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GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

Photo by Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Patrick Wire

Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Lutz

Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Lutz

Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

Photo by Cpl. David Rogers

Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine teaches Kennedy Feller, 12, about the Blue Angels at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Kebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine teaches Kennedy Feller, 12, about the Blue Angels at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Kebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

Photo by Cpl. David Rogers

Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine visits Aaron Black, 18, at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine visits Aaron Black, 18, at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

Photo by Cpl. David Rogers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez have been together most of their adult lives and Marine Corps careers and they plan to open a gym together.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez have been together most of their adult lives and Marine Corps careers and they plan to open a gym together.

Photo by Courtesy of Perez family

A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

Photo by Courtesy of Marine Corps Community Services

A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

Photo by Courtesy of Marine Corps Community Services

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Former Marine corporal Melvin Theodore Moore enlisted in the Marine Corps in Kansas City, Mo., in 1940. His military occupational specialty was Ammunition Technician. He served in the pacific area from February 1941 to July 1944. He participated in the defense of Eniwetok, Marshall Island from February 1944 to June 1944. He was honorably discharged from the separation battalion Camp Lejune, N.C. June 27th 1946. Cpl Moore celebrated his 90th birthday on Septemeber 18, 2009.

Former Marine corporal Melvin Theodore Moore enlisted in the Marine Corps in Kansas City, Mo., in 1940. His military occupational specialty was Ammunition Technician. He served in the pacific area from February 1941 to July 1944. He participated in the defense of Eniwetok, Marshall Island from February 1944 to June 1944. He was honorably discharged from the separation battalion Camp Lejune, N.C. June 27th 1946. Cpl Moore celebrated his 90th birthday on Septemeber 18, 2009.

Photo by Sgt. Jereme Edwards

Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Peterson

Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch, right, enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch, right, enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson

Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

Photo by Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson

GySgt. Joshua Shaffer, SNCOIC or RSS Kokomo, is awarded the elusive title of Centurion after only 21 mos as a canvassing recruiter. Shaffer enlisted 100 qualified young men and women, 80 percent in the upper mental groups and all them were Tier 1, High School Graduates.

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Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, KY native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his sub-station with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

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Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

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Patrick and Stephanie Wire reunite briefly at the Basic School in Quantico, Va., while Stephanie attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course.

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Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

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Participants and organizers of the Helping Heros Run gathered at the finish line after the race.

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Recruiting Station Des Moines Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach visits with Kennedy Feller, 12, while escorting Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. Krebsbach feels a personal connection with the hospital because his three-year-old son receives treatment there for a heart condition.

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Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine teaches Kennedy Feller, 12, about the Blue Angels at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Kebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

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Navy Blue Angel Flight Surgeon Lt. Johannah Valentine visits Aaron Black, 18, at the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Aug. 28 in Omaha, Neb. The Blue Angels visited the Omaha community with Marine Recruiter Sgt. Karl Krebsbach before they performed at an air show the following weekend.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sgts. Victor and Kara Perez have been together most of their adult lives and Marine Corps careers and they plan to open a gym together.

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A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

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A screenshot from the video 'Never Leave a Marine Behind' shows the importance of peer-to-peer communication for suicidal thoughts or feelings as discussed in the new Noncomissioned Officer Suicide Prevention Course. Eighteen sergeants throught the 9th Marine Corps District have been trained to assist fellow Marines who are struggling with suicidal feelings.

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Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

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Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

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Marines took time out of the celebration to pose with Mr. Melvin Moore, a 90-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran. (Left to Rigt) Staff Sgt. William Genochio,a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis, Melvin Moore, Sgt. Brian Frances, a recruiter with RSS North Indianapolis , and Pvt. Brianna Ayers, a young Marine recently returning from recruit training.

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Former Marine corporal Melvin Theodore Moore enlisted in the Marine Corps in Kansas City, Mo., in 1940. His military occupational specialty was Ammunition Technician. He served in the pacific area from February 1941 to July 1944. He participated in the defense of Eniwetok, Marshall Island from February 1944 to June 1944. He was honorably discharged from the separation battalion Camp Lejune, N.C. June 27th 1946. Cpl Moore celebrated his 90th birthday on Septemeber 18, 2009.

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Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

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Marine Corps drill instructors visited numerous Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois locations March 9-13 to join more than 1,000 young men and women who have signed up for the Marine Corps, as well as their families and friends, for dinner, a presentation on recruit training, and an unforgettable 25-minute taste of what these “poolees” can expect at boot camp.

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch, right, enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Vetch enlisted his son on July 1, 2009 at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetch and his 17-year-old son Luke, pose at Vetch’s Permanent Contact Station Norfolk, Recruiting Substation Sioux City, Recruiting Station Des Moines office. Vetch, who by trade is a wire chief, and his son, who signed up to be an infantryman, hope the odds are on their side to get stationed together.

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