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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

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 7, 2018. The ceremony was held to signify the transfer of command from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Major General James W. Bierman, Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Warner Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 7, 2018. The ceremony was held to signify the transfer of command from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy to Bierman. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. John A. Martinez Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. John Martinez

St. Charles Preparatory school junior Colin Lauber has earned a spot at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) through his dedication to giving back to his fellow students and his community. Lauber, of Columbus, Ohio, is one of 200 students nationwide selected to attend. (Courtesy photo provided by Colin Lauber)

St. Charles Preparatory school junior Colin Lauber has earned a spot at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) through his dedication to giving back to his fellow students and his community. Lauber, of Columbus, Ohio, is one of 200 students nationwide selected to attend. (Courtesy photo provided by Colin Lauber)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation.

Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation.

Photo by Sgt. Guadalupe Campos

Meghan Fox, a Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) selectee, poses on a beam in her gymnastics gym, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Meghan is one out of 196 students chosen to attend SLCDA.

Meghan Fox, a Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) selectee, poses on a beam in her gymnastics gym, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Meghan is one out of 196 students chosen to attend SLCDA.

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

Tyson Henry (Center), a Summer Leadership and Character Developement Acadamy selectee, stands with his Young Marine troops on My 22, 2018. Henry will be joined by over 190 selectees from around the country who sought out this leadership challenge.

Tyson Henry (Center), a Summer Leadership and Character Developement Acadamy selectee, stands with his Young Marine troops on My 22, 2018. Henry will be joined by over 190 selectees from around the country who sought out this leadership challenge.

Photo by Sgt. Alvin Pujols

Marine Corps poolees of Recruiting Station Riverside participate in a push-up competition on May 19. Poolees often take part in monthly pool functions to aid in their preparation for Marine Corps Recruit Training.

Marine Corps poolees of Recruiting Station Riverside participate in a push-up competition on May 19. Poolees often take part in monthly pool functions to aid in their preparation for Marine Corps Recruit Training.

Photo by Alvaro Aro

Mark Rosen gives a University of Michigan coin to Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller during an Evening Parade reception at Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s (MCRC) 2018 Coaches Workshop aboard Marine Corps Barracks Washington in the District of Columbia, May 18. The Coaches Workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. Rosen is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), an organization that educates volleyball coaches, recognizes elite players and coaches, and promotes volleyball competitions and networking opportunities for volleyball members. The Marine Corps partners with AVCA to inspire coaches via Marine Corps leadership styles and characteristics, creating brand advocates among the organization’s key influencers. He is the head volleyball coach at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

Allen Johnson practices shooting at the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 17. The Coaches Workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. He is a football coach at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Allen Johnson practices shooting at the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 17. The Coaches Workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. He is a football coach at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi Marcom)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom

Maddy Evans, the assistant soccer coach at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, fires a shotgun trainer in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 17, 2018. The workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Maddy Evans, the assistant soccer coach at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, fires a shotgun trainer in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) during Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 17, 2018. The workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Mchale

Coach Faith Avalos exercises during a wake up and workout session at Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s 2018 Coaches Workshop in Dumfries, Virginia, May 17. The Coaches Workshop educates approximately 50 collegiate coaches from across the nation about essential Marine Corps leadership skills and programs that they can share with their student athletes based on first-hand experiences. Avalos is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), an organization that educates volleyball coaches, recognizes elite players and coaches, and promotes volleyball competitions and networking opportunities for volleyball members. The Marine Corps partners with the AVCA to inspire coaches via Marine Corps leadership styles and characteristics, creating brand advocates among the organization’s key influencers. Avalos is the head volleyball coach for Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Pfc. Phuchung Nguyen

The U.S. Marines the All-Marine Wrestling Team, demonstrates different techniques to students during a lunch-time demonstration at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ca. May 16, 2018. The All-Marine Wrestling team held demonstrations and technique clinics in the southern California area to exhibit the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to young students and aspiring wrestlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick)

The U.S. Marines the All-Marine Wrestling Team, demonstrates different techniques to students during a lunch-time demonstration at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ca. May 16, 2018. The All-Marine Wrestling team held demonstrations and technique clinics in the southern California area to exhibit the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to young students and aspiring wrestlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick

Sgt. Raymund Bunker, U.S. Marines the All-Marine Wrestling Team, demonstrates different techniques during an after school workout at the Los Alamitos High School with students from the surrounding area of Los Alamitos, Ca. May 15, 2018. The All-Marine Wrestling team held demonstrations and technique clinics in the southern California area to exhibit the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to young students and aspiring wrestlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick)

