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Shania Esquivel, a senior at John Paul II High School, holds the Battles Won banner with Staff Sergeant Lucas Leal during a half-time presentation at a home game November 7, 2017. Esquivel was one of the 100 juniors selected to attend the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Program Battles Won Academy.

Shania Esquivel, a senior at John Paul II High School, holds the Battles Won banner with Staff Sergeant Lucas Leal during a half-time presentation at a home game November 7, 2017. Esquivel was one of the 100 juniors selected to attend the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Program Battles Won Academy.

Photo by Sgt. Guadalupe Campos

Sergeant Edward Aguirre, an operations clerk for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs his Combat Fitness Test (CFT) at Barnett Field on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, November 7, 2017. Marines must perform a CFT every year, composed of a 880-yard sprint, ammunition can lifts for two minutes, and a simulated maneuver-under-fire, where Marines complete combat-related obstacles. Marine Corps Bulletin 6100 announced that Marines may retake the CFT as many times as they wish in order to improve their scores from July through December.

Sergeant Edward Aguirre, an operations clerk for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs his Combat Fitness Test (CFT) at Barnett Field on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, November 7, 2017. Marines must perform a CFT every year, composed of a 880-yard sprint, ammunition can lifts for two minutes, and a simulated maneuver-under-fire, where Marines complete combat-related obstacles. Marine Corps Bulletin 6100 announced that Marines may retake the CFT as many times as they wish in order to improve their scores from July through December.

Photo by Pfc. Naomi Marcom

Ravenwood High School’s girls’ cross country team stands in front of an inflatable Marine drill instructor at Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course in Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 4, 2017. They are the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association State Cross Country Champions of Division 1 Large. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Ravenwood High School’s girls’ cross country team stands in front of an inflatable Marine drill instructor at Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course in Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 4, 2017. They are the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association State Cross Country Champions of Division 1 Large. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by Coutesy Photo

12th Marine Corps District's senior leadership hosted members of the Australian Army Recruiting Headquarters at a question and answer session about the Marine Corps' recruiting procedures aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif, Nov. 7, 2017. 12th MCD shares with our counterparts how to “locate, close-with and contract, enlist, access, and ship the highest quality of men and women our country has to offer.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud)

12th Marine Corps District's senior leadership hosted members of the Australian Army Recruiting Headquarters at a question and answer session about the Marine Corps' recruiting procedures aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif, Nov. 7, 2017. 12th MCD shares with our counterparts how to “locate, close-with and contract, enlist, access, and ship the highest quality of men and women our country has to offer.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

Captain Adam Sanchez, Officer Selection Officer for Officer Selection Station Houston, meets with nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis to discuss future leadership possibilities for athletes at the University of Houston, Nov. 1, 2017.

Captain Adam Sanchez, Officer Selection Officer for Officer Selection Station Houston, meets with nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis to discuss future leadership possibilities for athletes at the University of Houston, Nov. 1, 2017.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, poses for a photo with Bree Sison from WBRC Fox 6 News during the Magic City Classic (MCC) McDonald’s parade in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 28, 2017. The MCC is a long-standing rivalry between the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets, is played at Legion Field in Birmingham, and is the highest attended Division I Football Championship Subdivision game in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Krista James)

Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, poses for a photo with Bree Sison from WBRC Fox 6 News during the Magic City Classic (MCC) McDonald’s parade in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 28, 2017. The MCC is a long-standing rivalry between the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets, is played at Legion Field in Birmingham, and is the highest attended Division I Football Championship Subdivision game in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Col. Ahmed T. Williamson, commanding officer of Officer Candidates School, recieves a gift on behalf of the staff of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 30th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, Oct. 21- 23, 2017. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, founded in 1987 and named after the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, helps fund and support approximately 300,000 students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), medical schools, and law schools. During the event, Marines led students in morning work-outs, conducted classes regarding leadership and problem solving skills, and attended the organization’s 30th annual award gala. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

Col. Ahmed T. Williamson, commanding officer of Officer Candidates School, recieves a gift on behalf of the staff of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 30th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, Oct. 21- 23, 2017. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, founded in 1987 and named after the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, helps fund and support approximately 300,000 students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), medical schools, and law schools. During the event, Marines led students in morning work-outs, conducted classes regarding leadership and problem solving skills, and attended the organization’s 30th annual award gala. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

Col. Ahmed T. Williamson, commanding officer of Officer Candidates School, presents a student with a plaque ackowledging excellence in leadership during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 30th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, Oct. 21- 23, 2017. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, founded in 1987 and named after the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, helps fund and support approximately 300,000 students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), medical schools, and law schools. During the event, Marines led students in morning work-outs, conducted classes regarding leadership and problem solving skills, and attended the organization’s 30th annual award gala.

Col. Ahmed T. Williamson, commanding officer of Officer Candidates School, presents a student with a plaque ackowledging excellence in leadership during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 30th Annual Awards Gala in Washington, Oct. 21- 23, 2017. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, founded in 1987 and named after the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, helps fund and support approximately 300,000 students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), medical schools, and law schools. During the event, Marines led students in morning work-outs, conducted classes regarding leadership and problem solving skills, and attended the organization’s 30th annual award gala.

