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Major Christopher Tsirlis shakes hands with Tyler Johnson, who was selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl in 2016, while Sgt. Kyle Henderson looks on, at the MN Vikings game, November 8. Additionally, the Silent Drill Platoon performed at half-time.

Major Christopher Tsirlis shakes hands with Tyler Johnson, who was selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl in 2016, while Sgt. Kyle Henderson looks on, at the MN Vikings game, November 8. Additionally, the Silent Drill Platoon performed at half-time.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Marine Corps Poolees take part in a sware0in ceremony at Busch Stadium, St. Louis September 27. The swear-in was part of a military appreciation day.

Marine Corps Poolees take part in a sware0in ceremony at Busch Stadium, St. Louis September 27. The swear-in was part of a military appreciation day.

Photo by Sgt. Erik Brooks

Sgt. Matthew Boulis, recruiter with Recruiting Sub Station Grand Rapids North, Mich., and a football player from Lowell High School, salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Lowell and East Grand Rapids high schools, Oct. 16, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

Sgt. Matthew Boulis, recruiter with Recruiting Sub Station Grand Rapids North, Mich., and a football player from Lowell High School, salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Lowell and East Grand Rapids high schools, Oct. 16, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

A Drum Major from Bay City Western High School, Staff Sgt. Luke DeJong and Sgt. Christopher Parker from Recruiting Sub Station Saginaw, Mich., salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Bay City Central and Bay City Western high schools, Oct. 23, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

A Drum Major from Bay City Western High School, Staff Sgt. Luke DeJong and Sgt. Christopher Parker from Recruiting Sub Station Saginaw, Mich., salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Bay City Central and Bay City Western high schools, Oct. 23, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing attend the annual “Triumph” to celebrate another successful fiscal year, Oct. 30, 2015. During the event awards were presented followed by a 30-foot-tall bonfire and a night under the stars in near freezing weather.

Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing attend the annual “Triumph” to celebrate another successful fiscal year, Oct. 30, 2015. During the event awards were presented followed by a 30-foot-tall bonfire and a night under the stars in near freezing weather.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, third from left, presents Lisa Semerly, Okemos High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside on the Okemos football field, Oct. 9, 2015. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, third from left, presents Lisa Semerly, Okemos High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside on the Okemos football field, Oct. 9, 2015. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, left, presents Ron Stremlow, Forest Area High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside the Forest Area High School gymnasium, Oct. 8, 2015. Ron Stremlow coached volleyball, girls and boys soccer and basketball, track, football, and middle school basketball. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, left, presents Ron Stremlow, Forest Area High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside the Forest Area High School gymnasium, Oct. 8, 2015. Ron Stremlow coached volleyball, girls and boys soccer and basketball, track, football, and middle school basketball. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman reaffirms the oath of enlistment with Sgt. Joshua S. Whittington (right) and Sgt. Curtis W. Paul (left) in Lansing, Mich., Oct. 6, 2015. Both Marines are recruiters with Recruiting Station Lansing and were promoted to staff sergeant after the oath.

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman reaffirms the oath of enlistment with Sgt. Joshua S. Whittington (right) and Sgt. Curtis W. Paul (left) in Lansing, Mich., Oct. 6, 2015. Both Marines are recruiters with Recruiting Station Lansing and were promoted to staff sergeant after the oath.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

In the annual MN Armed Forces hockey tournament, the Marine Corps put together their own team, for the first time in MN History. The Marines were primarily from Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, but retired Marines and corpsmen also played for the team including , 75-year-old Marine Veteran John Swanberg. The Majority of the Marines had not played hockey before, but managed to win one match and tie another. "Marines and Sailors are already part of a tightknit group," said Major Richard Wilson, one of the Marine players. "Having the opportunity to work together as a team in a sport which was relatively new for many of us made us that much tighter."

