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The devastation left after the Philippines earthquake and Super Typhoon Haiyan in late 2013. Capt. Neil Bucken, supply officer for 12th Marine Corps District, volunteered to help with relief efforts with All Hands Volunteers Organization for 12 days. - The devastation left after the Philippines earthquake and Super Typhoon Haiyan in late 2013. Capt. Neil Bucken, supply officer for 12th Marine Corps District, volunteered to help with relief efforts with All Hands Volunteers Organization for 12 days.

CARSON, Calif. - Major Gen. Mark Brilakis, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl attendees during the fan fest before the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5, 2014. Local Marines from the reserve center and recruiting district set up vehicles and booths for the bowl attendees to learn more about the Marine Corps and be entertained before the start of the game. The Semper Fidelis Football Program brought together over 90 of the best high-school football players in an East versus West game and is an opportunity for the Marine Corps to connect on a personal and local level with players and influencers, demonstrates commitment to developing quality citizens, and reinforces how core values of honor, courage and commitment relate to success on and off the field. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released) - CARSON, Calif. - Major Gen. Mark Brilakis, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl attendees during the fan fest before the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5, 2014. Local Marines from the reserve center and recruiting district set up vehicles and booths for the bowl attendees to learn more about the Marine Corps and be entertained before the start of the game. The Semper Fidelis Football Program brought together over 90 of the best high-school football players in an East versus West game and is an opportunity for the Marine Corps to connect on a personal and local level with players and influencers, demonstrates commitment to developing quality citizens, and reinforces how core values of honor, courage and commitment relate to success on and off the field. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Marine Corps drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego engage East Team’s well-rounded student athletes from around the nation at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2014, during practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The bowl brings selected players together with Marines and football coaches to develop skills not only important to football, but throughout life, such as leadership, self-confidence and teamwork. The SFAAB is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2014, at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., and will be aired on Fox Sports 1 Network and airs live game day from 6 – 8 p.m. PST/ 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. EST. - Marine Corps drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego engage East Team’s well-rounded student athletes from around the nation at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2014, during practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The bowl brings selected players together with Marines and football coaches to develop skills not only important to football, but throughout life, such as leadership, self-confidence and teamwork. The SFAAB is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2014, at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., and will be aired on Fox Sports 1 Network and airs live game day from 6 – 8 p.m. PST/ 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. EST.

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, commanding general Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, addresses players of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Dec. 31. In its third year, the Semper Fidelis Football Program provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to connect on a personal and local level with players and influencers. The 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be held on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in Carson, Calif. The game will be played at the StubHub Center and aired live on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brandon Thomas/released) - Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, commanding general Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, addresses players of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Dec. 31. In its third year, the Semper Fidelis Football Program provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to connect on a personal and local level with players and influencers. The 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be held on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in Carson, Calif. The game will be played at the StubHub Center and aired live on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brandon Thomas/released)

Marcus Griffin (center), a standout defensive lineman for the Bellevue High School Wolverines, and 17-year-old Bellevue, Wash., native stands with his family and proudly displays the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey he received from Marines of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Bellevue during an assembly at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Wash., Dec. 13, 2013. Griffin is among 90 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5, 2014. The game will air live on Fox Sports 1 at 9 p.m. EST and 6 p.m. PST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder) - Marcus Griffin (center), a standout defensive lineman for the Bellevue High School Wolverines, and 17-year-old Bellevue, Wash., native stands with his family and proudly displays the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey he received from Marines of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Bellevue during an assembly at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Wash., Dec. 13, 2013. Griffin is among 90 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5, 2014. The game will air live on Fox Sports 1 at 9 p.m. EST and 6 p.m. PST. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Captain Andrew Holmes, the market research analysis officer at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, hands out food trays to homeless individuals living in the Woodbridge, Va. area, Nov. 23, 2013. In addition to winning our nation's battles abroad, U.S. Marines pride themselves in giving back to their communities at home. - Captain Andrew Holmes, the market research analysis officer at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, hands out food trays to homeless individuals living in the Woodbridge, Va. area, Nov. 23, 2013. In addition to winning our nation's battles abroad, U.S. Marines pride themselves in giving back to their communities at home.