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Nearly 40 poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee took the oath of enlistment alongside their fellow future servicemembers during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Nearly 40 poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee took the oath of enlistment alongside their fellow future servicemembers during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Sgts. Deon Craft and Nathan Krohn, Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee, march on the colors alongside the Army, Navy and Air Force, during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Sgts. Deon Craft and Nathan Krohn, Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee, march on the colors alongside the Army, Navy and Air Force, during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to Arrowhead High School senior George Panos during a basketball game in Hartland, Wis., Dec. 6, 2013. Panos will represent the state of Wisconsin in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carlson, Calif. Panos plays offensive line and is committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to Arrowhead High School senior George Panos during a basketball game in Hartland, Wis., Dec. 6, 2013. Panos will represent the state of Wisconsin in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carlson, Calif. Panos plays offensive line and is committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents the first piece of cake to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013.

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents the first piece of cake to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, spoke to the Marines and families of Recruiting Station Milwaukee during this year’s birthday ball held at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, spoke to the Marines and families of Recruiting Station Milwaukee during this year’s birthday ball held at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, and Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, view the Commandant’s birthday message during RS Milwaukee’s birthday ball on November 15, 2013.

Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, and Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, view the Commandant’s birthday message during RS Milwaukee’s birthday ball on November 15, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler (ret.) accepts the second piece of cake as the oldest Marine during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler (ret.) accepts the second piece of cake as the oldest Marine during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Pfc. Rylee Stocco tastes the second piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

Pfc. Rylee Stocco tastes the second piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s cake detail escorts the birthday cake as part of the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The first piece of cake was given to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett. The second piece was given to the oldest Marine, retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler, and passed on to the youngest Marine, Pfc. Rylee Stocco.

Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s cake detail escorts the birthday cake as part of the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The first piece of cake was given to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett. The second piece was given to the oldest Marine, retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler, and passed on to the youngest Marine, Pfc. Rylee Stocco.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, present the colors for students at Oxford Middle School in Overland Park, KS Nov. 15. The students and faculty hosted a Veteran's Day celebration honoring the faithful and dedicated service of military members worldwide. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley D. Carrier)

Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, present the colors for students at Oxford Middle School in Overland Park, KS Nov. 15. The students and faculty hosted a Veteran's Day celebration honoring the faithful and dedicated service of military members worldwide. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley D. Carrier)

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Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Marines with 9th Marine Corps District present the colors at the Kauffman center during the playing of the National Anthem played by the Kansas University Wind Ensemble Nov. 10, 2013.

Marines with 9th Marine Corps District present the colors at the Kauffman center during the playing of the National Anthem played by the Kansas University Wind Ensemble Nov. 10, 2013.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Col. James Minick commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District introduces Max Deweese the oldest Marine present and Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier the youngest Marine present thier piece of birthday cake during the Lenexa Police Department birthday breakfast Nov. 8, 2013. This was the 19th year the Lenexa Police Department has held this event.

Col. James Minick commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District introduces Max Deweese the oldest Marine present and Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier the youngest Marine present thier piece of birthday cake during the Lenexa Police Department birthday breakfast Nov. 8, 2013. This was the 19th year the Lenexa Police Department has held this event.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Capt. Aaron Krudwig, Recruiting Station Kansas City officer selection officer and an Overland Park, Kan. native, addresses the crowd during local Kansas City news station, 41 Action News, Veterans' Day Hero Show celebration in downtown Kansas City Nov. 9, 2013. Krudwig thanked those in attendance who have supported the military and also the Marines who paved the way for current and future Marines.

