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Members of the delayed entry program, or poolees, wait their turn to do pull-ups during their initial strength test at Recruiting Station Indianapolis Sept. 17. The poolees conducted the IST in order to see how physically ready they are for recruit training.

Members of the delayed entry program, or poolees, wait their turn to do pull-ups during their initial strength test at Recruiting Station Indianapolis Sept. 17. The poolees conducted the IST in order to see how physically ready they are for recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Jose Nava

Marine recruiter Sgt. Timothy Riffe competed in a pull-up challenge against University of Minnesota gymnast Justine Cherwink at TCF Bank Stadium for the Military Appreciation Football Game Sept. 10. During a time-out in the fourth quarter, Riffe and Cherwink had 30 seconds to complete as many pull-ups as possible. More than 48,800 Golden Gopher fans cheered as Cherwink knocked out 18. However, it wasn't enough to beat Riffe who completed 28. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine recruiter Sgt. Timothy Riffe competed in a pull-up challenge against University of Minnesota gymnast Justine Cherwink at TCF Bank Stadium for the Military Appreciation Football Game Sept. 10. During a time-out in the fourth quarter, Riffe and Cherwink had 30 seconds to complete as many pull-ups as possible. More than 48,800 Golden Gopher fans cheered as Cherwink knocked out 18. However, it wasn't enough to beat Riffe who completed 28. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Capt. Jacob C. Aldean, Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities, administers the oath of office to three lieutenants during a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. Aldean is 35-year-old Woodbury, Minn., native. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Capt. Jacob C. Aldean, Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities, administers the oath of office to three lieutenants during a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. Aldean is 35-year-old Woodbury, Minn., native. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

2nd Lt. Steven J. Nooyen, 22, from DeForest, Wis., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Nooyen will enter the active duty ranks next month and begin his tour of duty at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for the Basic Officer Course, also known as "The Basic School." For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

2nd Lt. Steven J. Nooyen, 22, from DeForest, Wis., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Nooyen will enter the active duty ranks next month and begin his tour of duty at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for the Basic Officer Course, also known as "The Basic School." For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

2nd Lt. Nathan R. Van Otterloo, a 22-year-old St. Peter, Minn., native who reports to "The Basic School" on Oct. 18, reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Van Otterloo graduated from the University of Minnesota last year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

2nd Lt. Nathan R. Van Otterloo, a 22-year-old St. Peter, Minn., native who reports to "The Basic School" on Oct. 18, reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Van Otterloo graduated from the University of Minnesota last year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

2nd Lt. Tyler Kistner, 23, from Champlin, Minn., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Kistner was one of three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities who participated in the ceremony. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

2nd Lt. Tyler Kistner, 23, from Champlin, Minn., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Kistner was one of three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities who participated in the ceremony. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The University of Minnesota Marching Band performs the Marines' Hymn during the Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Following the musical performance, three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

The University of Minnesota Marching Band performs the Marines' Hymn during the Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Following the musical performance, three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities Capt. Jacob C. Aldean and 2nd Lts. Nathan Van Otterloo, Tyler Kistner and Steven Nooyen wait to march onto the field for a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities Capt. Jacob C. Aldean and 2nd Lts. Nathan Van Otterloo, Tyler Kistner and Steven Nooyen wait to march onto the field for a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine officer candidates and recruiters motivate college students to take the pull-up or flexed-arm hang challenge at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Three Marine lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine officer candidates and recruiters motivate college students to take the pull-up or flexed-arm hang challenge at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Three Marine lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Paul Schroeder performs the Honorary Flag Raising as thousands of fans and the two Twins Platoons watch, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Paul Schroeder performs the Honorary Flag Raising as thousands of fans and the two Twins Platoons watch, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

The 2011 Twins Platoon stands at attention during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

The 2011 Twins Platoon stands at attention during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

Six members of the original 1967 Twins Platoon salute to the playing of the National Anthem during a pregame ceremony where 24 local young men and women were sworn in to the U.S. Marine Corps, at Target Field, Sept. 5.

Six members of the original 1967 Twins Platoon salute to the playing of the National Anthem during a pregame ceremony where 24 local young men and women were sworn in to the U.S. Marine Corps, at Target Field, Sept. 5.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

Twenty-four young men and women march into the center of Target Field during a pre-game ceremony Sept. 5 in commemoration of the 1967 Twins Platoon. These twenty-two men and two women, who are from the local area, took the oath of enlistment and were sworn into the Marine Corps in commemoration of the group of 150 warriors who swore in on June 28, 1967. This 2011 Twins Platoon shipped off to boot camp the next day to start their journey toward becoming a U.S. Marine. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Twenty-four young men and women march into the center of Target Field during a pre-game ceremony Sept. 5 in commemoration of the 1967 Twins Platoon. These twenty-two men and two women, who are from the local area, took the oath of enlistment and were sworn into the Marine Corps in commemoration of the group of 150 warriors who swore in on June 28, 1967. This 2011 Twins Platoon shipped off to boot camp the next day to start their journey toward becoming a U.S. Marine. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, salutes to the playing of the National Anthem, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, salutes to the playing of the National Anthem, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

Photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Cordero

Taylor Martinez, quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, runs in a touchdown. Sgt. Joshua Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran was honored at Opening Day as part of an ongoing salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Taylor Martinez, quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, runs in a touchdown. Sgt. Joshua Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran was honored at Opening Day as part of an ongoing salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Memorial Stadium on opening day had an attedance of more than 85,000 people. Sgt. Joshua Benne,a Lincoln native and combat veteran, was honored at Opening Day as part of a salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Memorial Stadium on opening day had an attedance of more than 85,000 people. Sgt. Joshua Benne,a Lincoln native and combat veteran, was honored at Opening Day as part of a salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

A Nebraska player issues a punishing block. Sergeant Sgt. Joshua Benne was honored a part of a salute to the military. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

A Nebraska player issues a punishing block. Sergeant Sgt. Joshua Benne was honored a part of a salute to the military. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Sgt. Joshua Benne, joins the team captains for the ceremonial coin-toss at Memorial Stadium. Sgt. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Sgt. Joshua Benne, joins the team captains for the ceremonial coin-toss at Memorial Stadium. Sgt. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Members of the delayed entry program, or poolees, wait their turn to do pull-ups during their initial strength test at Recruiting Station Indianapolis Sept. 17. The poolees conducted the IST in order to see how physically ready they are for recruit training.

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Marine recruiter Sgt. Timothy Riffe competed in a pull-up challenge against University of Minnesota gymnast Justine Cherwink at TCF Bank Stadium for the Military Appreciation Football Game Sept. 10. During a time-out in the fourth quarter, Riffe and Cherwink had 30 seconds to complete as many pull-ups as possible. More than 48,800 Golden Gopher fans cheered as Cherwink knocked out 18. However, it wasn't enough to beat Riffe who completed 28. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Capt. Jacob C. Aldean, Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities, administers the oath of office to three lieutenants during a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. Aldean is 35-year-old Woodbury, Minn., native. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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2nd Lt. Steven J. Nooyen, 22, from DeForest, Wis., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Nooyen will enter the active duty ranks next month and begin his tour of duty at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for the Basic Officer Course, also known as "The Basic School." For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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2nd Lt. Nathan R. Van Otterloo, a 22-year-old St. Peter, Minn., native who reports to "The Basic School" on Oct. 18, reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Van Otterloo graduated from the University of Minnesota last year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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2nd Lt. Tyler Kistner, 23, from Champlin, Minn., reaffirms his oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Kistner was one of three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities who participated in the ceremony. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The University of Minnesota Marching Band performs the Marines' Hymn during the Gophers halftime show at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Following the musical performance, three lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities Capt. Jacob C. Aldean and 2nd Lts. Nathan Van Otterloo, Tyler Kistner and Steven Nooyen wait to march onto the field for a reaffirmation ceremony at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. The ceremony was part of the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Marine officer candidates and recruiters motivate college students to take the pull-up or flexed-arm hang challenge at TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 10. Three Marine lieutenants from Marine Corps Officer Selection Station Twins Cities reaffirmed their oath of office during the Minnesota Gophers halftime show. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Paul Schroeder performs the Honorary Flag Raising as thousands of fans and the two Twins Platoons watch, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

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The 2011 Twins Platoon stands at attention during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

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Six members of the original 1967 Twins Platoon salute to the playing of the National Anthem during a pregame ceremony where 24 local young men and women were sworn in to the U.S. Marine Corps, at Target Field, Sept. 5.

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Twenty-four young men and women march into the center of Target Field during a pre-game ceremony Sept. 5 in commemoration of the 1967 Twins Platoon. These twenty-two men and two women, who are from the local area, took the oath of enlistment and were sworn into the Marine Corps in commemoration of the group of 150 warriors who swore in on June 28, 1967. This 2011 Twins Platoon shipped off to boot camp the next day to start their journey toward becoming a U.S. Marine. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, salutes to the playing of the National Anthem, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

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Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

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Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, recites the Oath of Enlistment with the 2011 Twins Platoon, during a pregame ceremony in commemoration of the original 1967 Twins Platoon at Target Field, Sept. 5. Twenty four local young men and women were sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as the "Twins Platoon" in commemoration of the group of 150 who swore in on June 28, 1967.

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Taylor Martinez, quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, runs in a touchdown. Sgt. Joshua Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran was honored at Opening Day as part of an ongoing salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Memorial Stadium on opening day had an attedance of more than 85,000 people. Sgt. Joshua Benne,a Lincoln native and combat veteran, was honored at Opening Day as part of a salute to the U.S. Marines. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

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A Nebraska player issues a punishing block. Sergeant Sgt. Joshua Benne was honored a part of a salute to the military. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Sgt. Joshua Benne, joins the team captains for the ceremonial coin-toss at Memorial Stadium. Sgt. Benne is a Lincoln native and combat veteran honored at Opening Day. Benne runs the Recruiting Sub-station in Dubuque, Iowa.

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