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Recruiting Station Lansing Commanding Officer, Major Christopher Buck, reads the Medal of Honor citation for Lt. Sherrod Skinner at a monument dedication Nov,11 in East Lansing, Mich. Lt. Skinner, an East Lansing native, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea, October 26, 1952.

Recruiting Station Lansing Commanding Officer, Major Christopher Buck, reads the Medal of Honor citation for Lt. Sherrod Skinner at a monument dedication Nov,11 in East Lansing, Mich. Lt. Skinner, an East Lansing native, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea, October 26, 1952.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Recruiting Station Lansing Legionnaires celebrate Fiscal Year 13 accomplishments with a Roman “Triumph” celebration, in Mason, Mich. In ancient Rome, Triumphs were held in order to publicly celebrate military achievement. RS Lansing finished number one in 9th Marine Corps District, second overall in Western Recruiting Region and aim to improve in FY14.

Recruiting Station Lansing Legionnaires celebrate Fiscal Year 13 accomplishments with a Roman “Triumph” celebration, in Mason, Mich. In ancient Rome, Triumphs were held in order to publicly celebrate military achievement. RS Lansing finished number one in 9th Marine Corps District, second overall in Western Recruiting Region and aim to improve in FY14.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Matthew Delair.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Matthew Delair.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Delair

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rogers demontrates water treading techniques during Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac's water survival pool function, Nov. 2. Future Marines of RSS Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rogers demontrates water treading techniques during Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac's water survival pool function, Nov. 2. Future Marines of RSS Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Daniel A. O' Brien, a 2013 graduate of Waynesville High School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., warms up on his trumpet before auditioning Oct. 25 for a Musician Enlistment Option Program spot in the United States Marine Corps Band. O'Brien passed the audition and according to his recruiter, Sgt. Jeff A. Haertling, from RSS Ozarks, RS Kansas City, is scheduled ship to boot camp in January. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier)

Daniel A. O' Brien, a 2013 graduate of Waynesville High School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., warms up on his trumpet before auditioning Oct. 25 for a Musician Enlistment Option Program spot in the United States Marine Corps Band. O'Brien passed the audition and according to his recruiter, Sgt. Jeff A. Haertling, from RSS Ozarks, RS Kansas City, is scheduled ship to boot camp in January. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Marines with Recruiting Station St. Louis present the American and Marine Corps colors at game 3 of the 2013 World Series Oct. 25 at Busch Statium, St. Louis, MO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Marines with Recruiting Station St. Louis present the American and Marine Corps colors at game 3 of the 2013 World Series Oct. 25 at Busch Statium, St. Louis, MO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Photo by Erik S. Brooks Jr.

SSgt. Alex Renner, a Recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Dewayne Hendrix during a football game in O'Fallon, Ill., Oct. 25, 2013. Hendrix was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Hendrix plays Defensive End on the O'Fallon Township High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 189th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 22 scholarship offers, but has yet to commit. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

SSgt. Alex Renner, a Recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Dewayne Hendrix during a football game in O'Fallon, Ill., Oct. 25, 2013. Hendrix was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Hendrix plays Defensive End on the O'Fallon Township High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 189th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 22 scholarship offers, but has yet to commit. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Photo by Erik S. Brooks Jr.

Maj. Gregory P. Gordon, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Kyron Watson during a football game in East St. Louis, Ill., Oct. 19, 2013. Watson was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Watson plays Linebacker on the East St. Louis Senior High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 105th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 10 scholarship offers, but committed to play at the University of Kansas. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Maj. Gregory P. Gordon, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Kyron Watson during a football game in East St. Louis, Ill., Oct. 19, 2013. Watson was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Watson plays Linebacker on the East St. Louis Senior High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 105th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 10 scholarship offers, but committed to play at the University of Kansas. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.

A high school student attempts to perform a pull-up as Marines from Recruiting Sub-station Olathe look on during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The Marine Corps and ASA have partnered for several years to spread the message of anti-bullying and anti-tobacco.

