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Lance Cpl. Jillian Gerasimek, a native of Quincy, Illinois, works a radio as acting platoon commander during a field exercise on Range-5 at The Basic School (TBS) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, March 15. Gerasimek, a graduate of Quincy Senior High School, is a field radio operator assistant instructor at TBS. It is her job to assist and teach the newly commissioned second lieutenants the basics of radio programming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale) - Lance Cpl. Jillian Gerasimek, a native of Quincy, Illinois, works a radio as acting platoon commander during a field exercise on Range-5 at The Basic School (TBS) aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, March 15. Gerasimek, a graduate of Quincy Senior High School, is a field radio operator assistant instructor at TBS. It is her job to assist and teach the newly commissioned second lieutenants the basics of radio programming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael McHale)

Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz) - Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Karissa Tanguay-Jones, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sits in the back of an MV-22 Osprey during a recent training flight in California. Tanguay-Jones stars in "A Nation's Call," the latest advertisement released under the Marine Corps' “Battles Won” strategy. The commercial unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal. - U.S. Marine Cpl. Karissa Tanguay-Jones, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sits in the back of an MV-22 Osprey during a recent training flight in California. Tanguay-Jones stars in "A Nation's Call," the latest advertisement released under the Marine Corps' “Battles Won” strategy. The commercial unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal.

"A Nation's Call" is the latest advertisement released under the “Battles Won” strategy. “A Nation’s Call” unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal. - "A Nation's Call" is the latest advertisement released under the “Battles Won” strategy. “A Nation’s Call” unfolds by showcasing the full power of the United States Marine Corps engaged in an assault mission. Depicting a 5th Generation Marine Corps operation (naval integration, ship-to-objective, technology-fueled). As the Marines move toward the objective, each layer of ships, tanks, armored vehicles, planes and helicopters is removed. This visual story, in combination with the voiceover, will communicate and emphasize to the audience that, when the Nation faces any battle, the Marines themselves—with their fighting spirit—are the greatest weapon in the United States Marine Corps’ arsenal.

Marine Maj. Ryan B. Cohen, a Silver Star recipient, speaks to the St. Louis University Men’s Basketball Team at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2018. The speech promoted comradery as well as the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. Cohen received a silver star for his gallantry in Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Haley Gawronski) - Marine Maj. Ryan B. Cohen, a Silver Star recipient, speaks to the St. Louis University Men’s Basketball Team at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2018. The speech promoted comradery as well as the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. Cohen received a silver star for his gallantry in Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Haley Gawronski)

Marine Pfc. Austin D. Gill, a native of Tyronza, Arkansas, and graduate of East Poinsett County High School, poses for a photo outside of the John Wesley Marsh Center, where he works, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 29, 2017. Gill applies his self-motivation to work every day in the United States Marine Corps, constantly looking to better himself and build his strength. Gill is an administrative specialist and waivers clerk for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. "I just like to sweat and challenge myself to push for greatness," Gill said. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Naomi Marcom) - Marine Pfc. Austin D. Gill, a native of Tyronza, Arkansas, and graduate of East Poinsett County High School, poses for a photo outside of the John Wesley Marsh Center, where he works, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 29, 2017. Gill applies his self-motivation to work every day in the United States Marine Corps, constantly looking to better himself and build his strength. Gill is an administrative specialist and waivers clerk for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. "I just like to sweat and challenge myself to push for greatness," Gill said. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Naomi Marcom)

At Their Core, one of three of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s statues, is unveiled at the National Marine Corps Museum in Triangle, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2017. The sculptures were crafted by Kris Kuksi for MCRC’s Battles Won brand idea and its advertisements, but also to represent the irreducible fighting spirit of Marines. Kuksi is an artist contracted to work with MCRC's contracted advertisement agency, J. Walter Thompson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mitchell Collyer) - At Their Core, one of three of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s statues, is unveiled at the National Marine Corps Museum in Triangle, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2017. The sculptures were crafted by Kris Kuksi for MCRC’s Battles Won brand idea and its advertisements, but also to represent the irreducible fighting spirit of Marines. Kuksi is an artist contracted to work with MCRC's contracted advertisement agency, J. Walter Thompson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mitchell Collyer)

Marine Col. Terence D. Trenchard welcomes approximately 200 high school students to the 2017 Summer Leadership Character Development Academy at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., July 16. The SLCDA engagement is not specifically designed for recruitment, instead, its primary goal is to return the high-caliber individuals back to their schools and communities with greater knowledge of the Marines, sense of purpose and the ability for them to serve as advocates for the Corps due to their first-hand experiences with Marines. Trenchard is the chief of staff of Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - Marine Col. Terence D. Trenchard welcomes approximately 200 high school students to the 2017 Summer Leadership Character Development Academy at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., July 16. The SLCDA engagement is not specifically designed for recruitment, instead, its primary goal is to return the high-caliber individuals back to their schools and communities with greater knowledge of the Marines, sense of purpose and the ability for them to serve as advocates for the Corps due to their first-hand experiences with Marines. Trenchard is the chief of staff of Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, poses for a photo with Bree Sison from WBRC Fox 6 News during the Magic City Classic (MCC) McDonald’s parade in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 28, 2017. The MCC is a long-standing rivalry between the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets, is played at Legion Field in Birmingham, and is the highest attended Division I Football Championship Subdivision game in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Krista James) - Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, poses for a photo with Bree Sison from WBRC Fox 6 News during the Magic City Classic (MCC) McDonald’s parade in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 28, 2017. The MCC is a long-standing rivalry between the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Alabama State University Hornets, is played at Legion Field in Birmingham, and is the highest attended Division I Football Championship Subdivision game in the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Krista James)

Marine photojournalists Sgt. John Martinez, Sgt. Bryan Nygaard, Staff Sgt. Alfred Lopez, and Staff Sgt. Alicia Leaders stand inside their photo display at Photoville in Brooklyn, New York, September 21, 2017. Photoville is an annual a photography exhibition hosted under the Brooklyn Bridge in the Dumbo neighborhood. The Marine Corps participated in the exhibition for the first time by showing photography that embodied the Marines’ current brand idea of “Battles Won.” (Photo Courtesy of Cpl. Aaron Patterson) - Marine photojournalists Sgt. John Martinez, Sgt. Bryan Nygaard, Staff Sgt. Alfred Lopez, and Staff Sgt. Alicia Leaders stand inside their photo display at Photoville in Brooklyn, New York, September 21, 2017. Photoville is an annual a photography exhibition hosted under the Brooklyn Bridge in the Dumbo neighborhood. The Marine Corps participated in the exhibition for the first time by showing photography that embodied the Marines’ current brand idea of “Battles Won.” (Photo Courtesy of Cpl. Aaron Patterson)