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U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

Photo by Sgt Luis A Ponce Alavez Jr

Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

Photo by Sgt Luis Ponce Alavez Jr

Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Photo by Sgt Luis Ponce Alavez Jr

The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

Photo by Sgt Luis A Ponce Alavez Jr

Maj Patrick Leet

Maj Patrick Leet

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

Photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen

MSgt Pryor

MSgt Pryor

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucy Warmbrodt, a Musician Technical Assistant with 9th Marine Corps District performs with the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Brass Ensemble, at Appleton West High School in Appleton, Wisc., Oct. 7, 2024. The MARFORRES Band toured Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s area of responsibility performing for students and speaking about the benefits of the Musician Enlistment Option Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucy Warmbrodt, a Musician Technical Assistant with 9th Marine Corps District performs with the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Brass Ensemble, at Appleton West High School in Appleton, Wisc., Oct. 7, 2024. The MARFORRES Band toured Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s area of responsibility performing for students and speaking about the benefits of the Musician Enlistment Option Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

Photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee pose for a photo with Sherry Bright the Jones County Toys for Tots coordinator after the Anamosa Pumpkin Fest parade in Anamosa, Iowa, Oct. 5, 2024. Marines and poolees participated in the parade to support the local Toys for Tots program and to increase Marine Corps awareness in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee pose for a photo with Sherry Bright the Jones County Toys for Tots coordinator after the Anamosa Pumpkin Fest parade in Anamosa, Iowa, Oct. 5, 2024. Marines and poolees participated in the parade to support the local Toys for Tots program and to increase Marine Corps awareness in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

Photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen

U.S. Marine Capt. Romarro Lamar, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, recites the oath of a Marine Corps Officer at his promotion ceremony at his high school, Downers Grove South, Downers Grove, Ill, October 10, 2024. Lamar’s promotion to the rank of captain indicates his exceptional professionalism, dedication, and potential, and incurs increased responsibility with greater opportunities to shape the Marine Corps. Lamar is a native of Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Capt. Romarro Lamar, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, recites the oath of a Marine Corps Officer at his promotion ceremony at his high school, Downers Grove South, Downers Grove, Ill, October 10, 2024. Lamar’s promotion to the rank of captain indicates his exceptional professionalism, dedication, and potential, and incurs increased responsibility with greater opportunities to shape the Marine Corps. Lamar is a native of Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Kasprzak, a production recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station North Milwaukee, stands in formation before the opening ceremony of a Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc., Sept. 16, 2024. Marines from Recruiting Station Milwaukee were invited by the Brewers to present the national ensign and organizational colors during the opening ceremony of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Kasprzak, a production recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station North Milwaukee, stands in formation before the opening ceremony of a Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc., Sept. 16, 2024. Marines from Recruiting Station Milwaukee were invited by the Brewers to present the national ensign and organizational colors during the opening ceremony of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

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Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

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.Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

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.Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

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.The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

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Maj Patrick Leet

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U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

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U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

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Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepare to march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

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Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign as part of a football stadium dedication ceremony at Deer Creek High School, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 11, 2024. The Deer Creek High School football stadium was dedicated and renamed in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler Tidwell, a graduate of Deer Creek High School, who lost his battle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucy Warmbrodt, a Musician Technical Assistant with 9th Marine Corps District performs with the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Brass Ensemble, at Appleton West High School in Appleton, Wisc., Oct. 7, 2024. The MARFORRES Band toured Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s area of responsibility performing for students and speaking about the benefits of the Musician Enlistment Option Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

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U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee pose for a photo with Sherry Bright the Jones County Toys for Tots coordinator after the Anamosa Pumpkin Fest parade in Anamosa, Iowa, Oct. 5, 2024. Marines and poolees participated in the parade to support the local Toys for Tots program and to increase Marine Corps awareness in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen)

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U.S. Marine Capt. Romarro Lamar, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, recites the oath of a Marine Corps Officer at his promotion ceremony at his high school, Downers Grove South, Downers Grove, Ill, October 10, 2024. Lamar’s promotion to the rank of captain indicates his exceptional professionalism, dedication, and potential, and incurs increased responsibility with greater opportunities to shape the Marine Corps. Lamar is a native of Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Kasprzak, a production recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station North Milwaukee, stands in formation before the opening ceremony of a Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc., Sept. 16, 2024. Marines from Recruiting Station Milwaukee were invited by the Brewers to present the national ensign and organizational colors during the opening ceremony of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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