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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

Capt. Anthony Rollins, an Officer Selection Officer with Recruiting Station Denver (left) and 2nd Lt. Shay Farrell, assist a Metro State University student on how to use a flight simulator in the Robert K. Moch World Indoor Airport at MSU Denver, Sept. 20, 2017. The flight simulator was included as part of a school visit to MSU in order to demonstrate possible career opportunities accompanied with becoming a Marine Corps officer.

Capt. Anthony Rollins, an Officer Selection Officer with Recruiting Station Denver (left) and 2nd Lt. Shay Farrell, assist a Metro State University student on how to use a flight simulator in the Robert K. Moch World Indoor Airport at MSU Denver, Sept. 20, 2017. The flight simulator was included as part of a school visit to MSU in order to demonstrate possible career opportunities accompanied with becoming a Marine Corps officer.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Pryer

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is awarded the Navy Cross by Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a ceremony in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is awarded the Navy Cross by Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a ceremony in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is awarded the Navy Cross by Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a ceremony in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is awarded the Navy Cross by Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a ceremony in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard from 8th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, participates in a Navy Cross ceremony for retired Staff Sgt. Eric M. Smith in Irving, TX, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard from 8th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, participates in a Navy Cross ceremony for retired Staff Sgt. Eric M. Smith in Irving, TX, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy addresses the audience during a Navy Cross ceremony for retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric M. Smith in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy addresses the audience during a Navy Cross ceremony for retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric M. Smith in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith poses at Fire Station Number Six in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith poses at Fire Station Number Six in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14, 2017. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for his courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Photo by Sgt. Courtney White

Commanding Officer of PSR 12MCD

Commanding Officer of PSR 12MCD

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses a crowd of local students and their parents and coaches during the MCRC Wrestling Clinic during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. Marines hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses a crowd of local students and their parents and coaches during the MCRC Wrestling Clinic during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. Marines hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Wrestling Team demonstrate different techniques to students of local high schools during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Wrestling Clinic during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. The Marine Corps Recruiting hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

U.S. Marines with the All-Marine Wrestling Team demonstrate different techniques to students of local high schools during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Wrestling Clinic during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. The Marine Corps Recruiting hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

Local children participate in a girls (age 12-19) 3 vs 3 basketball tournament in downtown Detroit as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, Sailors veterans and their families from different generations.

Local children participate in a girls (age 12-19) 3 vs 3 basketball tournament in downtown Detroit as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, Sailors veterans and their families from different generations.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

The Cass Tech High School Drum Line, winners of the Marine Week Detroit Drum Line Competition, pose for a group photo during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. The Marine Corps Recruiting hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

The Cass Tech High School Drum Line, winners of the Marine Week Detroit Drum Line Competition, pose for a group photo during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. The Marine Corps Recruiting hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

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Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

A Detroit veteran speaks about his time in the military at a luncheon with a U.S. Marine from the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (Detroit) as part of Marine Week Detroit, September 7, 2017 at Southwest Solutions Piquette Square. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to showcase the Corps’ capabilities and missions as America’s expeditionary force in readiness.

A Detroit veteran speaks about his time in the military at a luncheon with a U.S. Marine from the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (Detroit) as part of Marine Week Detroit, September 7, 2017 at Southwest Solutions Piquette Square. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to showcase the Corps’ capabilities and missions as America’s expeditionary force in readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Staff Sgt. Alfredo Torres, an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, places a ka-bar and rifle, in honor of the fallen Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during the opening ceremony of the Honor Bowl Championship Game at Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, Sept. 2, 2017. The Honor Bowl is an elite football tournament which highlights some of the most talented high school teams across the country, and honors service members both killed and wounded in action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Staff Sgt. Alfredo Torres, an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, places a ka-bar and rifle, in honor of the fallen Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during the opening ceremony of the Honor Bowl Championship Game at Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, Sept. 2, 2017. The Honor Bowl is an elite football tournament which highlights some of the most talented high school teams across the country, and honors service members both killed and wounded in action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station San Diego, Color Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the Honor Bowl Championship Game at Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, Sept. 2, 2017. The Honor Bowl is an elite football tournament which highlights some of the most talented high school teams across the country, and honors service members both killed and wounded in action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station San Diego, Color Guard present the colors during the opening ceremony of the Honor Bowl Championship Game at Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, Sept. 2, 2017. The Honor Bowl is an elite football tournament which highlights some of the most talented high school teams across the country, and honors service members both killed and wounded in action. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) are welcomed by teachers at Pershing High School in Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. The visit was part of a new initiative called MCRC City Partnerships, which seeks to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Scheduled events include High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. John A. Martinez, Jr.)

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) are welcomed by teachers at Pershing High School in Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. The visit was part of a new initiative called MCRC City Partnerships, which seeks to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Scheduled events include High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. John A. Martinez, Jr.)

Photo by Sgt. John Martinez

Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd at the Community Leaders Reception in Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. Marines with the Marine Corps Recruiting Command arrived in Detroit Sept. 4, 2017, to begin a series of outreach events, beginning what will become an enduring city partnership. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Scheduled events included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, a three-on-three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California.

Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the crowd at the Community Leaders Reception in Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. Marines with the Marine Corps Recruiting Command arrived in Detroit Sept. 4, 2017, to begin a series of outreach events, beginning what will become an enduring city partnership. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Scheduled events included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, a three-on-three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California.

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

Marine Corps Recruiting Command