Capt. Aaron Krudwig, Recruiting Station Kansas City officer selection officer and an Overland Park, Kan. native, addresses the crowd during local Kansas City news station, 41 Action News, Veterans' Day Hero Show celebration in downtown Kansas City Nov. 9, 2013. Krudwig thanked those in attendance who have supported the military and also the Marines who paved the way for current and future Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Marines and their guests look on as Gen. John Amos', commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday video message plays during the 238th Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Argosy Hotel and casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Marines and their guests look on as Gen. John Amos', commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday video message plays during the 238th Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Argosy Hotel and casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Members of Recruiting Station Kansas City's cake detail march in with the birthday cake during the 238th Marine Corps birthday ball into the Argosy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Members of Recruiting Station Kansas City's cake detail march in with the birthday cake during the 238th Marine Corps birthday ball into the Argosy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Capt. Landon Dunaway, Recruiting Station Kansas City executive officer, reads Maj. Gen. John A Lejeune's, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday message during the 238th birthday celebration of the Marine Corps at the Arogsy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Capt. Landon Dunaway, Recruiting Station Kansas City executive officer, reads Maj. Gen. John A Lejeune's, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday message during the 238th birthday celebration of the Marine Corps at the Arogsy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Nearly 40 poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee took the oath of enlistment alongside their fellow future servicemembers during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Sgts. Deon Craft and Nathan Krohn, Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee, march on the colors alongside the Army, Navy and Air Force, during the Milwaukee Wave opening home game Dec. 7, 2013. The Milwaukee wave designated the home opener as a “Military Appreciation Game,” taking a moment of silence for those lost at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents a Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey to Arrowhead High School senior George Panos during a basketball game in Hartland, Wis., Dec. 6, 2013. Panos will represent the state of Wisconsin in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in Carlson, Calif. Panos plays offensive line and is committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

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Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents the first piece of cake to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013.

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Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, spoke to the Marines and families of Recruiting Station Milwaukee during this year’s birthday ball held at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

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Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, presents Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, with an RS Milwaukee plaque during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Barrett was the guest of honor for the ball.

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Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, and Maj. Charles D. Godwin, Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer, view the Commandant’s birthday message during RS Milwaukee’s birthday ball on November 15, 2013.

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Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler (ret.) accepts the second piece of cake as the oldest Marine during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

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Pfc. Rylee Stocco tastes the second piece of cake as the youngest Marine present during the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The birthday cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the passing of history and traditions to the next generation.

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Recruiting Station Milwaukee’s cake detail escorts the birthday cake as part of the birthday ball ceremony at the Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern, on November 15, 2013. The first piece of cake was given to the guest of honor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett. The second piece was given to the oldest Marine, retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Bradley Chandler, and passed on to the youngest Marine, Pfc. Rylee Stocco.

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Marines with the 9th Marine Corps District, present the colors for students at Oxford Middle School in Overland Park, KS Nov. 15. The students and faculty hosted a Veteran's Day celebration honoring the faithful and dedicated service of military members worldwide. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley D. Carrier)

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Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

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Col. James Minick commanding officer of the 9th Marine Corps District introduces Max Deweese the oldest Marine present and Lance Cpl. Bradley Carrier the youngest Marine present thier piece of birthday cake during the Lenexa Police Department birthday breakfast Nov. 8, 2013. This was the 19th year the Lenexa Police Department has held this event.

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Marines with 9th Marine Corps District present the colors at the Kauffman center during the playing of the National Anthem played by the Kansas University Wind Ensemble Nov. 10, 2013.

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Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and Col. James Minick commanding officer of 9th Marine Corps District (9MCD) salute the colors during the 9MCD birthday ball Nov. 8, 2013. Renforth was the guest of honor for the 9MCD ball.

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Capt. Aaron Krudwig, Recruiting Station Kansas City officer selection officer and an Overland Park, Kan. native, addresses the crowd during local Kansas City news station, 41 Action News, Veterans' Day Hero Show celebration in downtown Kansas City Nov. 9, 2013. Krudwig thanked those in attendance who have supported the military and also the Marines who paved the way for current and future Marines.

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Marines and their guests look on as Gen. John Amos', commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday video message plays during the 238th Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Argosy Hotel and casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

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Members of Recruiting Station Kansas City's cake detail march in with the birthday cake during the 238th Marine Corps birthday ball into the Argosy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

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Capt. Landon Dunaway, Recruiting Station Kansas City executive officer, reads Maj. Gen. John A Lejeune's, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, birthday message during the 238th birthday celebration of the Marine Corps at the Arogsy Hotel and Casino ballroom Nov. 8, 2013. The guest speaker for the ball was retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, a former F-4 Phantom and Vietnam POW, who commented on his experiences as a POW during the war.

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