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CHICAGO – Marine Humvees, both tactical and commercial, participated in the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago March 13. The Marines rolled through the streets early in the morning as the morning fog lifted off Lake Michigan and were welcomed by thousands of spectators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

CHICAGO – Marine Humvees, both tactical and commercial, participated in the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago March 13. The Marines rolled through the streets early in the morning as the morning fog lifted off Lake Michigan and were welcomed by thousands of spectators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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CHICAGO—Sgt. Roberto Corona, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation North Center, Recruiting Station Chicago, shakes hand with spectators of the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 13. Corona, along with Marines from the Chicagoland area participated in the parade and were welcomed with open arms by the patriotic people of Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

CHICAGO—Sgt. Roberto Corona, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation North Center, Recruiting Station Chicago, shakes hand with spectators of the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 13. Corona, along with Marines from the Chicagoland area participated in the parade and were welcomed with open arms by the patriotic people of Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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"By the end of the day I was exhausted, but I felt amazing and accomplished," exclaimed Poolee Rose Wilson after participating in a pool function with Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester. Photo courtesy Rose Wilson

"By the end of the day I was exhausted, but I felt amazing and accomplished," exclaimed Poolee Rose Wilson after participating in a pool function with Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester. Photo courtesy Rose Wilson

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Rose Wilson (center) holds the feet of another member of the Marine Corps' delayed entry program during a recent pool function held by Recruiting Substation Rochester.

Rose Wilson (center) holds the feet of another member of the Marine Corps' delayed entry program during a recent pool function held by Recruiting Substation Rochester.

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Poolee Rose Wilson talks with Sgt. Timothy A. Riffe, a recruiter at Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester, about the oppurtunities availble in the Marine Corps. Photo courtesy RSS Rochester.

Poolee Rose Wilson talks with Sgt. Timothy A. Riffe, a recruiter at Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester, about the oppurtunities availble in the Marine Corps. Photo courtesy RSS Rochester.

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Gunnery Sgt. Ralph Grimes, a prior service recruiter out of Kansas City, Mo., speaks with a former Marine about the oppurtunities in the Marine Corps reserves. Grimes role as a PSR is to find inactive marines who still have the desire to be on active duty and wish to return. The Midwest Marines PSR community received the inaugural Recruiting Excellence Award for Superior Performance by being number one in the nation through mission success and customer satisfaction.

Gunnery Sgt. Ralph Grimes, a prior service recruiter out of Kansas City, Mo., speaks with a former Marine about the oppurtunities in the Marine Corps reserves. Grimes role as a PSR is to find inactive marines who still have the desire to be on active duty and wish to return. The Midwest Marines PSR community received the inaugural Recruiting Excellence Award for Superior Performance by being number one in the nation through mission success and customer satisfaction.

Photo by Cpl. Bryan Eberly

Irving Schlossenberg is interviewed by a Kansas City television station during the 2009 Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps birthday celebration. Schlossenberg was the oldest living Marine combat correspondent at the time. He died of congestive heart failure Sunday. Schlossenberg served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 during which he served in five pacific campaigns including four first wave landings.

Irving Schlossenberg is interviewed by a Kansas City television station during the 2009 Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps birthday celebration. Schlossenberg was the oldest living Marine combat correspondent at the time. He died of congestive heart failure Sunday. Schlossenberg served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 during which he served in five pacific campaigns including four first wave landings.

Photo by Cpl. David Rogers

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is presented with the Centurion trophy after having the title bestowed upon him. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is presented with the Centurion trophy after having the title bestowed upon him. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

Photo by Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Patrick Wire

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

Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Lutz

Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

Photo by Cpl. David Rogers

CHICAGO – Marine Humvees, both tactical and commercial, participated in the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago March 13. The Marines rolled through the streets early in the morning as the morning fog lifted off Lake Michigan and were welcomed by thousands of spectators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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CHICAGO—Sgt. Roberto Corona, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation North Center, Recruiting Station Chicago, shakes hand with spectators of the 2010 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 13. Corona, along with Marines from the Chicagoland area participated in the parade and were welcomed with open arms by the patriotic people of Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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"By the end of the day I was exhausted, but I felt amazing and accomplished," exclaimed Poolee Rose Wilson after participating in a pool function with Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester. Photo courtesy Rose Wilson

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Rose Wilson (center) holds the feet of another member of the Marine Corps' delayed entry program during a recent pool function held by Recruiting Substation Rochester.

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Poolee Rose Wilson talks with Sgt. Timothy A. Riffe, a recruiter at Recruiting Sub- Station Rochester, about the oppurtunities availble in the Marine Corps. Photo courtesy RSS Rochester.

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Gunnery Sgt. Ralph Grimes, a prior service recruiter out of Kansas City, Mo., speaks with a former Marine about the oppurtunities in the Marine Corps reserves. Grimes role as a PSR is to find inactive marines who still have the desire to be on active duty and wish to return. The Midwest Marines PSR community received the inaugural Recruiting Excellence Award for Superior Performance by being number one in the nation through mission success and customer satisfaction.

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Irving Schlossenberg is interviewed by a Kansas City television station during the 2009 Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps birthday celebration. Schlossenberg was the oldest living Marine combat correspondent at the time. He died of congestive heart failure Sunday. Schlossenberg served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 during which he served in five pacific campaigns including four first wave landings.

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GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is presented with the Centurion trophy after having the title bestowed upon him. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

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GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

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GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

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Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

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Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

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Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

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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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Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

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Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

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