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Caleb Peart, a defensive end for Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American, receives a jersey during a presentation by Arizona Marines on his home field before Hamilton's rival matchup versus Chandler H.S., Oct. 2, 2014. The Semper Fidelis Football Program brings together the nation’s best and brightest high school football players from across the country, who demonstrate success both on and off the gridiron. Peart, a team captain, attributes his determination and resilience to his mother, Jackie, joining him in the presentation with his sister. "A lot of things parallel with football and life. As far as being resilient and hard working, I think you can take those from the football field into the real world when you have a real job and a family 15-20 years down the road," said Peart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Caleb Peart, a defensive end for Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American, receives a jersey during a presentation by Arizona Marines on his home field before Hamilton's rival matchup versus Chandler H.S., Oct. 2, 2014. The Semper Fidelis Football Program brings together the nation’s best and brightest high school football players from across the country, who demonstrate success both on and off the gridiron. Peart, a team captain, attributes his determination and resilience to his mother, Jackie, joining him in the presentation with his sister. "A lot of things parallel with football and life. As far as being resilient and hard working, I think you can take those from the football field into the real world when you have a real job and a family 15-20 years down the road," said Peart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

Myrna Nepomuceno, financial management analyst with 12th Marine Corps District, retires after 27 years of faithful service at 12MCD headquarters, Sept. 30, 2014. Nepomuceno was awarded a Certificate of Commendation and a Certificate of Appreciation for her services with the comptroller office at 12MCD since 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller/ Released)

Myrna Nepomuceno, financial management analyst with 12th Marine Corps District, retires after 27 years of faithful service at 12MCD headquarters, Sept. 30, 2014. Nepomuceno was awarded a Certificate of Commendation and a Certificate of Appreciation for her services with the comptroller office at 12MCD since 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Derrick Alexander, training team member, 12th Marine Corps District, salutes the retiring officer at his Retirment Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 29, 2014. Alexander retired after 23 years of faithful and dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey, 12th Marine Corps District/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Derrick Alexander, training team member, 12th Marine Corps District, salutes the retiring officer at his Retirment Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 29, 2014. Alexander retired after 23 years of faithful and dedicated service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey, 12th Marine Corps District/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

Sgts. Joseph Gamez, Jesus Cardenas, Timothy Clark, Raymundo Cardona, Otniel Abreu and Petty Officer 1st Class Hector Carbajal reenact the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima during the Texas A&M vs. Arkansas football game at AT&T stadium Sept 27. The Arkansas band paid tribute to each branch of service during their segment of the halftime show. Gamez, Clark, Cardona and Abreu are all recruiters with Recruiting Station Dallas. Cardenas is the operations clerk with RS Dallas. Carbajal is a hospital corpsman with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Sgts. Joseph Gamez, Jesus Cardenas, Timothy Clark, Raymundo Cardona, Otniel Abreu and Petty Officer 1st Class Hector Carbajal reenact the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima during the Texas A&M vs. Arkansas football game at AT&T stadium Sept 27. The Arkansas band paid tribute to each branch of service during their segment of the halftime show. Gamez, Clark, Cardona and Abreu are all recruiters with Recruiting Station Dallas. Cardenas is the operations clerk with RS Dallas. Carbajal is a hospital corpsman with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a recruiter for the Athens, Ohio, area, presents a jersey to Athens High School quarterback Joe Burrow during a presentation conducted at the Athens Football Stadium Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a recruiter for the Athens, Ohio, area, presents a jersey to Athens High School quarterback Joe Burrow during a presentation conducted at the Athens Football Stadium Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, engage in the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)during the Career Recruiter Conference aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. The LRC establishes teamwork, problem solving skills, and builds camaraderie amongst the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, engage in the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)during the Career Recruiter Conference aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. The LRC establishes teamwork, problem solving skills, and builds camaraderie amongst the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, engage in the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)during the Career Recruiter Conference aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. The LRC establishes teamwork, problem solving skills, and builds camaraderie amongst the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, engage in the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)during the Career Recruiter Conference aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. The LRC establishes teamwork, problem solving skills, and builds camaraderie amongst the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, celebrate during a Mess Night to mark the end of the Career Recruiter Conference aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night is a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining, and has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, celebrate during a Mess Night to mark the end of the Career Recruiter Conference aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night is a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining, and has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, celebrate during a Mess Night to mark the end of the 8412 Conference aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night s a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining. Originally a British Army tradition, it has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Career Recruiters, 12th Marine Corps District, celebrate during a Mess Night to mark the end of the 8412 Conference aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night s a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining. Originally a British Army tradition, it has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, accepts a gift from the Marines of the 12th Marine Corps District while guest speaking at a Career Recruiter Conference Mess Night aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night is a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining, and has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, accepts a gift from the Marines of the 12th Marine Corps District while guest speaking at a Career Recruiter Conference Mess Night aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 18, 2014. The Mess Night is a borrowed tradition of ceremonial dining, and has become an honored tradition of enjoying drink, good food, and fellowship with a Marine's comrades, as well as honoring those who have perished in battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Catie Massey/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. -- (September 15, 2014) Hilary Bendon, Team Building Facilitator, discusses different leadership tactics with Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Command during team building training here, September 15. The command's leadership hosted the training to help build better connections and understanding between the command's headquarters personnel.

