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Maj. Geoffry Hollopeter, commanding officer, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, speaks to the female poolees before they begin their three mile hike aboard Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 17.

Maj. Geoffry Hollopeter, commanding officer, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, speaks to the female poolees before they begin their three mile hike aboard Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 17.

Photo by Sgt. Jose Nava

Rockhurst High School senior offensive tackle Zach Hannon was presented a jersey and formally selected to attend the second annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game by Capt. Landon Dunaway, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Kansas City, at the Memorial Hall in the National World War I Museum, Dec. 11. Hannon is ranked 19th best offensive guard in the U.S. by www.Rivals.com.

Rockhurst High School senior offensive tackle Zach Hannon was presented a jersey and formally selected to attend the second annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game by Capt. Landon Dunaway, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Kansas City, at the Memorial Hall in the National World War I Museum, Dec. 11. Hannon is ranked 19th best offensive guard in the U.S. by www.Rivals.com.

Photo by Cpl. Andres J. Lugo

Sgt. Sonya E. Bryant, adjutant clerk at the 9th Marine Corps District, takes the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at the United States Courts, Western District of Missouri, in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 6. Bryant immigrated from Dominican Republic at age 11 and has served in the Marine Corps for more than 9 years.

Sgt. Sonya E. Bryant, adjutant clerk at the 9th Marine Corps District, takes the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at the United States Courts, Western District of Missouri, in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 6. Bryant immigrated from Dominican Republic at age 11 and has served in the Marine Corps for more than 9 years.

Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes, 33, from Palmdale, Calif., completes the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Wildes is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Roseville, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes, 33, from Palmdale, Calif., completes the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Wildes is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Roseville, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Josue Dimas, 25, from Dallas, carries Sgt. Daniel Stromquist, 29, from Little Canada, Minn., during the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Both Marines work out of the St. Cloud, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Sgt. Josue Dimas, 25, from Dallas, carries Sgt. Daniel Stromquist, 29, from Little Canada, Minn., during the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Both Marines work out of the St. Cloud, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marines of Recruiting Station Lansing celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at Boyne Mountain Resort on Nov. 10.

Marines of Recruiting Station Lansing celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at Boyne Mountain Resort on Nov. 10.

Photo by Sgt. Kevin Maynard

Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ronna Weyland

Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Maj. Geoffry Hollopeter, commanding officer, Recruiting Station Indianapolis, speaks to the female poolees before they begin their three mile hike aboard Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 17.

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Rockhurst High School senior offensive tackle Zach Hannon was presented a jersey and formally selected to attend the second annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game by Capt. Landon Dunaway, the operations officer of Recruiting Station Kansas City, at the Memorial Hall in the National World War I Museum, Dec. 11. Hannon is ranked 19th best offensive guard in the U.S. by www.Rivals.com.

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Sgt. Sonya E. Bryant, adjutant clerk at the 9th Marine Corps District, takes the Oath of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony at the United States Courts, Western District of Missouri, in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 6. Bryant immigrated from Dominican Republic at age 11 and has served in the Marine Corps for more than 9 years.

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Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes, 33, from Palmdale, Calif., completes the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Wildes is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Roseville, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Sgt. Josue Dimas, 25, from Dallas, carries Sgt. Daniel Stromquist, 29, from Little Canada, Minn., during the maneuver under fire portion of his combat fitness test at the Metrodome on Nov. 21. Both Marines work out of the St. Cloud, Minn., recruiting office. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Marines of Recruiting Station Lansing celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at Boyne Mountain Resort on Nov. 10.

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Marine veteran Don Weber watches Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski and Staff Sgt. Jowa Wildes cut a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marine present at their 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on Nov. 17. Weber was the guest of honor and oldest Marine present at the event.

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Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Recruiters from the Bloomington, Minn., office perform their color guard duties while Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles kicks off the University of Minnesota men's basketball game with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The University of Minnesota men's basketball cheerleaders put their routines on hold to listen to Marine musician Gunnery Sgt. Jason Knuckles play a rousing rendition of the National Anthem at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery fro the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Cristian McGinnis, 3, completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities after handing the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Cristian McGinnis, 3, hands the head referee the ball for the opening tip-off at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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Gunnery Sgt. Roland McGinnis, Officer Selection Station Twin Cities, holds his son, Cristian, after the three-year-old completed his Tip-Off Kid responsibilities at the University of Minnesota men's basketball game at Williams Arena on Nov. 12. For additional imagery from the event, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

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The New Prague High School student body stands for the arrival of the honor guard during the school's Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addressed the audience during the ceremony.

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Burnsville, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Richard Dibiaso, 32, from Aurora, Ill., addresses the New Prague High School student body during their Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 12.

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 celebrates the 237th Marine Corps Birthday at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront on Nov. 10.

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Sgt. Robert Tenfingers, a native Sioux Indian from Pine Ridge, S.D., presents Cpl. Chester Nez, 91, the last survivor of the original 29 World War II Navajo Code Talkers, with a paddle adorned with an inlaid unit coin and plaque. Nez received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University during a ceremony on Monday. Tenfingers is a program specialist with Recruiting Station Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. The Officer Selection Officer from RS Kansas City and Marines from the 9th Marine Corps District also attended the ceremony and presented Cpl. Nez with a plaque and certificate from the 9th MCD Commanding Officer.

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Rochester, Minn., recruiter Sgt. Landon Dahmes represents Recruiting Station Twin Cities as the Warrior of the Match during University of Minnesota's wrestling home-opener against number 25 ranked Hofstra at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 9. Dahmes, 26, from Shoreview, Minn., sat with the number one ranked Gophers and oversaw the coin toss at the beginning of the bout.

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Sgt. Corey Beckman stands live on the field to be honored as "Hero of the Game" for the Iowa State and Baylor college football game. Beckman is the Supply Chief for Recruiting Station Des Moines and was the RS "A-Billet of the Year" for 2012.

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Sergeant John Trickler stands for a photo with the Marines of Engineer Support Maintenance Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group after completing the Omaha Marathon. Sgt. Trickler is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Ames, Iowa.

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