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Cpl. Callahan Brown sits atop an aircraft that’s undergoing maintenance at Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Mar 3. Brown is currently a full time student at Coastal Carolina Community College and plans to commission to become an officer when she becomes a sergeant or completes her degree. Brown is the adjutant for MALS 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Cpl. Callahan Brown sits atop an aircraft that’s undergoing maintenance at Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Mar 3. Brown is currently a full time student at Coastal Carolina Community College and plans to commission to become an officer when she becomes a sergeant or completes her degree. Brown is the adjutant for MALS 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Madrigal

Musicians with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra perform at the Orange County School of the Arts Concert Hall, Mar. 1, 2017. This is the first of many upcoming performances throughout California that showcase the United States Marine Corps’ gratitude and appreciation for the American people through the power of music, and highlights the talents of Marine musicians in a way that inspires others to join their ranks. Formed in 2008, the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra has included members from the world-renowned “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, as well as the 10 elite U.S. Marine Corps Field Bands.

Musicians with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra perform at the Orange County School of the Arts Concert Hall, Mar. 1, 2017. This is the first of many upcoming performances throughout California that showcase the United States Marine Corps’ gratitude and appreciation for the American people through the power of music, and highlights the talents of Marine musicians in a way that inspires others to join their ranks. Formed in 2008, the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra has included members from the world-renowned “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, as well as the 10 elite U.S. Marine Corps Field Bands.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

Marines motivate and cheer on an attendee of the 2017 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 2, 2017. The symposium is scheduled from 2-4 March, and allows Marines to interact with young men and women interested in aviation career paths, and to teach them about the many programs the Marine Corps has to offer them.

Marines motivate and cheer on an attendee of the 2017 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 2, 2017. The symposium is scheduled from 2-4 March, and allows Marines to interact with young men and women interested in aviation career paths, and to teach them about the many programs the Marine Corps has to offer them.

Photo by Sgt. Logan Block

Musicians with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra perform at the Concordia University’s Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Feb. 28, 2017. This is the first of many upcoming performances throughout California that showcase the United States Marine Corps’ gratitude and appreciation for the American people through the power of music, and highlights the talents of Marine musicians in a way that inspires others to join their ranks. Formed in 2008, the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra has included members from the world-renowned “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, as well as the 10 elite U.S. Marine Corps Field Bands.

Musicians with the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra perform at the Concordia University’s Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Feb. 28, 2017. This is the first of many upcoming performances throughout California that showcase the United States Marine Corps’ gratitude and appreciation for the American people through the power of music, and highlights the talents of Marine musicians in a way that inspires others to join their ranks. Formed in 2008, the Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra has included members from the world-renowned “The Commandants Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, as well as the 10 elite U.S. Marine Corps Field Bands.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

Coach Dave White of Edison High School receives the Semper Fi Coach Award during the 2017 Los Angeles Glazier Football Clinic at the Hilton Orange County, Feb. 25, 2017. White has coached football for over 30 years, received 14 Sunset League Titles, 2 California Interscholastic Federation championship titles and was the 2000-2010 County Register coach of the decade. Among many other coaching accomplishments, White exemplifies the Marine Corps leadership values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. The Semper Fi Coach Award is currently in its sixth year. It is given by the U.S. Marine Corps and Glazier Football Clinics to honor high school football coaches who display faithfulness to the mission of their team and exhibit the Marine standard of excellence in developing leaders.

Coach Dave White of Edison High School receives the Semper Fi Coach Award during the 2017 Los Angeles Glazier Football Clinic at the Hilton Orange County, Feb. 25, 2017. White has coached football for over 30 years, received 14 Sunset League Titles, 2 California Interscholastic Federation championship titles and was the 2000-2010 County Register coach of the decade. Among many other coaching accomplishments, White exemplifies the Marine Corps leadership values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. The Semper Fi Coach Award is currently in its sixth year. It is given by the U.S. Marine Corps and Glazier Football Clinics to honor high school football coaches who display faithfulness to the mission of their team and exhibit the Marine standard of excellence in developing leaders.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

The commanding officer for Recruiting Station Houston, Maj. Jacob O. Gray (right) stands with Kayla De Leon and her family at the Texas High School State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 25, 2017. De Leon is a nominee for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and was a state runner-up during the tournament. De Leon also has multiple world accolades in Ju Jitsu alongside her accomplishments in women’s wrestling. The Semper Fidelis All-American Program recognizes high school students who face life’s battles with the conviction and determination to succeed. These students embody the same fighting spirit that Marines stand for by taking on the challenges of succeeding academically while bettering their communities and excelling in athletics and extracurricular activities.

