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Sgt. Jeremias Orden, Sgt. Jacob Bucinski and Staff Sgt. Paul Schmotter show off their mustaches during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities annual flag football tournament at the St. Croix Valley Recreational Center Nov. 18. The Rochester, Minn., recruiters were among 30 people who grew out their facial hair to promote early cancer detection and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths.

Sgt. Jeremias Orden, Sgt. Jacob Bucinski and Staff Sgt. Paul Schmotter show off their mustaches during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities annual flag football tournament at the St. Croix Valley Recreational Center Nov. 18. The Rochester, Minn., recruiters were among 30 people who grew out their facial hair to promote early cancer detection and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau, a recruiter out of the Roseville, Minn., office, snatches up the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy, for a photo op during the football game against University of Wisconsin. Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau, a recruiter out of the Roseville, Minn., office, snatches up the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy, for a photo op during the football game against University of Wisconsin. Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau shakes hands with Golden Gopher Quarterback Moses Alipate before the opening kickoff of the University of Minnesota and Wisconsin Badgers football game Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau shakes hands with Golden Gopher Quarterback Moses Alipate before the opening kickoff of the University of Minnesota and Wisconsin Badgers football game Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau, a 30-year-old Koror, Palau, native, walks off of the field at TCF Bank Stadium after the coin toss for the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau, a 30-year-old Koror, Palau, native, walks off of the field at TCF Bank Stadium after the coin toss for the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau waits for the Golden Gopher and Wisconsin Badger captains to meet midfield for the coin toss Nov. 12. Nearly 50,000 football fans watched Tulmau walk onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium and take part in the opening coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau waits for the Golden Gopher and Wisconsin Badger captains to meet midfield for the coin toss Nov. 12. Nearly 50,000 football fans watched Tulmau walk onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium and take part in the opening coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau, who served with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, waits for the coin toss to land during the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. University of Minnesota officials named Sgt. Van Tulmau an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau, who served with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, waits for the coin toss to land during the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. University of Minnesota officials named Sgt. Van Tulmau an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau, 30, from Koror, Palau, salutes the American Flag on the Golden Gophers' sideline during the National Anthem Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game and took part in the coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau, 30, from Koror, Palau, salutes the American Flag on the Golden Gophers' sideline during the National Anthem Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game and took part in the coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Van Tulmau, an infantryman who enlisted in 2002, scans the crowd before the opening kickoff of the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau served as co-captain for the game with Curran Delaney, a Marine veteran who deployed to Iraq as a sniper. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Van Tulmau, an infantryman who enlisted in 2002, scans the crowd before the opening kickoff of the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau served as co-captain for the game with Curran Delaney, a Marine veteran who deployed to Iraq as a sniper. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Lutz

Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski salutes Master Sgt. William R. Henderson during his retirement ceremony after the 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. Gunnery Sgt. Joseph R. Sutter also retired that evening after serving more than 20 years on active duty. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski salutes Master Sgt. William R. Henderson during his retirement ceremony after the 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. Gunnery Sgt. Joseph R. Sutter also retired that evening after serving more than 20 years on active duty. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine Corps Ball Adjutant 2nd Lt. Cory R. Denzer reads a message from 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine Corps Ball Adjutant 2nd Lt. Cory R. Denzer reads a message from 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The Honor Guard stands at attention as the color guard for Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration marches past following the entrance of the guest of honor. The event was held at the Treasure Island Resort Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

The Honor Guard stands at attention as the color guard for Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration marches past following the entrance of the guest of honor. The event was held at the Treasure Island Resort Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Recruiters from various offices prepare to march past the Honor Guard during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. The first piece of cake was presented to the oldest and yougest Marines present. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiters from various offices prepare to march past the Honor Guard during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. The first piece of cake was presented to the oldest and yougest Marines present. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Navy corpsman John Aguilar delivers the POW/MIA Ceremony, also known as The Missing Man Ceremony, during Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Navy corpsman John Aguilar delivers the POW/MIA Ceremony, also known as The Missing Man Ceremony, during Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgts. Michael Soucy and Roland McGinnis, Sgt. Maj. James Kirkland and Capt. Jacob Aldean, all from Recruiting Station Twin Cities, pose for a photo after completing the 36th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30. The four Marines completed the 26.2-mile course in five hours or less.

Gunnery Sgts. Michael Soucy and Roland McGinnis, Sgt. Maj. James Kirkland and Capt. Jacob Aldean, all from Recruiting Station Twin Cities, pose for a photo after completing the 36th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30. The four Marines completed the 26.2-mile course in five hours or less.

Photo by Photo Courtesy of Sgt. Maj. J. C. Kirkland

Capt. Joshua Adamson, the officer selection officer of Lincoln, Neb., is recognized during a Nebraska State Cornhuskers football game, Oct. 29. He is pictured with his son, Ethan.

