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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) perform the sword detail during the MCRC 241st Marine Corps birthday ball at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2016. The ceremony is held annually to celebrate the tradition and history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) perform the sword detail during the MCRC 241st Marine Corps birthday ball at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2016. The ceremony is held annually to celebrate the tradition and history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell)

Photo by Lance Cpl Alexander Cockrell

U.S. Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Robert Etheridge gives the invocation for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command's 241st Marine Corps birthday ball at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2016. The ceremony is held annually to celebrate the tradition and history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell

U.S. Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Robert Etheridge gives the invocation for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command's 241st Marine Corps birthday ball at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2016. The ceremony is held annually to celebrate the tradition and history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell

Photo by Lance Cpl Alexander Cockrell

The early board members input their calculated scores and votes into the Marine Corps Recruiting Information System to determine which applicants receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine scholarship, Oct. 26, 2016, at the J. Walter Thompson building in Atlanta, Ga. The early board determined who received 21 of the 51 scholarships allotted to 9th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

The early board members input their calculated scores and votes into the Marine Corps Recruiting Information System to determine which applicants receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine scholarship, Oct. 26, 2016, at the J. Walter Thompson building in Atlanta, Ga. The early board determined who received 21 of the 51 scholarships allotted to 9th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster

The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, visits Marines assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and poolees in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 26, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Rubin J. Tan/Released)

The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, visits Marines assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and poolees in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 26, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 26, 2016. Watkins is a former NCAA Division I student athlete who graduated Officer Candidates School, Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at MCRC. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer/Released)

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 26, 2016. Watkins is a former NCAA Division I student athlete who graduated Officer Candidates School, Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at MCRC. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins defends his zone as Coastal Carolina University’s linebacker during the final game of the regular season, facing off against Charleston Southern University at Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C., Oct. 25, 2014. Watkins applied everything he learned playing football to his training at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017.

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins defends his zone as Coastal Carolina University’s linebacker during the final game of the regular season, facing off against Charleston Southern University at Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C., Oct. 25, 2014. Watkins applied everything he learned playing football to his training at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marines watch students conduct pull ups during the career fair at the 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention in Dallas, Texas Oct 15. The presence of the Marine Corps at SASE creates a positive reminder to those participating that Marines are supportive of SASE as an organization, its efforts and the communities it represents.

Marines watch students conduct pull ups during the career fair at the 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention in Dallas, Texas Oct 15. The presence of the Marine Corps at SASE creates a positive reminder to those participating that Marines are supportive of SASE as an organization, its efforts and the communities it represents.

Photo by Sgt. Jacky Fang

Future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station La Puente and San Bernardino conduct ammo can lifts during a CFT Oct 17. The RSS’ went to the School of Infantry West to conduct a CFT, learn about Marine Corps Weapon systems and build comradery.

Future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station La Puente and San Bernardino conduct ammo can lifts during a CFT Oct 17. The RSS’ went to the School of Infantry West to conduct a CFT, learn about Marine Corps Weapon systems and build comradery.

Photo by Erik Brooks

Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his senior drill instructor outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Following recruit training, Scott will report to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then to his military occupational specialty school to become an administration specialist. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.

Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his senior drill instructor outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Following recruit training, Scott will report to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then to his military occupational specialty school to become an administration specialist. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.

Photo by Cpl. Angelica I. Annastas

Major Jon Frerichs, Recruiting Station San Francisco Commanding Officer, gives a motivational speech to the Abraham Lincoln High School varsity football team. Frerichs spoke to the young men on the team about the importance of leadership in life. ( Courtesy Photo)

Major Jon Frerichs, Recruiting Station San Francisco Commanding Officer, gives a motivational speech to the Abraham Lincoln High School varsity football team. Frerichs spoke to the young men on the team about the importance of leadership in life. ( Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton

The coach for Victor Valley High School raises the Great American Rivalry Series Trophy Oct. 7. Victor Valley beat Barstow High School to claim the title.

The coach for Victor Valley High School raises the Great American Rivalry Series Trophy Oct. 7. Victor Valley beat Barstow High School to claim the title.

Photo by Erik Brooks

Capt. Chris Tamayo, Recruiting Support Officer, interviews students for the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference College Bowl at the Great Minds in STEM HENAAC in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all which have a Hispanic heritage, and have shown outstanding qualities in education and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Capt. Chris Tamayo, Recruiting Support Officer, interviews students for the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference College Bowl at the Great Minds in STEM HENAAC in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all which 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

Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation. (This image was created by altering colors into black and white.)

Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation. (This image was created by altering colors into black and white.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Wright

Capt. Evita Mosqueda-Chapman, Recruiting Support Officer for Recruiting Station San Diego, engages with students during the Latinos in Science and Engineering Chapter (MAES) Officers' Luncheon at the Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all which have a Hispanic heritage, and have shown outstanding qualities in education and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Taylor Morton/Released)

Capt. Evita Mosqueda-Chapman, Recruiting Support Officer for Recruiting Station San Diego, engages with students during the Latinos in Science and Engineering Chapter (MAES) Officers' Luncheon at the Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Conference in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. During the conference Marines interact with collegiate-level students from across the country, all which 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

Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term Gold Star refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term Gold Star refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster

Major Andrew Nicholson, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, escorts Medal of Honor recipient Wesley Fox, a retired Marine Corps colonel, during the Twin Cities Medal of Honor Ceremony at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Oct. 5. Fox received the Medal of Honor for Heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

Major Andrew Nicholson, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, escorts Medal of Honor recipient Wesley Fox, a retired Marine Corps colonel, during the Twin Cities Medal of Honor Ceremony at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Oct. 5. Fox received the Medal of Honor for Heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon on Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term "Gold Star" refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon on Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term "Gold Star" refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster

Private Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a push-up outside of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 4. Prior to arriving to recruit training, Andrade was required to lose 60 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7.

Private Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a push-up outside of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 4. Prior to arriving to recruit training, Andrade was required to lose 60 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kailey J. Maraglia

GySgt Christopher Collins who is attending Recruiters Schools Career Recruiter Course is holding the Guidon for the morning promotion formation. GySgt Collins is from the 6th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station Baton Rouge.

GySgt Christopher Collins who is attending Recruiters Schools Career Recruiter Course is holding the Guidon for the morning promotion formation. GySgt Collins is from the 6th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station Baton Rouge.

Photo by Timothy Sharp

Marines with Recruiting Station Riverside stand in formation during the Activation Ceremony for RS Riverside Sept. 30.

Marines with Recruiting Station Riverside stand in formation during the Activation Ceremony for RS Riverside Sept. 30.

Photo by Erik Brooks

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