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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)

Hannah Mader, a 2020 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy selectee, poses with her SLCDA shirt and acceptance certificate May 1, 2020. Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently honored 123 students for their achievement as being selected to attend the SLCDA at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The academy, now in its ninth year, was originally scheduled to take place June 15-20, 2020, but was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the cancellation, MCRC wanted to recognize the achievements of all the students. (Courtesy Photo) - Hannah Mader, a 2020 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy selectee, poses with her SLCDA shirt and acceptance certificate May 1, 2020. Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently honored 123 students for their achievement as being selected to attend the SLCDA at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The academy, now in its ninth year, was originally scheduled to take place June 15-20, 2020, but was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the cancellation, MCRC wanted to recognize the achievements of all the students. (Courtesy Photo)