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Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller awards Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Soto, the non-prior service recruiter of the year for 2015, with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2016. Each Marine awarded demonstrated Marine Corps values in ethics, leadership and commitment. Neller thanked the families of the awardees for their sacrifices and their support. Soto is from Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District. - Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller awards Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Soto, the non-prior service recruiter of the year for 2015, with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2016. Each Marine awarded demonstrated Marine Corps values in ethics, leadership and commitment. Neller thanked the families of the awardees for their sacrifices and their support. Soto is from Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District.

Drill instructor Sgt. Matthew Lee presents Jared Goff with his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey at a banquet Jan. 3, 2013. Goff was selected as the number one overall player in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. - Drill instructor Sgt. Matthew Lee presents Jared Goff with his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey at a banquet Jan. 3, 2013. Goff was selected as the number one overall player in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.

Marines are known as the most elite fighting force in the nation. Earning the prestigious Eagle, Globe and Anchor means joining a brotherhood and sisterhood that consists of about 183,883 service members; equating to around 13% of the nation’s military manpower. Sergeant Michael Butler (pictured far right holding the flag) a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub Station Mobile, Recruiting Station Montgomery, is one of the people who have the honor of calling himself one of the few and the proud. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo) - Marines are known as the most elite fighting force in the nation. Earning the prestigious Eagle, Globe and Anchor means joining a brotherhood and sisterhood that consists of about 183,883 service members; equating to around 13% of the nation’s military manpower. Sergeant Michael Butler (pictured far right holding the flag) a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub Station Mobile, Recruiting Station Montgomery, is one of the people who have the honor of calling himself one of the few and the proud. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Corporal Mike Borowski poses for a photo at The Jazz at Lincon Center overlooking New York's Central Park, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Borowski, who once lived gig-to-gig looking for work as a musician now travels across the country with the Marine Band San Diego. - Corporal Mike Borowski poses for a photo at The Jazz at Lincon Center overlooking New York's Central Park, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Borowski, who once lived gig-to-gig looking for work as a musician now travels across the country with the Marine Band San Diego.

Staff Sgt. David Hall, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Denver, motivates the crowd at a high school soccer game while standing next to Porter Milner, a Broomfield High School athlete and senior, during the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Month presentation at Broomfield High School, April 21, 2016. Milner received the award not just for his athletic skills, but also his dedication to leadership, camaraderie and personal development. - Staff Sgt. David Hall, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Denver, motivates the crowd at a high school soccer game while standing next to Porter Milner, a Broomfield High School athlete and senior, during the Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Month presentation at Broomfield High School, April 21, 2016. Milner received the award not just for his athletic skills, but also his dedication to leadership, camaraderie and personal development.

Sgt. Jocelyn Penagos auditions at the casting call tour visit aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2016. The casting call tour visited 11 locations nation-wide aboard eight Marine Corps bases. Penagos is a supply administration specialist for Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - Sgt. Jocelyn Penagos auditions at the casting call tour visit aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 18, 2016. The casting call tour visited 11 locations nation-wide aboard eight Marine Corps bases. Penagos is a supply administration specialist for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Sgt. Teddy Randolph Jr. (left) and his father retired Cpl. Teddy Randolph Sr. pose for a photograph during an induction ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 16, 2016. After medically retiring from the Corps 24 years ago, Randolph Sr. alongside approximately 50 fellow boxers from various periods of the team’s existence, were inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame. Randolph Jr. is an administration clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity in New Orleans, La. Randolph Sr. is a member of the All-Marine Boxing Team Hall of Fame. - Sgt. Teddy Randolph Jr. (left) and his father retired Cpl. Teddy Randolph Sr. pose for a photograph during an induction ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 16, 2016. After medically retiring from the Corps 24 years ago, Randolph Sr. alongside approximately 50 fellow boxers from various periods of the team’s existence, were inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame. Randolph Jr. is an administration clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity in New Orleans, La. Randolph Sr. is a member of the All-Marine Boxing Team Hall of Fame.

United States Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ahmed M. Khalil recently completed permissive temporary assigned duty with Officer Selection Team, Syracuse, N.Y., while waiting to train at Logistics Officer School. Khalil is fluent in five different Arabic dialects and has used these skills in the past to help US troops when he was a teenager in Baghdad. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher O’Quin/Released) - United States Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ahmed M. Khalil recently completed permissive temporary assigned duty with Officer Selection Team, Syracuse, N.Y., while waiting to train at Logistics Officer School. Khalil is fluent in five different Arabic dialects and has used these skills in the past to help US troops when he was a teenager in Baghdad. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company, Platoon 2173, take photos with famiy and friends after aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, April 8, 2016. Bobek, recruited out of Salt Lake City, graduated from recruit training April 8, 2016. - Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company, Platoon 2173, take photos with famiy and friends after aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, April 8, 2016. Bobek, recruited out of Salt Lake City, graduated from recruit training April 8, 2016.

Capt. Ronnie Wilburn discusses the importance of leadership in the Marine Corps to North Carolina Central University students during the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar held at NCCU, Durham, N.C., April 8. The event provides an opportunity for Marines to engage with a diverse and highly qualified student population. Wiburn is the Deputy Comptroller for Marine Corps Training Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. - Capt. Ronnie Wilburn discusses the importance of leadership in the Marine Corps to North Carolina Central University students during the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar held at NCCU, Durham, N.C., April 8. The event provides an opportunity for Marines to engage with a diverse and highly qualified student population. Wiburn is the Deputy Comptroller for Marine Corps Training Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.