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

Capt. Joshua D. Herm, 12th Marine Corps District, speaks with students about Marine Corps air capabilities at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference at the Great Minds in STEM HENAAC in Pasadena, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all of whom have a Hispanic heritage, and have shown outstanding qualities in education and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Capt. Joshua D. Herm, 12th Marine Corps District, speaks with students about Marine Corps air capabilities at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference at the Great Minds in STEM HENAAC in Pasadena, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all of whom have a Hispanic heritage, and have shown outstanding qualities in education and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Fallon spoke to coaches about traits Marines and wrestlers share that make them stand out in society. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon

Wrestling coaches listen to Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, talk about Marine Corps leadership at the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, spoke to the coaches about how the Marine Corps will enhance their wrestling programs. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Wrestling coaches listen to Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, talk about Marine Corps leadership at the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy at Shawnee High School, Oct. 19. Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, spoke to the coaches about how the Marine Corps will enhance their wrestling programs. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Photo by Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon

GySgt. Jason Knuckles, Small Ensemble Leader, Parris Island Marine Band, performs a solo during a concert with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra at University of Redlands, Oct 13, 2017. The orchestra features top Marine musicians from throughout the Corps. They tour annually to share their music, culture, and patriotism with public audiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

GySgt. Jason Knuckles, Small Ensemble Leader, Parris Island Marine Band, performs a solo during a concert with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra at University of Redlands, Oct 13, 2017. The orchestra features top Marine musicians from throughout the Corps. They tour annually to share their music, culture, and patriotism with public audiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

Sgt. Michael Borowski, a muscian with Marine Band San Digeo, performs along side the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra at a concert at California Baptist University, Oct 13, 2017. The orchestra features top Marine musicians from throughout the Corps. They tour annually to share their music, culture, and patriotism with public audiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Sgt. Michael Borowski, a muscian with Marine Band San Digeo, performs along side the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra at a concert at California Baptist University, Oct 13, 2017. The orchestra features top Marine musicians from throughout the Corps. They tour annually to share their music, culture, and patriotism with public audiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

U.S. Marines pose with Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. representative of Illinois’ 8th congressional district, during the 10th Annual Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) National Conference Career Fair in Schaumburg, IL, Oct. 14, 2017. SASE prepares Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world while celebrating diversity on campuses and in the workplace providing opportunities for members to make contributions to their local communities.

U.S. Marines pose with Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. representative of Illinois’ 8th congressional district, during the 10th Annual Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) National Conference Career Fair in Schaumburg, IL, Oct. 14, 2017. SASE prepares Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world while celebrating diversity on campuses and in the workplace providing opportunities for members to make contributions to their local communities.

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, based out of Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, salute during the national anthem during a ceremony in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 11. The Marine recruiters in attendance were recognized for their efforts during a two-month recruiting offensive, Operation Herculean Effort, where they went above and beyond to find the most highly qualified men and women to join the Marine Corps, from across the Midwest. Marines received awards such as the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, based out of Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, salute during the national anthem during a ceremony in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 11. The Marine recruiters in attendance were recognized for their efforts during a two-month recruiting offensive, Operation Herculean Effort, where they went above and beyond to find the most highly qualified men and women to join the Marine Corps, from across the Midwest. Marines received awards such as the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy in Salina, Kan., Oct. 6. Fallon spoke to coaches about the traits between Marines and wrestlers share. In November 2016, the Marine Corps expanded its marketing efforts into the wrestling world to locate and recruit men and women who the Marine Corps believes will be successful in all military occupational specialties. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Francisco Martinez)

Colonel David Fallon, the 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, speaks with wrestling coaches during the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Leadership Academy in Salina, Kan., Oct. 6. Fallon spoke to coaches about the traits between Marines and wrestlers share. In November 2016, the Marine Corps expanded its marketing efforts into the wrestling world to locate and recruit men and women who the Marine Corps believes will be successful in all military occupational specialties. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Francisco Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Francisco Martinez

Texas Southern University students participate in the Battles Won Challenge at TSU in Houston, TX, Oct. 3. The Battles Won Challenge is an aptitude course presented by the United States Marine Corps and is an immersive challenge designed to test participant’s mental and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White/Released)

Texas Southern University students participate in the Battles Won Challenge at TSU in Houston, TX, Oct. 3. The Battles Won Challenge is an aptitude course presented by the United States Marine Corps and is an immersive challenge designed to test participant’s mental and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

Marine photojournalists Sgt. John Martinez, Sgt. Bryan Nygaard, Staff Sgt. Alfred Lopez, and Staff Sgt. Alicia Leaders stand inside their photo display at Photoville in Brooklyn, New York, September 21, 2017. Photoville is an annual a photography exhibition hosted under the Brooklyn Bridge in the Dumbo neighborhood. The Marine Corps participated in the exhibition for the first time by showing photography that embodied the Marines’ current brand idea of “Battles Won.” (Photo Courtesy of Cpl. Aaron Patterson)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Patterson

Staff Sgt. Alfred Lopez, a Marine photojournalist from Union, New Jersey, stands next to his photo of Marines crossing a canal in Afghanistan, which was featured at Photoville in Brooklyn, New York, September 21, 2017. Photoville is an annual a photography exhibition hosted under the Brooklyn Bridge in the Dumbo neighborhood. The Marine Corps participated in the exhibition for the first time by showing photography that embodied the Marines’ current brand idea of “Battles Won.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

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