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. -- (September 15, 2014) Hilary Bendon, Team Building Facilitator, discusses different leadership tactics with Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Command during team building training here, September 15. The command's leadership hosted the training to help build better connections and understanding between the command's headquarters personnel.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Martinez Jr

Sgt. Tiffany Nielsen-Nowakowski, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., motivates Philip Samoylovich, a poolee from Recruiting Substation Burlington, to exit a bus during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Nielsen-Nowakowski, 26, is from Ferris, Texas. Samoylovich, 20, is from Bellingham, Wash., and attended Ferndale High School in Ferndale, Wash. He was recruited by Sgt. Justin McKelvey and lost 116 lbs. to enlist in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Tiffany Nielsen-Nowakowski, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., motivates Philip Samoylovich, a poolee from Recruiting Substation Burlington, to exit a bus during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Nielsen-Nowakowski, 26, is from Ferris, Texas. Samoylovich, 20, is from Bellingham, Wash., and attended Ferndale High School in Ferndale, Wash. He was recruited by Sgt. Justin McKelvey and lost 116 lbs. to enlist in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Jonathon Lopez, a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observes poolees as they perform an initial strength test during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Lopez, 28, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Jonathon Lopez, a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, observes poolees as they perform an initial strength test during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Lopez, 28, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgts. Ryan Loya (left), Tyrone Evans (rear) and Jonathon Lopez (right), drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, correct Levi Hopkins, a poolee from Recruiting Substation Everett, during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Loya, 29, is from Bellevue, Wash. Evans, 25, is from Kokomo, Ind. Lopez, 28, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hopkins, 17, is a senior at Lake Stevens High School and was recruited by Sgt. Jeff Otterson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgts. Ryan Loya (left), Tyrone Evans (rear) and Jonathon Lopez (right), drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, correct Levi Hopkins, a poolee from Recruiting Substation Everett, during Recruiting Station Seattle’s annual west side pool function at Foster High School in Tukwila, Wash., Sept. 13, 2014. During the event, Washington-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are awaiting their ship dates. Loya, 29, is from Bellevue, Wash. Evans, 25, is from Kokomo, Ind. Lopez, 28, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hopkins, 17, is a senior at Lake Stevens High School and was recruited by Sgt. Jeff Otterson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – Paul Fischer, former Marine Captain and friend of Travis Manion, speaks to more than 60 Marine Corps poolees before the 9/11 Heroes 5K run in Pennsauken, N.J., Sept. 7, 2014. The run was created by the Travis Manion Foundation to commemorate fallen military service members, police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. 1st Lt. Travis Manion was killed in action while serving in Al-Anbar Province in Iraq in 2007.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – Paul Fischer, former Marine Captain and friend of Travis Manion, speaks to more than 60 Marine Corps poolees before the 9/11 Heroes 5K run in Pennsauken, N.J., Sept. 7, 2014. The run was created by the Travis Manion Foundation to commemorate fallen military service members, police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. 1st Lt. Travis Manion was killed in action while serving in Al-Anbar Province in Iraq in 2007.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Sgt. Cody L. Hill, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas, presents Jamycal Hasty, a running back from Longview, Texas, with a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 5 during the iHigh Football Rivalry Series game between Tyler High School and Longview High School. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its fourth year, the game will feature approximately 100 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Sgt. Cody L. Hill, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas, presents Jamycal Hasty, a running back from Longview, Texas, with a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 5 during the iHigh Football Rivalry Series game between Tyler High School and Longview High School. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its fourth year, the game will feature approximately 100 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Valle

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Quantico, VA. - Major General Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine
Corps Recruiting Command, presents Master Sgt. Eric M. Hickman, career
retention specialist, with an American flag during Hickman's
retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 29.
After more than 22 years of honorable and faithful service in the Marine
Corps, Hickman is just one of the many outstanding American citizens the
Corps will return back into the community.

Quantico, VA. - Major General Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents Master Sgt. Eric M. Hickman, career retention specialist, with an American flag during Hickman's retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Aug. 29. After more than 22 years of honorable and faithful service in the Marine Corps, Hickman is just one of the many outstanding American citizens the Corps will return back into the community.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Quezada

Families from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command gather to eat during the 2014 MCRC Family Day. Marines, sailors and civilian Marines brought food and homemade goods for everyone to enjoy before participating in numerous recreational activities with their families during the event, here, Aug. 28.

Families from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command gather to eat during the 2014 MCRC Family Day. Marines, sailors and civilian Marines brought food and homemade goods for everyone to enjoy before participating in numerous recreational activities with their families during the event, here, Aug. 28.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Quezada

Pfc. Jacob T. Stanek, honor graduate of platoon 3058, awaits graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 22, 2014. Stanek, a Largo, Fla. native, was recruited by Sgt. Elvin Fernandeztorres, a recruiter from Marine Corps Recruiting Sub Station St. Petersburg, Recruiting Station Orlando. Recruit training signifies the transformation of a civilian to a United States Marine. Upon graduation, the newly-minted Marines will receive ten days of leave before attending the School of Infantry East, Camp Gieger, N.C. The Marines will be trained in basic infantry skills to ensure Marines are combat-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Stanley Cao)

Pfc. Jacob T. Stanek, honor graduate of platoon 3058, awaits graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 22, 2014. Stanek, a Largo, Fla. native, was recruited by Sgt. Elvin Fernandeztorres, a recruiter from Marine Corps Recruiting Sub Station St. Petersburg, Recruiting Station Orlando. Recruit training signifies the transformation of a civilian to a United States Marine. Upon graduation, the newly-minted Marines will receive ten days of leave before attending the School of Infantry East, Camp Gieger, N.C. The Marines will be trained in basic infantry skills to ensure Marines are combat-ready. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Cpl. Stanley Cao

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