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Sgt. Jarod M. Upchurch, a recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents Gabe Megginson, an Offensive Linemen, with a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 26 during the Jacksonville High School homecoming game. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Gabe is a 3 year starter and 3 time all-conference selection. He was Offensive MVP of the Illinois State and the University of Illinois Big-Men’s camps. He was a Rivals pre-season All-state Performer for this season. Gabe was selected Team Captain by his peers for the 2014 season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr)

Sgt. Jarod M. Upchurch, a recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents Gabe Megginson, an Offensive Linemen, with a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 26 during the Jacksonville High School homecoming game. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Gabe is a 3 year starter and 3 time all-conference selection. He was Offensive MVP of the Illinois State and the University of Illinois Big-Men’s camps. He was a Rivals pre-season All-state Performer for this season. Gabe was selected Team Captain by his peers for the 2014 season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr)

Photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.

Capt. Chad Luebke, Officer Selection Officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, administers the Officer Oath of Office to 2nd Lt. Louise Nowak during her commissioning ceremony in Pound, Wis., on Sept. 20, 2014. Nowak, a recent graduate of Carroll University, was awarded the Commandant’s Trophy earlier this year in recognition of her exceptional academic performance, physical fitness and leadership at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va.

Capt. Chad Luebke, Officer Selection Officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, administers the Officer Oath of Office to 2nd Lt. Louise Nowak during her commissioning ceremony in Pound, Wis., on Sept. 20, 2014. Nowak, a recent graduate of Carroll University, was awarded the Commandant’s Trophy earlier this year in recognition of her exceptional academic performance, physical fitness and leadership at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

COTTLEVILLE, MO – Col. Jason L. Morris speaks during a dedication ceremony for the Cottleville Post Office in memory of Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Health Resolution-2391 became public law on June 9, 2014. The law designated the post office building in Cottleville as the Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge Post Office. The bill was introduced on June 14, 2013 and signed into law by President Barack Obama on June 9, 2014. Morris is the Commanding Officer of 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Vinnedge’s commanding officer while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

COTTLEVILLE, MO – Col. Jason L. Morris speaks during a dedication ceremony for the Cottleville Post Office in memory of Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Health Resolution-2391 became public law on June 9, 2014. The law designated the post office building in Cottleville as the Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge Post Office. The bill was introduced on June 14, 2013 and signed into law by President Barack Obama on June 9, 2014. Morris is the Commanding Officer of 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Vinnedge’s commanding officer while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Photo by Erik S. Brooks Jr.

COTTLEVILLE, MO – Julie and David Vinnedge are presented a plaque dedicating the Cottleville Post Office in memory of their son Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Lance Cpl. Vinnedge was an Anti-tank Assaultman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment deployed to Helmand Provence, Afghanistan in 2010 when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device on October 13, 2010. Also in the vehicle with Vinnedge were Cpl. Justin J. Cain, Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald and Pfc. Victor A. Drew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

COTTLEVILLE, MO – Julie and David Vinnedge are presented a plaque dedicating the Cottleville Post Office in memory of their son Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Lance Cpl. Vinnedge was an Anti-tank Assaultman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment deployed to Helmand Provence, Afghanistan in 2010 when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device on October 13, 2010. Also in the vehicle with Vinnedge were Cpl. Justin J. Cain, Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald and Pfc. Victor A. Drew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

Photo by Erik S. Brooks Jr

Matthew M. Lesar, the principal of Nathan Hale High School, knocks out a total of fourteen pull-ups during the Great American Rivalry Series between Nathan Hale and West Allis Central High School, Sept. 17, 2014. Each school will take on the Chin-Up Challenge in the days leading up to the Great American Rivalry game on Friday, Sept. 19. Nathan Hale High School completed 1,522 pull-ups and will have a chance to add to that total on game day.

Matthew M. Lesar, the principal of Nathan Hale High School, knocks out a total of fourteen pull-ups during the Great American Rivalry Series between Nathan Hale and West Allis Central High School, Sept. 17, 2014. Each school will take on the Chin-Up Challenge in the days leading up to the Great American Rivalry game on Friday, Sept. 19. Nathan Hale High School completed 1,522 pull-ups and will have a chance to add to that total on game day.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Nagle

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, walks with his parents, Dan and Cindy Pummill, during the Wildcats' senior night before their game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was ranked 11th overall in snapping by Kohl’s Professional Camps for the 2015 class. He is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, walks with his parents, Dan and Cindy Pummill, during the Wildcats' senior night before their game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was ranked 11th overall in snapping by Kohl’s Professional Camps for the 2015 class. He is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball during the Wildcats 49-7 routing of the St. Joseph High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was the only player selected from Missouri to participate in the bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and it will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball during the Wildcats 49-7 routing of the St. Joseph High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was the only player selected from Missouri to participate in the bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and it will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, stretches during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. The Wildcats routed the Indians 49-7. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, stretches during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. The Wildcats routed the Indians 49-7. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball to his position coach, Nolan Hochgrebe, during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball to his position coach, Nolan Hochgrebe, during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Audience members clap and stand as the United States Marine Band performs the official songs of all the United States armed forces to close out the evening's events in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014.

Audience members clap and stand as the United States Marine Band performs the official songs of all the United States armed forces to close out the evening's events in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

The United States Marine Band receives a standing ovation in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, at the conclusion of the band's performance as part of its 2014 National Tour.

