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Marines are known as the most elite fighting force in the nation. Earning the prestigious Eagle, Globe and Anchor means joining a brotherhood and sisterhood that consists of about 183,883 service members; equating to around 13% of the nation’s military manpower. Sergeant Michael Butler (pictured far right holding the flag) a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub Station Mobile, Recruiting Station Montgomery, is one of the people who have the honor of calling himself one of the few and the proud. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo) - Marines are known as the most elite fighting force in the nation. Earning the prestigious Eagle, Globe and Anchor means joining a brotherhood and sisterhood that consists of about 183,883 service members; equating to around 13% of the nation’s military manpower. Sergeant Michael Butler (pictured far right holding the flag) a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub Station Mobile, Recruiting Station Montgomery, is one of the people who have the honor of calling himself one of the few and the proud. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Corporal Mike Borowski poses for a photo at The Jazz at Lincon Center overlooking New York's Central Park, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Borowski, who once lived gig-to-gig looking for work as a musician now travels across the country with the Marine Band San Diego. - Corporal Mike Borowski poses for a photo at The Jazz at Lincon Center overlooking New York's Central Park, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Borowski, who once lived gig-to-gig looking for work as a musician now travels across the country with the Marine Band San Diego.

Staff Sgt. David Hall, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Denver, motivates the crowd at a high school soccer game while standing next to Porter Milner, a Broomfield High School athlete and senior, during the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Month presentation at Broomfield High School, April 21, 2016. Milner received the award not just for his athletic skills, but also his dedication to leadership, camaraderie and personal development. - Staff Sgt. David Hall, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Denver, motivates the crowd at a high school soccer game while standing next to Porter Milner, a Broomfield High School athlete and senior, during the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Month presentation at Broomfield High School, April 21, 2016. Milner received the award not just for his athletic skills, but also his dedication to leadership, camaraderie and personal development.

Sgt. Jocelyn Penagos auditions at the casting call tour visit aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2016. The casting call tour visited 11 locations nation-wide aboard eight Marine Corps bases. Penagos is a supply administration specialist for Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - Sgt. Jocelyn Penagos auditions at the casting call tour visit aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2016. The casting call tour visited 11 locations nation-wide aboard eight Marine Corps bases. Penagos is a supply administration specialist for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Sgt. Teddy Randolph Jr. (left) and his father retired Cpl. Teddy Randolph Sr. pose for a photograph during an induction ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 16, 2016. After medically retiring from the Corps 24 years ago, Randolph Sr. alongside approximately 50 fellow boxers from various periods of the team’s existence, were inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame. Randolph Jr. is an administration clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity in New Orleans, La. Randolph Sr. is a member of the All-Marine Boxing Team Hall of Fame. - Sgt. Teddy Randolph Jr. (left) and his father retired Cpl. Teddy Randolph Sr. pose for a photograph during an induction ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 16, 2016. After medically retiring from the Corps 24 years ago, Randolph Sr. alongside approximately 50 fellow boxers from various periods of the team’s existence, were inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame. Randolph Jr. is an administration clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity in New Orleans, La. Randolph Sr. is a member of the All-Marine Boxing Team Hall of Fame.

United States Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ahmed M. Khalil recently completed permissive temporary assigned duty with Officer Selection Team, Syracuse, N.Y., while waiting to train at Logistics Officer School. Khalil is fluent in five different Arabic dialects and has used these skills in the past to help US troops when he was a teenager in Baghdad. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher O’Quin/Released) - United States Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ahmed M. Khalil recently completed permissive temporary assigned duty with Officer Selection Team, Syracuse, N.Y., while waiting to train at Logistics Officer School. Khalil is fluent in five different Arabic dialects and has used these skills in the past to help US troops when he was a teenager in Baghdad. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company, Platoon 2173, take photos with famiy and friends after aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, April 8, 2016. Bobek, recruited out of Salt Lake City, graduated from recruit training April 8, 2016. - Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company, Platoon 2173, take photos with famiy and friends after aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, April 8, 2016. Bobek, recruited out of Salt Lake City, graduated from recruit training April 8, 2016.

Capt. Ronnie Wilburn discusses the importance of leadership in the Marine Corps to North Carolina Central University students during the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar held at NCCU, Durham, N.C., April 8. The event provides an opportunity for Marines to engage with a diverse and highly qualified student population. Wiburn is the Deputy Comptroller for Marine Corps Training Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. - Capt. Ronnie Wilburn discusses the importance of leadership in the Marine Corps to North Carolina Central University students during the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar held at NCCU, Durham, N.C., April 8. The event provides an opportunity for Marines to engage with a diverse and highly qualified student population. Wiburn is the Deputy Comptroller for Marine Corps Training Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command and representatives of local and federal law enforcement agencies attend the annual Antiterrorism Force Protection Working Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 5-6. The mission of the working group is to discuss and increase awareness on emerging events, topics, and policies that affect all levels of MCRC. - Marine Corps Recruiting Command and representatives of local and federal law enforcement agencies attend the annual Antiterrorism Force Protection Working Group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 5-6. The mission of the working group is to discuss and increase awareness on emerging events, topics, and policies that affect all levels of MCRC.

Gunnery Sgt. Chad Williams corrects Jordan McCann during the Wake Up and Workout at the 2016 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in Indianapolis, April 3. The Wake Up and Workout gives the coaches an opportunity to train with the Marines, and learn valuable lessons in leadership and teamwork to take back to their players. Williams is a Sergeant Instructor at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, and McCann is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Hamilton College. - Gunnery Sgt. Chad Williams corrects Jordan McCann during the Wake Up and Workout at the 2016 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in Indianapolis, April 3. The Wake Up and Workout gives the coaches an opportunity to train with the Marines, and learn valuable lessons in leadership and teamwork to take back to their players. Williams is a Sergeant Instructor at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, and McCann is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Hamilton College.