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Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, fired the first round during the opening ceremony at the 54th Interservice Rifle Championship held at the Calvin A. Lloyd Complex, Quantico Va. The competition is hosted by Weapons Training Battalion and is scheduled to run from 24 June to 1 July and includes varoius individual and team competitions. The awards banquet announcing the winners will take place on 1 July at the Clubs at Quantico.

Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, fired the first round during the opening ceremony at the 54th Interservice Rifle Championship held at the Calvin A. Lloyd Complex, Quantico Va. The competition is hosted by Weapons Training Battalion and is scheduled to run from 24 June to 1 July and includes varoius individual and team competitions. The awards banquet announcing the winners will take place on 1 July at the Clubs at Quantico.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Block

Maj. Joel C. Schumacher, off-going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Portland (RS PRT) speaks to the Marines of RS PRT at Warriors Night June 18. Warriors Night is an annual tradition for RS PRT that allows Marines to come together and build camaraderie and strengthen the Marine Corps team. Maj. Schumacher thanked the Marines for their hard work and dedication to the recruiting mission over the years and said he was honored to have been their CO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

Maj. Joel C. Schumacher, off-going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Portland (RS PRT) speaks to the Marines of RS PRT at Warriors Night June 18. Warriors Night is an annual tradition for RS PRT that allows Marines to come together and build camaraderie and strengthen the Marine Corps team. Maj. Schumacher thanked the Marines for their hard work and dedication to the recruiting mission over the years and said he was honored to have been their CO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

Tyler Morgan stands with his Marine Corps recruiter, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lindsey, after competing in the Minnesota State High School Track and Field Tournament, June 6. Morgan took first place in shot put, and fifth place in discus. He plans on attending Marine Corps recruit training in early September.

Tyler Morgan stands with his Marine Corps recruiter, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lindsey, after competing in the Minnesota State High School Track and Field Tournament, June 6. Morgan took first place in shot put, and fifth place in discus. He plans on attending Marine Corps recruit training in early September.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Maj. Boehlert

Maj. Boehlert

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

Maj. Frerichs, commanding officer, Recruiting Station San Francisco.

Maj. Frerichs, commanding officer, Recruiting Station San Francisco.

Photo by Sgt. Jack Lopez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Lance Day, off going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Salt Lake City (RS SLC), passes the Marine Corps Colors to Maj. Peter Ankney, oncoming commanding officer, RS SLC, to signify the change of command for RS SLC at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Lance Day, off going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Salt Lake City (RS SLC), passes the Marine Corps Colors to Maj. Peter Ankney, oncoming commanding officer, RS SLC, to signify the change of command for RS SLC at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

DESOTO, Texas - SSgt. Warren M. Phipps presents George Rivera a Naval
Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship check at Desoto High School.
Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded
scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and
receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial
benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Phipps
is a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas. Rivera is a high school track
and field athlete, slated to attend the University of Houston in the fall.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

DESOTO, Texas - SSgt. Warren M. Phipps presents George Rivera a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship check at Desoto High School. Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Phipps is a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas. Rivera is a high school track and field athlete, slated to attend the University of Houston in the fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Valle

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, answers questions about the Marine Corps from enlistee Brandon Roberts at his recruiting office June 10, 2015. Leifheit, a 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7. Without hesitation, Leifheit climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, answers questions about the Marine Corps from enlistee Brandon Roberts at his recruiting office June 10, 2015. Leifheit, a 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7. Without hesitation, Leifheit climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7, 2015. Without hesitation, the 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7, 2015. Without hesitation, the 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, speaks with enlistee Luke Ellsworth while departing his recruiting office June 10, 2015. Leifheit, a 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7. Without hesitation, Leifheit climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, speaks with enlistee Luke Ellsworth while departing his recruiting office June 10, 2015. Leifheit, a 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7. Without hesitation, Leifheit climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7, 2015. Without hesitation, the 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7, 2015. Without hesitation, the 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived, continuously performing chest compressions as the man faded in and out. Despite spending 48 hours in a coma, the man survived. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Sgt. Timothy Clark presents Chauncey Buckley with a Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps Scholarship check during an awards ceremony at Ennis High
School. Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded
through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full
tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at
many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Buckley will be
attending Notre Dame in the Fall. Clark is a recruiter with Recruiting
Station Dallas. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Daniel E. Valle)

Sgt. Timothy Clark presents Chauncey Buckley with a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship check during an awards ceremony at Ennis High School. Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Buckley will be attending Notre Dame in the Fall. Clark is a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Valle

