Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon) - Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004. - Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004.

Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride. - Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride.

Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations. - Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations.

SSgt. Craig P. Dangel (sitting), SNCOIC of RSS Kokomo and 9MCD SNCOIC of the Year, discusses recruiting programs with MSgt. Paul E. Rork, RI, RS Indianapolis, during a training and assist visit to RSS Kokomo June 23. According to Sgt Allen L. Morse II, a Kokomo recruiter, Dangel is a Marine that leads by example and is in the fight until the end. - SSgt. Craig P. Dangel (sitting), SNCOIC of RSS Kokomo and 9MCD SNCOIC of the Year, discusses recruiting programs with MSgt. Paul E. Rork, RI, RS Indianapolis, during a training and assist visit to RSS Kokomo June 23. According to Sgt Allen L. Morse II, a Kokomo recruiter, Dangel is a Marine that leads by example and is in the fight until the end.