In the annual MN Armed Forces hockey tournament, the Marine Corps put together their own team, for the first time in MN History. The Marines were primarily from Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, but retired Marines and corpsmen also played for the team including , 75-year-old Marine Veteran John Swanberg. The Majority of the Marines had not played hockey before, but managed to win one match and tie another. "Marines and Sailors are already part of a tightknit group," said Major Richard Wilson, one of the Marine players. "Having the opportunity to work together as a team in a sport which was relatively new for many of us made us that much tighter."

Photo by Sgt. Martin Egnash

Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., collide at the beginning of a “knockerball” soccer game inside one of Lansing’s SoccerZone arenas, Sept. 28, 2015. Marines played the game for a fun, physical training session at the conclusion of a staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge meeting.

Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., collide at the beginning of a “knockerball” soccer game inside one of Lansing’s SoccerZone arenas, Sept. 28, 2015. Marines played the game for a fun, physical training session at the conclusion of a staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge meeting.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Command Board Photo RS LANSING SGTMAJ

Command Board Photo RS LANSING SGTMAJ

Photo by Cpl Carrier

Command Board Photo RS Lansing Sergeant Major

Command Board Photo RS Lansing Sergeant Major

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Marines from Recruiting Substation Central Michigan raise the United States flag during the H.H. Dow vs. Flint Southwestern football game, Sept. 18, 2015. The game was part of a Wounded Warriors Project fund drive.

Marines from Recruiting Substation Central Michigan raise the United States flag during the H.H. Dow vs. Flint Southwestern football game, Sept. 18, 2015. The game was part of a Wounded Warriors Project fund drive.

Photo by Cpl. Alex Walters

Commanding Officer
9th Marine Corps District

Commanding Officer 9th Marine Corps District

Photo by Command Board

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marine Col. Jason Morris, 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, and Navy Capt. James D. Hawkins, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer, cut the ribbon to officially open the 9th Marine Corps District headquarters building during a ribbon cutting ceremony aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marine Col. Jason Morris, 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, and Navy Capt. James D. Hawkins, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer, cut the ribbon to officially open the 9th Marine Corps District headquarters building during a ribbon cutting ceremony aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Fisher

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marines and sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes celebrate the official opening of the 9th Marine Corps District's headquarters building, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marines and sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes celebrate the official opening of the 9th Marine Corps District's headquarters building, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Fisher

Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to applicants at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 5, 2015. Battaglia spoke of how every person who walks through MEPS is starting on a journey that will change their lives forever.

Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to applicants at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 5, 2015. Battaglia spoke of how every person who walks through MEPS is starting on a journey that will change their lives forever.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter

Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas McCulloch, a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City recruiter, instructs a poolee to strike his hand with a horizontal elbow strike as Staff Sgt. Adam Halter, a RS Kansas City recruiter, looks on and critiques during RS Kansas City's all-hands female pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., Aug. 7, 2015.

Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas McCulloch, a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City recruiter, instructs a poolee to strike his hand with a horizontal elbow strike as Staff Sgt. Adam Halter, a RS Kansas City recruiter, looks on and critiques during RS Kansas City's all-hands female pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., Aug. 7, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter

Major Christopher Tsirlis shakes hands with Tyler Johnson, who was selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl in 2016, while Sgt. Kyle Henderson looks on, at the MN Vikings game, November 8. Additionally, the Silent Drill Platoon performed at half-time.

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Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

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Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon performed at the MN Vikings game, November 8. In addition to performing a spectacular half-time show, the Marines also honored Tyler Johnson, a high school student from Minneapolis, selected to play in the Semper Fi All American Bowl.

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Marine Corps Poolees take part in a sware0in ceremony at Busch Stadium, St. Louis September 27. The swear-in was part of a military appreciation day.

