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Photo by Sgt. Benjamin E. Woodle

General Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, hands out awards to the recruiting station leaders during the Superior Achiever Award Ceremony at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Dec. 5. One of the most important jobs in the Marine Corps is finding new Marines. The men and women tasked with this job are responsible of creating the future of the Corps

General Joseph F. Dunford, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, hands out awards to the recruiting station leaders during the Superior Achiever Award Ceremony at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Dec. 5. One of the most important jobs in the Marine Corps is finding new Marines. The men and women tasked with this job are responsible of creating the future of the Corps

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin E. Woodle

REDLANDS, Calif. - From left to right Sgt. Jasmine Duran, canvassing
recruiter, Malik Lovette, recipient, Capt. Catherine Zeigler, Marine Corps
Recruiting Station San Diego executive officer and Sgt. Kristopher Rouse,
canvassing recruiter, pose for pictures during a 2015 Semper Fidelis
All-American Bowl jersey presentation at Redlands East Valley High School in
Redlands, Calif., Dec. 4. Lovette will be playing running back and wide
receiver during the game taking place in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. (U.S.
Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop/ RELEASED)

REDLANDS, Calif. - From left to right Sgt. Jasmine Duran, canvassing recruiter, Malik Lovette, recipient, Capt. Catherine Zeigler, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego executive officer and Sgt. Kristopher Rouse, canvassing recruiter, pose for pictures during a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey presentation at Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, Calif., Dec. 4. Lovette will be playing running back and wide receiver during the game taking place in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Erica Kirsop

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, his parents, and Marine recruiters from Sioux Falls, pose for a picture, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, his parents, and Marine recruiters from Sioux Falls, pose for a picture, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, is presented a jersey by Sgt. Ryan Fife, a recruiter from Sioux Falls, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Grant Schmidt, an Offensive Tackle living in Sioux Falls, S.D. attending Roosevelt High School, is presented a jersey by Sgt. Ryan Fife, a recruiter from Sioux Falls, November 26. Schmidt was selected to play in the Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl coming up this January. This rare opportunity is awarded to only those who the Marine Corps has determined best represent the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

(From left to right) Capt. Thomas Abbott, Taj-Amir Torres, Charon Hazard, Torres' mom, and Coach David Thompson pose for a photograph during a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at Amherst Regional High School, Nov 21. Torres is one of 100 high school athletes across America selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which takes place January 4, 2015, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Abbott is the executive officer for Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass.

(From left to right) Capt. Thomas Abbott, Taj-Amir Torres, Charon Hazard, Torres' mom, and Coach David Thompson pose for a photograph during a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at Amherst Regional High School, Nov 21. Torres is one of 100 high school athletes across America selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which takes place January 4, 2015, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Abbott is the executive officer for Marine Recruiting Station Springfield, Mass.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Michael J. Styka, deputy head of enlisted recruiting operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives an award from Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, MCRC, for his 45 years of service to the Marine Corps during the MCRC Harvest Feast here today. Styka retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. in 2001 after 32 years on active duty and now retires from MCRC as a civilian after 13 years.

Michael J. Styka, deputy head of enlisted recruiting operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives an award from Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, MCRC, for his 45 years of service to the Marine Corps during the MCRC Harvest Feast here today. Styka retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. in 2001 after 32 years on active duty and now retires from MCRC as a civilian after 13 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Block

Marines with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City present Christian Folau with a jersey for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl Nov. 14 at East High School, Salt Lake City. Folau was selected for his talents on the field and in the classroom.

Marines with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City present Christian Folau with a jersey for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl Nov. 14 at East High School, Salt Lake City. Folau was selected for his talents on the field and in the classroom.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

Kyle Hoppe, offensive center for Chaparral High School receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Maj. Brian Donlon, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego in the weight room in front of his fellow football players at Chaparral High School, Nov. 13, 2014. Hoppe is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015.

