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Keegan Slyter, a wrestler from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, and Khyler Brewer, a wrestler from Kansas City, Missouri, start their match against each other during the 2018 U.S. Marine Corps Freestyle Finals in Fargo, North Dakota, July 15. The Freestyle Finals feature more than 30 top-level athletes from across the country. By partnering with USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged club wrestlers as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, wrestling alumni and parents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Keegan Slyter, a wrestler from Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, and Khyler Brewer, a wrestler from Kansas City, Missouri, start their match against each other during the 2018 U.S. Marine Corps Freestyle Finals in Fargo, North Dakota, July 15. The Freestyle Finals feature more than 30 top-level athletes from across the country. By partnering with USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in America, the Marine Corps will reach a broad cross-section of high school and collegiate-aged club wrestlers as well as an ever-growing influencer network of coaches, referees, wrestling alumni and parents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities, present the colors during the Marine Corps Cadet/Junior National Wrestling Championships in Fargo, ND, July 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif.)

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities, present the colors during the Marine Corps Cadet/Junior National Wrestling Championships in Fargo, ND, July 15, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif.)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Students and mentors gather around the static weapons display during the 2018 Battles Won Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Students and mentors gather around the static weapons display during the 2018 Battles Won Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13. The Battles Won Academy is a part of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Program, which recognizes young men and women who excel in athletics, but have also shown themselves to be leaders in the classroom and in their hometowns. Nearly 100 high school student-athletes attended the academy, which focused on developing their self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and honing the fighting spirit that embodies the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Douglas Wright, with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, lifts a concertina wire so that his fireteam partner, Rct. Jovan Jones, with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, can crawl underneath during Basic Warrior Training July 6, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Basic Warrior Training is designed to teach the importance of teamwork, working under stress and how to perform well while utilizing small unit leadership. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 14, 2018. Approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Douglas Wright, with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, lifts a concertina wire so that his fireteam partner, Rct. Jovan Jones, with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, can crawl underneath during Basic Warrior Training July 6, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Basic Warrior Training is designed to teach the importance of teamwork, working under stress and how to perform well while utilizing small unit leadership. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 14, 2018. Approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

Field Training Instructors teach recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, the fundamentals of rappelling June 3, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. Kilo and November Company are scheduled to graduate Sept. 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Field Training Instructors teach recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, the fundamentals of rappelling June 3, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. Kilo and November Company are scheduled to graduate Sept. 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Marine Sgt. Phillip Kelso buddy carries Sgt. Kirsten Vandusen alongside Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mondragon to demonstrate a portion of the Combat Fitness Test with students of Irvine High School, Irvine, Calif., on June 28, 2018. These football players executed the CFT with local recruiters of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County to enhance their overall fitness and learn more about athleticism within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

Marine Sgt. Phillip Kelso buddy carries Sgt. Kirsten Vandusen alongside Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mondragon to demonstrate a portion of the Combat Fitness Test with students of Irvine High School, Irvine, Calif., on June 28, 2018. These football players executed the CFT with local recruiters of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County to enhance their overall fitness and learn more about athleticism within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

SSgt. Daniel Burgos, a recruiter with Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale, inspects the pull-ups of a participant of the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 23, 2018. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales)

SSgt. Daniel Burgos, a recruiter with Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale, inspects the pull-ups of a participant of the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 23, 2018. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Maj. Brian Blaine, a Cleveland, Mississippi, native, salutes the colors during Marine Corps Recruiting Station Des Moines' change of command ceremony at Camp Dodge, in Johnston, Iowa, June 23, 2018. Blaine relinquished command of the “Wolfpack Nation” to Maj. Patrick J. Skehan, an Atlanta, Georgia, native. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz)

Maj. Brian Blaine, a Cleveland, Mississippi, native, salutes the colors during Marine Corps Recruiting Station Des Moines' change of command ceremony at Camp Dodge, in Johnston, Iowa, June 23, 2018. Blaine relinquished command of the “Wolfpack Nation” to Maj. Patrick J. Skehan, an Atlanta, Georgia, native. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz)

Photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz

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Photo by Cpl. Jesus McCloud

Quantico, Va - Marines and educators gather for a group photo outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators’ and Key Leaders’ workshop , June 21. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators. Community leaders and educators from around the country travel to Quantico in efforts to develop better leadership skills and better opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen)

Quantico, Va - Marines and educators gather for a group photo outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators’ and Key Leaders’ workshop , June 21. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators. Community leaders and educators from around the country travel to Quantico in efforts to develop better leadership skills and better opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen

QUANTICO, Va. - Melissa Hodge prepares to participate in the Leadership Reaction Couse (LRC) at Officer Candidates School (OCS) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators and Key Leaders Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 19. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators; community leaders and educators experience an all-expense-paid trip to Quantico in efforts to develop their leadership skills and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. Hodge is a graduate student from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

