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Jordan Meadows is presented the Commandant of the Marine Corps Trophy by members of Recruiting Station St. Louis Jan. 31 at the University of Illinois Basketball game for finishing top of his class of 220 Officer Candidates. Jordan's superb physical fitness, self-less leadership and successful academics distinguished him as the number one candidate.

Jordan Meadows is presented the Commandant of the Marine Corps Trophy by members of Recruiting Station St. Louis Jan. 31 at the University of Illinois Basketball game for finishing top of his class of 220 Officer Candidates. Jordan's superb physical fitness, self-less leadership and successful academics distinguished him as the number one candidate.

Photo by Erik Brooks

Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

Photo by Sgt. Brock Gaul

Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

Photo by Sgt. Brock Gaul

Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

Photo by Cpl Bradley Carrier

Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

Photo by Cpl Bradley Carrier

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

The United States Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Kalamazoo, Mich., joined Michigan State Troopers in a toy drive, hosted by a Western Michigan University frat and sorority, Dec. 12, 2015. The purpose of the drive was to fill a Michigan State Trooper patrol car with toys and canned foods to be distributed to families in need for the Christmas holiday season. More than 300 brand-new toys and 100 canned foods were collected.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Sergeant Major Christopher A. Farrell, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, stands before a joint-service formation before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' Military Appreciation Day game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015. Servicemembers from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were in attendance for the day's pregame and halftime festivities which included military vehicle static displays, joint-service color guard, and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.

Sergeant Major Christopher A. Farrell, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, stands before a joint-service formation before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' Military Appreciation Day game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015. Servicemembers from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were in attendance for the day's pregame and halftime festivities which included military vehicle static displays, joint-service color guard, and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jazmin Smith

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Dittenbir, Recruiting Station Lansing, Recruiting Sub-Station Central Michigan staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, helps Timothy Laskowski pick out a toy at Meijer’s Shop with the Heroes event in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Dec. 8, 2015. Meijer selected a group of underprivileged kids and granted them a 100 dollar spending allowance so they could get their family members gifts, and maybe something for themselves too. They also had volunteers to help them wrap the gifts, provided pizza, drinks and a DJ for the kids and their families to enjoy.

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Dittenbir, Recruiting Station Lansing, Recruiting Sub-Station Central Michigan staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, helps Timothy Laskowski pick out a toy at Meijer’s Shop with the Heroes event in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Dec. 8, 2015. Meijer selected a group of underprivileged kids and granted them a 100 dollar spending allowance so they could get their family members gifts, and maybe something for themselves too. They also had volunteers to help them wrap the gifts, provided pizza, drinks and a DJ for the kids and their families to enjoy.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Marine Corps Poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Grand Rapids South conduct a swear-in ceremony, led by Capt. Tracey Smith, Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., executive officer, on the ice inside Van Andel Arena during the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, Dec. 9, 2015. According to Master Sgt. Kenneth Murillo, RS Lansing, RSS Grand Rapids South staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, events like this are key in showing the Poolees they have their community’s support in their decision to join the United States Marine Corps and it helps keep them motivated.

Marine Corps Poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Grand Rapids South conduct a swear-in ceremony, led by Capt. Tracey Smith, Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., executive officer, on the ice inside Van Andel Arena during the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, Dec. 9, 2015. According to Master Sgt. Kenneth Murillo, RS Lansing, RSS Grand Rapids South staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, events like this are key in showing the Poolees they have their community’s support in their decision to join the United States Marine Corps and it helps keep them motivated.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Staff Sgt. Leah J. Minder, left, a Marine recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, right, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, stand with their daughters, Jordan, left, and Addison after their combined promotion and Purple Heart ceremony inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Staff Sergeant Minder was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant and Darren received his Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen on a patrol, while deployed to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

Staff Sgt. Leah J. Minder, left, a Marine recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, right, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, stand with their daughters, Jordan, left, and Addison after their combined promotion and Purple Heart ceremony inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Staff Sergeant Minder was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant and Darren received his Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen on a patrol, while deployed to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Leah J. Minder, middle, a Marine Corps recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., receives a promotion to staff sergeant inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Minder’s rank is pinned to her collars by 1stSgt Todd Braun, right, Alpha Company I-I, 1st battalion 24th Marines, 25th regiment, 4th Marine Division, first sergeant in Grand Rapids, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, left, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart medal recipient.

