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NORTH KINGSTON, R.I.—Laura Lavelle, a 22 year old from Uxbridge Mass., holds herself up on the pull-up bar for a total of 55 seconds while taking on the United States Marine Corps flexed arm hang challenge during the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show May 17. The airshow offers the finest aerial and static displays along with activities for people of all ages. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

NORTH KINGSTON, R.I.—Laura Lavelle, a 22 year old from Uxbridge Mass., holds herself up on the pull-up bar for a total of 55 seconds while taking on the United States Marine Corps flexed arm hang challenge during the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show May 17. The airshow offers the finest aerial and static displays along with activities for people of all ages. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael D. Kaniuk, AOP officer, 12th Marine Corps District (12MCD), is given a going away present aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 16, 2014. The gift was presented as a thank you for outstanding service and leadership while serving at 12MCD.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael D. Kaniuk, AOP officer, 12th Marine Corps District (12MCD), is given a going away present aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 16, 2014. The gift was presented as a thank you for outstanding service and leadership while serving at 12MCD.

Photo by Cpl. Catie Massey

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing rock band jammed out at Los Angeles High
School, May 14, playing current hits such as "Royals" by Lorde. The band
spent a week in Los Angeles visiting various schools within the Recruiting
Station Los Angeles area to promote musical excellence. Additionally, the
band encouraged young men and women musicians who have an interest in
joining the Marine Corps to audition for one of many music occupations
within the Corps.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing rock band jammed out at Los Angeles High School, May 14, playing current hits such as "Royals" by Lorde. The band spent a week in Los Angeles visiting various schools within the Recruiting Station Los Angeles area to promote musical excellence. Additionally, the band encouraged young men and women musicians who have an interest in joining the Marine Corps to audition for one of many music occupations within the Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Michele Watson

Staff Sgt. Mario A. Saldivar, 12th Marine Corps District career planner, received a certificate of appreciation from Brig. Gen. James. W. Bierman, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, aboard MCRD San Diego, May 14, 2014. Saldivar was presented the certificate of appreciation for his exceptional effort and achievement in contributing to the career planning program.

Staff Sgt. Mario A. Saldivar, 12th Marine Corps District career planner, received a certificate of appreciation from Brig. Gen. James. W. Bierman, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, aboard MCRD San Diego, May 14, 2014. Saldivar was presented the certificate of appreciation for his exceptional effort and achievement in contributing to the career planning program.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Wick

Cpl. Britny L. Brown, 12th Marine Corps District Headquarters, separations chief, receives a certificate of commendation from Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, for her outstanding performance as a non-commissioned officer (NCO) of Marines. Brown was recently announced NCO of the Quarter for MCRD San Diego for her distinguished leadership amongst her fellow Marines.

Cpl. Britny L. Brown, 12th Marine Corps District Headquarters, separations chief, receives a certificate of commendation from Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, for her outstanding performance as a non-commissioned officer (NCO) of Marines. Brown was recently announced NCO of the Quarter for MCRD San Diego for her distinguished leadership amongst her fellow Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Wick

RARITAN, N.J.—Capt. Zachary Smith, executive officer of Recruiting Station New Jersey, speaks to the 2014 Basilone Bowl football players and their families during their first meeting May 12 at Bridgewater Raritan High School. The Basilone Bowl is an event created by the Marine Corps to honor Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, as well as pass on the Marine Corps leadership traits to the young leaders of tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

RARITAN, N.J.—Capt. Zachary Smith, executive officer of Recruiting Station New Jersey, speaks to the 2014 Basilone Bowl football players and their families during their first meeting May 12 at Bridgewater Raritan High School. The Basilone Bowl is an event created by the Marine Corps to honor Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, as well as pass on the Marine Corps leadership traits to the young leaders of tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas

