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Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ronna Weyland

Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Major General Joseph L. Osterman awards a coin to SSgt. Joshua Benne for his outstanding work as the staff non-commisioned officer in-charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Dubuque, Iowa. Osterman is the Commanding General for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Major General Joseph L. Osterman awards a coin to SSgt. Joshua Benne for his outstanding work as the staff non-commisioned officer in-charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Dubuque, Iowa. Osterman is the Commanding General for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Female poolees participate in the Tug o' War portion of the all-female pool function Oct. 13. Recruiting Station Milwaukee holds quarterly pool functions specifically for its female poolees in order to prepare them for the rigors of recruit training.

Female poolees participate in the Tug o' War portion of the all-female pool function Oct. 13. Recruiting Station Milwaukee holds quarterly pool functions specifically for its female poolees in order to prepare them for the rigors of recruit training.

Photo by Staff Sgt. G. S. Thomas

Sgts. Julio Gonzalez and Adam Kruse watch Alson Bondy celebrate his 90th birthday at Inver Glen Senior Living on Oct. 5. Bondy served in the Marine Corps as a corsair pilot during World War II. The two recruiters out of the Woodbury, Minn., office stopped by the event after being contacted by one of the residents who knew about Bondy's service.

Sgts. Julio Gonzalez and Adam Kruse watch Alson Bondy celebrate his 90th birthday at Inver Glen Senior Living on Oct. 5. Bondy served in the Marine Corps as a corsair pilot during World War II. The two recruiters out of the Woodbury, Minn., office stopped by the event after being contacted by one of the residents who knew about Bondy's service.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Voigtlander talks football with Green Bay Packers #24 Jarrett Bush Sept. 11.

Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Voigtlander talks football with Green Bay Packers #24 Jarrett Bush Sept. 11.

Photo by Staff Sgt. G. S. Thomas

Poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee's Janesville substation experience drill instructors for the first time April 24.

Poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee's Janesville substation experience drill instructors for the first time April 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. G. S. Thomas

A poolee from Recruiting Substation Wausau, Recruiting Station Milwaukee, fires a rifle similar to the one she'll be issued in recruit training.

A poolee from Recruiting Substation Wausau, Recruiting Station Milwaukee, fires a rifle similar to the one she'll be issued in recruit training.

Photo by Staff Sgt. G. S. Thomas

Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

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Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

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Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

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Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

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Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

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Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

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Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

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Major General Joseph L. Osterman awards a coin to SSgt. Joshua Benne for his outstanding work as the staff non-commisioned officer in-charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Dubuque, Iowa. Osterman is the Commanding General for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

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Female poolees participate in the Tug o' War portion of the all-female pool function Oct. 13. Recruiting Station Milwaukee holds quarterly pool functions specifically for its female poolees in order to prepare them for the rigors of recruit training.

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Sgts. Julio Gonzalez and Adam Kruse watch Alson Bondy celebrate his 90th birthday at Inver Glen Senior Living on Oct. 5. Bondy served in the Marine Corps as a corsair pilot during World War II. The two recruiters out of the Woodbury, Minn., office stopped by the event after being contacted by one of the residents who knew about Bondy's service.

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Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Voigtlander talks football with Green Bay Packers #24 Jarrett Bush Sept. 11.

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Poolees from Recruiting Station Milwaukee's Janesville substation experience drill instructors for the first time April 24.

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A poolee from Recruiting Substation Wausau, Recruiting Station Milwaukee, fires a rifle similar to the one she'll be issued in recruit training.

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