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Zoekia Matthews, 19, from St. Paul, Minn., maintains her focus while a few of her fellow poolees rest during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Matthews, a Como Park High School graduate recruited out of Roseville, Minn., will depart for Marine Corps boot camp May 16, 2011.::r::::n::

Zoekia Matthews, 19, from St. Paul, Minn., maintains her focus while a few of her fellow poolees rest during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Matthews, a Como Park High School graduate recruited out of Roseville, Minn., will depart for Marine Corps boot camp May 16, 2011.::r::::n::

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Pvt. Cecil Howard, 19, from New Brighton, Minn., demonstrates how to properly execute drill movements to more than 30 Marine applicants during a Recruiting Substation Roseville poolee function at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Howard, a Mounds View High School graduate, completed boot camp Nov. 24.

Pvt. Cecil Howard, 19, from New Brighton, Minn., demonstrates how to properly execute drill movements to more than 30 Marine applicants during a Recruiting Substation Roseville poolee function at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Howard, a Mounds View High School graduate, completed boot camp Nov. 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Shane Peas, 18, from Mounds View, Minn., low crawls underneath his fellow poolees during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Peas, a senior at Irondale High School recruited out of Marine Corps Substation Roseville, will depart for boot camp June 13, 2011.::r::::n::

Shane Peas, 18, from Mounds View, Minn., low crawls underneath his fellow poolees during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Peas, a senior at Irondale High School recruited out of Marine Corps Substation Roseville, will depart for boot camp June 13, 2011.::r::::n::

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Staff Sgt. Froilan Ramos speaks to Marina Arredondo, a senior at Saydel High School in Des Moines, Iowa, after she enlisted become a Marine on September 11, 2010. Ramos became a Centurion after writing his 100th contract when Arrendondo enlisted at Military Entrance Processing Station Des Moines. Ramos is a canvassing recruiter at Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Recruiting Station Des Moines.

Staff Sgt. Froilan Ramos speaks to Marina Arredondo, a senior at Saydel High School in Des Moines, Iowa, after she enlisted become a Marine on September 11, 2010. Ramos became a Centurion after writing his 100th contract when Arrendondo enlisted at Military Entrance Processing Station Des Moines. Ramos is a canvassing recruiter at Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Recruiting Station Des Moines.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway listens to a question from a Marine during a visit with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway listens to a question from a Marine during a visit with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Cory A. Tepfenhart

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City about the future of the Marine Corps mission and manpower August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City about the future of the Marine Corps mission and manpower August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Cory A. Tepfenhart

Marta Paukert listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Pool as Pool conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Paukert is a guidance counselor at Eagle Grove High School in Eagle Grove, Iowa and Pool is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Galesburg in Galesburg Illinois.

Marta Paukert listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Pool as Pool conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Paukert is a guidance counselor at Eagle Grove High School in Eagle Grove, Iowa and Pool is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Galesburg in Galesburg Illinois.

Photo by Capt. Randon Knoll

Staff Sgt. Russell Burkholder talks to David Fravel as Burkholder conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Burholder is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Spencer in Spencer, Iowa and Fravel is the activities director at Sioux City North High School in Sioux City, Iowa.

Staff Sgt. Russell Burkholder talks to David Fravel as Burkholder conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Burholder is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Spencer in Spencer, Iowa and Fravel is the activities director at Sioux City North High School in Sioux City, Iowa.

Photo by Capt. Randon Knoll

Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez goof around at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 24, 2010.

Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez goof around at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 24, 2010.

Photo by Courtesy of Perez family

CHICAGO—Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent speaks with Staff Sgt. Anthony Cimbaro, noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Substation Chain of Lakes, Il, regarding the recent June accomplishments for the RS here July 9. Kent spoke with the Marines of RS Chicago and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the future of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

CHICAGO—Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent speaks with Staff Sgt. Anthony Cimbaro, noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Substation Chain of Lakes, Il, regarding the recent June accomplishments for the RS here July 9. Kent spoke with the Marines of RS Chicago and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the future of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

Photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent visited Recruiting Station Chicago here July 9. Kent spoke to the Marines about quality of life, the operational forces, and the quality job the Marines have done in meeting the 202K goal of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent visited Recruiting Station Chicago here July 9. Kent spoke to the Marines about quality of life, the operational forces, and the quality job the Marines have done in meeting the 202K goal of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

Photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat

Sgt. Kara Perez kisses her son Roman at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 4, 2010.

Sgt. Kara Perez kisses her son Roman at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 4, 2010.

