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Master Sgt. Michael Taft, a Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team member, interacts with other training team members via the Adobe Connect virtual classroom that the team created at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 2, 2020. The NTT utilized this online program to create the virtual classroom and library in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so they could continue training Marine Corps recruiting personnel. The team currently consist of five Marines and one civilian: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the officer in charge of the NTT; Master Gunnery Sgt. Juan Hernandez, a prior service recruiter; Master Sgt. Michael Rudin, Master Sgt. Victor Montanez, and Taft, all training team members; and Matthew "Mark" Manieri, who is the training specialist. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Master Sgt. Michael Taft, a Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team member, interacts with other training team members via the Adobe Connect virtual classroom that the team created at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 2, 2020. The NTT utilized this online program to create the virtual classroom and library in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so they could continue training Marine Corps recruiting personnel. The team currently consist of five Marines and one civilian: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the officer in charge of the NTT; Master Gunnery Sgt. Juan Hernandez, a prior service recruiter; Master Sgt. Michael Rudin, Master Sgt. Victor Montanez, and Taft, all training team members; and Matthew "Mark" Manieri, who is the training specialist. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

Photo of Lance Cpl. Kliewer and her recruiter Sgt. Bragg - U.S. Marines Sgt. Jeninifer Bragg, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Recruiting Station San Diego, left, and then Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Jan. 6, 2020. Kliewer had many obstacles on her way to earning the title United States Marine, but now Kliewer has strength and confidence to overcome anything. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Gabriel Mendez Ramirez, a future Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Oceanside, Recruiting Station San Diego, lost 186 pounds on his way to become a United States Marine. Ramirez is a native from Oceanside, California and graduated from Rancho Buena Vista High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe) - Gabriel Mendez Ramirez, a future Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Oceanside, Recruiting Station San Diego, lost 186 pounds on his way to become a United States Marine. Ramirez is a native from Oceanside, California and graduated from Rancho Buena Vista High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Monique RomeroFlores, an officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, talks about her decision to become a commissioned officer through the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) on May 19, 2020. The MECEP offers qualified enlisted Marines the opportunity to attend a four-year college full-time, while maintaining active duty status and pay and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Monique RomeroFlores, an officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, talks about her decision to become a commissioned officer through the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) on May 19, 2020. The MECEP offers qualified enlisted Marines the opportunity to attend a four-year college full-time, while maintaining active duty status and pay and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Westminster continues to stay dedicated to their enlistees in preparing them for bootcamp by telecommuting physical training on May 8, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Westminster continues to stay dedicated to their enlistees in preparing them for bootcamp by telecommuting physical training on May 8, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Delgado, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, 12th Marine Corps District, stands outside his office in Burbank, California, Sept. 24, 2020. The week prior, Delgado performed first-aid to help save a woman’s life during a career fair at John Burroughs High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily Kirk) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Delgado, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, 12th Marine Corps District, stands outside his office in Burbank, California, Sept. 24, 2020. The week prior, Delgado performed first-aid to help save a woman’s life during a career fair at John Burroughs High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily Kirk)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brooke Billiot is reunited with her son, Kysan, following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 14, 2020. In order to become a Marine, Billiot was required to relinquish custody of her son, due to the inability of recruits to care for their dependents while completing the 13-week training cycle. (Courtesy photo) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brooke Billiot is reunited with her son, Kysan, following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 14, 2020. In order to become a Marine, Billiot was required to relinquish custody of her son, due to the inability of recruits to care for their dependents while completing the 13-week training cycle. (Courtesy photo)

Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, pick up trash while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community. - Poolees with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Fresno, Recruiting Station Sacramento, pick up trash while volunteering at the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, Calif., Jan. 11, 2020. Part of the Marine Corps mission is to return quality citizens to society and this was an opportunity to give back to the community.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses for a photo at his desk in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard A. Hayek, the 12th Marine Corps District adjutant, poses for a photo at his desk in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019. Hayek was nominated for he award for various actions that exemplified leadership on and off the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Sergeant Javan William (center), and Sgt. Tyraus Gayle, both recruiters with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, engage with spectators during the Bayou Classic Parade at the 46th Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans, Louisianam November 30, 2019. Through a partnership with Bayou Classic, the Marines are looking to engage students and their influencers to influence them toward service as United States Marine. The Bayou Classic was founded in 1936 and is a game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Marine Corps' partnership with Bayou Classic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Mathers) - Sergeant Javan William (center), and Sgt. Tyraus Gayle, both recruiters with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, engage with spectators during the Bayou Classic Parade at the 46th Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans, Louisianam November 30, 2019. Through a partnership with Bayou Classic, the Marines are looking to engage students and their influencers to influence them toward service as United States Marine. The Bayou Classic was founded in 1936 and is a game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Marine Corps' partnership with Bayou Classic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Mathers)