RENO, Nev. - Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Bynaker, recruiter, Recruiting Substation
Reno, adopted three-year-old Rodan, a Pomeranian and corgi mix, during
Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces Ballpark, June 5, 2015. Bynaker wasn't
looking for a dog, but when he saw Rodan being carried by members of the
Nevada Humane Society, he took interest. Bynaker said he liked the dog's happy
personality, and the two seemed to click, so he decided to adopt Rodan that
night. The Reno Aces recognized the adoption on field during the game. (U.S.
Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

RENO, Nev. - Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Bynaker, recruiter, Recruiting Substation Reno, adopted three-year-old Rodan, a Pomeranian and corgi mix, during Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces Ballpark, June 5, 2015. Bynaker wasn't looking for a dog, but when he saw Rodan being carried by members of the Nevada Humane Society, he took interest. Bynaker said he liked the dog's happy personality, and the two seemed to click, so he decided to adopt Rodan that night. The Reno Aces recognized the adoption on field during the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

RENO, Nev. - Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Bynaker, recruiter, Recruiting Substation
Reno, throws the first pitch during Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces
Ballpark, June 5, 2015. Bynaker is a third generation U.S. Marine, following
in the footsteps of his Grandfather, Parents, and Uncle. A native of Peoria,
Ariz., Bynaker enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 5, 2006. He has served as
a Special Intelligence Systems Communicator with the 5th Special Security
Communications Team attached to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina and as a Network Analyst with Bravo Company, Marine Cryptologic
Support Battalion in Fort Meade, Maryland. In May of 2009 he deployed with the
2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to Afghanistan in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

RENO, Nev. - Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Bynaker, recruiter, Recruiting Substation Reno, throws the first pitch during Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces Ballpark, June 5, 2015. Bynaker is a third generation U.S. Marine, following in the footsteps of his Grandfather, Parents, and Uncle. A native of Peoria, Ariz., Bynaker enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 5, 2006. He has served as a Special Intelligence Systems Communicator with the 5th Special Security Communications Team attached to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and as a Network Analyst with Bravo Company, Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion in Fort Meade, Maryland. In May of 2009 he deployed with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

RENO, Nev. - A Marine Corps color guard from Recruiting Substation Reno
performs during Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces Ballpark, June 5,
2015. As gatekeepers of the Marine Corps, they are responsible for finding and
screening qualified young men and women to serve in America's elite military
branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

RENO, Nev. - A Marine Corps color guard from Recruiting Substation Reno performs during Military Appreciation Night at Reno Aces Ballpark, June 5, 2015. As gatekeepers of the Marine Corps, they are responsible for finding and screening qualified young men and women to serve in America's elite military branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer / released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Zachary Dupee, recipient of the prestigious Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship, enjoys a moment with his family and his recruiter after being presented the award, June 2. Zachary is an avid outdoorsman and spends the majority of his time hunting, fishing and hiking. He plans to attend Oregon State University before receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

Zachary Dupee, recipient of the prestigious Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship, enjoys a moment with his family and his recruiter after being presented the award, June 2. Zachary is an avid outdoorsman and spends the majority of his time hunting, fishing and hiking. He plans to attend Oregon State University before receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joel C. Schumacher, off going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Portland (RS PRT), passes the Marine Corps Colors to Maj. Brooks W. Boehlert, oncoming commanding officer, RS PRT, to signify the change of command for RS PRT at 6th Engineer Support Battalion, June 19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joel C. Schumacher, off going commanding officer, Recruiting Station Portland (RS PRT), passes the Marine Corps Colors to Maj. Brooks W. Boehlert, oncoming commanding officer, RS PRT, to signify the change of command for RS PRT at 6th Engineer Support Battalion, June 19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler C. Vernaza / released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

Staff Sgt. Matthew Albright presents Georgia France with a Naval Reserve
Officer Training Corps Scholarship check May 31. Selected applicants for the
NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded through a highly competitive national
selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees
and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and
universities. France will be attending Louisiana State University next fall.
Albright is a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas. (U.S. Marine Corps
photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Staff Sgt. Matthew Albright presents Georgia France with a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship check May 31. Selected applicants for the NROTC Scholarship Program are awarded through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. France will be attending Louisiana State University next fall. Albright is a recruiter with Recruiting Station Dallas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Valle

Marine Master Sergeant Christopher Lucio, Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) chief, receives the Meritorious Service Medal at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Quantico, Va., June 15. The Meritorious Service Medal is presented to service members who have distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.

Marine Master Sergeant Christopher Lucio, Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) chief, receives the Meritorious Service Medal at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Quantico, Va., June 15. The Meritorious Service Medal is presented to service members who have distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Martinez

JROTC students recreate the flag raising on Mount Suribachi as part of their float during the 2015 Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

JROTC students recreate the flag raising on Mount Suribachi as part of their float during the 2015 Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

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