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(From left to right) Sergeants Timothy Clark, Clarence
Vanzandt, Colton Terrell and Timothy Eddins present the colors during the
Greater Dallas Military Ball. The Greater Dallas Military Foundation has
this event each year with a different service as its host. Clark, Terrell
and Eddins are all recruiters with Recruiting Station Dallas and Vanzandt is
the RS Dallas Color Sergeant.

(From left to right) Sergeants Timothy Clark, Clarence Vanzandt, Colton Terrell and Timothy Eddins present the colors during the Greater Dallas Military Ball. The Greater Dallas Military Foundation has this event each year with a different service as its host. Clark, Terrell and Eddins are all recruiters with Recruiting Station Dallas and Vanzandt is the RS Dallas Color Sergeant.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Valle

Sgt. Courtney Swinney, a Marine recruiter from Recruiting Station Orange County, observes as a National Society of Black Engineers career fair attendee participates in a Pull-up Challenge at the Marine Corps booth during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Sgt. Courtney Swinney, a Marine recruiter from Recruiting Station Orange County, observes as a National Society of Black Engineers career fair attendee participates in a Pull-up Challenge at the Marine Corps booth during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

Sgt. Courtney Swinney, a Marine recruiter from Recruiting Station Orange County, observes as a National Society of Black Engineers career fair attendee participates in a Pull-up Challenge at the Marine Corps booth during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Sgt. Courtney Swinney, a Marine recruiter from Recruiting Station Orange County, observes as a National Society of Black Engineers career fair attendee participates in a Pull-up Challenge at the Marine Corps booth during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Umana, a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Station Orange County’s Officer Selection team, talks to a National Society of Black Engineers career fair participant about the opportunities available in the Marine Corps during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Umana, a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Station Orange County’s Officer Selection team, talks to a National Society of Black Engineers career fair participant about the opportunities available in the Marine Corps during the 2015 NSBE Convention March 27, 2015. Investing in a diverse and representative officer corps will help generate and sustain a future force that has cultural expertise, language skill sets and a variety of philosophies needed to meet operational requirements in the Marines. It was also an opportunity to reinforce the idea of the armed forces as viable career option within the African-American community.

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

Approximately 120 athletes participate in drills during the Semper Fidelis All-American Football Camp March 22, 2015. These Camps are the first phase of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. Open to high schools students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade, Semper Fidelis All-American Camps not only hone football skills, but also teach players about Marine Corps values both on and off the field.

Approximately 120 athletes participate in drills during the Semper Fidelis All-American Football Camp March 22, 2015. These Camps are the first phase of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. Open to high schools students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade, Semper Fidelis All-American Camps not only hone football skills, but also teach players about Marine Corps values both on and off the field.

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

Maj. James P. Dollard, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County commanding officer, talks to participants about the importance of enthusiasm during the Semper Fidelis All-American Football Camp March 22, 2015. These Camps are the first phase of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. Open to high schools students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade, Semper Fidelis All-American Camps not only hone football skills, but also teach players about Marine Corps values both on and off the field.

Maj. James P. Dollard, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County commanding officer, talks to participants about the importance of enthusiasm during the Semper Fidelis All-American Football Camp March 22, 2015. These Camps are the first phase of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. Open to high schools students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade, Semper Fidelis All-American Camps not only hone football skills, but also teach players about Marine Corps values both on and off the field.

Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Jimenez

Emory, Texas -- Georgia R. France, a graduate of Rains HIgh School, inEmory, Texas, poses with Staff Sgt. Matthew Albright and Krista France, after being notified that France was selected to receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship. Each year, the United States Marine Corps selects students across the country based on their character, academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership as applicants for the NROTC. Albright is a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Garland, Recruiting Station Dallas and Krista is Georgia's mother.

Emory, Texas -- Georgia R. France, a graduate of Rains HIgh School, inEmory, Texas, poses with Staff Sgt. Matthew Albright and Krista France, after being notified that France was selected to receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship. Each year, the United States Marine Corps selects students across the country based on their character, academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership as applicants for the NROTC. Albright is a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Garland, Recruiting Station Dallas and Krista is Georgia's mother.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Recruiting Substation Aurora puts their Marine-applicant’s endurance to the test with a pack run through rugged terrain during an all-hands event, March 14. The applicants are a part of the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program and are currently scheduled and preparing to ship to recruit training.

Recruiting Substation Aurora puts their Marine-applicant’s endurance to the test with a pack run through rugged terrain during an all-hands event, March 14. The applicants are a part of the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program and are currently scheduled and preparing to ship to recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Trevon S. Peracca

Chief Warrant Officer Five Robert W. Laverty shakes the hand of Colonel Terence Trenchard during Laverty's retirement ceremony at the James Wesley Marsh Center in Quantico, Va., March 13. Laverty officially retires in July of 2015 after 30 years of dedicated service to the Marine Corps.

Chief Warrant Officer Five Robert W. Laverty shakes the hand of Colonel Terence Trenchard during Laverty's retirement ceremony at the James Wesley Marsh Center in Quantico, Va., March 13. Laverty officially retires in July of 2015 after 30 years of dedicated service to the Marine Corps.

Photo by LCpl Logan Block

Sgt. Alex Angle (right), a Marine recruiter in Hayden, Idaho, congratulates Coeur d’Alene High School student athlete Drew Berger on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl during a school visit March 12, 2015. Berger, a highly touted linebacker from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was the lone Idaho football player selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Berger will attend Boise State University on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Alex Angle (right), a Marine recruiter in Hayden, Idaho, congratulates Coeur d’Alene High School student athlete Drew Berger on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl during a school visit March 12, 2015. Berger, a highly touted linebacker from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was the lone Idaho football player selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Berger will attend Boise State University on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Alex Angle, a Marine recruiter in Hayden, Idaho, congratulates Coeur d’Alene High School student athlete Drew Berger on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl during a school visit March 12, 2015. Berger, a highly touted linebacker from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was the lone Idaho football player selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Berger will attend Boise State University on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Alex Angle, a Marine recruiter in Hayden, Idaho, congratulates Coeur d’Alene High School student athlete Drew Berger on his participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl during a school visit March 12, 2015. Berger, a highly touted linebacker from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was the lone Idaho football player selected to play in the Jan. 4 game in Carson, California. Following his high school graduation, Berger will attend Boise State University on an athletic scholarship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Lt. Col. Christopher Shaw, legal advisor to the secretary of the navy, speaks with a National Black Law Student Association member during the NBLSA convention here, today. NBLSA is a national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of minority law students.

Lt. Col. Christopher Shaw, legal advisor to the secretary of the navy, speaks with a National Black Law Student Association member during the NBLSA convention here, today. NBLSA is a national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of minority law students.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Martinez

A Marine encourages a participant during the 5th Annual Sgt. Josh Desforges Fitness Challenge at Ludlow High School, on March 12. The challenge is used as a means to raise money for a scholarship/award fund in Josh’s name. Last year, 20 Ludlow High School students were awarded $1,000. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein).

A Marine encourages a participant during the 5th Annual Sgt. Josh Desforges Fitness Challenge at Ludlow High School, on March 12. The challenge is used as a means to raise money for a scholarship/award fund in Josh’s name. Last year, 20 Ludlow High School students were awarded $1,000. (Official Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein).

Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

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

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

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

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