A high school student attempts to perform a pull-up as Marines from Recruiting Sub-station Olathe look on during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The Marine Corps and ASA have partnered for several years to spread the message of anti-bullying and anti-tobacco.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Mykel Larrin, a BMX rider, performs a high-risk jump over Jimmy Walker, a fellow BMX rider, during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The ASA High School Tour travels across the country advocating an anti-bullying and anti-tobacco message. The tour stopped at several schools in the Recruting Station Kansas City area.

Mykel Larrin, a BMX rider, performs a high-risk jump over Jimmy Walker, a fellow BMX rider, during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The ASA High School Tour travels across the country advocating an anti-bullying and anti-tobacco message. The tour stopped at several schools in the Recruting Station Kansas City area.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Photo by SSgt Aaron Malueg

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Photo by SSgt Aaron Malueg

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

Photo by SSgt Aaron Malueg

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, talks with GySgt. Hunter J. Higgins, Recruiting Station Kansas City logistics chief, and Sgt. Cynthia Flores, RS Kansas City logistics clerk, during his recent visit to the RS Kansas City Headquarters Oct. 9, 2013. The visit offered the MCRC commanding general and sergeant major an opportunity to see the day-to-day operations of both the RS and the subsequent recruiting sub-stations of the RS.

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, talks with GySgt. Hunter J. Higgins, Recruiting Station Kansas City logistics chief, and Sgt. Cynthia Flores, RS Kansas City logistics clerk, during his recent visit to the RS Kansas City Headquarters Oct. 9, 2013. The visit offered the MCRC commanding general and sergeant major an opportunity to see the day-to-day operations of both the RS and the subsequent recruiting sub-stations of the RS.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, and Sgt. David A. Ouimet, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, smiles for the camera after Brilakis presented Quimet with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at RSS Gladstone Oct. 9, 2013. Ouimet was presented the medal for his efforts as a recruiter, helping to contribute to the success of the RS.

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, and Sgt. David A. Ouimet, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, smiles for the camera after Brilakis presented Quimet with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at RSS Gladstone Oct. 9, 2013. Ouimet was presented the medal for his efforts as a recruiter, helping to contribute to the success of the RS.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

A BMX rider backflips over a school administrator at Mount Vernon High School, Fortville, Ind., during the first performance of the RS Indianpolis 2013 ASA Tour on Sep. 30. The ASA tour consists of demonstartions using extreme sports with an anti-bullying message.

A BMX rider backflips over a school administrator at Mount Vernon High School, Fortville, Ind., during the first performance of the RS Indianpolis 2013 ASA Tour on Sep. 30. The ASA tour consists of demonstartions using extreme sports with an anti-bullying message.

Photo by Sgt. Jose Nava

Maj. Gen. Mark Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command presents Sgt. Sonya Bryant with a Navy Achievement Medal in Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 8. Brilakis visited the 9th Marine Corps District as part of his ongoing initial command visits since taking charge of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Maj. Gen. Mark Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command presents Sgt. Sonya Bryant with a Navy Achievement Medal in Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 8. Brilakis visited the 9th Marine Corps District as part of his ongoing initial command visits since taking charge of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

The varsity football players and Sgt. Jose Gomez, recruiter, RS Indianapolis pose for a photo with the Great American Rivalry Series Champions Trophy after defeating Ben Davis 24-7 Sep. 13.

The varsity football players and Sgt. Jose Gomez, recruiter, RS Indianapolis pose for a photo with the Great American Rivalry Series Champions Trophy after defeating Ben Davis 24-7 Sep. 13.

Photo by Sgt. Jose Nava

Recruiting Station Lansing Commanding Officer, Major Christopher Buck, reads the Medal of Honor citation for Lt. Sherrod Skinner at a monument dedication Nov,11 in East Lansing, Mich. Lt. Skinner, an East Lansing native, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea, October 26, 1952.

