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The head football and softball coach at Maple Lake High School, Coach Tim Knudsen, shakes hands with Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, Maj. Christopher Tsirlis, after having received the Marine Corps Semper Fi Coach Award, Feb. 21.

The head football and softball coach at Maple Lake High School, Coach Tim Knudsen, shakes hands with Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, Maj. Christopher Tsirlis, after having received the Marine Corps Semper Fi Coach Award, Feb. 21.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Elijah Childs, 24, a Raytown South High School Cardinal forward, attempts to block a shot by Jailen Gill, 12, a Raytown High School Bluejay center and forward, during the Time Warner Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Fourteen schools participated in the showcase. Marine recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Stations Overland Park, Independence, Gladstone and Topeka were on hand with a setup display table and pull-up bar.

Elijah Childs, 24, a Raytown South High School Cardinal forward, attempts to block a shot by Jailen Gill, 12, a Raytown High School Bluejay center and forward, during the Time Warner Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Fourteen schools participated in the showcase. Marine recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Stations Overland Park, Independence, Gladstone and Topeka were on hand with a setup display table and pull-up bar.

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Hillebrand pin the rank of Second Lieutenant on their son, Justin Hillebrand, during his commissioning ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Mr. and Mrs. Hillebrand pin the rank of Second Lieutenant on their son, Justin Hillebrand, during his commissioning ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Capt. Chad Luebke administers the Oath of Office to newly commissioned Second Lieutenants Justin Hillebrand, Najieb Mahmoud and Kyle Davis at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Capt. Chad Luebke administers the Oath of Office to newly commissioned Second Lieutenants Justin Hillebrand, Najieb Mahmoud and Kyle Davis at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Kyle Davis, Najieb Mahmoud and Justin Hillebrand accept their commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Kyle Davis, Najieb Mahmoud and Justin Hillebrand accept their commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

Photo by Sgt Tia Nagle

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Female poolees conduct physical training with Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities before going on a hike through the snow, Jan. 26. The pool function lasted two days, and included a wide variety of exercises, classes and opportunities for the poolees to ask learn about the Marine Corps.

Female poolees conduct physical training with Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities before going on a hike through the snow, Jan. 26. The pool function lasted two days, and included a wide variety of exercises, classes and opportunities for the poolees to ask learn about the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities scout ahead of a group of female poolees on a hike, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and heavily loaded packs to simulate the heavy burdens they will be expected to carry while in recruit training.

Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities scout ahead of a group of female poolees on a hike, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and heavily loaded packs to simulate the heavy burdens they will be expected to carry while in recruit training.

Photo by Cpl. Martin Egnash

The head football and softball coach at Maple Lake High School, Coach Tim Knudsen, shakes hands with Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities, Maj. Christopher Tsirlis, after having received the Marine Corps Semper Fi Coach Award, Feb. 21.

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Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

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Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

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Educators from Recruiting Station Twin Cities greet a receiving drill instructor at the 2014 Educators Workshop, Feb. 10. During the workshop, educators had the opportunity to ask see what the Marine Corps is like, visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and interact with Marines.

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Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

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Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Western Recruiting Region, presents the Commandant’s Trophy to officer Candidate Louise M. Nowak at Carroll University, Feb. 21, 2014. Candidate Nowak was selected above her peers to receive the Commandant’s Trophy in recognition of her superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills.

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Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

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Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mick Shaffer, a Kansas City Time Warner Cable Sports Channel on-air sports anchor, discuss many of the similarities between being a member of a basketball team and that of the Marine Corps during the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Several male and female high school basketball teams from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, such as the Wyandotte High School Bulldogs, Central Academy of Excellence Eagles and Raytown South High School Cardinals, competed in the showcase.

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Elijah Childs, 24, a Raytown South High School Cardinal forward, attempts to block a shot by Jailen Gill, 12, a Raytown High School Bluejay center and forward, during the Time Warner Sports Channel Showcase at the Sprint Center here Jan. 20, 2014. Fourteen schools participated in the showcase. Marine recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Stations Overland Park, Independence, Gladstone and Topeka were on hand with a setup display table and pull-up bar.

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Mr. and Mrs. Hillebrand pin the rank of Second Lieutenant on their son, Justin Hillebrand, during his commissioning ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

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Capt. Chad Luebke administers the Oath of Office to newly commissioned Second Lieutenants Justin Hillebrand, Najieb Mahmoud and Kyle Davis at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

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Kyle Davis, Najieb Mahmoud and Justin Hillebrand accept their commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Jan. 24, 2014.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees hike through the trails around Historic Fort Snelling with the Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and a heavily loaded pack to simulate the burdens they will be expected to carry in Marine recruit training.

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Female poolees conduct physical training with Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities before going on a hike through the snow, Jan. 26. The pool function lasted two days, and included a wide variety of exercises, classes and opportunities for the poolees to ask learn about the Marine Corps.

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Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Station Twin Cities scout ahead of a group of female poolees on a hike, Jan. 26. During the hike, the poolees carried rubber rifles and heavily loaded packs to simulate the heavy burdens they will be expected to carry while in recruit training.

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