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The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Minnesotan fair-goers conduct pull ups with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities Marines, August 22. During the fair, thousands of Minnesotans stopped by the Marine booth to exercise the Marine Corps way.

Minnesotan fair-goers conduct pull ups with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities Marines, August 22. During the fair, thousands of Minnesotans stopped by the Marine booth to exercise the Marine Corps way.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Minnisotans pose for a picture at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair, August 22. During the fair, many Minnesotans came to the Marine Corps booth to conduct pull ups, lift ammo-cans and learn about the Marine Corps.

Minnisotans pose for a picture at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair, August 22. During the fair, many Minnesotans came to the Marine Corps booth to conduct pull ups, lift ammo-cans and learn about the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities help fair-goers during the Minnesota State Fair, with questions regarding the Marine Corps, August 22. Many Minnesotans stopped by the Marine Corps booth to learn about modern Marine Corps equipment and training.

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities help fair-goers during the Minnesota State Fair, with questions regarding the Marine Corps, August 22. Many Minnesotans stopped by the Marine Corps booth to learn about modern Marine Corps equipment and training.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Minnesotans stop at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair to learn about the Marine Corps and conduct pull ups, August 22. Thoughout the course of the 12-day fair, thousands of fair-goers came to the Marine Corps booth to participate.

Minnesotans stop at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair to learn about the Marine Corps and conduct pull ups, August 22. Thoughout the course of the 12-day fair, thousands of fair-goers came to the Marine Corps booth to participate.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

The head table reacts to Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Krause’s, the Logistics Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, rebuttal of the fine levied against him during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis.

The head table reacts to Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Krause’s, the Logistics Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, rebuttal of the fine levied against him during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Sgt. Kale Minkie, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation Waukesha, pours himself a cup of “grog” after being fined during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

Sgt. Kale Minkie, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation Waukesha, pours himself a cup of “grog” after being fined during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Staff Sgt. Paul Miller III, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac, Staff Sgt. Peter Vargo, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Appleton, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Simms, Operations Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, (left to right) prepare to drink from the “grog” during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

Staff Sgt. Paul Miller III, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac, Staff Sgt. Peter Vargo, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Appleton, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Simms, Operations Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, (left to right) prepare to drink from the “grog” during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Sgt. Matthew Rardin and his fellow recruiters from Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee are called to the head table during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. A Dining Out is conducted in the same manner as a traditional Mess Night but it is open to spouses and guests.

Sgt. Matthew Rardin and his fellow recruiters from Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee are called to the head table during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. A Dining Out is conducted in the same manner as a traditional Mess Night but it is open to spouses and guests.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Sgt. Deon Craft, NCOIC of Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee, and his wife, Ashley Craft, share a toast to the Mess with a cup of “grog” at Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. Though spouses are not normally eligible for fines during a Dining Out, Ashley Craft volunteered to drink a cup as part of her husband’s fine.

Sgt. Deon Craft, NCOIC of Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee, and his wife, Ashley Craft, share a toast to the Mess with a cup of “grog” at Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. Though spouses are not normally eligible for fines during a Dining Out, Ashley Craft volunteered to drink a cup as part of her husband’s fine.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Kristopher Hennings, a Poolee with Recruiting Substation North Lansing, Recruiting Station Lansing, crouches next to a player in the Miracle League of Mid-Michigan during the opening games of the fall season Aug. 18, 2014 in Lansing, Mich. Marines and poolees of RS Lansing were invited to attend the opening games of the fall season to help out as "buddies". The league gives children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball through the use of a specialized rubber field and equipment. The buddies are volunteers from around the community that assist the players in hitting, throwing, catching, and running the bases.

