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Gold Star families and members of the Chicago Police Marines approach the reviewing area during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

Gold Star families and members of the Chicago Police Marines approach the reviewing area during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Alexander J. Wyman. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Alexander J. Wyman. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Photo by Sgt Tyler S. Mitchell

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Paul L. Foersch a senior at Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Paul L. Foersch a senior at Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Photo by Sgt Tyler Mitchell

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Derric L. Salser. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Derric L. Salser. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

Photo by Sgt Tyler Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Photo by Sgt Tyler S. Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

GySgt Gene E. Bradley, SNCOIC of Recruiting Sub Station North Indianapolis, counts a poolee's pull-ups in the rain during Recruiting Station Indianapolis' 2015 Statewide Pool Function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

GySgt Gene E. Bradley, SNCOIC of Recruiting Sub Station North Indianapolis, counts a poolee's pull-ups in the rain during Recruiting Station Indianapolis' 2015 Statewide Pool Function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Photo by Sgt Tyler S. Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Photo by Sgt Tyler S. Mitchell

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

Photo by Sgt Tyler S. Mitchell

Capt. Joeseph Rieser presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Thomas Glission at an awards ceremony at Notre Dame Regional High School, Cape Girardeau, MO May 15. Glission will attend The University of Missouri in the fall to being his journey to become a Marine Corps Officer. "What impressed me most about Mr. Glisson is what I perceived to be his commitment to a cause greater than his own," said Rieser, the Executive officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis. "During our interview, I asked him what made him different from the other applicants and what made him unique; he responded 'I am determined to become the best leader I can be.'"

Capt. Joeseph Rieser presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Thomas Glission at an awards ceremony at Notre Dame Regional High School, Cape Girardeau, MO May 15. Glission will attend The University of Missouri in the fall to being his journey to become a Marine Corps Officer. "What impressed me most about Mr. Glisson is what I perceived to be his commitment to a cause greater than his own," said Rieser, the Executive officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis. "During our interview, I asked him what made him different from the other applicants and what made him unique; he responded 'I am determined to become the best leader I can be.'"

Photo by Erik Brooks

Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop a Primary Marksmanship Instructor taught educator's how to shoot the M16A4 on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop a Primary Marksmanship Instructor taught educator's how to shoot the M16A4 on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop the educator's participated in a live-fire exercise on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop the educator's participated in a live-fire exercise on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Teachers and influencers with the 2015 Educator's Workshop visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to look at Marine aircrafts and speak with those who work on the flight line. The workshop is designed to show educator's the process of turning a young adult into a basically trained United States Marine.

Teachers and influencers with the 2015 Educator's Workshop visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to look at Marine aircrafts and speak with those who work on the flight line. The workshop is designed to show educator's the process of turning a young adult into a basically trained United States Marine.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Kyle Sorrell at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Kyle Sorrell at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Nubia Z. Leon-Lozano at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Nubia Z. Leon-Lozano at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Sergeant Major Samuel Heyward Jr., Sergeant Major Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Richard H. Hayes and Staff Sergeant Christian V. Harris at Recruiting Sub-Station South East Indianapolis during a Recruiting Station Indianapolis visit April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Sergeant Major Samuel Heyward Jr., Sergeant Major Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Richard H. Hayes and Staff Sergeant Christian V. Harris at Recruiting Sub-Station South East Indianapolis during a Recruiting Station Indianapolis visit April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, prepares to relinquish the sword of office to Maj. Alfred L. Butler IV, RS Kansas City commanding officer, who will then pass the sword to Sgt. Maj. Christopher A. Farrell, oncoming RS Kansas City sergeant major during RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015.

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, prepares to relinquish the sword of office to Maj. Alfred L. Butler IV, RS Kansas City commanding officer, who will then pass the sword to Sgt. Maj. Christopher A. Farrell, oncoming RS Kansas City sergeant major during RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, the outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, speaks to those in attendance at the conclusion of RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015. Hughes, a former drill instructor, spoke of his time as the RS' sergeant major as a learning experince, witnessing first hand the sacrifices and challenges, but also rewards, recruiters must make to find quality men and women who wish to serve in the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, the outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, speaks to those in attendance at the conclusion of RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015. Hughes, a former drill instructor, spoke of his time as the RS' sergeant major as a learning experince, witnessing first hand the sacrifices and challenges, but also rewards, recruiters must make to find quality men and women who wish to serve in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Gold Star families and members of the Chicago Police Marines approach the reviewing area during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

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Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Alexander J. Wyman. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

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Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Paul L. Foersch a senior at Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

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Capt. Matthew A. Lamb, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Indianapolis presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Derric L. Salser. Scholarship selection is based on commitments to the classroom, community and physical fitness.

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Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

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Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

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GySgt Gene E. Bradley, SNCOIC of Recruiting Sub Station North Indianapolis, counts a poolee's pull-ups in the rain during Recruiting Station Indianapolis' 2015 Statewide Pool Function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

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Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

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Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis hosted their annual statewide pool function in Indianapolis, Indiana May 16, 2015. The young men and woman train to become the next generation of America’s tough, smart and elite warriors by preparing their minds and bodies for the rigors of Marine Corps recruit training.

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Capt. Joeseph Rieser presents the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Thomas Glission at an awards ceremony at Notre Dame Regional High School, Cape Girardeau, MO May 15. Glission will attend The University of Missouri in the fall to being his journey to become a Marine Corps Officer. "What impressed me most about Mr. Glisson is what I perceived to be his commitment to a cause greater than his own," said Rieser, the Executive officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis. "During our interview, I asked him what made him different from the other applicants and what made him unique; he responded 'I am determined to become the best leader I can be.'"

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Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

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Marine Corps Officer candidates and applicants work together to complete a Leadership Reaction Course at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2015. Recruiting Stations Milwaukee and Twin Cities conducted a joint weekend event to prepare the candidates for Officer Candidates School.

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Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop a Primary Marksmanship Instructor taught educator's how to shoot the M16A4 on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Sgt. Tyler S. Mitchell

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Teachers and influencers from Indiana joined Marines from Recruiting Station Indianapolis in the 2015 Educator's Workshop. During the workshop the educator's participated in a live-fire exercise on Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

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Teachers and influencers with the 2015 Educator's Workshop visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to look at Marine aircrafts and speak with those who work on the flight line. The workshop is designed to show educator's the process of turning a young adult into a basically trained United States Marine.

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Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Kyle Sorrell at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

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Major General Mark A. Brilakis, Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Nubia Z. Leon-Lozano at Permanent Contact Station Anderson during a visit to Recruiting Station Indianapolis April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

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Sergeant Major Samuel Heyward Jr., Sergeant Major Marine Corps Recruiting Command, spoke with Sergeant Richard H. Hayes and Staff Sergeant Christian V. Harris at Recruiting Sub-Station South East Indianapolis during a Recruiting Station Indianapolis visit April 27, 2015. Photo by LCpl Zachery B. Martin

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Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, prepares to relinquish the sword of office to Maj. Alfred L. Butler IV, RS Kansas City commanding officer, who will then pass the sword to Sgt. Maj. Christopher A. Farrell, oncoming RS Kansas City sergeant major during RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015.

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Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, the outgoing Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, speaks to those in attendance at the conclusion of RS Kansas City's sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station April 17, 2015. Hughes, a former drill instructor, spoke of his time as the RS' sergeant major as a learning experince, witnessing first hand the sacrifices and challenges, but also rewards, recruiters must make to find quality men and women who wish to serve in the Marine Corps.

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