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Staff Sgt. Nancy Wright (far left), and Lt. Col. Jenifer Nothelfer (middle left) speak with two attendees at the 2016 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Nashville, Tenn., March 10. This event gives Marines an opportunity to engage with young men and women who are interested in aviation careers and to let them know the Marine Corps is a viable option for them. Wright currently serves as the officer selection officer assistant, Recruiting Station Atlanta. Nothelfer currently serves as the recruiting support officer, Recruiting Station Des Moines.

Staff Sgt. Nancy Wright (far left), and Lt. Col. Jenifer Nothelfer (middle left) speak with two attendees at the 2016 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Nashville, Tenn., March 10. This event gives Marines an opportunity to engage with young men and women who are interested in aviation careers and to let them know the Marine Corps is a viable option for them. Wright currently serves as the officer selection officer assistant, Recruiting Station Atlanta. Nothelfer currently serves as the recruiting support officer, Recruiting Station Des Moines.

Photo by Cpl Block Logan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Smith, a drill instructor with Fox Co. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, explains to educators, during the Educators’ Workshop, what recruits experience during their first day aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 9, 2016. The educators, from Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont, were brought to Parris Island to get a small glimpse of what it takes to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Smith, a drill instructor with Fox Co. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, explains to educators, during the Educators’ Workshop, what recruits experience during their first day aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 9, 2016. The educators, from Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont, were brought to Parris Island to get a small glimpse of what it takes to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston

Cpl. Nathaniel Hawkins, a percussionist with Marine Corps Band San Diego aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., has a degree in percussion performance from the University of Northern Iowa and has been living his dream as a Marine and a professional musician for the last two years. The Musician Enlistment Option Program is an opportunity for talented musicians to become first and foremost a United States Marine as well as a member of one of the Marine Corps’ 10 world-renowned bands.

Cpl. Nathaniel Hawkins, a percussionist with Marine Corps Band San Diego aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., has a degree in percussion performance from the University of Northern Iowa and has been living his dream as a Marine and a professional musician for the last two years. The Musician Enlistment Option Program is an opportunity for talented musicians to become first and foremost a United States Marine as well as a member of one of the Marine Corps’ 10 world-renowned bands.

Photo by Sgt.Taylor Morton

Clarinetist Sgt. Justin Grunes, a musician with Marine Corps Band San Diego aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., has spent time in the Marine Corps and the Army Reserves, and earned his degree in music performance from the University of Delaware. He couldn’t resist the call, and was drawn back to the Marine Corps to live out his dream as one of the few and proud, and a professional musician. Grunes has been performing with the Marine Corps bands for a total of 9 years.

Clarinetist Sgt. Justin Grunes, a musician with Marine Corps Band San Diego aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., has spent time in the Marine Corps and the Army Reserves, and earned his degree in music performance from the University of Delaware. He couldn’t resist the call, and was drawn back to the Marine Corps to live out his dream as one of the few and proud, and a professional musician. Grunes has been performing with the Marine Corps bands for a total of 9 years.

Photo by Sgt.Taylor Morton

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Capt. Larry Black Jr., commander of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about training March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Capt. Larry Black Jr., commander of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about training March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas

Educators get hands on experience with M16 A4 service rifles during an Educator's Workshop March 2, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The three-day workshop gives the educators a glance at what recruits go through during Marine Corps bootcamp. The purpose of the workshop is to give the educators a better understanding of the Marine Corps. The educators are from the greater Atlanta, Ga, and Columbia, S.C., areas. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Educators get hands on experience with M16 A4 service rifles during an Educator's Workshop March 2, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The three-day workshop gives the educators a glance at what recruits go through during Marine Corps bootcamp. The purpose of the workshop is to give the educators a better understanding of the Marine Corps. The educators are from the greater Atlanta, Ga, and Columbia, S.C., areas. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

From left to right, Sgt. Justin Bueno, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Denver, River Schroeder, a Burns High School student, Ryder Jones, a Cheyenne Central High School student, and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Dugan, a recruiter with RS Denver, pose together after the Wyoming State High School Wrestling Tournament, at the Casper Event Center in Casper, WY, Feb. 26 – 27, 2016. Schroeder placed second overall in his weight class of 195 lbs., and Jones placed second overall in his weight class of 126 lbs. The high school students, who are standing next to their respective recruiters, leave for recruit training in August this year.