Kyle Hoppe, offensive center for Chaparral High School receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey from Maj. Brian Donlon, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego in the weight room in front of his fellow football players at Chaparral High School, Nov. 13, 2014. Hoppe is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Blake Brandel, offensive lineman for the Central Catholic High School Rams, accepts his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl jersey with his parents Tanya and Scott Brandel along with head coach Steve Tyne during halftime of Central Catholic’s playoff game Nov. 7. Blake distinguished himself as a smart, well-rounded student athlete who maintains a grade point average of 3.5, and enjoys art and singing.

Blake Brandel, offensive lineman for the Central Catholic High School Rams, accepts his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl jersey with his parents Tanya and Scott Brandel along with head coach Steve Tyne during halftime of Central Catholic’s playoff game Nov. 7. Blake distinguished himself as a smart, well-rounded student athlete who maintains a grade point average of 3.5, and enjoys art and singing.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Vernaza

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2014) – Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses guests at The American Veterans Center’s 17th Annual Conference & Honors at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Naval Heritage Center, here, today. Many of the conference guests currently study at the United States service academies or participate in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. General Brilakis spoke about historical examples of sacrificial service and challenged future officers with a call to be servant leaders throughout their careers.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2014) – Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses guests at The American Veterans Center’s 17th Annual Conference & Honors at the U.S. Navy Memorial, Naval Heritage Center, here, today. Many of the conference guests currently study at the United States service academies or participate in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. General Brilakis spoke about historical examples of sacrificial service and challenged future officers with a call to be servant leaders throughout their careers.

Photo by Sgt. Nate Carberry

Detroit, Michigan (November 06, 2014) -- Major Byron Owen, Commanding Officer, First Reconnaissance Company, I MEF, speaks to students about the importance of leadership at the 2014 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Symposium, here, today. The Marine Corps recognizes this event as a valuable opportunity to foster positive relationships with members, share the Marine story, demonstrate enthusiasm for the Corps and reinforce the idea of the armed services as a viable career option within the Hispanic American community.

Detroit, Michigan (November 06, 2014) -- Major Byron Owen, Commanding Officer, First Reconnaissance Company, I MEF, speaks to students about the importance of leadership at the 2014 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Symposium, here, today. The Marine Corps recognizes this event as a valuable opportunity to foster positive relationships with members, share the Marine story, demonstrate enthusiasm for the Corps and reinforce the idea of the armed services as a viable career option within the Hispanic American community.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Martinez Jr

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Marines with 12th Marine Corps District run in formation during the Commanding General’s three-mile motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 6, 2014. The run is to pay tribute to the 239 years of the United States Marine Corps’ service in the defense of our nation.

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Ayden J. Lejeune, whose great-great-great uncle is the former 13th
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps , Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune,
poses for a photo with his recruiter Sgt. Dallas Allen, Recruiting
Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. Lejeune, a
Norman, Oklahoma native is set to ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San
Diego for recruit training on Nov. 3. The 19 year-old Norman High School
graduate enlisted in the delayed entry program on March 19, 2013. Lejeune
said he has wanted to join the Marine Corps since he was young because the
Marines are the best of the best. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas
Vega/RELEASED)

Ayden J. Lejeune, whose great-great-great uncle is the former 13th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps , Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, poses for a photo with his recruiter Sgt. Dallas Allen, Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. Lejeune, a Norman, Oklahoma native is set to ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for recruit training on Nov. 3. The 19 year-old Norman High School graduate enlisted in the delayed entry program on March 19, 2013. Lejeune said he has wanted to join the Marine Corps since he was young because the Marines are the best of the best. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Lucas Vega