The United States Marine Band receives a standing ovation in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, at the conclusion of the band's performance as part of its 2014 National Tour.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, smiles on behalf of the band to the crowd while receivng applause in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014. The band's tour stretches from Maryland to Washington State and started on Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 29.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, smiles on behalf of the band to the crowd while receivng applause in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014. The band's tour stretches from Maryland to Washington State and started on Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 29.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

Photo by Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

Photo by Cpl. Bradley Carrier

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Sgt. Jarod M. Upchurch, a recruiter with Recruiting Station St. Louis, presents Gabe Megginson, an Offensive Linemen, with a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 26 during the Jacksonville High School homecoming game. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Gabe is a 3 year starter and 3 time all-conference selection. He was Offensive MVP of the Illinois State and the University of Illinois Big-Men’s camps. He was a Rivals pre-season All-state Performer for this season. Gabe was selected Team Captain by his peers for the 2014 season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr)

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Capt. Chad Luebke, Officer Selection Officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, administers the Officer Oath of Office to 2nd Lt. Louise Nowak during her commissioning ceremony in Pound, Wis., on Sept. 20, 2014. Nowak, a recent graduate of Carroll University, was awarded the Commandant’s Trophy earlier this year in recognition of her exceptional academic performance, physical fitness and leadership at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va.

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COTTLEVILLE, MO – Col. Jason L. Morris speaks during a dedication ceremony for the Cottleville Post Office in memory of Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Health Resolution-2391 became public law on June 9, 2014. The law designated the post office building in Cottleville as the Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge Post Office. The bill was introduced on June 14, 2013 and signed into law by President Barack Obama on June 9, 2014. Morris is the Commanding Officer of 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Vinnedge’s commanding officer while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

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COTTLEVILLE, MO – Julie and David Vinnedge are presented a plaque dedicating the Cottleville Post Office in memory of their son Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge in Cottleville Sept. 23. Lance Cpl. Vinnedge was an Anti-tank Assaultman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment deployed to Helmand Provence, Afghanistan in 2010 when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device on October 13, 2010. Also in the vehicle with Vinnedge were Cpl. Justin J. Cain, Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald and Pfc. Victor A. Drew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik S. Brooks Jr.)

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Matthew M. Lesar, the principal of Nathan Hale High School, knocks out a total of fourteen pull-ups during the Great American Rivalry Series between Nathan Hale and West Allis Central High School, Sept. 17, 2014. Each school will take on the Chin-Up Challenge in the days leading up to the Great American Rivalry game on Friday, Sept. 19. Nathan Hale High School completed 1,522 pull-ups and will have a chance to add to that total on game day.

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Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, walks with his parents, Dan and Cindy Pummill, during the Wildcats' senior night before their game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was ranked 11th overall in snapping by Kohl’s Professional Camps for the 2015 class. He is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

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Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball during the Wildcats 49-7 routing of the St. Joseph High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill was the only player selected from Missouri to participate in the bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and it will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl.

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Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, stretches during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. The Wildcats routed the Indians 49-7. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015.

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Jaycee D. Pummill, the Blue Springs High School senior long snapper and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selectee, prepares to snap the ball to his position coach, Nolan Hochgrebe, during warmups before the Wildcats game against the St. Joseph Central High School Indians at Peve Stadium Sept. 12, 2014. Pummill is one of approximately 100 players selected from across the nation to participate in the Semper Fi Bowl next year at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. 4, 2015, and will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

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Audience members clap and stand as the United States Marine Band performs the official songs of all the United States armed forces to close out the evening's events in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014.

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The United States Marine Band receives a standing ovation in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, at the conclusion of the band's performance as part of its 2014 National Tour.

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Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, smiles on behalf of the band to the crowd while receivng applause in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014. The band's tour stretches from Maryland to Washington State and started on Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 29.

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Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

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The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own", performs in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 10, 2014, as part of its national tour. The tour commenced Sept. 1 and is slated to conclude Sept. 30. The band is slated to perform at the University of Kansas Lied Center on Sept. 12, the Cloud County Community College Arly Bryant Gymnasium on Sept. 13, and will conclude their portion of the Kansas leg of its tour at the Colby Community Building in Colby, Kan., on Sept. 14.

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Gunnery Sgt. Sara Dell'Omo, a United States Marine Band mezzo-soprano vocalist, addresses those in attendance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., during the The President's Own's 2014 National Tour Sept. 10, 2014. The band performed a number of songs from both traiditonal and military styled compositions throughout the performance such as John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis", "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and "Solid Men to the Front".

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Lieutenant Col. Jason K. Fettig, the United States Marine Band director, conducts the Marine Band while Gunnery Sgt. Samuel Barlow, a Marine Band trombonist, performs the solo portion of composer Arthur Pryor's "Fantastic Polka" in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo., as part of its 2014 National Tour. The Marine Band, also known as the "President's Own", is the oldest military band in the nation and the oldest professional musical organization in the country. The Marine Band performs at state funerals, presidential inaugurations, various sporting events, and other significant national events.

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The President's Own Marine Band brass section takes center stage during the band's performance at Butler University in Indianapolis Sep. 7. The Band performed for more than 1,500 people at Clowes Memorial Hall during their 30-day fall concert tour across the United States.

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Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, director of the President's Own Marine band, leads his ensemble in the playing of 'Stars and Stripes Forver' during their performance at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The band is currently on their fall tour and will be playing throughout the month of September.

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An attentive audience looks at instruments and sheet music on stage awaiting the President's Own Marine Band performance at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, Sep. 7. The Hall at Butler University hosted the event and nearly 2,000 guests were in attendance.

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Sgt. Matt Boulis, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-station Grand Rapids North, Recruiting Station Lansing, performs a supine pull-up during an all-hands physical training session Sept. 4 in Holt, Mich. The circuit course style session traversed nearly three miles and included a number of pull-up variations, kettle-bell exercises, medicine ball throws, and partner abdominal workouts. Over 60 Marines participated in the event,including 9th Marine Corps District Commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and 9th MCD Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. John Hawes.

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