Photo by Courtesy of Perez family

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines march out the gates of Historic Fort Sneeling following the change of command ceremony for Recruiting Station Twin Cities. Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski assumed command from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony here, June 25. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines march out the gates of Historic Fort Sneeling following the change of command ceremony for Recruiting Station Twin Cities. Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski assumed command from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony here, June 25. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

Photo by Staff Sgt Stephen Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines in formation render honors to Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during the pass and review of a change of command ceremony held here, June 25. Gawronski assumed command of the recruiting station from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines in formation render honors to Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during the pass and review of a change of command ceremony held here, June 25. Gawronski assumed command of the recruiting station from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

Photo by Staff Sgt Stephen Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN--Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Major Daniel E. Colvin, the outgoing Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling. Under Colvin’s command, the recruiting station received the Commandant’s Superior Achiever Award for the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN--Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Major Daniel E. Colvin, the outgoing Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling. Under Colvin’s command, the recruiting station received the Commandant’s Superior Achiever Award for the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

Photo by SSgt Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the incoming Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, hands the station’s organizational colors back to SgtMaj James C. Kirkland, the sergeant major for Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling, June 25. The Battle Colors of a Marine Corps Unit symbolize the authority and accountability of command. The passing of the colors from one commanding officer to another signifies the relinquishing and acceptance of command and confirms the commanding officer’s total commitment to the Marines he will command. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the incoming Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, hands the station’s organizational colors back to SgtMaj James C. Kirkland, the sergeant major for Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling, June 25. The Battle Colors of a Marine Corps Unit symbolize the authority and accountability of command. The passing of the colors from one commanding officer to another signifies the relinquishing and acceptance of command and confirms the commanding officer’s total commitment to the Marines he will command. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

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Zoekia Matthews, 19, from St. Paul, Minn., maintains her focus while a few of her fellow poolees rest during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Matthews, a Como Park High School graduate recruited out of Roseville, Minn., will depart for Marine Corps boot camp May 16, 2011.::r::::n::

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Pvt. Cecil Howard, 19, from New Brighton, Minn., demonstrates how to properly execute drill movements to more than 30 Marine applicants during a Recruiting Substation Roseville poolee function at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Howard, a Mounds View High School graduate, completed boot camp Nov. 24.

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Shane Peas, 18, from Mounds View, Minn., low crawls underneath his fellow poolees during a physical training session at the University of Minnesota Armory Dec. 18. Peas, a senior at Irondale High School recruited out of Marine Corps Substation Roseville, will depart for boot camp June 13, 2011.::r::::n::

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Staff Sgt. Froilan Ramos speaks to Marina Arredondo, a senior at Saydel High School in Des Moines, Iowa, after she enlisted become a Marine on September 11, 2010. Ramos became a Centurion after writing his 100th contract when Arrendondo enlisted at Military Entrance Processing Station Des Moines. Ramos is a canvassing recruiter at Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Recruiting Station Des Moines.

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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway listens to a question from a Marine during a visit with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway speaks with the U.S. Marines in Kansas City about the future of the Marine Corps mission and manpower August 28 at 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Conway said he expects the Marine Corps to reduce manning levels sometime after the end of the war in Afghanistan.

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Marta Paukert listens to Staff Sgt. Christopher Pool as Pool conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Paukert is a guidance counselor at Eagle Grove High School in Eagle Grove, Iowa and Pool is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Galesburg in Galesburg Illinois.

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Staff Sgt. Russell Burkholder talks to David Fravel as Burkholder conducts an "initial visit" on August 20, 2010 at the Recruiting Station Des Moines headquarters. The command group held its first ever mock visit to help the seasoned recruiters refresh their skills and to teach the new recruiters how to conduct high school visits. Burholder is a canvassing recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Spencer in Spencer, Iowa and Fravel is the activities director at Sioux City North High School in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez goof around at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 24, 2010.

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CHICAGO—Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent speaks with Staff Sgt. Anthony Cimbaro, noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Substation Chain of Lakes, Il, regarding the recent June accomplishments for the RS here July 9. Kent spoke with the Marines of RS Chicago and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the future of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent visited Recruiting Station Chicago here July 9. Kent spoke to the Marines about quality of life, the operational forces, and the quality job the Marines have done in meeting the 202K goal of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. George J. Papastrat) (Released)

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Sgt. Kara Perez kisses her son Roman at their home in Overland Park, Kan. July 4, 2010.

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FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines march out the gates of Historic Fort Sneeling following the change of command ceremony for Recruiting Station Twin Cities. Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski assumed command from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony here, June 25. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

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FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Marines in formation render honors to Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during the pass and review of a change of command ceremony held here, June 25. Gawronski assumed command of the recruiting station from Maj. Daniel E. Colvin during the ceremony. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

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FORT SNELLING, MINN--Col. Matthew J. Bonnot, Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District, awards the Meritorious Service Medal to Major Daniel E. Colvin, the outgoing Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling. Under Colvin’s command, the recruiting station received the Commandant’s Superior Achiever Award for the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

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FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the incoming Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, hands the station’s organizational colors back to SgtMaj James C. Kirkland, the sergeant major for Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling, June 25. The Battle Colors of a Marine Corps Unit symbolize the authority and accountability of command. The passing of the colors from one commanding officer to another signifies the relinquishing and acceptance of command and confirms the commanding officer’s total commitment to the Marines he will command. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

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