Charles Omenihu, a defensive end, and Joshua Williams, a kicker/punter, both from Rowlett High School, pose with Doug Stephens, the head coach of the Rowlett High School Football Team, after receiving their Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jerseys during Rowlett High School’s Senior Night football game Oct. 31. CWO2 Adrian Cortez (left), the operations officer of Recruiting Station Dallas, and Sgt. Joseph Gamez (right), a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Garland, presented Omenihu and Williams with the jerseys. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fi Bowl. Now in its fourth year, the game will feature approximately 100 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Charles Omenihu, a defensive end, and Joshua Williams, a kicker/punter, both from Rowlett High School, pose with Doug Stephens, the head coach of the Rowlett High School Football Team, after receiving their Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jerseys during Rowlett High School’s Senior Night football game Oct. 31. CWO2 Adrian Cortez (left), the operations officer of Recruiting Station Dallas, and Sgt. Joseph Gamez (right), a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Garland, presented Omenihu and Williams with the jerseys. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fi Bowl. Now in its fourth year, the game will feature approximately 100 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel E. Valle)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel E Valle

Shane Lemieux, a offensive tackle for the West Valley High School Rams varsity football team and 17-year-old native of Yakima, Wash., dons his helmet before a game against the Wenatchee High School Panthers at West Valley High School in Yakima, Wash., Oct. 31, 2014. Seattle and Yakima-based Marines presented Lemieux his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey at the game. Lemieux, a University of Oregon commit, is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins Marysville-Pilchuck High School standout Austin Joyner as the only 2015 selectees from Washington State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Shane Lemieux, a offensive tackle for the West Valley High School Rams varsity football team and 17-year-old native of Yakima, Wash., dons his helmet before a game against the Wenatchee High School Panthers at West Valley High School in Yakima, Wash., Oct. 31, 2014. Seattle and Yakima-based Marines presented Lemieux his 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey at the game. Lemieux, a University of Oregon commit, is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins Marysville-Pilchuck High School standout Austin Joyner as the only 2015 selectees from Washington State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

Cpl. Josephina Garza, pay chief with 12th Marine Corps District is
interviewed for a Military Salute segment on FM 105.7 MAX and AM 1090 Sports
radio in their studio at Broadcast Company of the Americas San Diego, Oct.
30, 2014. Cpl Garza was selected for the interview after winning the
meritorious sergeant promotion board for the Western Recruiting Region.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller/Released)

Cpl. Josephina Garza, pay chief with 12th Marine Corps District is interviewed for a Military Salute segment on FM 105.7 MAX and AM 1090 Sports radio in their studio at Broadcast Company of the Americas San Diego, Oct. 30, 2014. Cpl Garza was selected for the interview after winning the meritorious sergeant promotion board for the Western Recruiting Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Eller

Barbara Kenney displays a photo of her late father, U.S. Marine 1st Lt. George Greeley Wells, at her home in Bellevue, Washington, Oct. 25, 2014. Greeley served as the adjutant of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, during World War II’s famed Battle of Iwo Jima. He carried the first flag that was raised on Mt. Suribachi, a moment later captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal in the war’s most famous photo. In the 1990s and early 2000s, he was featured in James Bradley’s best-selling book “Flags of Our Fathers” and “War Stories with Oliver North,” produced by the retired Marine and Fox News correspondent. Greeley, a native of Lake Forest, Illinois, moved with his family from Harding Township, New Jersey, to Bellevue in the early 2000s. At 94, he passed away in his sleep here Sept. 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Barbara Kenney displays a photo of her late father, U.S. Marine 1st Lt. George Greeley Wells, at her home in Bellevue, Washington, Oct. 25, 2014. Greeley served as the adjutant of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, during World War II’s famed Battle of Iwo Jima. He carried the first flag that was raised on Mt. Suribachi, a moment later captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal in the war’s most famous photo. In the 1990s and early 2000s, he was featured in James Bradley’s best-selling book “Flags of Our Fathers” and “War Stories with Oliver North,” produced by the retired Marine and Fox News correspondent. Greeley, a native of Lake Forest, Illinois, moved with his family from Harding Township, New Jersey, to Bellevue in the early 2000s. At 94, he passed away in his sleep here Sept. 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder

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