Capt. Joshua Adamson, the officer selection officer of Lincoln, Neb., is recognized during a Nebraska State Cornhuskers football game, Oct. 29. He is pictured with his son, Ethan.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Sgt. Dustin M. Ardolf, 25, from Chisago City, Minn., high fives a group of Girl Scouts before delivering a presentation about the Marine Corps at Cross of Peace Lutheran Church Oct. 15. During his presentation, Ardolf discussed military customs and courtesies, historical facts and gear currently being used in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ladies who attended the event will earn the "US Marine Pride" merit badge. Ardolf is a 2004 graduate from Chisago Lakes High School and a recruiter out of the Burnsville, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Dustin M. Ardolf, 25, from Chisago City, Minn., high fives a group of Girl Scouts before delivering a presentation about the Marine Corps at Cross of Peace Lutheran Church Oct. 15. During his presentation, Ardolf discussed military customs and courtesies, historical facts and gear currently being used in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ladies who attended the event will earn the "US Marine Pride" merit badge. Ardolf is a 2004 graduate from Chisago Lakes High School and a recruiter out of the Burnsville, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Inline skater Eito Yasutoko soars above a crowd of Shakopee High School students during a stop on the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office also attended the event and held a pull-up and flexed-arm hang challenge. For additional imagery from the show, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Inline skater Eito Yasutoko soars above a crowd of Shakopee High School students during a stop on the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office also attended the event and held a pull-up and flexed-arm hang challenge. For additional imagery from the show, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

BMX biker Austin Coleman performs a trick in front of hundreds of students at Shakopee High School Sept. 28 while Jimmy Walker, Dustin Grice and Eito Yasutoko wait for their turn to hit the half-pipe. The ASA members are some of the world’s top professional skateboarders, BMX bikers and inline skaters. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

BMX biker Austin Coleman performs a trick in front of hundreds of students at Shakopee High School Sept. 28 while Jimmy Walker, Dustin Grice and Eito Yasutoko wait for their turn to hit the half-pipe. The ASA members are some of the world’s top professional skateboarders, BMX bikers and inline skaters. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

BMX biker Jimmy Walker prepares for his next trick on a state-of-the-art pro half-pipe during the Shakopee, Minn., stop of the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Hundreds of students attended the event, which was sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

BMX biker Jimmy Walker prepares for his next trick on a state-of-the-art pro half-pipe during the Shakopee, Minn., stop of the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Hundreds of students attended the event, which was sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Jeremias Orden, Sgt. Jacob Bucinski and Staff Sgt. Paul Schmotter show off their mustaches during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities annual flag football tournament at the St. Croix Valley Recreational Center Nov. 18. The Rochester, Minn., recruiters were among 30 people who grew out their facial hair to promote early cancer detection and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau, a recruiter out of the Roseville, Minn., office, snatches up the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy, for a photo op during the football game against University of Wisconsin. Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau shakes hands with Golden Gopher Quarterback Moses Alipate before the opening kickoff of the University of Minnesota and Wisconsin Badgers football game Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau, a 30-year-old Koror, Palau, native, walks off of the field at TCF Bank Stadium after the coin toss for the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau waits for the Golden Gopher and Wisconsin Badger captains to meet midfield for the coin toss Nov. 12. Nearly 50,000 football fans watched Tulmau walk onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium and take part in the opening coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau, who served with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, waits for the coin toss to land during the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. University of Minnesota officials named Sgt. Van Tulmau an honorary co-captain for the game in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau, 30, from Koror, Palau, salutes the American Flag on the Golden Gophers' sideline during the National Anthem Nov. 12. Tulmau was named an honorary co-captain for the game and took part in the coin toss in honor of Veteran’s Day. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Van Tulmau, an infantryman who enlisted in 2002, scans the crowd before the opening kickoff of the Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup Nov. 12. Tulmau served as co-captain for the game with Curran Delaney, a Marine veteran who deployed to Iraq as a sniper. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

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Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski salutes Master Sgt. William R. Henderson during his retirement ceremony after the 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. Gunnery Sgt. Joseph R. Sutter also retired that evening after serving more than 20 years on active duty. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Marine Corps Ball Adjutant 2nd Lt. Cory R. Denzer reads a message from 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The Honor Guard stands at attention as the color guard for Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration marches past following the entrance of the guest of honor. The event was held at the Treasure Island Resort Nov. 4. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Recruiters from various offices prepare to march past the Honor Guard during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. The first piece of cake was presented to the oldest and yougest Marines present. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Navy corpsman John Aguilar delivers the POW/MIA Ceremony, also known as The Missing Man Ceremony, during Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Gunnery Sgts. Michael Soucy and Roland McGinnis, Sgt. Maj. James Kirkland and Capt. Jacob Aldean, all from Recruiting Station Twin Cities, pose for a photo after completing the 36th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30. The four Marines completed the 26.2-mile course in five hours or less.

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Capt. Joshua Adamson, the officer selection officer of Lincoln, Neb., is recognized during a Nebraska State Cornhuskers football game, Oct. 29. He is pictured with his son, Ethan.

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Sgt. Dustin M. Ardolf, 25, from Chisago City, Minn., high fives a group of Girl Scouts before delivering a presentation about the Marine Corps at Cross of Peace Lutheran Church Oct. 15. During his presentation, Ardolf discussed military customs and courtesies, historical facts and gear currently being used in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ladies who attended the event will earn the "US Marine Pride" merit badge. Ardolf is a 2004 graduate from Chisago Lakes High School and a recruiter out of the Burnsville, Minn., office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Inline skater Eito Yasutoko soars above a crowd of Shakopee High School students during a stop on the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Recruiters from the Burnsville, Minn., office also attended the event and held a pull-up and flexed-arm hang challenge. For additional imagery from the show, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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BMX biker Austin Coleman performs a trick in front of hundreds of students at Shakopee High School Sept. 28 while Jimmy Walker, Dustin Grice and Eito Yasutoko wait for their turn to hit the half-pipe. The ASA members are some of the world’s top professional skateboarders, BMX bikers and inline skaters. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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BMX biker Jimmy Walker prepares for his next trick on a state-of-the-art pro half-pipe during the Shakopee, Minn., stop of the 2011 ASA Fall High School Tour Sept. 28. Hundreds of students attended the event, which was sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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