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Recruiting Station Lansing Legionnaires celebrate Fiscal Year 13 accomplishments with a Roman “Triumph” celebration, in Mason, Mich. In ancient Rome, Triumphs were held in order to publicly celebrate military achievement. RS Lansing finished number one in 9th Marine Corps District, second overall in Western Recruiting Region and aim to improve in FY14.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Matthew Delair.

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Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rogers demontrates water treading techniques during Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac's water survival pool function, Nov. 2. Future Marines of RSS Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac spent some time in the pool at the Aquatic Center, Nov. 2, to help build their confidence and comfort in the water before taking the plunge at the Depot. The poolees went through a series of water familiarization drills before competing against each other in a water relay race.

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Daniel A. O' Brien, a 2013 graduate of Waynesville High School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., warms up on his trumpet before auditioning Oct. 25 for a Musician Enlistment Option Program spot in the United States Marine Corps Band. O'Brien passed the audition and according to his recruiter, Sgt. Jeff A. Haertling, from RSS Ozarks, RS Kansas City, is scheduled ship to boot camp in January. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier)

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Marines with Recruiting Station St. Louis present the American and Marine Corps colors at game 3 of the 2013 World Series Oct. 25 at Busch Statium, St. Louis, MO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

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SSgt. Alex Renner, a Recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Dewayne Hendrix during a football game in O'Fallon, Ill., Oct. 25, 2013. Hendrix was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Hendrix plays Defensive End on the O'Fallon Township High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 189th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 22 scholarship offers, but has yet to commit. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

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Maj. Gregory P. Gordon, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to high school senior Kyron Watson during a football game in East St. Louis, Ill., Oct. 19, 2013. Watson was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carson, Calif. Watson plays Linebacker on the East St. Louis Senior High School varsity football team and is ranked a four-star recruit and 105th in the ESPN top 300. He has had 10 scholarship offers, but committed to play at the University of Kansas. (Official U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

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A high school student attempts to perform a pull-up as Marines from Recruiting Sub-station Olathe look on during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The Marine Corps and ASA have partnered for several years to spread the message of anti-bullying and anti-tobacco.

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Mykel Larrin, a BMX rider, performs a high-risk jump over Jimmy Walker, a fellow BMX rider, during the 2013 ASA High School Tour at the Olathe East High School gymnasium Sept. 12, 2013. The ASA High School Tour travels across the country advocating an anti-bullying and anti-tobacco message. The tour stopped at several schools in the Recruting Station Kansas City area.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

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Future Marines of Recruiting Substation Green Bay conquered a 5.5 mile hike through Bairds Creek Park in Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Aaron Malueg.

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Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, talks with GySgt. Hunter J. Higgins, Recruiting Station Kansas City logistics chief, and Sgt. Cynthia Flores, RS Kansas City logistics clerk, during his recent visit to the RS Kansas City Headquarters Oct. 9, 2013. The visit offered the MCRC commanding general and sergeant major an opportunity to see the day-to-day operations of both the RS and the subsequent recruiting sub-stations of the RS.

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Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, and Sgt. David A. Ouimet, a Recruiting Station Kansas City, Recruiting Sub-Station Gladstone recruiter, smiles for the camera after Brilakis presented Quimet with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at RSS Gladstone Oct. 9, 2013. Ouimet was presented the medal for his efforts as a recruiter, helping to contribute to the success of the RS.

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A BMX rider backflips over a school administrator at Mount Vernon High School, Fortville, Ind., during the first performance of the RS Indianpolis 2013 ASA Tour on Sep. 30. The ASA tour consists of demonstartions using extreme sports with an anti-bullying message.

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Maj. Gen. Mark Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command presents Sgt. Sonya Bryant with a Navy Achievement Medal in Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 8. Brilakis visited the 9th Marine Corps District as part of his ongoing initial command visits since taking charge of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

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The varsity football players and Sgt. Jose Gomez, recruiter, RS Indianapolis pose for a photo with the Great American Rivalry Series Champions Trophy after defeating Ben Davis 24-7 Sep. 13.

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