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Capt. Wesley Jagoe, advertising operations officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, prepares to screen Cpl. Zachary Corrales, Marine, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command consolidated casting call held at the base exchange, Twentynine Palms April 25, 2014. According to Jagoe, more than 50 Marines applied for casting. - Capt. Wesley Jagoe, advertising operations officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, prepares to screen Cpl. Zachary Corrales, Marine, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command consolidated casting call held at the base exchange, Twentynine Palms April 25, 2014. According to Jagoe, more than 50 Marines applied for casting.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp.

Recruiter instructors from across the Southeast attend the 6th Marine Corps District Recruiter Instructor Training Symposium held here April 1-4, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney White/released) - Recruiter instructors from across the Southeast attend the 6th Marine Corps District Recruiter Instructor Training Symposium held here April 1-4, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney White/released)

Staff Sgt. Iasia J. Brown, canvassing recruiter, Recruiting Station (RS) Los Angeles, receives a meritorious promotion from Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony, here, Feb. 4. In fiscal year 2013, Brown proved her dedication to finding the most physically, mentally and morally fit individuals to become Marines. Her outstanding work ethic earned her the title of Marine Corps Recruiting Command non-prior service recruiter of the year for FY13.(Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Martinez) - Staff Sgt. Iasia J. Brown, canvassing recruiter, Recruiting Station (RS) Los Angeles, receives a meritorious promotion from Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony, here, Feb. 4. In fiscal year 2013, Brown proved her dedication to finding the most physically, mentally and morally fit individuals to become Marines. Her outstanding work ethic earned her the title of Marine Corps Recruiting Command non-prior service recruiter of the year for FY13. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Martinez)

The 12th MCD Teen Summit, scheduled June 20 to 21, 2014, will include many fun activities such as bowling and kayaking. (Courtesy photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Vaughn R. Larson) - The 12th MCD Teen Summit, scheduled June 20 to 21, 2014, will include many fun activities such as bowling and kayaking. (Courtesy photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Vaughn R. Larson)

District Spouse Orientation Course 1-14 poses for a group photo at the 12th Marine Corps District aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 28, 2014. The District Spouse Orientation Course is designed to introduce Marine spouses to recruiting duty and provide them with useful resources. - District Spouse Orientation Course 1-14 poses for a group photo at the 12th Marine Corps District aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 28, 2014. The District Spouse Orientation Course is designed to introduce Marine spouses to recruiting duty and provide them with useful resources.

Second Lt. Christopher Perino, guest instructor at the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar (MCLS), watches over Virginia Commonwealth University students as they execute a training exercise designed to help utilize their leadership skills, Feb. 21. The MCLS is a program designed to spread awareness of the Marine Corps as well as teach college students valuable leadership traits and characteristics. - Second Lt. Christopher Perino, guest instructor at the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar (MCLS), watches over Virginia Commonwealth University students as they execute a training exercise designed to help utilize their leadership skills, Feb. 21. The MCLS is a program designed to spread awareness of the Marine Corps as well as teach college students valuable leadership traits and characteristics.