The commanding officer for Recruiting Station Houston, Maj. Jacob O. Gray (right) stands with Kayla De Leon and her family at the Texas High School State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 25, 2017. De Leon is a nominee for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and was a state runner-up during the tournament. De Leon also has multiple world accolades in Ju Jitsu alongside her accomplishments in women’s wrestling. The Semper Fidelis All-American Program recognizes high school students who face life’s battles with the conviction and determination to succeed. These students embody the same fighting spirit that Marines stand for by taking on the challenges of succeeding academically while bettering their communities and excelling in athletics and extracurricular activities.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Foster

Colonel Jerry Carter, intelligence officer for 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and Second Lieutenant Yusef Griffin, a communication officer for 1st Marine Logistics Group, present the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Enuoma Ebinum of Bowie State University following the men’s semifinals game of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 24, 2017. Bowie State University defeated Fayetteville State University 62 to 54. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about career and educational opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Colonel Jerry Carter, intelligence officer for 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and Second Lieutenant Yusef Griffin, a communication officer for 1st Marine Logistics Group, present the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Enuoma Ebinum of Bowie State University following the men’s semifinals game of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 24, 2017. Bowie State University defeated Fayetteville State University 62 to 54. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about career and educational opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Major General Paul J. Kennedy, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to Dr. Ronald L. Carter, president of Johnson C. Smith University, during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) President’s Dinner at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 24, 2017. The Marines take part in the President’s Dinner at the CIAA to help spread awareness and inform others of educational and career opportunities that the Marine Corps can provide. The President’s Dinner assists recruiters by offering them different tools to reach students across the state. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Major General Paul J. Kennedy, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to Dr. Ronald L. Carter, president of Johnson C. Smith University, during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) President’s Dinner at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 24, 2017. The Marines take part in the President’s Dinner at the CIAA to help spread awareness and inform others of educational and career opportunities that the Marine Corps can provide. The President’s Dinner assists recruiters by offering them different tools to reach students across the state. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Pfc. John M. Hinajosa Jr. holds a photo of himself prior to joining the Marine Corps as he stands with Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Nicks (left), Sgt. Maj. Marcelino Del Valle and Staff Sgt. David M. Panuska (right). Hinojosa, a New Braunfels, Texas native, lost 135 pounds in 8 months to become a United States Marine. Nicks is the Sergeant Major for the 8th Marine Corps District, Del Valle is the Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station San Antonio and Panuska is the noncommissioned officer in-charge of the office Hinajosa was recruited from, Recruiting Substation Northeast.

Pfc. John M. Hinajosa Jr. holds a photo of himself prior to joining the Marine Corps as he stands with Sgt. Maj. Troy A. Nicks (left), Sgt. Maj. Marcelino Del Valle and Staff Sgt. David M. Panuska (right). Hinojosa, a New Braunfels, Texas native, lost 135 pounds in 8 months to become a United States Marine. Nicks is the Sergeant Major for the 8th Marine Corps District, Del Valle is the Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station San Antonio and Panuska is the noncommissioned officer in-charge of the office Hinajosa was recruited from, Recruiting Substation Northeast.

Photo by Sgt. Guadalupe Campos

U.S. Marine Corps Director of Intelligence Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, far right, and Recruiting Station Oklahoma City Sgt. Maj. John A. Thompson, III, left, and Maj. Ryan Cohen, middle, visited the Oklahoma State University wrestling team at the Gallagher-Iba Arena, Feb. 15. Brig. Gen. Seely, an OSU alumni, visited the NCAA Division I number one ranked Cowboys to motivate and inspire them before their National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals Final, Feb. 19, against number two ranked Pennsylvania State University.

U.S. Marine Corps Director of Intelligence Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, far right, and Recruiting Station Oklahoma City Sgt. Maj. John A. Thompson, III, left, and Maj. Ryan Cohen, middle, visited the Oklahoma State University wrestling team at the Gallagher-Iba Arena, Feb. 15. Brig. Gen. Seely, an OSU alumni, visited the NCAA Division I number one ranked Cowboys to motivate and inspire them before their National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals Final, Feb. 19, against number two ranked Pennsylvania State University.

Photo by Cpl. Alejandro Bedoya

Major Ryan Cohen speaks with mentors and coaches ahead of the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship event in Oklahoma City. The Marines intend to show the wrestlers, coaches and mentors that their fighting spirit is much like our own. Cohen is the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. The pre-tournament occurred on Feb. 9, and the tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10-11.

