Stories

Second Lieutenant Rhavean Anderson (pictured second from the right), alongside her teammates, competed in the women’s distance medley at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 2014. The team went on to win and break a record with a time of 11 minutes 31 seconds and 21 nanoseconds. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Lt. Rhavean Anderson/Released) - Second Lieutenant Rhavean Anderson (pictured second from the right), alongside her teammates, competed in the women’s distance medley at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 2014. The team went on to win and break a record with a time of 11 minutes 31 seconds and 21 nanoseconds. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Lt. Rhavean Anderson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jacob Beasley standing before a 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters formation Sept. 1, 2016, as he’s promoted and pinned on his chevrons by Cpl. Pablo Zacari and Sgt. Zachary Bryant. (U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera photo by Cpl. Zachery Martin/Released) - Lance Cpl. Jacob Beasley standing before a 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters formation Sept. 1, 2016, as he’s promoted and pinned on his chevrons by Cpl. Pablo Zacari and Sgt. Zachary Bryant. (U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera photo by Cpl. Zachery Martin/Released)

Staff Sgt. Kaleb V. Wagy (pictured right), the Recruiting Sub Station West Omaha staff non-commissioned officer in charge, and Sgt. Joseph E. Fralix (pictured left), a recruiter for Recruiting Sub Station Des Moines, alongside the Polar Bears football team motivate players to the end of an exercise during the Football Leadership Camp at Grubb Stadium, Aug. 18. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/ Released) - Staff Sgt. Kaleb V. Wagy (pictured right), the Recruiting Sub Station West Omaha staff non-commissioned officer in charge, and Sgt. Joseph E. Fralix (pictured left), a recruiter for Recruiting Sub Station Des Moines, alongside the Polar Bears football team motivate players to the end of an exercise during the Football Leadership Camp at Grubb Stadium, Aug. 18. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/ Released)

Second Lieutenant Trevor Weaser celebrates with family after his commissioning ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 7th, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidate School is to educate and train officer candidates in order to evaluate and screen individuals for qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer. (Courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Trevor Weaser) - Second Lieutenant Trevor Weaser celebrates with family after his commissioning ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 7th, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidate School is to educate and train officer candidates in order to evaluate and screen individuals for qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer. (Courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. Trevor Weaser)

Staff Sgt. Annemarie E. Baker poses for a photo in the gym where she trained to win her first bodybuilding competition. Baker, a 14-year Marine and mother, attributed her decision to compete to her military career. - Staff Sgt. Annemarie E. Baker poses for a photo in the gym where she trained to win her first bodybuilding competition. Baker, a 14-year Marine and mother, attributed her decision to compete to her military career.

Capt. Frank Swan, officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Chicago, monitors collegiate athletes as they press ammo cans, during their training exercise at Northwestern University’s Nicolette Indoor Training Facility in Evanston, Ill., Feb. 16, 2016. The athletes were learning Marine Corps combat readiness fundamentals while receiving mid-season physical conditioning training. - Capt. Frank Swan, officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Chicago, monitors collegiate athletes as they press ammo cans, during their training exercise at Northwestern University’s Nicolette Indoor Training Facility in Evanston, Ill., Feb. 16, 2016. The athletes were learning Marine Corps combat readiness fundamentals while receiving mid-season physical conditioning training.

Tyler Morgan stands with his Marine Corps recruiter, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lindsey, after competing in the Minnesota State High School Track and Field Tournament, June 6. Morgan took first place in shot put, and fifth place in discus. He plans on attending Marine Corps recruit training in early September. - Tyler Morgan stands with his Marine Corps recruiter, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Lindsey, after competing in the Minnesota State High School Track and Field Tournament, June 6. Morgan took first place in shot put, and fifth place in discus. He plans on attending Marine Corps recruit training in early September.

Spectators at the 2015 Chicago Memorial Day parade take photos as one of the many floats, marching bands and JROTC units pass by the Chicago Theater May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. - Spectators at the 2015 Chicago Memorial Day parade take photos as one of the many floats, marching bands and JROTC units pass by the Chicago Theater May 23, 2015. The annual parade is considered one of the largest in the nation and attracts thousands of visitors each year to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom.

Staff Sgt. Kon Biliu, a former Sudanese refugee (Left) shakes hands with Capt. Andrew Schroers, the officer selection officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities (Right). Biliu, in addition to being a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, is a full time college student working toward becoming a Marine Corps officer. - Staff Sgt. Kon Biliu, a former Sudanese refugee (Left) shakes hands with Capt. Andrew Schroers, the officer selection officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Twin Cities (Right). Biliu, in addition to being a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve, is a full time college student working toward becoming a Marine Corps officer.