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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew J. Grabowski, center, the commander of troops during the 4th Marine Corps District Change of Command ceremony, receives orders from the new district commanding officer, Col. Heather J. Cotia, left, during the district change of command ceremony at the West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, July 16, 2020. Col. Robert M. Clark relinquished his command to Cotoia after three years commanding the 4th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cody J. Ohira) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew J. Grabowski, center, the commander of troops during the 4th Marine Corps District Change of Command ceremony, receives orders from the new district commanding officer, Col. Heather J. Cotia, left, during the district change of command ceremony at the West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, July 16, 2020. Col. Robert M. Clark relinquished his command to Cotoia after three years commanding the 4th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)

Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Bud Hennebaul, the scholastic leadership academy director for the National Wrestling Coaches Association, Col. David Fallon, the commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District, and Brian Smith, the head wrestling coach for the University of Missouri, speak during a NWCA online webinar held June 10, 2020. The webinar, titled “Marines and Wrestling: Developing the Next Great American Generation,” was part of NWCA’s scholastic wrestling webinar series sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The series is designed for ongoing coaching development and to inform coaches and influencers of opportunities to involve Marines in their programs. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

Master Sgt. Michael Taft, a Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team member, interacts with other training team members via the Adobe Connect virtual classroom that the team created at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 2, 2020. The NTT utilized this online program to create the virtual classroom and library in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so they could continue training Marine Corps recruiting personnel. The team currently consist of five Marines and one civilian: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the officer in charge of the NTT; Master Gunnery Sgt. Juan Hernandez, a prior service recruiter; Master Sgt. Michael Rudin, Master Sgt. Victor Montanez, and Taft, all training team members; and Matthew "Mark" Manieri, who is the training specialist. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Master Sgt. Michael Taft, a Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team member, interacts with other training team members via the Adobe Connect virtual classroom that the team created at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 2, 2020. The NTT utilized this online program to create the virtual classroom and library in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so they could continue training Marine Corps recruiting personnel. The team currently consist of five Marines and one civilian: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the officer in charge of the NTT; Master Gunnery Sgt. Juan Hernandez, a prior service recruiter; Master Sgt. Michael Rudin, Master Sgt. Victor Montanez, and Taft, all training team members; and Matthew "Mark" Manieri, who is the training specialist. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth, a musician with Marine Band San Diego, plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2020. The Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) provides musicians the opportunity of becoming a Marine and playing for one of the Marine Corps bands across the nation. Worth was the first female recruited through MEOP in the 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tessa D. Watts) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth, a musician with Marine Band San Diego, plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2020. The Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) provides musicians the opportunity of becoming a Marine and playing for one of the Marine Corps bands across the nation. Worth was the first female recruited through MEOP in the 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

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David DiEugenio, the chief information officer and assistant chief of staff, G-6 at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo with coworkers Capt. Shari Peters and Capt. Mike Castaneda, during the Department of Defense CIO Annual Awards ceremony at the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, Nov. 29, 2018. DiEugenio received this annual award for his exceptional achievements in delivering forward-leaning and strategically impactful technology capabilities and information technology management practices. “While my name happens to be on the award, it’s really a reflection of the individual and collective efforts of the team,” DiEugenio said. “We have folks spread across the nation who are pulling on the same oar and helping us move in a positive direction. Any credit for our success belongs to them.” (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi May) - David DiEugenio, the chief information officer and assistant chief of staff, G-6 at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo with coworkers Capt. Shari Peters and Capt. Mike Castaneda, during the Department of Defense CIO Annual Awards ceremony at the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, Nov. 29, 2018. DiEugenio received this annual award for his exceptional achievements in delivering forward-leaning and strategically impactful technology capabilities and information technology management practices. “While my name happens to be on the award, it’s really a reflection of the individual and collective efforts of the team,” DiEugenio said. “We have folks spread across the nation who are pulling on the same oar and helping us move in a positive direction. Any credit for our success belongs to them.” (Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Naomi May)

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.

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.

Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz) - Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)