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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.

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

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

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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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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