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Marines watch students conduct pull ups during the career fair at the 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention in Dallas, Texas Oct 15. The presence of the Marine Corps at SASE creates a positive reminder to those participating that Marines are supportive of SASE as an organization, its efforts and the communities it represents. - Marines watch students conduct pull ups during the career fair at the 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention in Dallas, Texas Oct 15. The presence of the Marine Corps at SASE creates a positive reminder to those participating that Marines are supportive of SASE as an organization, its efforts and the communities it represents.

Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his senior drill instructor outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Following recruit training, Scott will report to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then to his military occupational specialty school to become an administration specialist. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. - Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his senior drill instructor outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Following recruit training, Scott will report to the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then to his military occupational specialty school to become an administration specialist. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.

Private Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a push-up outside of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 4. Prior to arriving to recruit training, Andrade was required to lose 60 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7. - Private Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a push-up outside of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 4. Prior to arriving to recruit training, Andrade was required to lose 60 pounds in order to enlist in the Marine Corps. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Lima Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7.

Staff Sergeant Mark A. Pellon, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and a resident of Miami, conducts a solo during a performance by the band at the Seattle Center July 27, during Marine Week Seattle 2014. Marine Week Seattle showcases Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technological capabilities to the general public. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Seattle to give Seattleites the opportunity to meet the individual Marine and celebrate community, country and Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released) - Staff Sergeant Mark A. Pellon, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and a resident of Miami, conducts a solo during a performance by the band at the Seattle Center July 27, during Marine Week Seattle 2014. Marine Week Seattle showcases Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technological capabilities to the general public. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Seattle to give Seattleites the opportunity to meet the individual Marine and celebrate community, country and Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon on Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term "Gold Star" refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - Staff Sgt. Christian Wolanski, a recruiter at Recruiting Station St. Louis, delivers a flag to a Gold Star mother at the 7th Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon on Oct. 1, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. The term "Gold Star" refers to a family who lost a loved one in war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Brent Azzarelli shows Micah Daily how to operate the Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. Micah drew a robot and wrote a note that said, “if you take me to the place ware you make all the Robots and stuff I will tell you how to build it," and sent it to Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Capt. David P. Foley read this letter and hand-delivered an invitation to Micah for the MDMME. Azzarelli is a contractor for Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. Foley is the adjutant officer for MCRC. - Brent Azzarelli shows Micah Daily how to operate the Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition (MDMME) held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. Micah drew a robot and wrote a note that said, “if you take me to the place ware you make all the Robots and stuff I will tell you how to build it," and sent it to Marine Corps Recruiting Command aboard MCB Quantico. Capt. David P. Foley read this letter and hand-delivered an invitation to Micah for the MDMME. Azzarelli is a contractor for Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. Foley is the adjutant officer for MCRC.

Capt. Nick Anthony, a U.S. Marine Corps recruiting management officer based in Seattle, assisted in the rescue of an elderly man while climbing in North Cascades National Park, Washington, Sept. 10, 2016. After encountering an exhausted 77-year-old Norman Petty on a hike with his wife Barbara, Anthony and fellow climbers led the couple visiting from Dunwoody, Georgia, to safety by carrying Norman Petty more than three miles using an impromptu support system. As the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, Anthony is the second-in-command for recruiting operations spanning Washington, northern Idaho and Montana. Anthony, 32, is from Norman, Oklahoma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Reece Lodder) - Capt. Nick Anthony, a U.S. Marine Corps recruiting management officer based in Seattle, assisted in the rescue of an elderly man while climbing in North Cascades National Park, Washington, Sept. 10, 2016. After encountering an exhausted 77-year-old Norman Petty on a hike with his wife Barbara, Anthony and fellow climbers led the couple visiting from Dunwoody, Georgia, to safety by carrying Norman Petty more than three miles using an impromptu support system. As the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle, Anthony is the second-in-command for recruiting operations spanning Washington, northern Idaho and Montana. Anthony, 32, is from Norman, Oklahoma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Reece Lodder)

Sgt. John A. Martinez reviews the design he submitted for a ‘military athlete’ themed t-shirt design competition. Gunnery Sgt. Troy Campbell reached out to Martinez after hearing about the competition and inspired him to make his design after the motto 'Rack or Ruck'. The motto is a metaphor for the decisions that either contribute toward bettering yourself or following the status quo. Campbell is the procurement chief for Operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and is a native of Madison Heights, Va. Martinez is the graphics illustrator for MCRC, and is a Houston, Texas native. - Sgt. John A. Martinez reviews the design he submitted for a ‘military athlete’ themed t-shirt design competition. Gunnery Sgt. Troy Campbell reached out to Martinez after hearing about the competition and inspired him to make his design after the motto 'Rack or Ruck'. The motto is a metaphor for the decisions that either contribute toward bettering yourself or following the status quo. Campbell is the procurement chief for Operations at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and is a native of Madison Heights, Va. Martinez is the graphics illustrator for MCRC, and is a Houston, Texas native.

Former Marine Sgt. Warren Jorgenson, 96, a World War II veteran, resides in Riverside Retirement Community in Bennington, Nebraska, where his home is scattered with memorabilia from his eventful life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - Former Marine Sgt. Warren Jorgenson, 96, a World War II veteran, resides in Riverside Retirement Community in Bennington, Nebraska, where his home is scattered with memorabilia from his eventful life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Second Lieutenant Rhavean Anderson (pictured second from the right), alongside her teammates, competed in the women’s distance medley at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 2014. The team went on to win and break a record with a time of 11 minutes 31 seconds and 21 nanoseconds. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Lt. Rhavean Anderson/Released) - Second Lieutenant Rhavean Anderson (pictured second from the right), alongside her teammates, competed in the women’s distance medley at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 2014. The team went on to win and break a record with a time of 11 minutes 31 seconds and 21 nanoseconds. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Lt. Rhavean Anderson/Released)