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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)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

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.