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PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer. - PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer.

Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released) - Frankie Ramos’ family attends the wrestling tournament held at Imperial High School, Imperial, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2017 to celebrate Frankie’s life and inspire young wrestlers. Frankie Ramos was a U.S. Marine who passed away March 19, 2010 while serving as a recruiting aid in his home town. Frankie was a successful student athlete at Imperial high and his memories and name live on in the community through the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Maelym R. Russo performs push presses during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Detroit’s all-hands female pool function December 10, 2016, in Troy, Michigan. Russo a native of Rockwood, Michigan, was recruited out of Recruiting Sub Station Wyandotte’s office and is slated to attend Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, in April 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Maelym R. Russo performs push presses during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Detroit’s all-hands female pool function December 10, 2016, in Troy, Michigan. Russo a native of Rockwood, Michigan, was recruited out of Recruiting Sub Station Wyandotte’s office and is slated to attend Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, in April 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)

Demetri E. Ramos with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs a “buddy exercise” during a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released) - Demetri E. Ramos with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs a “buddy exercise” during a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her father, Larry Yonge, and her mother, Carrie Yonge, after being commissioned to second lieutenant, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her father, Larry Yonge, and her mother, Carrie Yonge, after being commissioned to second lieutenant, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Rich Bender, executive director, USA Wrestling, fires rounds down range during a tour of Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 18, 2016. Bender and other USA Wrestling representatives, including three-time world champion Adeline Gray, took a tour of MCBQ that included a V-22 Osprey flight, a martial arts demonstration, and a shooting range. Through this relationship with USAW, the Marine Corps will also partner with other organizations within the wrestling-related community to further communicate the message of shared values and establish a strong connection with America’s youth - Rich Bender, executive director, USA Wrestling, fires rounds down range during a tour of Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 18, 2016. Bender and other USA Wrestling representatives, including three-time world champion Adeline Gray, took a tour of MCBQ that included a V-22 Osprey flight, a martial arts demonstration, and a shooting range. Through this relationship with USAW, the Marine Corps will also partner with other organizations within the wrestling-related community to further communicate the message of shared values and establish a strong connection with America’s youth

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Wesley Timm) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Wesley Timm)

The early board members input their calculated scores and votes into the Marine Corps Recruiting Information System to determine which applicants receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine scholarship, Oct. 26, 2016, at the J. Walter Thompson building in Atlanta, Ga. The early board determined who received 21 of the 51 scholarships allotted to 9th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - The early board members input their calculated scores and votes into the Marine Corps Recruiting Information System to determine which applicants receive the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine scholarship, Oct. 26, 2016, at the J. Walter Thompson building in Atlanta, Ga. The early board determined who received 21 of the 51 scholarships allotted to 9th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins defends his zone as Coastal Carolina University’s linebacker during the final game of the regular season, facing off against Charleston Southern University at Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C., Oct. 25, 2014. Watkins applied everything he learned playing football to his training at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017. - Second Lieutenant Tyler R. Watkins defends his zone as Coastal Carolina University’s linebacker during the final game of the regular season, facing off against Charleston Southern University at Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C., Oct. 25, 2014. Watkins applied everything he learned playing football to his training at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. He graduated OCS with Officer Candidate Class 222, which had the most OCS graduates since 2009, on Aug. 6, 2016. Due to injuries sustained during OCS, he is temporarily assigned to the Plans and Research section at Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Watkins hopes to return to training in March 2017.

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition on June 25, 2016, in Austin, Texas. - Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Competition on June 25, 2016, in Austin, Texas.