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Second Lieutenant Trevor Weaser (third from the left), rows at a 2014 competition at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. Weaser was commissioned a Marine Corps officer August 7th, 2016. (Courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Trevor Weaser) - Second Lieutenant Trevor Weaser (third from the left), rows at a 2014 competition at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. Weaser was commissioned a Marine Corps officer August 7th, 2016. (Courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Trevor Weaser)

Lance Cpl. Samuel L. Posey, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, sights in through his rifle while conducting room clearing drills during exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 7, 2016. Posey overcame a rough childhood to become a Marine and serve his country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released) - Lance Cpl. Samuel L. Posey, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, sights in through his rifle while conducting room clearing drills during exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 7, 2016. Posey overcame a rough childhood to become a Marine and serve his country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. - As part of a practical application, Becca Saal practices different briefing techniques with her fellow coaches during the 2016 Coaches Workshop at Marine Corps University aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 4. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. Saal is the head volleyball coach for Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller and Col. Julie L. Nethercot stand at attention as the graduates of Officer Candidate Class 222 render honors to Neller during an Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Candidates who graduated with OCC-222 were apart of the largest OCS graduating class since 2009. Nethercot is the commanding officer of OCS. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony. - Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller and Col. Julie L. Nethercot stand at attention as the graduates of Officer Candidate Class 222 render honors to Neller during an Officer Candidates School graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 6, 2016. Candidates who graduated with OCC-222 were apart of the largest OCS graduating class since 2009. Nethercot is the commanding officer of OCS. Neller was the observing officer for the ceremony.

Second Lieutenant David Higgins shoots his rifle in the World Championships in Granada, Spain, in September 2014. Higgins attended the United States Air Force Academy, and then decided to cross-commission into the United States Marine Corps. Higgins has qualified for the Olympics this year, and will be going to Rio to represent Team USA as well as the U.S. Marine Corps on the rifle shooting team. - Second Lieutenant David Higgins shoots his rifle in the World Championships in Granada, Spain, in September 2014. Higgins attended the United States Air Force Academy, and then decided to cross-commission into the United States Marine Corps. Higgins has qualified for the Olympics this year, and will be going to Rio to represent Team USA as well as the U.S. Marine Corps on the rifle shooting team.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian is recognized for his service as the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Kaprielian is recognized for his service as the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Sergeant John A. Martinez works on a Toys for Tots poster at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 21, 2016. Martinez utilizes the skills gained through his Bachelor’s degree in Media, Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of Houston to support the Marine Corps in his current military occupational specialty. During his time as a Marine, he also runs a startup multi-media business on weekends to provide for his family and expand on his passions for art. He is a graphics specialist for Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native. - Sergeant John A. Martinez works on a Toys for Tots poster at the Marsh Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 21, 2016. Martinez utilizes the skills gained through his Bachelor’s degree in Media, Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of Houston to support the Marine Corps in his current military occupational specialty. During his time as a Marine, he also runs a startup multi-media business on weekends to provide for his family and expand on his passions for art. He is a graphics specialist for Marketing and Public Affairs at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and a Houston, Texas, native.

2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank of second lieutenant by his mother, Kim Grierson, during a commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies. - 2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank of second lieutenant by his mother, Kim Grierson, during a commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 years to commission from the school. Poorbaugh is a Mackinaw, Ill., native, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the College of General Studies.

Second Lieutenant Rebecca Reynolds (Horwath) receives the Mameluke Sword from her father, Edward Horwath, during her commissioning ceremony in the University Club July 15, 2016, at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reynolds joined the Platoon Leaders Class her freshman year and was later selected in the PLC Juniors and again in PLC Seniors in 2015. Reynolds is a native of Muskego, Wisconsin. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released) - Second Lieutenant Rebecca Reynolds (Horwath) receives the Mameluke Sword from her father, Edward Horwath, during her commissioning ceremony in the University Club July 15, 2016, at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reynolds joined the Platoon Leaders Class her freshman year and was later selected in the PLC Juniors and again in PLC Seniors in 2015. Reynolds is a native of Muskego, Wisconsin. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)