Marcus Griffin (third from left), a standout defensive lineman for the Bellevue High School Wolverines and 18-year-old native of Bellevue, Wash., stands alongside his parents and accepts a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl certificate of commendation from Sgt. Christopher Noury (second from left), a career counselor with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Bellevue, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Bellevue, Wash., May 9, 2014. Griffin was among 90 student athletes selected as Semper Fi All-Americans for their dedication to the community, classroom and on the gridiron. Griffin was the sole Washington State student selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5. In June, Griffin will begin attending the University of Arizona on a football scholarship.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Marcus Griffin (third from left), a standout defensive lineman for the Bellevue High School Wolverines and 18-year-old native of Bellevue, Wash., stands alongside his parents and accepts a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl certificate of commendation from Sgt. Christopher Noury (second from left), a career counselor with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Bellevue, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Bellevue, Wash., May 9, 2014. Griffin was among 90 student athletes selected as Semper Fi All-Americans for their dedication to the community, classroom and on the gridiron. Griffin was the sole Washington State student selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5. In June, Griffin will begin attending the University of Arizona on a football scholarship.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Lt. Gen. John Toolan (center), the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, displays the Marine Week Seattle proclamation with Beth Knox (left), the president of SeaFair, and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray (right) following a Marine Week Seattle press conference at Seattle City Hall, May 7, 2014. Marine Week Seattle is a community relations event that will be held in Seattle, July 26-August 3. It will provide Washingtonians an opportunity to interact and become acquainted with the Marine Corps as America’s expeditionary force in readiness. During the event, citizens will have the opportunity to view state-of-the-art static aircraft and ground equipment displays, military technology, combat weaponry and the Marine Corps Band. Marines will support community service projects and conduct a variety of demonstrations, including the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and a simulated full-scale combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Lt. Gen. John Toolan (center), the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, displays the Marine Week Seattle proclamation with Beth Knox (left), the president of SeaFair, and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray (right) following a Marine Week Seattle press conference at Seattle City Hall, May 7, 2014. Marine Week Seattle is a community relations event that will be held in Seattle, July 26-August 3. It will provide Washingtonians an opportunity to interact and become acquainted with the Marine Corps as America’s expeditionary force in readiness. During the event, citizens will have the opportunity to view state-of-the-art static aircraft and ground equipment displays, military technology, combat weaponry and the Marine Corps Band. Marines will support community service projects and conduct a variety of demonstrations, including the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and a simulated full-scale combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

GySgt. Allen Lee (left) and SSgt. Joseph Ford, from the 12th Marine Corps District Supply Office, pose for pictures before performing in the sword detail at the 12th MCD’s ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6 2015. The Marine Corps Ball celebrates the birth of the Marine Corps and is a unifying tradition held by Marine commands all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

GySgt. Allen Lee (left) and SSgt. Joseph Ford, from the 12th Marine Corps District Supply Office, pose for pictures before performing in the sword detail at the 12th MCD’s ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6 2015. The Marine Corps Ball celebrates the birth of the Marine Corps and is a unifying tradition held by Marine commands all over the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

Photo by JOSEPH M FORD

Sgt. Braydon Clendenning, from the 12th Marine Corps District Admin Office, lights a candle on the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table setting in honor of the sacrifices Marines have made throughout history, during the 12th MCD’s ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6, 2015. (Photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

Sgt. Braydon Clendenning, from the 12th Marine Corps District Admin Office, lights a candle on the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table setting in honor of the sacrifices Marines have made throughout history, during the 12th MCD’s ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6, 2015. (Photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

Photo by JOSEPH M FORD

Capt. Terry Herzog, 12th Marine Corps District Adjutant, reads MajGen. John A. Lejuene’s Birthday Message, at the 12th MCD ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6, 2015. The Birthday Message is read at every Marine Corps Ball and established that a reminder of the honorable service of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. (Photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

Capt. Terry Herzog, 12th Marine Corps District Adjutant, reads MajGen. John A. Lejuene’s Birthday Message, at the 12th MCD ball ceremony in San Diego, Ca. Nov. 6, 2015. The Birthday Message is read at every Marine Corps Ball and established that a reminder of the honorable service of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. (Photo provided by SSgt. Joseph Ford)

Photo by JOSEPH M FORD

Sergeant Joseph W. Wooden, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, gives future Marines a taste of what recruit training will be like, at Port Hueneme, May 3. Marines with Recruiting Station Los Angeles gathered hundreds of poolees, young men and women who have enlisted but not yet left for boot camp, to compete in an annual field meet. During the day, four drill instructors demonstrated the activities that would take place once the poolees begin recruit depot.

Sergeant Joseph W. Wooden, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, gives future Marines a taste of what recruit training will be like, at Port Hueneme, May 3. Marines with Recruiting Station Los Angeles gathered hundreds of poolees, young men and women who have enlisted but not yet left for boot camp, to compete in an annual field meet. During the day, four drill instructors demonstrated the activities that would take place once the poolees begin recruit depot.

Photo by Sgt. Michele Watson

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Marines from the 1st Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station New York and 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment speak to Nassau County Girl Scouts May 1 at the 1MCD headquarters. The Girl Scouts donated and helped load cookies for the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas).

