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Second Lieutenant Michael McHale poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 23, 2019. McHale enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 before being accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). The program is designed to provide the opportunity for Marines who have earned a four-year degree before enlisting in the Marine Corps or during active duty to serve as Marine Corps officers. Marines successfully completing the program receive a commission as a second lieutenant. Upon being accepted into the program, McHale completed Officer Candidates Course and the Basic School. He is now scheduled to attend to Logistics Operations School at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, North Carolina, where he will receive the military occupational specialty of basic logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Cpl. Naomi May) - Second Lieutenant Michael McHale poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 23, 2019. McHale enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 before being accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). The program is designed to provide the opportunity for Marines who have earned a four-year degree before enlisting in the Marine Corps or during active duty to serve as Marine Corps officers. Marines successfully completing the program receive a commission as a second lieutenant. Upon being accepted into the program, McHale completed Officer Candidates Course and the Basic School. He is now scheduled to attend to Logistics Operations School at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, North Carolina, where he will receive the military occupational specialty of basic logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Cpl. Naomi May)

Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty. - Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty.

U.S. Marines assigned to 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, pose for a photo after a recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 28, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Marines who made an impact in their respective recruiting districts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola) - U.S. Marines assigned to 12th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, pose for a photo after a recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 28, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Marines who made an impact in their respective recruiting districts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Staff Sgt. Jennie Castillo stands out side of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration after being awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation in CA, Oct. 16, 2018. Castillo was awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation by the Board of Supervisors for applying first aid to a high school student, saving his life. - Staff Sgt. Jennie Castillo stands out side of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration after being awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation in CA, Oct. 16, 2018. Castillo was awarded the County of Los Angeles Commendation by the Board of Supervisors for applying first aid to a high school student, saving his life.

Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation. - Haven Primm, a Louis D. Brandeis High School junior, will attend the 2018 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy taking place at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primm was selected to attend due to her dedication to community service, scholastic excellence and active athletic and school club participation.

Jessica Nelson, a student at Air Academy High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Recruiting Station Denver after receiving her Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check during a presentation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1, 2018. Eight residents of Colorado and Wyoming received the NROTC Scholarship this year. - Jessica Nelson, a student at Air Academy High School, poses for a photo with Marines from Recruiting Station Denver after receiving her Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check during a presentation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1, 2018. Eight residents of Colorado and Wyoming received the NROTC Scholarship this year.

vt. Mohammad Nadir holds a challenge coin given to him by Marine Corps Gen. William Jurney, commanding general for Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, June 1, 2017. Nadir graduated from recruit training on May 26, 2017, and will train to become an infantryman. Nadir moved to the United States in 2014 with a Special Immigrant Visa after working for three years as an interpreter with the International Security Assistance Force in the Sangin District of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada) - vt. Mohammad Nadir holds a challenge coin given to him by Marine Corps Gen. William Jurney, commanding general for Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, June 1, 2017. Nadir graduated from recruit training on May 26, 2017, and will train to become an infantryman. Nadir moved to the United States in 2014 with a Special Immigrant Visa after working for three years as an interpreter with the International Security Assistance Force in the Sangin District of Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

A candidate of Officer Candidate School executes the Combat Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 14, 2013. The Marine Corps is looking for outstanding and qualified enlisted Marines to earn a commission and become second lieutenants through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. To apply for ECP, Marines must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, and be a lance corporal or above with at least one year time in service. The Marine Corps holds three ECP boards annually. For more information, visit http://www.marines.com/officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released) - A candidate of Officer Candidate School executes the Combat Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 14, 2013. The Marine Corps is looking for outstanding and qualified enlisted Marines to earn a commission and become second lieutenants through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. To apply for ECP, Marines must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, and be a lance corporal or above with at least one year time in service. The Marine Corps holds three ECP boards annually. For more information, visit http://www.marines.com/officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Andrew D. Morris, center, a Jacksonville, N.C., native and recent recruit training graduate, poses for a picture with his recruiter, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Hossley, left, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub Station Wilmington, N.C., and one of his drill instructors, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Harold O. Everhart, right, a drill instructor with E Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., following his graduation ceremony at Southwest High School in Jacksonville, N.C., June 14, 2014. Morris worked tirelessly to finish high school early and walk at graduation after already earning the title of Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/released) - U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Andrew D. Morris, center, a Jacksonville, N.C., native and recent recruit training graduate, poses for a picture with his recruiter, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Hossley, left, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub Station Wilmington, N.C., and one of his drill instructors, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Harold O. Everhart, right, a drill instructor with E Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., following his graduation ceremony at Southwest High School in Jacksonville, N.C., June 14, 2014. Morris worked tirelessly to finish high school early and walk at graduation after already earning the title of Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/released)