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FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the incoming Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, hands the station’s organizational colors back to SgtMaj James C. Kirkland, the sergeant major for Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling, June 25. The Battle Colors of a Marine Corps Unit symbolize the authority and accountability of command. The passing of the colors from one commanding officer to another signifies the relinquishing and acceptance of command and confirms the commanding officer’s total commitment to the Marines he will command. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham - FORT SNELLING, MINN.—Maj. Kenneth C. Gawronski, the incoming Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Twin Cities, hands the station’s organizational colors back to SgtMaj James C. Kirkland, the sergeant major for Recruiting Station Twin Cities, during a change of command ceremony held on the grounds of Historic Fort Snelling, June 25. The Battle Colors of a Marine Corps Unit symbolize the authority and accountability of command. The passing of the colors from one commanding officer to another signifies the relinquishing and acceptance of command and confirms the commanding officer’s total commitment to the Marines he will command. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Traynham

Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.” - Sgt. Joshua Shaffer, a Morehead, Ky., native, reported to RS Indianapolis as a canvassing recruiter in April 2008. Twenty-one months, and two meritorious promotions later, GySgt Shaffer sits a the head of his substation with accolades that many 8411s and 8412s would agree are hard to rival. In 21 months Shaffer was named Rookie Recruiter of Year 2008, Recruiter of the Year 2009, Recruiter of the Nation and is also a Centurion. Shaffer contracted 100 qualified individuals, 80 percent were in the higher mental groups, all 100 were Tier 1, High School Graduates. As of February 10, 64 have shipped to recruit training and only one has come home without the title of Marine.”

9th Marine Corps District