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Sgt. Matthew Boulis, recruiter with Recruiting Sub Station Grand Rapids North, Mich., and a football player from Lowell High School, salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Lowell and East Grand Rapids high schools, Oct. 16, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

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A Drum Major from Bay City Western High School, Staff Sgt. Luke DeJong and Sgt. Christopher Parker from Recruiting Sub Station Saginaw, Mich., salute the flag during the National Anthem before the start of the Great American Rivalry Series game between Bay City Central and Bay City Western high schools, Oct. 23, 2015. The Great American Rivalry Series games allowed Marines, football players and the school’s student body to interact over a relatable common ground topic: competition.

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Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing attend the annual “Triumph” to celebrate another successful fiscal year, Oct. 30, 2015. During the event awards were presented followed by a 30-foot-tall bonfire and a night under the stars in near freezing weather.

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Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, third from left, presents Lisa Semerly, Okemos High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside on the Okemos football field, Oct. 9, 2015. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

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Maj. Christopher L. Buck, Recruiting Station Lansing commanding officer, left, presents Ron Stremlow, Forest Area High School coach, with the Recruiting Station Lansing High School Coach of the Year Award inside the Forest Area High School gymnasium, Oct. 8, 2015. Ron Stremlow coached volleyball, girls and boys soccer and basketball, track, football, and middle school basketball. Each year, RS Lansing solicits nominations from high schools throughout Michigan and recognizes one male and one female coach that exemplifies the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

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Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman reaffirms the oath of enlistment with Sgt. Joshua S. Whittington (right) and Sgt. Curtis W. Paul (left) in Lansing, Mich., Oct. 6, 2015. Both Marines are recruiters with Recruiting Station Lansing and were promoted to staff sergeant after the oath.

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In the annual MN Armed Forces hockey tournament, the Marine Corps put together their own team, for the first time in MN History. The Marines were primarily from Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, but retired Marines and corpsmen also played for the team including , 75-year-old Marine Veteran John Swanberg. The Majority of the Marines had not played hockey before, but managed to win one match and tie another. "Marines and Sailors are already part of a tightknit group," said Major Richard Wilson, one of the Marine players. "Having the opportunity to work together as a team in a sport which was relatively new for many of us made us that much tighter."

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Marines from Recruiting Station Lansing, Mich., collide at the beginning of a “knockerball” soccer game inside one of Lansing’s SoccerZone arenas, Sept. 28, 2015. Marines played the game for a fun, physical training session at the conclusion of a staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge meeting.

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Command Board Photo RS LANSING SGTMAJ

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Command Board Photo RS Lansing Sergeant Major

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Marines from Recruiting Substation Central Michigan raise the United States flag during the H.H. Dow vs. Flint Southwestern football game, Sept. 18, 2015. The game was part of a Wounded Warriors Project fund drive.

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Commanding Officer
9th Marine Corps District

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NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marine Col. Jason Morris, 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, and Navy Capt. James D. Hawkins, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer, cut the ribbon to officially open the 9th Marine Corps District headquarters building during a ribbon cutting ceremony aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

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NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES -- Marines and sailors stationed aboard Naval Station Great Lakes celebrate the official opening of the 9th Marine Corps District's headquarters building, Sept. 1, 2015. The ceremony also commemorated the 78th anniversary of the unit's activation as 9th Reserve District, which was established aboard the Naval Station, Sept. 1, 1937. Col. Jason Morris, the District's commanding officer, spoke during the ceremony about the importance of recruiting and how maintaining a well-qualified, well-trained Marine Corps begins with the individual recruiter on the streets. The District is responsible for recruiting enlisted, officer and prior service Marines across 660,000 square miles and 13 states in the Midwest region.

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Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to applicants at the Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 5, 2015. Battaglia spoke of how every person who walks through MEPS is starting on a journey that will change their lives forever.

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Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas McCulloch, a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City recruiter, instructs a poolee to strike his hand with a horizontal elbow strike as Staff Sgt. Adam Halter, a RS Kansas City recruiter, looks on and critiques during RS Kansas City's all-hands female pool function at Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., Aug. 7, 2015.

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