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From left: SSgt Adam Harmon, Tameka Wiggins, NyAsia Blango, Lindsay Harding and Anna Spear, pose for a photo after presenting Blango, with the April Female MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month at Havelock High School in Havelock, North Carolina, May 3, 2018. NyAsia is the school’s top performer on the basketball court, is ranked 16th in North Carolina and 510th in the nation for high school women’s basketball. Additionally, she maintains a 3.78 GPA and loves giving back to her hometown. This past winter, she collected 180 pairs of new or gently-used shoes and hand-delivered them to three shelters in her area. Harmon is the Marine Corps Recruiter for the school, Wiggins is the coach for the women’s basketball team, Harding is the basketball operations associate for the NBA and Spear is the head coach for the women’s basketball team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released)

From left: SSgt Adam Harmon, Tameka Wiggins, NyAsia Blango, Lindsay Harding and Anna Spear, pose for a photo after presenting Blango, with the April Female MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month at Havelock High School in Havelock, North Carolina, May 3, 2018. NyAsia is the school’s top performer on the basketball court, is ranked 16th in North Carolina and 510th in the nation for high school women’s basketball. Additionally, she maintains a 3.78 GPA and loves giving back to her hometown. This past winter, she collected 180 pairs of new or gently-used shoes and hand-delivered them to three shelters in her area. Harmon is the Marine Corps Recruiter for the school, Wiggins is the coach for the women’s basketball team, Harding is the basketball operations associate for the NBA and Spear is the head coach for the women’s basketball team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Antonio Rubio

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Educators experience a mock pick up day, May 2, with drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., during the Marine Corps Educators Workshop. Pick up day is when recruits meet their drill instructors they will have until graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin H. Hilt)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Educators experience a mock pick up day, May 2, with drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., during the Marine Corps Educators Workshop. Pick up day is when recruits meet their drill instructors they will have until graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin H. Hilt)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Hilt

Senator Todd Young of Indiana (left) discussed his time in the Marine Corps with Marine Staff Sgt. William Huntley III (center) and Marine Staff Sgt. Travis Gann (right) aboard Marine Corps Recruiting Station Indianapolis headquarters, May 1, 2018. Sen. Young is a Marine Corps veteran, U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Officer. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Mitchell.

Senator Todd Young of Indiana (left) discussed his time in the Marine Corps with Marine Staff Sgt. William Huntley III (center) and Marine Staff Sgt. Travis Gann (right) aboard Marine Corps Recruiting Station Indianapolis headquarters, May 1, 2018. Sen. Young is a Marine Corps veteran, U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Officer. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Mitchell.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Jessica Nelson, a student at Air Academy High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Recruiting Station Denver after receiving her Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check during a presentation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1, 2018. Eight residents of Colorado and Wyoming received the NROTC Scholarship this year.

Jessica Nelson, a student at Air Academy High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Recruiting Station Denver after receiving her Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check during a presentation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1, 2018. Eight residents of Colorado and Wyoming received the NROTC Scholarship this year.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Pryer

PHILADELPHIA – Maj. John Meixner, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Harrisburg in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and Capt. Daniel Comito, the Officer Selection Officer at Officer Selection Station Philadelphia, present Marco Arop, Daniel Nixon, Kenya Small and Dejon Devroe, winners of the College Men’s 4x800 meter Championship of America Invitational, their award during the Penn Relays at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania April 28, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. The athletes are from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Collectively, they ran 3,200 meters in seven minutes and 14 seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

PHILADELPHIA – Maj. John Meixner, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Harrisburg in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and Capt. Daniel Comito, the Officer Selection Officer at Officer Selection Station Philadelphia, present Marco Arop, Daniel Nixon, Kenya Small and Dejon Devroe, winners of the College Men’s 4x800 meter Championship of America Invitational, their award during the Penn Relays at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania April 28, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. The athletes are from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Collectively, they ran 3,200 meters in seven minutes and 14 seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

Recruiting Station Sacramento SgtMaj Roberto C. Alviso

Recruiting Station Sacramento SgtMaj Roberto C. Alviso

Photo by Sgt. Jonah Lovy

Members of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group, Canadian Armed Forces, including Brig. Gen. Virginia Tattersall, deputy commanding officer of military personnel generation (center), pose for a photograph at Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) headquarters, Quantico, Va., April 26, 2018. The Canadians were visiting to learn more about the marketing initiatives MCRC employs to meet its mission of finding the next generation of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen)

Members of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group, Canadian Armed Forces, including Brig. Gen. Virginia Tattersall, deputy commanding officer of military personnel generation (center), pose for a photograph at Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) headquarters, Quantico, Va., April 26, 2018. The Canadians were visiting to learn more about the marketing initiatives MCRC employs to meet its mission of finding the next generation of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen

17-year-old Kayla Brooks, a student athlete for South Western Senior High School in Parkville, Pennsylvania, participates in a Marine Corps pull-up challenge during the Penn Relays at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, April 26, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. This year, the Corps celebrates 100 years of women Marines, a milestone shown in the chance for female Marines to serve in any occupational specialty in the Corps, including all combat specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

17-year-old Kayla Brooks, a student athlete for South Western Senior High School in Parkville, Pennsylvania, participates in a Marine Corps pull-up challenge during the Penn Relays at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, April 26, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. This year, the Corps celebrates 100 years of women Marines, a milestone shown in the chance for female Marines to serve in any occupational specialty in the Corps, including all combat specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