Major Ryan Cohen speaks with mentors and coaches ahead of the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship event in Oklahoma City. The Marines intend to show the wrestlers, coaches and mentors that their fighting spirit is much like our own. Cohen is the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. The pre-tournament occurred on Feb. 9, and the tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10-11.

Photo by Cpl Alejandro Bedoya

Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

After a long year of hard work and dedication, Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale earned the 2016 title of 6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Station of the Year award. To earn this title, RS Fort Lauderdale significantly exceeded their recruiting quota for the year. RS Fort Lauderdale is one of eight recruiting stations inside the 6th Marine Corps District that covers the Southeast United States.

After a long year of hard work and dedication, Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale earned the 2016 title of 6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Station of the Year award. To earn this title, RS Fort Lauderdale significantly exceeded their recruiting quota for the year. RS Fort Lauderdale is one of eight recruiting stations inside the 6th Marine Corps District that covers the Southeast United States.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, welcomes the attendees of Recruiting Station Montgomery/Nashville Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 7, 2017. The Educators come from both Recruiting Station Montgomery and Nashville to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform the students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, welcomes the attendees of Recruiting Station Montgomery/Nashville Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 7, 2017. The Educators come from both Recruiting Station Montgomery and Nashville to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps training to better inform the students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Ayden (left), Melissa and Staff Sgt. James McGregor pose for a photo during the 2012 Exceptional Family Member Program Christmas Party at the Lincoln Military Housing's Community Center. The EFMP is a mandatory Department of Defense support program for military family members who have special medical and/or educational requirements. The program is designed to help coordinate permanent change of station assignments to locations where family members with a diagnosed physical, psychological or educational need have access to required care. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Ayden (left), Melissa and Staff Sgt. James McGregor pose for a photo during the 2012 Exceptional Family Member Program Christmas Party at the Lincoln Military Housing's Community Center. The EFMP is a mandatory Department of Defense support program for military family members who have special medical and/or educational requirements. The program is designed to help coordinate permanent change of station assignments to locations where family members with a diagnosed physical, psychological or educational need have access to required care. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Staff Sgt. James McGregor poses with his family after being promoted to his current rank at Recruiting Station Twin Cities in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Jan. 1, 2015. He was pinned on by his wife, Melissa McGregor, and son, Ayden McGregor. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Staff Sgt. James McGregor poses with his family after being promoted to his current rank at Recruiting Station Twin Cities in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Jan. 1, 2015. He was pinned on by his wife, Melissa McGregor, and son, Ayden McGregor. James McGregor currently serves as the Regional Network Operations and Security Center Watch Chief for Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Col. Terry M. Johnson, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District, recognizes Emma Bruntil, a junior and competetive wrestler at Mt. Baker High School, as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month during a ceremony at Mt. Baker High School, Jan. 23. Bruntil was also nominated for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and, if selected, earns an opportunity to attend the Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C.

Col. Terry M. Johnson, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District, recognizes Emma Bruntil, a junior and competetive wrestler at Mt. Baker High School, as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month during a ceremony at Mt. Baker High School, Jan. 23. Bruntil was also nominated for the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and, if selected, earns an opportunity to attend the Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Emma Bruntil stands with Col. Terry M. Johnson, American olympian Rulon Gardner, and her father Craig Bruntil, after being recognized as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month, Jan. 23. Gardner is an Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling and Johnson is the commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District.

Emma Bruntil stands with Col. Terry M. Johnson, American olympian Rulon Gardner, and her father Craig Bruntil, after being recognized as the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month, Jan. 23. Gardner is an Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling and Johnson is the commanding officer of the 12th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Maj. Ryan Cohen, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, and Sgt. Riley Saunders, a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City North, pose for a photo with University of Oklahoma Wrestling Head Coach Lou Rosselli before their match against West Virginia, Jan. 22, 2017, at McCasland Field House, Norman, Okla. Cohen gave a motivational speech to the 14th-ranked Sooners wrestling team before they went on to defeat their opponent 37 to 6.

Maj. Ryan Cohen, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, and Sgt. Riley Saunders, a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City North, pose for a photo with University of Oklahoma Wrestling Head Coach Lou Rosselli before their match against West Virginia, Jan. 22, 2017, at McCasland Field House, Norman, Okla. Cohen gave a motivational speech to the 14th-ranked Sooners wrestling team before they went on to defeat their opponent 37 to 6.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

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