Poolee Marijane D. Huff, a Burlington, Kansas native, poses for a photo with her recruiter, Sgt. Alberto Figueroavidal, at Burlington High School, March 9, 2022. Huff, a state ranked wrestler and avid volunteer in her community, placed second in her state wrestling championship this year and is the second female wrestler in her school to win one hundred matches. Huff joined the Marine Corps Delayed entry program May 11, 2021 and is scheduled to depart for recruit training in June 2022. - Poolee Marijane D. Huff, a Burlington, Kansas native, poses for a photo with her recruiter, Sgt. Alberto Figueroavidal, at Burlington High School, March 9, 2022. Huff, a state ranked wrestler and avid volunteer in her community, placed second in her state wrestling championship this year and is the second female wrestler in her school to win one hundred matches. Huff joined the Marine Corps Delayed entry program May 11, 2021 and is scheduled to depart for recruit training in June 2022.

Daniel Hayek (left) takes his Oath of Enlistment from his father, Maj. Richard Hayek, the Commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City, before signing an active duty contract with the U.S. Marine Corps at Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station in Kansas City, Mo., July 26, 2021. By committing to the Marines, Daniel is poised to become a fourth-generation service member in his family-- following the footsteps of his mother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Daniel graduated from Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla., in 2020. - Daniel Hayek (left) takes his Oath of Enlistment from his father, Maj. Richard Hayek, the Commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City, before signing an active duty contract with the U.S. Marine Corps at Kansas City Military Entrance Processing Station in Kansas City, Mo., July 26, 2021. By committing to the Marines, Daniel is poised to become a fourth-generation service member in his family-- following the footsteps of his mother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Daniel graduated from Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla., in 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan French, a production recruiter, with Recruiting Substation Champaign, Recruiting Station St. Louis conducts a virtual interview with a prospect in Champaign, Illinois on July 28, 2020. During the month of April most of the RSS' stopped area canvasing to look for new prospects to ensure the safety of the recruiters and public. This led them to rely more heavily on phone calls and social media as their tool for communication. (Curtosey Photo) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan French, a production recruiter, with Recruiting Substation Champaign, Recruiting Station St. Louis conducts a virtual interview with a prospect in Champaign, Illinois on July 28, 2020. During the month of April most of the RSS' stopped area canvasing to look for new prospects to ensure the safety of the recruiters and public. This led them to rely more heavily on phone calls and social media as their tool for communication. (Curtosey Photo)

Rural recruiting has some unique challenges associated within the it. Sergeant Corey Ridgeway tells us about his experience working in this environment. - Rural recruiting has some unique challenges associated within the it. Sergeant Corey Ridgeway tells us about his experience working in this environment.

High school educator Briana Allen performs the combat fitness test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during the Educators Workshop this past February. The workshop is a week-long program designed to better inform high school teachers, coaches and administrators about the benefits and opportunities available in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif) - High school educator Briana Allen performs the combat fitness test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during the Educators Workshop this past February. The workshop is a week-long program designed to better inform high school teachers, coaches and administrators about the benefits and opportunities available in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Sergeant Spencer Day plays the saxophone at Valley Park High School, Dec. 14, in Valley Park, Missouri. Marines with the Marine Corps New Orleans Band entertained students and teachers at various high schools in and around the St. Louis area Dec. 12-14 during its winter recruiting tour. Aside from playing music, the New Orleans, Louisiana-based Marines also educated and informed students and teachers about what life is like being a band Marine. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Bryan A. Peterson/Released) - Sergeant Spencer Day plays the saxophone at Valley Park High School, Dec. 14, in Valley Park, Missouri. Marines with the Marine Corps New Orleans Band entertained students and teachers at various high schools in and around the St. Louis area Dec. 12-14 during its winter recruiting tour. Aside from playing music, the New Orleans, Louisiana-based Marines also educated and informed students and teachers about what life is like being a band Marine. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Bryan A. Peterson/Released)

Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

Capt. John Devroy, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, speaks with members of the Silent Drill Platoon prior to their performance at the Milwaukee Bucks game in downtown Milwaukee, Nov. 10, 2016. The platoon came to Milwaukee to demonstrate the precision and discipline that the Marine Corps is known across the world for having. This helps the efforts of the local recruiting station such as the one in Milwaukee, which is responsible for Marine Corps recruiting throughout Wisconsin. - Capt. John Devroy, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, speaks with members of the Silent Drill Platoon prior to their performance at the Milwaukee Bucks game in downtown Milwaukee, Nov. 10, 2016. The platoon came to Milwaukee to demonstrate the precision and discipline that the Marine Corps is known across the world for having. This helps the efforts of the local recruiting station such as the one in Milwaukee, which is responsible for Marine Corps recruiting throughout Wisconsin.

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.

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.