Leah J. Minder, middle, a Marine Corps recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., receives a promotion to staff sergeant inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Minder’s rank is pinned to her collars by 1stSgt Todd Braun, right, Alpha Company I-I, 1st battalion 24th Marines, 25th regiment, 4th Marine Division, first sergeant in Grand Rapids, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, left, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart medal recipient.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, awaits to be dismissed after receiving the Purple Heart inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, awaits to be dismissed after receiving the Purple Heart inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Maj. Christopher Buck, left, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, pins the Purple Heart medal on the collar of Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal on Oct. 4, 2006.

Maj. Christopher Buck, left, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, pins the Purple Heart medal on the collar of Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal on Oct. 4, 2006.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Sgt. Michael Capasso speaks at Eden Prairie high School before awarding local athlete, J. D. Spielman, an honorary game jersey for the Semper Fi All American Bowl. The SFAAB is the Marine Corps' own high school football bowl, which pits 100 of the best and brightest young athletes in the nation against each other. Those who are chosen to play in the SFAAB are selected based on their performance on the football field, and their character off the field.

Sgt. Michael Capasso speaks at Eden Prairie high School before awarding local athlete, J. D. Spielman, an honorary game jersey for the Semper Fi All American Bowl. The SFAAB is the Marine Corps' own high school football bowl, which pits 100 of the best and brightest young athletes in the nation against each other. Those who are chosen to play in the SFAAB are selected based on their performance on the football field, and their character off the field.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Capt. Ryan Kilkenny presents Tucker McCann his Semper Fidelis Bowl Game Jersey at a presentation at O'Fallon High School, O'Fallon, IL Dec. 2. Tucker, one of the top place kickers in the nation and University of Missouri commit, will play for the West Team during the 5th annual Semper Fidelis Bowl Game in Carson, CA.

Capt. Ryan Kilkenny presents Tucker McCann his Semper Fidelis Bowl Game Jersey at a presentation at O'Fallon High School, O'Fallon, IL Dec. 2. Tucker, one of the top place kickers in the nation and University of Missouri commit, will play for the West Team during the 5th annual Semper Fidelis Bowl Game in Carson, CA.

Photo by Erik Brooks

United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger

United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger

Marine Poolees from Kalamazoo, Mich., helped unfurl a 30-yard-flag across the 50-yard-line during the Veteran's Day halftime show at Western Michigan University's football game, November 11, 2015.

Marine Poolees from Kalamazoo, Mich., helped unfurl a 30-yard-flag across the 50-yard-line during the Veteran's Day halftime show at Western Michigan University's football game, November 11, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Jordan Meadows is presented the Commandant of the Marine Corps Trophy by members of Recruiting Station St. Louis Jan. 31 at the University of Illinois Basketball game for finishing top of his class of 220 Officer Candidates. Jordan's superb physical fitness, self-less leadership and successful academics distinguished him as the number one candidate.

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Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

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Recruiting Sub-Station Quad Cities' Pool Function on January 30, 2016 started off with a max set of pull-ups and two minutes of crunches. Afterwards, the Poolees were given some Marine Corps knowledge, tips, and tricks for their 5 mile hike soon to follow.

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Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

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Marines and sailors of the 9th Marine Corps District and Naval Station Great Lakes dined with Chicago Cubs players at the USO of Illinois’ Cub’s Caravan Luncheon Jan. 14, in downtown Chicago. Cub’s players mingled with service members over lunch at the free event, which is part of the TixForTroops program in the state of Illinois.

