Paul Nicodemus, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, shares his story of what it was like to serve in these campaigns. (U.S. Marines Corps Video by Sgt. Timothy Smithers/Released)

Melina DeMars of North Branch High School speaks about what motivated her to apply for the Marine Corps Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy. She looks forward to building relationships and using her new skills toward a career as a United States Marine.

Drill instructors Staff Sgt. Anthony Rodriguez and Staff Sgt. Froylan Ceja participate in Argo Community High School’s “Semper Fi Friday”, giving high school students a taste of Marine Corps boot camp in Summit, Illinois, Oct. 26. Semper Fi Friday is a yearly event that includes a class on Marine Corps history and weapons, a leadership and cohesion exercise, and drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Recruiting Station Chicago’s Officer Selection Team conducted a Leadership Cohesion Exercise with wrestlers at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, Oct. 19. The purpose of the LCE was to bring the Wheaton wrestlers together as a team and undergo a taste of Marine Corps leadership and physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas)

Official U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Calvin Hilt