From left to right, Sgt. Justin Bueno, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Denver, River Schroeder, a Burns High School student, Ryder Jones, a Cheyenne Central High School student, and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Dugan, a recruiter with RS Denver, pose together after the Wyoming State High School Wrestling Tournament, at the Casper Event Center in Casper, WY, Feb. 26 – 27, 2016. Schroeder placed second overall in his weight class of 195 lbs., and Jones placed second overall in his weight class of 126 lbs. The high school students, who are standing next to their respective recruiters, leave for recruit training in August this year.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Pryer

Master Sgt. Amy Romero, Marine reservist, and Capt. Evita Mosqueda-Chapman, logistics officer for 4th Tank Battalion, hand the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Lady Walker of Virginia Union University following the women’s finals game of the CIAA championships at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 27, 2016. Virginia Union University defeated Shaw University 70 - 66. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about opportunities in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Master Sgt. Amy Romero, Marine reservist, and Capt. Evita Mosqueda-Chapman, logistics officer for 4th Tank Battalion, hand the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award to Lady Walker of Virginia Union University following the women’s finals game of the CIAA championships at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 27, 2016. Virginia Union University defeated Shaw University 70 - 66. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about opportunities in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, Deputy Commandant Plans, Policies, and Operations, speaks with the Virginia State University men’s basketball team before the championship game of the CIAA at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 27, 2016. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about opportunities in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, Deputy Commandant Plans, Policies, and Operations, speaks with the Virginia State University men’s basketball team before the championship game of the CIAA at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 27, 2016. The Marines are present at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships to spread awareness to student athletes and fans about opportunities in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County pose after conducting a physical training session aboard Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Orange County pose after conducting a physical training session aboard Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016.

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Students participating in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) High School Education Day grab their seats as Staff Sgt. Eric Rogers, canvassing recruiter from Recruiting Substation Charlotte, begins remarks at the Charlotte Convention Center on Feb. 24, 2016. High school students from around the Charlotte area participated in the event to learn about career and education opportunities. The Marine Corps has participated in CIAA events for more than 15 years and will be present for the 2016 CIAA basketball tournament. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Students participating in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) High School Education Day grab their seats as Staff Sgt. Eric Rogers, canvassing recruiter from Recruiting Substation Charlotte, begins remarks at the Charlotte Convention Center on Feb. 24, 2016. High school students from around the Charlotte area participated in the event to learn about career and education opportunities. The Marine Corps has participated in CIAA events for more than 15 years and will be present for the 2016 CIAA basketball tournament. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Sgt. Luis Urquijo, an administration/personnel specialist with Recruiting Station Denver, shakes hands with Ken Bradford, a World War II Marine
veteran, at the Sunrise at Orchard Senior Living Home in Littleton, CO, Feb.
21, 2016. Bradford served on Iwo Jima, Hawaii and Guam during his enlisted
career.

Sgt. Luis Urquijo, an administration/personnel specialist with Recruiting Station Denver, shakes hands with Ken Bradford, a World War II Marine veteran, at the Sunrise at Orchard Senior Living Home in Littleton, CO, Feb. 21, 2016. Bradford served on Iwo Jima, Hawaii and Guam during his enlisted career.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Pryer

Jeremy Thielbahr, the head football coach for Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Wash., received the Semper Fi Coach Award from Maj. Sung Kim and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Dagenhart, the commanding officer and senior enlisted advisor of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, during a Glazier Clinics event in Seattle, Feb. 20, 2016. Thielbahr, ECS' head football coach, was recognized for embodying the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage and commitment. Last December, he led his team to overcome a 28-point deficit and beat Bellevue High School 48-42 in overtime, clinching the Class 3A state championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Jeremy Thielbahr, the head football coach for Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Wash., received the Semper Fi Coach Award from Maj. Sung Kim and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Dagenhart, the commanding officer and senior enlisted advisor of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, during a Glazier Clinics event in Seattle, Feb. 20, 2016. Thielbahr, ECS' head football coach, was recognized for embodying the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage and commitment. Last December, he led his team to overcome a 28-point deficit and beat Bellevue High School 48-42 in overtime, clinching the Class 3A state championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Captain Matthew Ervine discusses the importance of leadership in the workplace during the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Leadership Academy leadership workshop in San Antonio, February 18, 2016. Ervine currently serves as a Diversity Officer at Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, VA. The presence of the Marine Corps at MAES creates a positive reminder to those participating that the Marine Corps continues to seek out diversity in its ranks and leaders.

