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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

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

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