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Former Michigan linebacker Noah Furbush, 24, commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, November 16, at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) in Quantico, Virginia. Furbush completed 10 weeks of training in which he and his fellow officer candidates were continually screened and evaluated on their leadership, academics, and physical fitness to determine their suitability to become Marine Corps officers. Of the 441 men and women who arrived at OCS in September, 337 completed the training. - Former Michigan linebacker Noah Furbush, 24, commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, November 16, at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) in Quantico, Virginia. Furbush completed 10 weeks of training in which he and his fellow officer candidates were continually screened and evaluated on their leadership, academics, and physical fitness to determine their suitability to become Marine Corps officers. Of the 441 men and women who arrived at OCS in September, 337 completed the training.

Michael Capps, Oak Hills High School Principal, walks alongside Sgt. Mark Reinsberg, a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Station Riverside during the Principal for a Day event held at Oak Hills High School in Oak Hills, CA, Nov. 21, 2019. Principal for a Day is a program run by Hesperia Unified School District designed to show local leaders and community members the state of the schools in the area and discuss what can be improved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Madrigal) - Michael Capps, Oak Hills High School Principal, walks alongside Sgt. Mark Reinsberg, a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Station Riverside during the Principal for a Day event held at Oak Hills High School in Oak Hills, CA, Nov. 21, 2019. Principal for a Day is a program run by Hesperia Unified School District designed to show local leaders and community members the state of the schools in the area and discuss what can be improved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Madrigal)

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Marine Corps Officer Selection Team from Fargo, North Dakota, pushes the St. Cloud State University Wrestling team through a Leadership and Cohesion Exercise designed to test their physical and mental strength, as well as their ability to work as team, in St. Cloud, M.N., Sept. 18, 2018. At the end of the exercises, the Marines lead the team through a discussion about their core values; honor, courage and commitment, and how the athletes can apply those values to what they do as wrestlers, but also as students and ambassadors for the university. - ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Marine Corps Officer Selection Team from Fargo, North Dakota, pushes the St. Cloud State University Wrestling team through a Leadership and Cohesion Exercise designed to test their physical and mental strength, as well as their ability to work as team, in St. Cloud, M.N., Sept. 18, 2018. At the end of the exercises, the Marines lead the team through a discussion about their core values; honor, courage and commitment, and how the athletes can apply those values to what they do as wrestlers, but also as students and ambassadors for the university.

Staff Sgt. Ebony Tatum and 2nd Lt. Christina Valentine pose for a photo at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Viriginia, August 10, 2019. Tatum, a native of Fort Washington, Maryland, previously served as a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina where she trained Valentine to become a United States Marine in 2016. Valentine, a native of Dallas, Texas, took advantage of the Marine Corps' Enlisted Commissioning Program, which allows enlisted Marines who have already completed their bachelor's degree to become Marine Corps Officers. The two Marines reunited at Officer Candidates School, where Valentine was an officer candidate and Tatum was her sergeant instructor. During the ten weeks of Officer Candidates Course, officer candidates are evaluated daily by their sergeant instructors for their performance and how well they are developing leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps Officer. - Staff Sgt. Ebony Tatum and 2nd Lt. Christina Valentine pose for a photo at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Viriginia, August 10, 2019. Tatum, a native of Fort Washington, Maryland, previously served as a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina where she trained Valentine to become a United States Marine in 2016. Valentine, a native of Dallas, Texas, took advantage of the Marine Corps' Enlisted Commissioning Program, which allows enlisted Marines who have already completed their bachelor's degree to become Marine Corps Officers. The two Marines reunited at Officer Candidates School, where Valentine was an officer candidate and Tatum was her sergeant instructor. During the ten weeks of Officer Candidates Course, officer candidates are evaluated daily by their sergeant instructors for their performance and how well they are developing leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps Officer.

Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty. - Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty.

U.S. Marines assigned to 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, pose for a photo after a recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 28, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Marines who made an impact in their respective recruiting districts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola) - U.S. Marines assigned to 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, pose for a photo after a recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 28, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Marines who made an impact in their respective recruiting districts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner and Cpl. Haley Mathers pose for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia on March 8, 2019. As a tribute to 101 years of women serving in the Marine Corps, the ceremony was held in front of a replica of the Molly Marine statue, the first monument of a female in a service uniform and tribute to the first female Marines. Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner, the Marine Corps Systems Command sergeant major, said that Marines such as Mathers are recognized for taking enormous pride in their work and producing quality results. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner and Cpl. Haley Mathers pose for a photo at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia on March 8, 2019. As a tribute to 101 years of women serving in the Marine Corps, the ceremony was held in front of a replica of the Molly Marine statue, the first monument of a female in a service uniform and tribute to the first female Marines. Sgt. Maj. Robin Fortner, the Marine Corps Systems Command sergeant major, said that Marines such as Mathers are recognized for taking enormous pride in their work and producing quality results. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Hughes is recognized as the recruiting substation staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the year by Gen. Gary Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2019 Combined Awards Program ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, January 11, 2019. Hughes earned the award for fulfilling 108.2% of his assigned recruiting mission, 92.4% of whom scored in the top tier of the Armed Forces Qualification Test. He is stationed at RSS Jefferson City in Jefferson City, Missouri, Recruiting Station Kansas City, 9th Marine Corps District. (Marine photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Hughes is recognized as the recruiting substation staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the year by Gen. Gary Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2019 Combined Awards Program ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, January 11, 2019. Hughes earned the award for fulfilling 108.2% of his assigned recruiting mission, 92.4% of whom scored in the top tier of the Armed Forces Qualification Test. He is stationed at RSS Jefferson City in Jefferson City, Missouri, Recruiting Station Kansas City, 9th Marine Corps District. (Marine photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

David DiEugenio, the chief information officer and assistant chief of staff, G-6 at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo with coworkers Capt. Shari Peters and Capt. Mike Castaneda, during the Department of Defense CIO Annual Awards ceremony at the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, Nov. 29, 2018. DiEugenio received this annual award for his exceptional achievements in delivering forward-leaning and strategically impactful technology capabilities and information technology management practices. “While my name happens to be on the award, it’s really a reflection of the individual and collective efforts of the team,” DiEugenio said. “We have folks spread across the nation who are pulling on the same oar and helping us move in a positive direction. Any credit for our success belongs to them.” (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi May) - David DiEugenio, the chief information officer and assistant chief of staff, G-6 at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo with coworkers Capt. Shari Peters and Capt. Mike Castaneda, during the Department of Defense CIO Annual Awards ceremony at the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, Nov. 29, 2018. DiEugenio received this annual award for his exceptional achievements in delivering forward-leaning and strategically impactful technology capabilities and information technology management practices. “While my name happens to be on the award, it’s really a reflection of the individual and collective efforts of the team,” DiEugenio said. “We have folks spread across the nation who are pulling on the same oar and helping us move in a positive direction. Any credit for our success belongs to them.” (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi May)

Staff Sgt. Jennie Castillo stands out side of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration after being awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation in CA, Oct. 16, 2018. Castillo was awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation by the Board of Supervisors for applying first aid to a high school student, saving his life. - Staff Sgt. Jennie Castillo stands out side of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration after being awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation in CA, Oct. 16, 2018. Castillo was awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation by the Board of Supervisors for applying first aid to a high school student, saving his life.