Captain Matthew Ervine discusses the importance of leadership in the workplace during the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Leadership Academy leadership workshop in San Antonio, February 18, 2016. Ervine currently serves as a Diversity Officer at Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico, VA. The presence of the Marine Corps at MAES creates a positive reminder to those participating that the Marine Corps continues to seek out diversity in its ranks and leaders.

Photo by Sgt. Jacky Fang

Captain Evita Mosqueda-Chapman speaks to a student about different career opportunities available in the Marine Corps during the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists career fair in San Antonio, February 18, 2016. Partnering with Latino organizations like MAES provides the Marine Corps with the ability to build relationships with influential community leaders who become brand ambassadors for the Marine Corps. Mosqueda-Chapman currently serves as the assistant logistics officer with 4th tank battalion, 4th Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Jacky Fang

Sgt. Jesus Orozco, the Enhanced Area Canvasing chief with the 12th Marine Corps District in San Diego, Calif., fires his M9 service pistol during the “Gunner’s Match” at the Depot Competition-In-Arms Program aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2016. The DCIAP is a 10-day-long intramural shooting competition that serves as the initial stage of identifying Marines and sailors with the skills and desire to be part of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s shooting team.

Sgt. Jesus Orozco, the Enhanced Area Canvasing chief with the 12th Marine Corps District in San Diego, Calif., fires his M9 service pistol during the “Gunner’s Match” at the Depot Competition-In-Arms Program aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 11, 2016. The DCIAP is a 10-day-long intramural shooting competition that serves as the initial stage of identifying Marines and sailors with the skills and desire to be part of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s shooting team.

Photo by Cpl. Taylor Morton

Staff Sgt. Dalton Revier, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, was honored as the hometown hero at the World's Toughest Rodeo in Saint Paul, Minn. Feb. 5. Revier, a Twin Cities native, was selected for this honor due to his exceptional service both at home and abroad.

Staff Sgt. Dalton Revier, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, was honored as the hometown hero at the World's Toughest Rodeo in Saint Paul, Minn. Feb. 5. Revier, a Twin Cities native, was selected for this honor due to his exceptional service both at home and abroad.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Cartica, Marine Officer Instructor at Northwestern University, competed in the 2016 World Marathon Challenge to honor and commemorate the Marines and sailor who were killed during the Chattanooga Terrorist Attack. The event which took place over seven consecutive days from Jan. 23 - Jan. 29 included seven full marathons on all seven continents. Following the event, Cartica was notified that he surpassed the previous world record by 14 minutes and attributed his inspiration and motivation to the Marines and sailor killed in Chattanooga, Tenn.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Cartica, Marine Officer Instructor at Northwestern University, competed in the 2016 World Marathon Challenge to honor and commemorate the Marines and sailor who were killed during the Chattanooga Terrorist Attack. The event which took place over seven consecutive days from Jan. 23 - Jan. 29 included seven full marathons on all seven continents. Following the event, Cartica was notified that he surpassed the previous world record by 14 minutes and attributed his inspiration and motivation to the Marines and sailor killed in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Senior Enlisted Advisor Prior Service Recruiting.

Senior Enlisted Advisor Prior Service Recruiting.

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1st Lt. Craig Muma and Sgt. Zachary Grissom help move duffle bags of clothes in preparation for the 2016 Winterhaven Homeless Veteran Stand-Down at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. The event is held to distribute winter
wear to local homeless veterans.

1st Lt. Craig Muma and Sgt. Zachary Grissom help move duffle bags of clothes in preparation for the 2016 Winterhaven Homeless Veteran Stand-Down at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. The event is held to distribute winter wear to local homeless veterans.

Photo by Capt. Nubari Kogbara

Marine Corps Recruiting Command