Sgt. Raymund Bunker, U.S. Marines the All-Marine Wrestling Team, demonstrates different techniques during an after school workout at the Los Alamitos High School with students from the surrounding area of Los Alamitos, Ca. May 15, 2018. The All-Marine Wrestling team held demonstrations and technique clinics in the southern California area to exhibit the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment to young students and aspiring wrestlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Schrick

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason Enriquez, center, with Company E, 2d Recruit Training Battalion (2D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), poses for a photo with his recruiter Staff Sgt. Elias Guzman, Recruiting Sub-Station Fairfield, Recruiting Station San Francisco, CA, 12th Marine Corps District, and his senior drill instructor Sgt. Cameron M. Ditch, with Company E, 2D RTBN, RTR, after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May. 11, 2018. Enriquez received the Chesty Puller award and was named company honor graduate from Company E, 2D RTBN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason Enriquez, center, with Company E, 2d Recruit Training Battalion (2D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), poses for a photo with his recruiter Staff Sgt. Elias Guzman, Recruiting Sub-Station Fairfield, Recruiting Station San Francisco, CA, 12th Marine Corps District, and his senior drill instructor Sgt. Cameron M. Ditch, with Company E, 2D RTBN, RTR, after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May. 11, 2018. Enriquez received the Chesty Puller award and was named company honor graduate from Company E, 2D RTBN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander L. Gist

U.S. Marines with 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo with wrestlers during the district marketing and communications summit at the USA Wrestling Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 8, 2018. The experience served to familiarize the RS MACs with the assets provided through the Marine Corps’ partnership with USA Wrestling, to include access to certain junior and cadet level events, and training camps for local wrestling clubs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

U.S. Marines with 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo with wrestlers during the district marketing and communications summit at the USA Wrestling Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 8, 2018. The experience served to familiarize the RS MACs with the assets provided through the Marine Corps’ partnership with USA Wrestling, to include access to certain junior and cadet level events, and training camps for local wrestling clubs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clarence A. Leake)

Photo by Sgt. Clarence Leake

A poolee with Marine Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale holds an M4A1 Carbine during ship tours aboard the USS Kearsarge as part of Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 5, 2018. Fleet Week showcases Navy and Marine Corps warfighting capabilities and provides the opportunity for the public to learn about interoperability between the services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

A poolee with Marine Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale holds an M4A1 Carbine during ship tours aboard the USS Kearsarge as part of Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 5, 2018. Fleet Week showcases Navy and Marine Corps warfighting capabilities and provides the opportunity for the public to learn about interoperability between the services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo

Sgt. Colin Deeter performs for members of the local community May 4 at Juku No Mori in Shizuoka, Japan. The III Marine Expeditionary Force band performed in support of Combined Arms Forces Training Camp Fuji’s community engagement plan, building bridges between the local and military community through the international language of music. The Marines made a point to interact with the audience, giving them instruments to play, and performing throughout the crowd. Deeter is a member of the III MEF Band. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Sgt. Colin Deeter performs for members of the local community May 4 at Juku No Mori in Shizuoka, Japan. The III Marine Expeditionary Force band performed in support of Combined Arms Forces Training Camp Fuji’s community engagement plan, building bridges between the local and military community through the international language of music. The Marines made a point to interact with the audience, giving them instruments to play, and performing throughout the crowd. Deeter is a member of the III MEF Band. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)

Photo by Cpl. Tayler Schwamb

Capt. Jennifer Mozzetta (right), executive officer, Recruiting Station Tampa and SSgt. Brenton Spriggs (left), station commander, Recruiting Substation Leesburg , present Garrison Brooks, a senior at Eustis High School, Eustis, Fl., the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Scholarship during an awards ceremony May 3, 2018. Brooks will be granted the opportunity to serve his country as a Marine Corps officer upon completion of his degree. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shamoon/ Released)

Capt. Jennifer Mozzetta (right), executive officer, Recruiting Station Tampa and SSgt. Brenton Spriggs (left), station commander, Recruiting Substation Leesburg , present Garrison Brooks, a senior at Eustis High School, Eustis, Fl., the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Scholarship during an awards ceremony May 3, 2018. Brooks will be granted the opportunity to serve his country as a Marine Corps officer upon completion of his degree. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

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

Marine Corps Recruiting Command