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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Marine in uniform stands with his arms crossed - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Benjamin Tuck, Joint Task Force-Space Defense special technical operations chief, poses for a photo on the Senior Master Sergeant Harold Robert Mosley II operations floor at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 25, 2023. Tuck is the sole active-duty Marine in the organization who brings critical operations planning knowledge and strategy to the protect-and-defend mission. The JTF-SD executes its protect and defend mission in unity of effort with partners, through the National Space Defense Center, space domain awareness units and emerging space defense units. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Two wrestlers battle it out on the mat at the USA Women’s Wrestling Nationals tournament in Spokane, Wash., on April 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines are aware of Marine Corps opportunities, provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss) - Two wrestlers battle it out on the mat at the USA Women’s Wrestling Nationals tournament in Spokane, Wash., on April 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines are aware of Marine Corps opportunities, provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kelly Frushour, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group commanding officer, poses in front of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard sign at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on March 8, 2023. Frushour began her career in the Marine Corps as a public affairs officer and was selected to be a commanding officer for multiple commands throughout her career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kelly Frushour, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group commanding officer, poses in front of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard sign at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on March 8, 2023. Frushour began her career in the Marine Corps as a public affairs officer and was selected to be a commanding officer for multiple commands throughout her career. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

The Silent Drill Platoon performs for the ceremonial opening of the annual Iditarod in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 4, 2023. The visit is part of a joint effort between Marine Barracks Washington and Marine Corps Recruiting Command designed to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and prepare the unit for the upcoming summer parade season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., the oldest post in the Marine Corps. (United States Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Sarah Ralph) - The Silent Drill Platoon performs for the ceremonial opening of the annual Iditarod in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 4, 2023. The visit is part of a joint effort between Marine Barracks Washington and Marine Corps Recruiting Command designed to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and prepare the unit for the upcoming summer parade season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., the oldest post in the Marine Corps. (United States Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jackson Acree, a native of Palmer, Alaska, and member of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, poses with his parents in Anchorage, Alaska on March 2, 2023. The visit is part of a joint effort between Marine Barracks Washington and Marine Corps Recruiting Command designed to increase awareness of the Marine Corps, and prepare the unit for the upcoming summer parade season at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., the oldest post in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Menelik Collins) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jackson Acree, a native of Palmer, Alaska, and member of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, poses with his parents in Anchorage, Alaska on March 2, 2023. The visit is part of a joint effort between Marine Barracks Washington and Marine Corps Recruiting Command designed to increase awareness of the Marine Corps, and prepare the unit for the upcoming summer parade season at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., the oldest post in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Menelik Collins)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Glenn Galtere, a 93-year-old Marine who fought in The Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, tells his Marine Corps story at the Iwo Jima Luncheon held at The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Feb. 23, 2023. The Iwo Jima Luncheon was organized by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joe Lisi and Tom Kane, together with Madyson staff members to honor those who answered the call of duty for the defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera) - U.S. Marine Corps veteran Glenn Galtere, a 93-year-old Marine who fought in The Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, tells his Marine Corps story at the Iwo Jima Luncheon held at The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Feb. 23, 2023. The Iwo Jima Luncheon was organized by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joe Lisi and Tom Kane, together with Madyson staff members to honor those who answered the call of duty for the defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera)

An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon) - An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)

Alex LoRusso, one of the two victims of a car collision saved by Sgt. Joseph Howard, a Yonkers, New York native and an infantry mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo with Howard, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2022. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. On Dec 30, 2017, at the time a lance corporal, Howard witnessed a car collision between four vehicles. Victims were trapped in a vehicle that had flipped eight times over a distance of 300 feet. Howard extracted the two unconscious victims from the car that continued to leak fuel. As he moved the second victim to safety, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. He then reassessed their injuries and provided life-saving first aid until first responders arrived. By his bold initiative and unwavering dedication to duty, Lance Cpl. Howard reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service. LoRusso suffered severe life-threatening injuries but despite the circumstances he was able to recover and is now thriving. - Alex LoRusso, one of the two victims of a car collision saved by Sgt. Joseph Howard, a Yonkers, New York native and an infantry mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo with Howard, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2022. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. On Dec 30, 2017, at the time a lance corporal, Howard witnessed a car collision between four vehicles. Victims were trapped in a vehicle that had flipped eight times over a distance of 300 feet. Howard extracted the two unconscious victims from the car that continued to leak fuel. As he moved the second victim to safety, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. He then reassessed their injuries and provided life-saving first aid until first responders arrived. By his bold initiative and unwavering dedication to duty, Lance Cpl. Howard reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service. LoRusso suffered severe life-threatening injuries but despite the circumstances he was able to recover and is now thriving.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Dennielle Howes, air defense control officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, pose for a photo during the 2022 WeCOACH Breakthrough Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The partnership with WeCOACH offers the chance to connect Marines to influencers in order to build relationships that convert those influencers into advocates who can be relied on to support local recruiting activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Dennielle Howes, air defense control officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, pose for a photo during the 2022 WeCOACH Breakthrough Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The partnership with WeCOACH offers the chance to connect Marines to influencers in order to build relationships that convert those influencers into advocates who can be relied on to support local recruiting activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)