QUANTICO, Va. - Melissa Hodge prepares to participate in the Leadership Reaction Couse (LRC) at Officer Candidates School (OCS) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators and Key Leaders Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 19. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators; community leaders and educators experience an all-expense-paid trip to Quantico in efforts to develop their leadership skills and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. Hodge is a graduate student from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

James Adams prepares to participate in the Leadership Reaction Couse (LRC) at Officer Candidates School (OCS) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators and Key Leaders Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 19. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators; community leaders and educators experience an all-expense-paid trip to Quantico in efforts to develop their leadership skills and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. Adams is the assistant football coach at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

James Adams prepares to participate in the Leadership Reaction Couse (LRC) at Officer Candidates School (OCS) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Educators and Key Leaders Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 19. The workshop establishes mutually beneficial relationships between Marine officer selection officers and educators; community leaders and educators experience an all-expense-paid trip to Quantico in efforts to develop their leadership skills and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. Adams is the assistant football coach at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

Maj. Jonathan Frerichs relinquishes command of Recruiting Station San Francisco to Maj. Clinton Hall, during a change of command ceremony, June 18, 2018. Hall served as operations officer for 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prior to assuming command of RS San Francisco. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer/Released)

Maj. Jonathan Frerichs relinquishes command of Recruiting Station San Francisco to Maj. Clinton Hall, during a change of command ceremony, June 18, 2018. Hall served as operations officer for 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prior to assuming command of RS San Francisco. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nichole Stoehrer

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brooks W. Boehlert (right) relinquishes command of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Portland to Maj. Mark M. Goebel during a change of command ceremony aboard Fort Vancouver, Wa., June 15, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the changing of authority between outgoing Maj. Boehlert and the incoming Maj. Goebel. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Sgt. Travis Gershaneck/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brooks W. Boehlert (right) relinquishes command of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Portland to Maj. Mark M. Goebel during a change of command ceremony aboard Fort Vancouver, Wa., June 15, 2018. The change of command ceremony represents the changing of authority between outgoing Maj. Boehlert and the incoming Maj. Goebel. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Sgt. Travis Gershaneck/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Travis Gershaneck

Hunter A. Northcutt’s father, Marty Northcutt, and sister, Tori Northcutt, receive the Honorary Marine award in his honor from Col. Jeffrey C. Smitherman, 6th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, at Pelham Elementary School, Pelham, Tennessee, June 13, 2018. Hunter was distinguished Honorary Marine posthumously by Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, for embodying the Marine core values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Castillo)

Hunter A. Northcutt’s father, Marty Northcutt, and sister, Tori Northcutt, receive the Honorary Marine award in his honor from Col. Jeffrey C. Smitherman, 6th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, at Pelham Elementary School, Pelham, Tennessee, June 13, 2018. Hunter was distinguished Honorary Marine posthumously by Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, for embodying the Marine core values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Castillo)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Phoenix pose with educators from the Phoenix area for a group photo on Marine Corps Air Base Miramar during Educators’ Workshop June 6, 2018.The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Phoenix pose with educators from the Phoenix area for a group photo on Marine Corps Air Base Miramar during Educators’ Workshop June 6, 2018.The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

Photo by Sgt. Clarence Leake

Master Gunnery Sgt. Abiud Montes gives instruction to a young basketball player at the WBCA Hoops Youth Clinic in Dallas, Texas, June 9, 2018. The Marine Corps has partnered with WBCA since 2013 with the goal of increasing awareness and positive perception of the Marine Corps with influencers like coaches and leaders. In 2017, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command created a city partnership program, which focuses on building enduring relationships in six key cities, including Dallas. The youth clinic is an outgrowth of both initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Gawronski)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Abiud Montes gives instruction to a young basketball player at the WBCA Hoops Youth Clinic in Dallas, Texas, June 9, 2018. The Marine Corps has partnered with WBCA since 2013 with the goal of increasing awareness and positive perception of the Marine Corps with influencers like coaches and leaders. In 2017, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command created a city partnership program, which focuses on building enduring relationships in six key cities, including Dallas. The youth clinic is an outgrowth of both initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Gawronski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Gawronski

Staff Sgt. James Hunt, Officer Selection Assistant assigned to Officer Selection Office Lincoln, presents a plaque to Alli Ragan, Colorado Springs, Colo. native and world team member, at the FinalX Senior Freestyle World Team Trials at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. June 9, 2018.

Staff Sgt. James Hunt, Officer Selection Assistant assigned to Officer Selection Office Lincoln, presents a plaque to Alli Ragan, Colorado Springs, Colo. native and world team member, at the FinalX Senior Freestyle World Team Trials at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. June 9, 2018.

Photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr. (right), accepts the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 7, 2018. The ceremony signified the transfer of command from Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr. (right), accepts the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 7, 2018. The ceremony signified the transfer of command from Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. John Martinez

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 7, 2018. The ceremony signified the transfer of command from Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 7, 2018. The ceremony signified the transfer of command from Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. John Martinez

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