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Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson holds up his award citation during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device, May 4.

Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson holds up his award citation during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device, May 4.

Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson talks to dozens of friends, family and spectators during an award ceremony where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall, May 4.

Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson talks to dozens of friends, family and spectators during an award ceremony where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall, May 4.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Chippewa Hills Senior Latear Dukes poses for a photo with Captain Matthew Carwile, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Lansing, and Staff Sgt. Sean Whalen, a Recruiter with RSS Central Michigan, after receiving the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship, May 2. Dukes is one of only four Michigan natives who will receive the scholarship this year.

Chippewa Hills Senior Latear Dukes poses for a photo with Captain Matthew Carwile, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Lansing, and Staff Sgt. Sean Whalen, a Recruiter with RSS Central Michigan, after receiving the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship, May 2. Dukes is one of only four Michigan natives who will receive the scholarship this year.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Poolees with Recruiting Station Lansing participate in a morning motivational run, April, 21, at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, Mich. Over 250 Poolees attending a three day Mini-boot Camp here in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

Poolees with Recruiting Station Lansing participate in a morning motivational run, April, 21, at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, Mich. Over 250 Poolees attending a three day Mini-boot Camp here in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Gunnery Sgt. Caesar Mazzeo, a Drill Instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, gives a little motivation to Poolee Ireland from RSS Niles during RS Lansing’s Mini-boot Camp South April, 20. Poolees from across southern Michigan attended the three day training event at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, Mich. in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

Gunnery Sgt. Caesar Mazzeo, a Drill Instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, gives a little motivation to Poolee Ireland from RSS Niles during RS Lansing’s Mini-boot Camp South April, 20. Poolees from across southern Michigan attended the three day training event at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, Mich. in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Patrick Ocharzak, an educator from Linden Community Schools in Michigan, sends rounds down range during the 2013 Recruiting Station Lansing Educators Workshop, April 11. Educators and influencers from Michigan had the unique opportunity to experience various aspects of Marine Corps Recruit Training during the week long workshop.

Patrick Ocharzak, an educator from Linden Community Schools in Michigan, sends rounds down range during the 2013 Recruiting Station Lansing Educators Workshop, April 11. Educators and influencers from Michigan had the unique opportunity to experience various aspects of Marine Corps Recruit Training during the week long workshop.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Recruiting Substation Buffalo's Staff Sgt. Steven McColl leads a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiting Substation Buffalo's Staff Sgt. Steven McColl leads a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in the Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in the Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Megan Jones, 22, from Bloomington, Minn., walks next to her brother Pfc. Michael Jones, a 2012 Jefferson High School graduate, during a five-mile morning hike March 23. Megan is currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp April 8. Michael completed boot camp Oct. 19, 2012. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Megan Jones, 22, from Bloomington, Minn., walks next to her brother Pfc. Michael Jones, a 2012 Jefferson High School graduate, during a five-mile morning hike March 23. Megan is currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp April 8. Michael completed boot camp Oct. 19, 2012. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Jared A. Parker (Left) locks up with his opponent during the Missouri Winter Games. Parker went on to take the gold in his weight class.

Sgt. Jared A. Parker (Left) locks up with his opponent during the Missouri Winter Games. Parker went on to take the gold in his weight class.

Photo by Courtesy of the Parker Family

Marines from several offices with Recruiting Station Twin Cities practice CrossFit workouts March 18. Twenty Marines attended the three-day event to expand their training skillset and improve fitness levels in the Delayed Entry Program.

Marines from several offices with Recruiting Station Twin Cities practice CrossFit workouts March 18. Twenty Marines attended the three-day event to expand their training skillset and improve fitness levels in the Delayed Entry Program.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Recruiting Substation Eau Claire's Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Anderson motivates his team during a CrossFit exercise March 18. Anderson was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Recruiting Substation Eau Claire's Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Anderson motivates his team during a CrossFit exercise March 18. Anderson was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Recruiting Substation Mankato's Staff Sgt. Jason Hefner leads his team through a CrossFit exercise March 18. Hefner was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Recruiting Substation Mankato's Staff Sgt. Jason Hefner leads his team through a CrossFit exercise March 18. Hefner was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Nate McIntosh pushes through a CrossFit exercise with Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities March 18. McIntosh was one of 20 Marines who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Gunnery Sgt. Nate McIntosh pushes through a CrossFit exercise with Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities March 18. McIntosh was one of 20 Marines who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Jeremiah Junior, the son of GySgt Jeremiah Gibbs, pins a new set of
chevrons on his father's collar during a promotion ceremony at the Robert A.
Young Federal building in St. Louis, Mar 1. Gibbs is the Staff
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge at Recruiting Sub-Station West County.

