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Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, hustles poolees to their next location during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Garnica, and other drill instructors from MCRD San Deigo and Parris Island were on hand to give poolees their first tast of what to expect when at recruit training.

Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, hustles poolees to their next location during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Garnica, and other drill instructors from MCRD San Deigo and Parris Island were on hand to give poolees their first tast of what to expect when at recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs poolees to attempt to "find their volume" during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014.

Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs poolees to attempt to "find their volume" during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, instructs poolees to move closer to one another during Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Drill Instructors from both MCRD San Diego and Parris Island participated in the pool function to give poolees their first taste of what to expect at recruit training.

Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, instructs poolees to move closer to one another during Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Drill Instructors from both MCRD San Diego and Parris Island participated in the pool function to give poolees their first taste of what to expect at recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs a poolee to clarify his response to her as "ma'am" whenever he walks past at Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark, June 20, 2014.

Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs a poolee to clarify his response to her as "ma'am" whenever he walks past at Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark, June 20, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

On July 18, Colonel Jason L. Morris assumed command of the 9th Marine Corps District. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star (with Combat Distinguishing Device) with one Gold Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with one Gold Star, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star, and the Combat Action Ribbon with one Gold Star.

On July 18, Colonel Jason L. Morris assumed command of the 9th Marine Corps District. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star (with Combat Distinguishing Device) with one Gold Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with one Gold Star, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star, and the Combat Action Ribbon with one Gold Star.

Photo by LCpl Carrier

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt Martin Egnash

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

A concert-goer conducts pull ups at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

A concert-goer conducts pull ups at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Concert-goers compete in an impromptu pull up competition at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Concert-goers compete in an impromptu pull up competition at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Aerosmith salutes the troops at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Aerosmith salutes the troops at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Sergeant Jeffrey P. Elliott, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, points senior Katie D. Reichert, a Park Hill High School Trojans volleyball outside and inside hitter, to her next objective as she sprints during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound overhead ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Sergeant Jeffrey P. Elliott, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, points senior Katie D. Reichert, a Park Hill High School Trojans volleyball outside and inside hitter, to her next objective as she sprints during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound overhead ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Naljay Pius, a Park Hill High School Trojans sophomore nose guard, fireman carries teammate junior Desmond A. Stirgus, a Trojans nose tackle, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014.

Naljay Pius, a Park Hill High School Trojans sophomore nose guard, fireman carries teammate junior Desmond A. Stirgus, a Trojans nose tackle, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Kyle F. Woodworth, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station recruiter, encourages junior Aiden S. Byrd, a Park Hill High School Trojans free safety, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Sergeant Kyle F. Woodworth, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station recruiter, encourages junior Aiden S. Byrd, a Park Hill High School Trojans free safety, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Kenyatte R. Harris, a Park Hill High School Trojans senior runningback, defensive back, and wide receiver, sprints between cones during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Kenyatte R. Harris, a Park Hill High School Trojans senior runningback, defensive back, and wide receiver, sprints between cones during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter, Jr.

Desmond A. Stirgus, a Park Hill High School Trojans junior nose tackle, receives motivation from Sgt. Maj. Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT.

Desmond A. Stirgus, a Park Hill High School Trojans junior nose tackle, receives motivation from Sgt. Maj. Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sergeant Major Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Sgt. Kyle F. Woodworth, a RS Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, encourage sophomore Ciaron S. Willis, a Park Hill High School Trojans wide receiver and defensive back, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014.

Sergeant Major Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Sgt. Kyle F. Woodworth, a RS Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, encourage sophomore Ciaron S. Willis, a Park Hill High School Trojans wide receiver and defensive back, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Pfc. William Faulkner, a World War II veteran, visited poolees from Recruiting Sub-station Aurora, Recruiting Station Chicago during a meet and greet, July 12.

Pfc. William Faulkner, a World War II veteran, visited poolees from Recruiting Sub-station Aurora, Recruiting Station Chicago during a meet and greet, July 12.

Photo by Sgt. Whitney Frasier

Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, hustles poolees to their next location during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Garnica, and other drill instructors from MCRD San Deigo and Parris Island were on hand to give poolees their first tast of what to expect when at recruit training.

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Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs poolees to attempt to "find their volume" during Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014.

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Sergeant Rafael Garnica, a Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructor, instructs poolees to move closer to one another during Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., June 20, 2014. Drill Instructors from both MCRD San Diego and Parris Island participated in the pool function to give poolees their first taste of what to expect at recruit training.

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Sergeant Lindsey Rodriguez, a Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island drill instructor, instructs a poolee to clarify his response to her as "ma'am" whenever he walks past at Recruiting Station Kansas City's all-hands pool function at Camp Clark, June 20, 2014.

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On July 18, Colonel Jason L. Morris assumed command of the 9th Marine Corps District. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star (with Combat Distinguishing Device) with one Gold Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with one Gold Star, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star, and the Combat Action Ribbon with one Gold Star.

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Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities speak to concert-goers at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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A concert-goer conducts pull ups at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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Concert-goers compete in an impromptu pull up competition at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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Aerosmith salutes the troops at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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A female concert-goer conducts a flexed arm hang at RockFest 2014 in Cadott, Wisconsin. During the music festival, fans of Aerosmith and Rob Zombie conducted pull ups with the RS Twin Cities Marines.

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Sergeant Jeffrey P. Elliott, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, points senior Katie D. Reichert, a Park Hill High School Trojans volleyball outside and inside hitter, to her next objective as she sprints during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound overhead ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

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Naljay Pius, a Park Hill High School Trojans sophomore nose guard, fireman carries teammate junior Desmond A. Stirgus, a Trojans nose tackle, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 20, 2014.

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Sergeant Kyle F. Woodworth, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station recruiter, encourages junior Aiden S. Byrd, a Park Hill High School Trojans free safety, during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

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Kenyatte R. Harris, a Park Hill High School Trojans senior runningback, defensive back, and wide receiver, sprints between cones during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, 30-pound ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and the maneuver-under-fire.

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Desmond A. Stirgus, a Park Hill High School Trojans junior nose tackle, receives motivation from Sgt. Maj. Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014. Players from both the Trojan football and volleyball teams took part in the CFT.

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Sergeant Major Johnnie M. Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Sgt. Kyle F. Woodworth, a RS Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, encourage sophomore Ciaron S. Willis, a Park Hill High School Trojans wide receiver and defensive back, as he carries two 30-pound ammunition cans during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at the Trojans' football field July 17, 2014.

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Pfc. William Faulkner, a World War II veteran, visited poolees from Recruiting Sub-station Aurora, Recruiting Station Chicago during a meet and greet, July 12.

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