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.

Marine 2nd Lt. Daryl J. Scales lets a child play with a Salvation Army bell while volunteering at a supermarket. Scales is a University of Missouri graduate who enjoys serving his country and volunteering to support the local community. - Marine 2nd Lt. Daryl J. Scales lets a child play with a Salvation Army bell while volunteering at a supermarket. Scales is a University of Missouri graduate who enjoys serving his country and volunteering to support the local community.