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Private Richard A. Faler, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 5. Following recruit training, Faler will continue his schooling at Marine Combat Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then on to his military occupational specialty school to learn his profession of communications. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate July 8. - Private Richard A. Faler, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 5. Following recruit training, Faler will continue his schooling at Marine Combat Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then on to his military occupational specialty school to learn his profession of communications. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Echo Company is scheduled to graduate July 8.

Lance Cpl. Luis Acosta, a maintenance management specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 453, Richard Mathis, a Marine veteran, Capt. Joshua Miller, operations officer for Recruiting Station Denver, and Staff Sgt. Scott Rosenbach, a recruiter with RS Denver, pose for a photo at the St. Anthony Hospital & Medical Campus in Lakewood, CO June 29, 2016. Mathis suffered a broken neck from a fall that occurred approximately three weeks prior to the visit. - Lance Cpl. Luis Acosta, a maintenance management specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 453, Richard Mathis, a Marine veteran, Capt. Joshua Miller, operations officer for Recruiting Station Denver, and Staff Sgt. Scott Rosenbach, a recruiter with RS Denver, pose for a photo at the St. Anthony Hospital & Medical Campus in Lakewood, CO June 29, 2016. Mathis suffered a broken neck from a fall that occurred approximately three weeks prior to the visit.

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana takes part in a Marine color guard during a bridge dedication ceremony to a fallen Vietnam Marine Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 in Bensalem, Penn. “Being able to contribute to the local communities that support the military is a great thing and an important duty,” said Magana, an administrative specialist currently serving at Recruiting Station Harrisburg, Penn. “Having that support means a lot to us, and it shows us serving that people appreciate our sacrifice.” The Marines from right to left: Cpl. Matthew S. Myers, Sgt. Magana, Sgt. Lloyd N. Boyde, and Sgt. Manuel Cardenas. (Courtesy photo/Released) - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana takes part in a Marine color guard during a bridge dedication ceremony to a fallen Vietnam Marine Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 in Bensalem, Penn. “Being able to contribute to the local communities that support the military is a great thing and an important duty,” said Magana, an administrative specialist currently serving at Recruiting Station Harrisburg, Penn. “Having that support means a lot to us, and it shows us serving that people appreciate our sacrifice.” The Marines from right to left: Cpl. Matthew S. Myers, Sgt. Magana, Sgt. Lloyd N. Boyde, and Sgt. Manuel Cardenas. (Courtesy photo/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps enlistee Chartre Deshong, from Recruiting Substation Carlisle, stands at attention in formation after a 4-mile hike through the Appalachian Trail in Carlisle, Penn., on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Two miles into the hike, the poolees were given 20 minutes for lunch during which proper nutrition habits were discussed. The purpose of the hike was to provide training as well as mentorship to female poolees by teaching them the proper way to pack and carry heavy loads during hikes prior to leaving for boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps enlistee Chartre Deshong, from Recruiting Substation Carlisle, stands at attention in formation after a 4-mile hike through the Appalachian Trail in Carlisle, Penn., on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Two miles into the hike, the poolees were given 20 minutes for lunch during which proper nutrition habits were discussed. The purpose of the hike was to provide training as well as mentorship to female poolees by teaching them the proper way to pack and carry heavy loads during hikes prior to leaving for boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/Released)

Brigadier Gen. Paul Kennedy presents Ryan Partridge the Excellence in Leadership Award during the U.S. Wrestling Foundation Gala in Los Angeles, June 9, 2016. The Marine Corps advocates for high-achieving student athletes and views this engagement as an opportunity to establish a strong connection with America’s youth. Partridge, a Vienna, Va., native and Madison High School senior, is a multi-sport athlete (football, wrestling, and lacrosse), a member of National Honor Society, and also founder of the “Early Birds Powerlifting Club” at Madison High. Partridge plans to attend the University of Virginia and become a member of the NROTC program there. Kennedy currently serves as the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - Brigadier Gen. Paul Kennedy presents Ryan Partridge the Excellence in Leadership Award during the U.S. Wrestling Foundation Gala in Los Angeles, June 9, 2016. The Marine Corps advocates for high-achieving student athletes and views this engagement as an opportunity to establish a strong connection with America’s youth. Partridge, a Vienna, Va., native and Madison High School senior, is a multi-sport athlete (football, wrestling, and lacrosse), a member of National Honor Society, and also founder of the “Early Birds Powerlifting Club” at Madison High. Partridge plans to attend the University of Virginia and become a member of the NROTC program there. Kennedy currently serves as the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Capt. Bryce Saddoris, a ground supply officer 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was named the Marine Athlete of the Year for 2015. Saddoris is the officer in charge and also a competitor for the All Marine wrestling team. - Capt. Bryce Saddoris, a ground supply officer 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was named the Marine Athlete of the Year for 2015. Saddoris is the officer in charge and also a competitor for the All Marine wrestling team.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Staff Sgt. Annemarie E. Baker poses for a photo in the gym where she trained to win her first bodybuilding competition. Baker, a 14-year Marine and mother, attributed her decision to compete to her military career. - GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Staff Sgt. Annemarie E. Baker poses for a photo in the gym where she trained to win her first bodybuilding competition. Baker, a 14-year Marine and mother, attributed her decision to compete to her military career.

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett J. Warming, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina, Madelyn M. Hamby and Madison N. Hamby, West Wilkes High School students, and Sgt. John F. Sanderson, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh, pose for a photo following an awards ceremony at West Wilkes High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, May 19, 2016. Madison and Madelyn received the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship for their athleticism, academics and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released) - From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett J. Warming, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina, Madelyn M. Hamby and Madison N. Hamby, West Wilkes High School students, and Sgt. John F. Sanderson, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh, pose for a photo following an awards ceremony at West Wilkes High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, May 19, 2016. Madison and Madelyn received the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship for their athleticism, academics and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Manpower and Reserve Affairs has created a new design for their website to make it more user-friendly, putting thousands of pages of information at users' fingertips. - Manpower and Reserve Affairs has created a new design for their website to make it more user-friendly, putting thousands of pages of information at users' fingertips.

Private Brenden Jarvis, a recently graduated Marine, poses for a photo at his recruiting office in Lakewood, CO, May 20, 2016. Jarvis was born in Grand Junction, but grew up in Lakewood. - Private Brenden Jarvis, a recently graduated Marine, poses for a photo at his recruiting office in Lakewood, CO, May 20, 2016. Jarvis was born in Grand Junction, but grew up in Lakewood.