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Marines from the 1st Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station New York and 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment speak to Nassau County Girl Scouts May 1 at the 1MCD headquarters. The Girl Scouts donated and helped load cookies for the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Thomas

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – (Left) Staff Sgt. Cheryle Milton, a drill instructor, explains to educators how to create a formation during the Educators Workshop here, April 30, 2014. The three-day workshop gave educators a chance to experience the day to day routines aboard the depot and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The purpose of the workshop is to give educators a better understanding of the Marine Corps and reinforce the idea of the Marine Corps as a viable career option. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stanley Cao)

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – (Left) Staff Sgt. Cheryle Milton, a drill instructor, explains to educators how to create a formation during the Educators Workshop here, April 30, 2014. The three-day workshop gave educators a chance to experience the day to day routines aboard the depot and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The purpose of the workshop is to give educators a better understanding of the Marine Corps and reinforce the idea of the Marine Corps as a viable career option. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Cpl. Stanley Cao

Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix Marines present the American Flag during the singing of the National Anthem before the Arizona Diamondbacks versus the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix April 30, 2014. R.S. Phoenix is made up of more than 90 Marines, who annually seek and usher more than 700 of Arizona’s most elite young men and women into the ranks of the United States Marine Corps.

Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix Marines present the American Flag during the singing of the National Anthem before the Arizona Diamondbacks versus the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix April 30, 2014. R.S. Phoenix is made up of more than 90 Marines, who annually seek and usher more than 700 of Arizona’s most elite young men and women into the ranks of the United States Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding general of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., poses with John Ellis (left), Chairman Emeritus, and Kevin Mather (right), President of the Seattle Mariners, during a Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 26, 2014. The event included the presentation of commemorative plaques to senior military leaders, a joint-service color guard and flag presentation, military band performances and ceremonial first pitches thrown out by members of each service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding general of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., poses with John Ellis (left), Chairman Emeritus, and Kevin Mather (right), President of the Seattle Mariners, during a Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 26, 2014. The event included the presentation of commemorative plaques to senior military leaders, a joint-service color guard and flag presentation, military band performances and ceremonial first pitches thrown out by members of each service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Buck Flowers (fourth from right), a recruiting staff noncommissioned officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, shakes hands with Seattle Mariners pitcher Blake Beaven during a Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 26, 2014. The event included the presentation of commemorative plaques to senior military leaders, a joint-service color guard and flag presentation, military band performances and ceremonial first pitches thrown out by members of each service. Flowers, 33, is from Mesquite, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Buck Flowers (fourth from right), a recruiting staff noncommissioned officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, shakes hands with Seattle Mariners pitcher Blake Beaven during a Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at Safeco Field in Seattle, April 26, 2014. The event included the presentation of commemorative plaques to senior military leaders, a joint-service color guard and flag presentation, military band performances and ceremonial first pitches thrown out by members of each service. Flowers, 33, is from Mesquite, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Christapher Bess, a Drill Instructor with Company B, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, looks on as Poolees from the southern half of Michigan participate in an Initial Strength Test (IST). The IST was conducted during a mini-boot camp conducted by Recruiting Station Lansing designed to expose poolees to the rigors of Marine Corps Recruit Training.

Sgt. Christapher Bess, a Drill Instructor with Company B, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, looks on as Poolees from the southern half of Michigan participate in an Initial Strength Test (IST). The IST was conducted during a mini-boot camp conducted by Recruiting Station Lansing designed to expose poolees to the rigors of Marine Corps Recruit Training.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

The 12th Marine Corps District conducted District Spouse Orientation Course 1-18 (DSOC) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., Feb. 15, 2018. The DSOC provides Marines and their spouses a broad spectrum of tools to help them transition into the Marine Corps' recruiting field. The spouses came from across the district to build connections and network with fellow spouses. (U.S. Marine Corps Imagery by Cpl. Jesus McCloud)

The 12th Marine Corps District conducted District Spouse Orientation Course 1-18 (DSOC) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., Feb. 15, 2018. The DSOC provides Marines and their spouses a broad spectrum of tools to help them transition into the Marine Corps' recruiting field. The spouses came from across the district to build connections and network with fellow spouses. (U.S. Marine Corps Imagery by Cpl. Jesus McCloud)

Photo by Cpl. Jesus McCloud

MARINES CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Lt. Col. Chad E. Hoare, executive officer of 6th
Marine Corps District Headquarters (far right), stands with Sgt. Richard J. Whelan, recruiter from Recruiting Substation Gastonia, Recruiting Station Columbia, as well as Pfc. Amanda P. Nieminem, honor graduate of platoon 4012, and her family after graduation here, April 25, 2014. Nieminem, a native of Gastonia, N.C., was also the company high shooter with a score of 337 out of 350. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

MARINES CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Lt. Col. Chad E. Hoare, executive officer of 6th Marine Corps District Headquarters (far right), stands with Sgt. Richard J. Whelan, recruiter from Recruiting Substation Gastonia, Recruiting Station Columbia, as well as Pfc. Amanda P. Nieminem, honor graduate of platoon 4012, and her family after graduation here, April 25, 2014. Nieminem, a native of Gastonia, N.C., was also the company high shooter with a score of 337 out of 350. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

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