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(Left to Right) U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Victor Rodriguez, Sgt. John F. Walker, and Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr. salute during raising of the American flag to begin the first Semper Fidelis All-American football practice [West Team] at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. The drill instructors, all of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, worked out with the high school student-athletes, giving them a small taste of how the drill instructors make United States Marines. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

(Left to Right) U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Victor Rodriguez, Sgt. John F. Walker, and Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr. salute during raising of the American flag to begin the first Semper Fidelis All-American football practice [West Team] at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. The drill instructors, all of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, worked out with the high school student-athletes, giving them a small taste of how the drill instructors make United States Marines. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr., a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, speaks with Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team], concluding the team’s first practice at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. In preparation for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, Walker and other drill instructors spend time with the players to share their Marine Corps’ experiences with the student-athletes. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr., a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, speaks with Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team], concluding the team’s first practice at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. In preparation for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, Walker and other drill instructors spend time with the players to share their Marine Corps’ experiences with the student-athletes. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr., a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, speaks with Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team], concluding the team’s first practice at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. In preparation for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, Walker and other drill instructors spend time with the players to share their Marine Corps’ experiences with the student-athletes. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr., a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, speaks with Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team], concluding the team’s first practice at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. In preparation for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, Walker and other drill instructors spend time with the players to share their Marine Corps’ experiences with the student-athletes. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Harrer

Maj. Daniel Grainger

Maj. Daniel Grainger

Photo by Staff Sgt. Harrer

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 17, 2014) – Reserve Marines attached to the Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, Va., pose for a photo with Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan Jr., USN (Ret), President and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America, during a Toys For Tots collection event at the MOAA headquarters here, today. Marines pictured from left to right are: 1st Lt. Jose Valle, Sgt. Spencer Besancon, Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Cpl. Kimberly Kent, and Sgt. Joe Randall.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 17, 2014) – Reserve Marines attached to the Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, Va., pose for a photo with Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan Jr., USN (Ret), President and CEO of the Military Officers Association of America, during a Toys For Tots collection event at the MOAA headquarters here, today. Marines pictured from left to right are: 1st Lt. Jose Valle, Sgt. Spencer Besancon, Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Cpl. Kimberly Kent, and Sgt. Joe Randall.

Photo by Sgt. Nate Carberry

Benning Potoae (center), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, stands alongside his parents, Army 1st Sgt. Aleki Potoae and his wife Sherry (left), and Lakewood Councilwoman Mary Moss and Mayor Don Anderson, after receiving his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Seattle-area Marines at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder / Released)

Benning Potoae (center), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, stands alongside his parents, Army 1st Sgt. Aleki Potoae and his wife Sherry (left), and Lakewood Councilwoman Mary Moss and Mayor Don Anderson, after receiving his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Seattle-area Marines at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder / Released)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Benning Potoae (left), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, speaks with Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson after Potoae received his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Seattle-area Marines at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Benning Potoae (left), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, speaks with Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson after Potoae received his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Seattle-area Marines at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Benning Potoae (center), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, receives his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Sgt. Daniel Pluth (left), a Tacoma recruiter, and Staff Sgt. Cody Branham (right), the recruiter in charge of Recruiting Substation Puyallup, during a ceremony at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Benning Potoae (center), a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team and 18-year-old native of Dupont, Washington, receives his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Sgt. Daniel Pluth (left), a Tacoma recruiter, and Staff Sgt. Cody Branham (right), the recruiter in charge of Recruiting Substation Puyallup, during a ceremony at Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington, Dec. 16, 2014. Potoae is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins cornerback Austin Joyner from Marysville-Pilchuck High School and offensive tackle Shane Lemieux from Yakima’s West Valley High School as the Washington State players selected for the 2015 game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

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Photo by Sgt. Benjamin E. Woodle

General Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, hands out awards to the recruiting station leaders during the Superior Achiever Award Ceremony at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Dec. 5. One of the most important jobs in the Marine Corps is finding new Marines. The men and women tasked with this job are responsible of creating the future of the Corps

General Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, hands out awards to the recruiting station leaders during the Superior Achiever Award Ceremony at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Dec. 5. One of the most important jobs in the Marine Corps is finding new Marines. The men and women tasked with this job are responsible of creating the future of the Corps

