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Staff members from the Fresno Rescue Mission and poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, play a friendly game of basketball at a local community park in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Staff members from the Fresno Rescue Mission and poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, play a friendly game of basketball at a local community park in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros

Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, pick up trash while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, pick up trash while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros

Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, organize crates of canned food in the warehouse of the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, organize crates of canned food in the warehouse of the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lopezmacias, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, gives instructions on how the warehouse needs to be organized while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Lopezmacias, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, gives instructions on how the warehouse needs to be organized while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

Photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros

New Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 9, 2020. Golf Company Marines are granted 10 days of leave after they graduate Jan. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

New Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 9, 2020. Golf Company Marines are granted 10 days of leave after they graduate Jan. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Kindred

U.S. Marines Sgt. Jeninifer Bragg, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Recruiting Station San Diego, left, and then Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Jan. 6, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

U.S. Marines Sgt. Jeninifer Bragg, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Recruiting Station San Diego, left, and then Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Jan. 6, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2.

Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2.

Photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard pass through the streets of Pasadena, California, during the 131st Rose Parade Jan. 1, 2020. The last remaining Marine Corps mounted color guard has participated in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade since 1985 (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nathan Hall)

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard pass through the streets of Pasadena, California, during the 131st Rose Parade Jan. 1, 2020. The last remaining Marine Corps mounted color guard has participated in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade since 1985 (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nathan Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Hall

The latest Marine Corps Recruiting Command campaign is designed to reach prospects who are disaffected and isolated in an increasingly mobile and digital world. The key message "Purpose isn't found in your feed, it's revealed in your fight," challenges the prospects to find purpose, belonging and common cause through service to our Nation as United States Marines.

The latest Marine Corps Recruiting Command campaign is designed to reach prospects who are disaffected and isolated in an increasingly mobile and digital world. The key message "Purpose isn't found in your feed, it's revealed in your fight," challenges the prospects to find purpose, belonging and common cause through service to our Nation as United States Marines.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Boyd

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero is sworn in by the Commanding Officer of 12th Marine Corps District, Colonel James B. Conway, during his reenlistment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., on December 19, 2019. Nine years ago, then Corporal Jeffrey Cordero was sworn into the Marine Corps by Colonel Conway’s father, and 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway, during his reenlistment ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 29, 2010. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero is the Communications Strategy and Operations Chief at 12th Marine Corps District, and is from New York City, N.Y. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Autmn Laning)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero is sworn in by the Commanding Officer of 12th Marine Corps District, Colonel James B. Conway, during his reenlistment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., on December 19, 2019. Nine years ago, then Corporal Jeffrey Cordero was sworn into the Marine Corps by Colonel Conway’s father, and 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway, during his reenlistment ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 29, 2010. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero is the Communications Strategy and Operations Chief at 12th Marine Corps District, and is from New York City, N.Y. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Autmn Laning)

Photo by Sgt. Autmn Laning

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses for a photo at his desk in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses for a photo at his desk in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

USO representatives award U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, with the George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award during the 58th USO Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner in New York, New York, Dec. 4, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (Photo courtesy of Richard Hayek)

USO representatives award U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, with the George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award during the 58th USO Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner in New York, New York, Dec. 4, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (Photo courtesy of Richard Hayek)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses with the George Van Cleave Award medal for a photo in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses with the George Van Cleave Award medal for a photo in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

Captain Caroline Locksmith, the assistant logistics officer at Marine Barracks Washington, speaks with Bart Gensburg, a volleyball coach instructor at East Ohio Volleyball Club, during the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 19, 2019. AVCA was founded in 1981 to help advance the sport of volleyball and provide a professional network of individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and developing the sport. AVCA hosts its annual convention during the NCAA Division I Women’s National Championship and is the largest gathering of volleyball coaches in North America. The Marine Corps relationship with AVCA was initiated in 2015 with the goal of increasing awareness and positive perception of the Marine Corps within this influential community of coaches. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Captain Caroline Locksmith, the assistant logistics officer at Marine Barracks Washington, speaks with Bart Gensburg, a volleyball coach instructor at East Ohio Volleyball Club, during the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 19, 2019. AVCA was founded in 1981 to help advance the sport of volleyball and provide a professional network of individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and developing the sport. AVCA hosts its annual convention during the NCAA Division I Women’s National Championship and is the largest gathering of volleyball coaches in North America. The Marine Corps relationship with AVCA was initiated in 2015 with the goal of increasing awareness and positive perception of the Marine Corps within this influential community of coaches. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Avery Peterson receives a certificate of achievement for completing of the 2019 Battles Won Academy from Sgt. Myles A. Grissom at Marine Recruiting Substation Eugene, Oregon, December 16, 2019. The Battles Won Academy hosts young men and women as well as their mentors, who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns.

Avery Peterson receives a certificate of achievement for completing of the 2019 Battles Won Academy from Sgt. Myles A. Grissom at Marine Recruiting Substation Eugene, Oregon, December 16, 2019. The Battles Won Academy hosts young men and women as well as their mentors, who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns.

Photo by Sgt. Steven Tran

Major Gen. James W. Bierman, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), speaks to Marine Officer Selection Officers (OSO) during the National OSO Symposium at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, December 10, 2019. The symposium is an annual event involving Marines with MCRC, that includes recognizing achievements of different recruiting stations as well as discussing topics and issues involved with recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Major Gen. James W. Bierman, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), speaks to Marine Officer Selection Officers (OSO) during the National OSO Symposium at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, December 10, 2019. The symposium is an annual event involving Marines with MCRC, that includes recognizing achievements of different recruiting stations as well as discussing topics and issues involved with recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Beatty

Major Gen. James W. Bierman, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), speaks to Marine Officer Recruiters during the National OSO Symposium at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 10, 2019. The symposium is an annual event involving Marines with MCRC, that includes recognizing achievements of different recruiting stations as well as discussing topics and issues involved with recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Major Gen. James W. Bierman, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), speaks to Marine Officer Recruiters during the National OSO Symposium at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 10, 2019. The symposium is an annual event involving Marines with MCRC, that includes recognizing achievements of different recruiting stations as well as discussing topics and issues involved with recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Beatty

Sergeant Javan William (center), and Sgt. Tyraus Gayle, both recruiters with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, engage with spectators during the Bayou Classic Parade at the 46th Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans, Louisianam November 30, 2019. Through a partnership with Bayou Classic, the Marines are looking to engage students and their influencers to influence them toward service as United States Marine. The Bayou Classic was founded in 1936 and is a game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Marine Corps' partnership with Bayou Classic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Mathers)

Sergeant Javan William (center), and Sgt. Tyraus Gayle, both recruiters with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, engage with spectators during the Bayou Classic Parade at the 46th Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans, Louisianam November 30, 2019. Through a partnership with Bayou Classic, the Marines are looking to engage students and their influencers to influence them toward service as United States Marine. The Bayou Classic was founded in 1936 and is a game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Marine Corps' partnership with Bayou Classic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Mathers)

Photo by Cpl. Haley Mathers

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