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The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

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The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, speaks with Marines during a Jan. 5 visit to 9th Marine Corps District, Great Lakes, Ill. The sergeant major visited service members with Midwest Marines and Navy Recruit Training Command on his way back to Washington, D.C., from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

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Sergeant Major Christopher A. Farrell, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, stands before a joint-service formation before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' Military Appreciation Day game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, Dec. 13, 2015. Servicemembers from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were in attendance for the day's pregame and halftime festivities which included military vehicle static displays, joint-service color guard, and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.

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Staff Sgt. Benjamin Dittenbir, Recruiting Station Lansing, Recruiting Sub-Station Central Michigan staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, helps Timothy Laskowski pick out a toy at Meijer’s Shop with the Heroes event in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., Dec. 8, 2015. Meijer selected a group of underprivileged kids and granted them a 100 dollar spending allowance so they could get their family members gifts, and maybe something for themselves too. They also had volunteers to help them wrap the gifts, provided pizza, drinks and a DJ for the kids and their families to enjoy.

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Marine Corps Poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Grand Rapids South conduct a swear-in ceremony, led by Capt. Tracey Smith, Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., executive officer, on the ice inside Van Andel Arena during the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, Dec. 9, 2015. According to Master Sgt. Kenneth Murillo, RS Lansing, RSS Grand Rapids South staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, events like this are key in showing the Poolees they have their community’s support in their decision to join the United States Marine Corps and it helps keep them motivated.

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Staff Sgt. Leah J. Minder, left, a Marine recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, right, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, stand with their daughters, Jordan, left, and Addison after their combined promotion and Purple Heart ceremony inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Staff Sergeant Minder was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant and Darren received his Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen on a patrol, while deployed to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

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Leah J. Minder, middle, a Marine Corps recruiter in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., receives a promotion to staff sergeant inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Minder’s rank is pinned to her collars by 1stSgt Todd Braun, right, Alpha Company I-I, 1st battalion 24th Marines, 25th regiment, 4th Marine Division, first sergeant in Grand Rapids, Mich., and her husband, Darren D. Minder, left, former Marine Corps sergeant and Purple Heart medal recipient.

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Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, awaits to be dismissed after receiving the Purple Heart inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart medal for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal, Oct. 4, 2006.

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Maj. Christopher Buck, left, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, pins the Purple Heart medal on the collar of Darren D. Minder, a former Marine Corps sergeant, inside the Saginaw Valley State University Field House, Dec. 5, 2015. Darren received the Purple Heart for sustaining an enemy gunshot wound to the abdomen while on a patrol during his deployment to Habbinyah, Iraq, as a corporal on Oct. 4, 2006.

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Sgt. Michael Capasso speaks at Eden Prairie high School before awarding local athlete, J. D. Spielman, an honorary game jersey for the Semper Fi All American Bowl. The SFAAB is the Marine Corps' own high school football bowl, which pits 100 of the best and brightest young athletes in the nation against each other. Those who are chosen to play in the SFAAB are selected based on their performance on the football field, and their character off the field.

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Capt. Ryan Kilkenny presents Tucker McCann his Semper Fidelis Bowl Game Jersey at a presentation at O'Fallon High School, O'Fallon, IL Dec. 2. Tucker, one of the top place kickers in the nation and University of Missouri commit, will play for the West Team during the 5th annual Semper Fidelis Bowl Game in Carson, CA.

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United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

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United States Marines and members of the Armed Forces gathered Nov. 15 to honor the service members and FBI agents who have died since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at St. John Fisher Parish, Chicago, Ill. The memorial was organized by members of the McCarthy Group, named after Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Col. Joseph J. McCarthy, and whose sole mission is to honor those men and women who have died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Official Photo by Capt. James F. Stenger/released)

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Marine Poolees from Kalamazoo, Mich., helped unfurl a 30-yard-flag across the 50-yard-line during the Veteran's Day halftime show at Western Michigan University's football game, November 11, 2015.

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