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin E. Woodle

REDLANDS, Calif. - From left to right Sgt. Jasmine Duran, canvassing
recruiter, Malik Lovette, recipient, Capt. Catherine Zeigler, Marine Corps
Recruiting Station San Diego executive officer and Sgt. Kristopher Rouse,
canvassing recruiter, pose for pictures during a 2015 Semper Fidelis
All-American Bowl jersey presentation at Redlands East Valley High School in
Redlands, Calif., Dec. 4. Lovette will be playing running back and wide
receiver during the game taking place in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. (U.S.
Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop/ RELEASED)

REDLANDS, Calif. - From left to right Sgt. Jasmine Duran, canvassing recruiter, Malik Lovette, recipient, Capt. Catherine Zeigler, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego executive officer and Sgt. Kristopher Rouse, canvassing recruiter, pose for pictures during a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey presentation at Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, Calif., Dec. 4. Lovette will be playing running back and wide receiver during the game taking place in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, his parents, and Marine recruiters from Sioux Falls, pose for a picture, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, his parents, and Marine recruiters from Sioux Falls, pose for a picture, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, is presented a jersey by Sgt. Ryan Fife, a recruiter from Sioux Falls, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, is presented a jersey by Sgt. Ryan Fife, a recruiter from Sioux Falls, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

(From left to right) Capt. Thomas Abbott, Taj-Amir Torres, Charon Hazard, Torres' mom, and Coach David Thompson pose for a photograph during a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at Amherst Regional High School, Nov 21. Torres is one of 100 high school athletes across America selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which takes place January 4, 2015, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Abbott is the executive officer for Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass.

(From left to right) Capt. Thomas Abbott, Taj-Amir Torres, Charon Hazard, Torres' mom, and Coach David Thompson pose for a photograph during a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at Amherst Regional High School, Nov 21. Torres is one of 100 high school athletes across America selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which takes place January 4, 2015, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Abbott is the executive officer for Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Michael J. Styka, deputy head of enlisted recruiting operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives an award from Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, MCRC, for his 45 years of service to the Marine Corps during the MCRC Harvest Feast here today. Styka retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. in 2001 after 32 years on active duty and now retires from MCRC as a civilian after 13 years.

Michael J. Styka, deputy head of enlisted recruiting operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives an award from Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, MCRC, for his 45 years of service to the Marine Corps during the MCRC Harvest Feast here today. Styka retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. in 2001 after 32 years on active duty and now retires from MCRC as a civilian after 13 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Block

Marines with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City present Christian Folau with a jersey for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl Nov. 14 at East High School, Salt Lake City. Folau was selected for his talents on the field and in the classroom.

Marines with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City present Christian Folau with a jersey for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl Nov. 14 at East High School, Salt Lake City. Folau was selected for his talents on the field and in the classroom.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

Kyle Hoppe, offensive center for Chaparral High School receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Maj. Brian Donlon, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego in the weight room in front of his fellow football players at Chaparral High School, Nov. 13, 2014. Hoppe is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015.

Kyle Hoppe, offensive center for Chaparral High School receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Maj. Brian Donlon, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego in the weight room in front of his fellow football players at Chaparral High School, Nov. 13, 2014. Hoppe is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Blake Brandel, offensive lineman for the Central Catholic High School Rams, accepts his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl jersey with his parents Tanya and Scott Brandel along with head coach Steve Tyne during halftime of Central Catholic’s playoff game Nov. 7. Blake distinguished himself as a smart, well-rounded student athlete who maintains a grade point average of 3.5, and enjoys art and singing.

Blake Brandel, offensive lineman for the Central Catholic High School Rams, accepts his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl jersey with his parents Tanya and Scott Brandel along with head coach Steve Tyne during halftime of Central Catholic’s playoff game Nov. 7. Blake distinguished himself as a smart, well-rounded student athlete who maintains a grade point average of 3.5, and enjoys art and singing.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2014) – Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses guests at The American Veterans Center’s 17th Annual Conference & Honors at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Naval Heritage Center, here, today. Many of the conference guests currently study at the United States service academies or participate in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. General Brilakis spoke about historical examples of sacrificial service and challenged future officers with a call to be servant leaders throughout their careers.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2014) – Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses guests at The American Veterans Center’s 17th Annual Conference & Honors at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Naval Heritage Center, here, today. Many of the conference guests currently study at the United States service academies or participate in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. General Brilakis spoke about historical examples of sacrificial service and challenged future officers with a call to be servant leaders throughout their careers.

Photo by Sgt. Nate Carberry

Marine Corps Recruiting Command