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Marines perform during the Tax Slayer Bowl pep rally, Dec. 30, 2016, at The Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Florida. The Parris Island Marine Band brought exitement to the Georgia Intitute of Technology and University of Kentucky fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Marines perform during the Tax Slayer Bowl pep rally, Dec. 30, 2016, at The Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Florida. The Parris Island Marine Band brought exitement to the Georgia Intitute of Technology and University of Kentucky fans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

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PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer.

PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer.

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Marines with Recruiting Station Montgomery, Alabama conducted a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, December 14, 2016, aboard Maxwell Air Force Base, where Maj. Dwane Sims relinquished command to Maj. Christopher Cotton. Along with the recruiters, station commanders, officer selection team and the command group, commanding officers from 6th Marine Corps District and the 6th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, Col. Jeffrey Smitherman, were also in attendance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Marines with Recruiting Station Montgomery, Alabama conducted a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, December 14, 2016, aboard Maxwell Air Force Base, where Maj. Dwane Sims relinquished command to Maj. Christopher Cotton. Along with the recruiters, station commanders, officer selection team and the command group, commanding officers from 6th Marine Corps District and the 6th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, Col. Jeffrey Smitherman, were also in attendance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

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Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz, right, Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, center, and Sgt. Jasmine James, left, salute the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, after being recognized for their involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz, right, Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, center, and Sgt. Jasmine James, left, salute the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, after being recognized for their involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine waits to be recognized by the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, for her involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine waits to be recognized by the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, for her involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Sgt. Jasmine James waits to be recognized by the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, for her involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Sgt. Jasmine James waits to be recognized by the Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, for her involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, speaks to future Marines after their interactions with drill instructors and conducting an Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, speaks to future Marines after their interactions with drill instructors and conducting an Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, recognizes Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz, right, Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, center, and Sgt. Jasmine James, left, for their involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, recognizes Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz, right, Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, center, and Sgt. Jasmine James, left, for their involvement at the female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, leads future Marines on a motivational run while drill instructors call cadence during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, leads future Marines on a motivational run while drill instructors call cadence during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz commands future Marines to tighten the formation of a motivational run during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz commands future Marines to tighten the formation of a motivational run during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

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Future Marines respond to a drill instructor’s commands while learning close-order drill during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Future Marines respond to a drill instructor’s commands while learning close-order drill during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, leads future Marines on a motivational cadence run during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer, Maj. Aixa R. Dones, leads future Marines on a motivational cadence run during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz commands Cindy Magana, a future Marine from Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, to respond properly to a command during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz commands Cindy Magana, a future Marine from Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, to respond properly to a command during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Cindy Magana, a future Marine from Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, stands at the position of attend as she receives extra attention from Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Cindy Magana, a future Marine from Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, stands at the position of attend as she receives extra attention from Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Mallory R. Ortiz during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine commands a future Marine to properly execute a drill movement during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine commands a future Marine to properly execute a drill movement during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

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