Jeremiah Junior, the son of GySgt Jeremiah Gibbs, pins a new set of chevrons on his father's collar during a promotion ceremony at the Robert A. Young Federal building in St. Louis, Mar 1. Gibbs is the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge at Recruiting Sub-Station West County.

Photo by Sgt Alvaro Aro

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, performs with several Century High School musicians March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, performs with several Century High School musicians March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, serenades a group of musicians at Century High School March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, serenades a group of musicians at Century High School March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson holds up his award citation during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device, May 4.

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Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

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Former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson talks to dozens of friends, family and spectators during an award ceremony where he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall, May 4.

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Chippewa Hills Senior Latear Dukes poses for a photo with Captain Matthew Carwile, Executive Officer of Recruiting Station Lansing, and Staff Sgt. Sean Whalen, a Recruiter with RSS Central Michigan, after receiving the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship, May 2. Dukes is one of only four Michigan natives who will receive the scholarship this year.

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Poolees with Recruiting Station Lansing participate in a morning motivational run, April, 21, at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, Mich. Over 250 Poolees attending a three day Mini-boot Camp here in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

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Gunnery Sgt. Caesar Mazzeo, a Drill Instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, gives a little motivation to Poolee Ireland from RSS Niles during RS Lansing’s Mini-boot Camp South April, 20. Poolees from across southern Michigan attended the three day training event at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, Mich. in order to better prepare them for Recruit Training.

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Patrick Ocharzak, an educator from Linden Community Schools in Michigan, sends rounds down range during the 2013 Recruiting Station Lansing Educators Workshop, April 11. Educators and influencers from Michigan had the unique opportunity to experience various aspects of Marine Corps Recruit Training during the week long workshop.

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Recruiting Substation Buffalo's Staff Sgt. Steven McColl leads a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities lead a group of aspiring Lady Leathernecks on a five-mile morning hike March 23 to prepare them for boot camp. Many of the hike participants are currently in the Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp later this year. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Megan Jones, 22, from Bloomington, Minn., walks next to her brother Pfc. Michael Jones, a 2012 Jefferson High School graduate, during a five-mile morning hike March 23. Megan is currently in Recruiting Station Twin Cities' Delayed Entry Program and will ship to boot camp April 8. Michael completed boot camp Oct. 19, 2012. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Jared A. Parker (Left) locks up with his opponent during the Missouri Winter Games. Parker went on to take the gold in his weight class.

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Marines from several offices with Recruiting Station Twin Cities practice CrossFit workouts March 18. Twenty Marines attended the three-day event to expand their training skillset and improve fitness levels in the Delayed Entry Program.

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Recruiting Substation Eau Claire's Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Anderson motivates his team during a CrossFit exercise March 18. Anderson was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

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Recruiting Substation Mankato's Staff Sgt. Jason Hefner leads his team through a CrossFit exercise March 18. Hefner was one of 20 Marines with Recruiting Station Twin Cities who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

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Gunnery Sgt. Nate McIntosh pushes through a CrossFit exercise with Marines from Recruiting Station Twin Cities March 18. McIntosh was one of 20 Marines who attended the three-day fitness engagement.

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Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

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Four members of the Burnsville Sparks Wrestling Program concluded their regular season last week by qualifying for the 2013 USA Wrestling Youth Minnesota State Championships. The wrestlers include Jordan Scott, 11, Jude De La Luz, 8, Isaac Gawronski, 8, and Gavin Osterhaus, 11. Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Officer Selection Station Twin Cities' Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis volunteered to help coach the wrestling club this season.

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Jeremiah Junior, the son of GySgt Jeremiah Gibbs, pins a new set of
chevrons on his father's collar during a promotion ceremony at the Robert A.
Young Federal building in St. Louis, Mar 1. Gibbs is the Staff
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge at Recruiting Sub-Station West County.

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Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, performs with several Century High School musicians March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

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Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles, 9th Marine Corps District Marine band placement director, serenades a group of musicians at Century High School March 7. Knuckles visited several high schools in North Dakota that week to perform and talk about the Marine music program.

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