Kristopher Hennings, a Poolee with Recruiting Substation North Lansing, Recruiting Station Lansing, crouches next to a player in the Miracle League of Mid-Michigan during the opening games of the fall season Aug. 18, 2014 in Lansing, Mich. Marines and poolees of RS Lansing were invited to attend the opening games of the fall season to help out as "buddies". The league gives children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball through the use of a specialized rubber field and equipment. The buddies are volunteers from around the community that assist the players in hitting, throwing, catching, and running the bases.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Gannon C. Cornley, a senior Blue Valley High School Tigers cornerback, running back, and wide receiver, performs cone drills while carrying two 30-pound ammunition cans during the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Lamar District Athletic Complex Aug. 14, 2014. Marines from Recruiting Station Kansas City and Recruiting Sub-Station Olathe psuhed the players to dig deep and finish strong. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and a maneuver-under-fire portion.

Gannon C. Cornley, a senior Blue Valley High School Tigers cornerback, running back, and wide receiver, performs cone drills while carrying two 30-pound ammunition cans during the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Lamar District Athletic Complex Aug. 14, 2014. Marines from Recruiting Station Kansas City and Recruiting Sub-Station Olathe psuhed the players to dig deep and finish strong. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and a maneuver-under-fire portion.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

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Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

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Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

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The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

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Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

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An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

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Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers a question during a town hall meeting with Marines, sailors and former service members aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 5. Dempsey discussed a wide range of topics including involvement in the Middle East, and how budget cuts affect service members worldwide.

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Minnesotan fair-goers conduct pull ups with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities Marines, August 22. During the fair, thousands of Minnesotans stopped by the Marine booth to exercise the Marine Corps way.

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Minnisotans pose for a picture at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair, August 22. During the fair, many Minnesotans came to the Marine Corps booth to conduct pull ups, lift ammo-cans and learn about the Marine Corps.

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Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities help fair-goers during the Minnesota State Fair, with questions regarding the Marine Corps, August 22. Many Minnesotans stopped by the Marine Corps booth to learn about modern Marine Corps equipment and training.

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Minnesotans stop at the Marine Corps booth at the Minnesota State Fair to learn about the Marine Corps and conduct pull ups, August 22. Thoughout the course of the 12-day fair, thousands of fair-goers came to the Marine Corps booth to participate.

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The head table reacts to Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Krause’s, the Logistics Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, rebuttal of the fine levied against him during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis.

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Sgt. Kale Minkie, a recruiter from Recruiting Substation Waukesha, pours himself a cup of “grog” after being fined during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

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Staff Sgt. Paul Miller III, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Fond du Lac, Staff Sgt. Peter Vargo, SNCOIC of Recruiting Substation Appleton, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Simms, Operations Chief of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, (left to right) prepare to drink from the “grog” during RS Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. The “grog” is a less than appetizing mix of mystery ingredients that Marines may have to drink from if they are caught violating the “Rules of the Mess.”

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Sgt. Matthew Rardin and his fellow recruiters from Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee are called to the head table during Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. A Dining Out is conducted in the same manner as a traditional Mess Night but it is open to spouses and guests.

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Sgt. Deon Craft, NCOIC of Recruiting Substation North Milwaukee, and his wife, Ashley Craft, share a toast to the Mess with a cup of “grog” at Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s first Dining Out, Aug. 20 in Brown Deer, Wis. Though spouses are not normally eligible for fines during a Dining Out, Ashley Craft volunteered to drink a cup as part of her husband’s fine.

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Kristopher Hennings, a Poolee with Recruiting Substation North Lansing, Recruiting Station Lansing, crouches next to a player in the Miracle League of Mid-Michigan during the opening games of the fall season Aug. 18, 2014 in Lansing, Mich. Marines and poolees of RS Lansing were invited to attend the opening games of the fall season to help out as "buddies". The league gives children with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball through the use of a specialized rubber field and equipment. The buddies are volunteers from around the community that assist the players in hitting, throwing, catching, and running the bases.

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Gannon C. Cornley, a senior Blue Valley High School Tigers cornerback, running back, and wide receiver, performs cone drills while carrying two 30-pound ammunition cans during the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test at the Lamar District Athletic Complex Aug. 14, 2014. Marines from Recruiting Station Kansas City and Recruiting Sub-Station Olathe psuhed the players to dig deep and finish strong. The CFT consists of an 880-meter sprint, ammo-can lifts in two minutes, and a maneuver-under-fire portion.

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