marine Liaisons aboard Fort Sam Houston TX. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

Sgt. Joe Randall watches on as a student performs pull-ups during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) High School Education Day at the Charlotte Convention Center on Feb. 25, 2015. The Marines participated in the Education Day to increase awareness of opportunities within Marine Corps Officer and Enlisted programs in an effort to further strengthen the diversity of the Corps. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Sgt. Joe Randall watches on as a student performs pull-ups during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) High School Education Day at the Charlotte Convention Center on Feb. 25, 2015. The Marines participated in the Education Day to increase awareness of opportunities within Marine Corps Officer and Enlisted programs in an effort to further strengthen the diversity of the Corps. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station San Diego, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Murcia.

Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station San Diego, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Murcia.

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, Major Jared Reddinger

Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, Major Jared Reddinger

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station San Diego, Sgt. Maj. Carlos M. Murcia.

Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station San Diego, Sgt. Maj. Carlos M. Murcia.

Photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop

Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, awards Mrs. Vickie Hall, G1 Management Support Coordinator, the Civilian of the Semi-Annual Recognition Period for the second half of calendar year 2014 during an all-hands formation. This award is given to a civilian member of MCRC as recognition of their hard work and dedication to MCRC. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl Logan Block/Released)

Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, awards Mrs. Vickie Hall, G1 Management Support Coordinator, the Civilian of the Semi-Annual Recognition Period for the second half of calendar year 2014 during an all-hands formation. This award is given to a civilian member of MCRC as recognition of their hard work and dedication to MCRC. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl Logan Block/Released)

Photo by LCpl Logan Block

Sgt. Major John Paul Doring, Recruiting Station Los Angeles Sergeant Major,
speaks to future Marines during a female pool function at the Sherman Oaks
Park, Feb. 21. As a former drill instructor, Doring opened up the floor for
questions from the young women who will soon become United States Marines.
During the physical training session, poolees participated in various
exercises to prepare their bodies for the rigors of boot camp. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt/Released)

Sgt. Major John Paul Doring, Recruiting Station Los Angeles Sergeant Major, speaks to future Marines during a female pool function at the Sherman Oaks Park, Feb. 21. As a former drill instructor, Doring opened up the floor for questions from the young women who will soon become United States Marines. During the physical training session, poolees participated in various exercises to prepare their bodies for the rigors of boot camp. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt

Rob Trifone, center, the head coach of Darien High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass., after receiving the Semper Fi Coach Award during a Glazier Football Clinic on Feb. 21. The award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis, always faithful, and who models the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein.)

Rob Trifone, center, the head coach of Darien High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass., after receiving the Semper Fi Coach Award during a Glazier Football Clinic on Feb. 21. The award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis, always faithful, and who models the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Shane Lemieux (left), a senior at West Valley High School in Yakima, Washington, speaks with local Marine recruiter Sgt. James Campos prior to receiving a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game certificate in the school's weight room Feb. 18, 2015. Lemieux, a highly-touted offensive guard, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the January 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Lemieux will attend the University of Oregon on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Shane Lemieux (left), a senior at West Valley High School in Yakima, Washington, speaks with local Marine recruiter Sgt. James Campos prior to receiving a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game certificate in the school's weight room Feb. 18, 2015. Lemieux, a highly-touted offensive guard, was one of three Washington State football players selected to play in the January 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Lemieux will attend the University of Oregon on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Marine Band San Diego's jazz combo performs during a concert for Central Washington University students in Ellensburg, Washington, Feb. 17, 2015. Following an intensive audition and screening process, Marine Band applicants attend recruit training and Marine Combat Training. Next, they attend a six-month basic music course at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia, where they study theory, ear training, private instrumental lessons, ensemble instruction and marching techniques. When their initial training is complete, they are assigned to one of 12 field bands in the continental U.S., Hawaii or Japan. The Marine Corps also supports "The Commandant's Own" Drum & Bugle Corps and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Marine Band San Diego's jazz combo performs during a concert for Central Washington University students in Ellensburg, Washington, Feb. 17, 2015. Following an intensive audition and screening process, Marine Band applicants attend recruit training and Marine Combat Training. Next, they attend a six-month basic music course at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia, where they study theory, ear training, private instrumental lessons, ensemble instruction and marching techniques. When their initial training is complete, they are assigned to one of 12 field bands in the continental U.S., Hawaii or Japan. The Marine Corps also supports "The Commandant's Own" Drum & Bugle Corps and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

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