17-year-old Kadijah Nurudeen, a student athlete for Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, participates in the Marine Corps Battles Won Challenge during the Penn Relays at Penn Park at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, April 26, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. This year, the Corps celebrates 100 years of women Marines, a milestone shown in the chance for female Marines to serve in any occupational specialty in the Corps, including all combat specialties. The Battles Won Challenge is a traveling obstacle course consisting of grip and strength bars, a cargo net climb, a rope climb, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups and a mental agility lab. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

17-year-old Kadijah Nurudeen, a student athlete for Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, participates in the Marine Corps Battles Won Challenge during the Penn Relays at Penn Park at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, April 26, 2018. Marines partnered with and attended the 124th Penn Relays to foster positive relationships with student athletes and coaches and to educate the track and field community on opportunities within the Marine Corps. This year, the Corps celebrates 100 years of women Marines, a milestone shown in the chance for female Marines to serve in any occupational specialty in the Corps, including all combat specialties. The Battles Won Challenge is a traveling obstacle course consisting of grip and strength bars, a cargo net climb, a rope climb, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups and a mental agility lab. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Photo by Sgt. Steven Tran

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Photo by Sgt. Steven Tran

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees stand in formation before their Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran)

Photo by Sgt. Steven Tran

Staff Sgt. Morgan Drinkard, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, observes attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 18, 2017. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station (RS) Baton Rouge and RS Columbia to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps to better inform their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Staff Sgt. Morgan Drinkard, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, observes attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 18, 2017. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station (RS) Baton Rouge and RS Columbia to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps to better inform their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Marine Corps recruiters from St. George, Utah attended the 2018 Desert Hills Track and Field Invitiational at Desert Hills High School April 20-21, 2018. The Marines hosted a pull-up challenge, talked to students interested in the Marine Corps and provided information about Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)

Marine Corps recruiters from St. George, Utah attended the 2018 Desert Hills Track and Field Invitiational at Desert Hills High School April 20-21, 2018. The Marines hosted a pull-up challenge, talked to students interested in the Marine Corps and provided information about Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)

Photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg

Jessica Backes, a Gustavus Adolphus College music performance major and Marine enlistee, poses for a photo alongside members of the 2nd Marine Division Band Woodwind Quintet, after her senior flute recital, Sunday, April 15, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Backes will graduate June with honors before leaving for Marine Corps recruit training at Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Once training is complete, Backes will be permanently assigned to one of the 10 performing Marine Corps bands.

Jessica Backes, a Gustavus Adolphus College music performance major and Marine enlistee, poses for a photo alongside members of the 2nd Marine Division Band Woodwind Quintet, after her senior flute recital, Sunday, April 15, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Backes will graduate June with honors before leaving for Marine Corps recruit training at Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Once training is complete, Backes will be permanently assigned to one of the 10 performing Marine Corps bands.

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

A drill instructor talkes to attendees of the 2018 Educator's Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 11, 2018. The Educator's Workshop provides those who attend an inside look into the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

A drill instructor talkes to attendees of the 2018 Educator's Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 11, 2018. The Educator's Workshop provides those who attend an inside look into the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Pryer

Sgt. Maj. Mike Lanpolsaen and Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy pose with the four Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) Marines recognized as recipients of Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program 2018 awards at the Lincoln Memorial, April 10. The awards presented included Recruiter of the Year, Prior Service Recruiter of the Year, Prior Service Recruiter Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Year and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Sgt. Maj. Mike Lanpolsaen and Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy pose with the four Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) Marines recognized as recipients of Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Program 2018 awards at the Lincoln Memorial, April 10. The awards presented included Recruiter of the Year, Prior Service Recruiter of the Year, Prior Service Recruiter Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Year and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Photo by Cpl. Michael McHale

Drill instructors explain the details of the first week of recruit training to high school educators from Colorado, Wyoming, Texas and New Mexico during the Educator's Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 10, 2018. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and community college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their schools and communities providing firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in opportunities within the Marine Corps. The drill instructors are from Company D, 1st Recruiting Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

Drill instructors explain the details of the first week of recruit training to high school educators from Colorado, Wyoming, Texas and New Mexico during the Educator's Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 10, 2018. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and community college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their schools and communities providing firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in opportunities within the Marine Corps. The drill instructors are from Company D, 1st Recruiting Training Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

Photo by Sgt. Clarence Leake

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team (NTT) pauses to take a photo in between teaching courses at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, April 9, 2018. The NTT writes curriculums for recruiters and other units who
need assistance, including the Basic Recruiter Course, Career Recruiter School, Recruiter Management Course and hostage negotiation curriculums. The team trains more than three thousand recruiters as well as other units to effectively recruit civilians to join the Marine Corps or the Marine Corps Reserve, or execute a mission.

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team (NTT) pauses to take a photo in between teaching courses at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, April 9, 2018. The NTT writes curriculums for recruiters and other units who need assistance, including the Basic Recruiter Course, Career Recruiter School, Recruiter Management Course and hostage negotiation curriculums. The team trains more than three thousand recruiters as well as other units to effectively recruit civilians to join the Marine Corps or the Marine Corps Reserve, or execute a mission.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Cpl. Deishali DeWitt, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, refines her electric bass skill set aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, April 4, 2018. Aside from the bass, Dewitt is also an auxiliary percussionist and works in her training logistical section ensuring the physical fitness standards of the unit stay high. In her spare time, she volunteers at Prince William County Park in Prince William County, Virginia, and the SPCA Animal Shelter in Fredericksburg, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Cpl. Deishali DeWitt, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, refines her electric bass skill set aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, April 4, 2018. Aside from the bass, Dewitt is also an auxiliary percussionist and works in her training logistical section ensuring the physical fitness standards of the unit stay high. In her spare time, she volunteers at Prince William County Park in Prince William County, Virginia, and the SPCA Animal Shelter in Fredericksburg, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Photo by Cpl. Michael McHale

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