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Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Charles Valenza, gratuate of University of New Hampshire, hugs his grandfather, a Korean War veteran, following his commissioning ceremony, Jan. 14, 2017. Valenza commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Course, where college students attend Officer Candidate School during their college summers and commisson upon graduation.

Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Charles Valenza, gratuate of University of New Hampshire, hugs his grandfather, a Korean War veteran, following his commissioning ceremony, Jan. 14, 2017. Valenza commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Course, where college students attend Officer Candidate School during their college summers and commisson upon graduation.

Photo by Staf Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation.

Katelen Van Aken provides resistance to another poolee of Recruiting Substation Dover, N.H., during a weekly workout in Dover, Oct. 6, 2016. Van Aken is one of four recruits currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., who are the first females enlisted with infantry contracts. While some of the female Marines who participated in the gender integration tests earlier this year have been approved for career field changes into the infantry field, these four women shipped to recruit training with the intent of heading to the School of Infantry following boot camp graduation.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

A student of Danvers High School in Danvers, Mass., completes the final ammunition can lift for his team during a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar class and workout at the high school football field, Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines of Recruiting Substation North Boston conducted a leadership seminar with the hockey team of Danvers High School, which consisted of a class on Marine Corps leadership traits followed by a circuit course workout. Marine recruiters conduct these seminars at the request of a school or sports team to teach the group how the Marines shape leaders and build team cohesion.

A student of Danvers High School in Danvers, Mass., completes the final ammunition can lift for his team during a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar class and workout at the high school football field, Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines of Recruiting Substation North Boston conducted a leadership seminar with the hockey team of Danvers High School, which consisted of a class on Marine Corps leadership traits followed by a circuit course workout. Marine recruiters conduct these seminars at the request of a school or sports team to teach the group how the Marines shape leaders and build team cohesion.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Demetri E. Ramos with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs a “buddy exercise” during a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Demetri E. Ramos with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, performs a “buddy exercise” during a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Demetri E. Ramos, center, leads Future Marine Recruits with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, in a dynamic warm-up before doing a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Demetri E. Ramos, center, leads Future Marine Recruits with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, in a dynamic warm-up before doing a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Future Marine Recruits with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, conduct a dynamic warm-up before doing a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Future Marine Recruits with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Glen Burnie, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, conduct a dynamic warm-up before doing a physical training session in Glen Burnie, Maryland, November 15, 2016. Young men and women awaiting boot camp conduct physical training sessions with their Marine Corps recruiters before going to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie D. Crowther, drum major for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band off the field after their half-time performance at the New England Patriots game against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium, Nov. 13, 2016. The band performed a Centennial concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the active component across the full range of military operations.

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie D. Crowther, drum major for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band off the field after their half-time performance at the New England Patriots game against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium, Nov. 13, 2016. The band performed a Centennial concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the active component across the full range of military operations.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Retired Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., speaks during a street dedication ceremony in honor of retired Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. The new street, Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard, replaced 10th Street in Darby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Retired Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., speaks during a street dedication ceremony in honor of retired Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. The new street, Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard, replaced 10th Street in Darby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman speaks during his street dedication ceremony Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman speaks during his street dedication ceremony Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

Pet Coleman (left) and Denny Coleman, brothers of the guest of honor, unveil the new street sign to Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero during a street dedication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Pet Coleman (left) and Denny Coleman, brothers of the guest of honor, unveil the new street sign to Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero during a street dedication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

Darby, Pa., Mayor Helen Thomas speaks during a street dedication ceremony in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. The new street, Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard, replaced 10th Street in Darby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Darby, Pa., Mayor Helen Thomas speaks during a street dedication ceremony in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero. The new street, Ronald S. Coleman Boulevard, replaced 10th Street in Darby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

Marine reservists from Artillery Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, carry the colors at the head of retired Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman’s vehicle convoy Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero during a street dedication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Marine reservists from Artillery Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, carry the colors at the head of retired Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman’s vehicle convoy Oct. 22, 2016, in Darby, Pa. Coleman was being honored as a hometown hero during a street dedication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Myers)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, the senior enlisted advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, interacts with high school band students at the 2016 Nation’s Football Classic in Washington D.C., Sept. 17, 2016.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, the senior enlisted advisor and Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, interacts with high school band students at the 2016 Nation’s Football Classic in Washington D.C., Sept. 17, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Patrick Long, from Recruiting Substation Central Maine, speaks with football players of Cony High School following their win against Gardiner High School in Gardiner, Maine, Oct. 21,2016.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Patrick Long, from Recruiting Substation Central Maine, speaks with football players of Cony High School following their win against Gardiner High School in Gardiner, Maine, Oct. 21,2016.

Photo by SSgt. Jonathan Wright

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U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brain Lawson shares his passion for horsemanship with the Marine Corps while practicing at Oakwood Farms in Medford, N.Y. Oct. 23, 2016. Lawson currently completees in team roping.

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Grant King, poses for a photo in September of 2015. In 2015 Grant King weighed more than 300 pounds and now weighs 187 pounds. King is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on 24 Oct., 2016. He will train for 13 weeks in the hopes of earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko)

Grant King, poses for a photo in September of 2015. In 2015 Grant King weighed more than 300 pounds and now weighs 187 pounds. King is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on 24 Oct., 2016. He will train for 13 weeks in the hopes of earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko)

Photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko

U.S. Marine Corps poolee Grant King, from Recruiting Substation Springfield, stands next to Sgt. Christopher Vasquez, his recruiter, Sept. 26., 2016. King weighed 300 pounds in September of 2015 and now weighs 187 pounds. King is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on 24 Oct., 2016. He will train for 13 weeks in the hopes of earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko)

U.S. Marine Corps poolee Grant King, from Recruiting Substation Springfield, stands next to Sgt. Christopher Vasquez, his recruiter, Sept. 26., 2016. King weighed 300 pounds in September of 2015 and now weighs 187 pounds. King is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on 24 Oct., 2016. He will train for 13 weeks in the hopes of earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko)

Photo by Sgt. Wes J. Lucko

Sergeant Rojjee Pangilinan, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Central Maine, stands with cheerleaders of Cony High School in Cony, Maine, during their football game against Gardiner High School in Gardiner, Maine, Oct. 21. The game is part of the Great American Rivalry Series, a series of high school football games between schools with historic sports rivalries. During and after the game, the Marines and GARS recognized football players with the highest GPA of their teams and players that contributed most to the game and the sport as a whole.

Sergeant Rojjee Pangilinan, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Central Maine, stands with cheerleaders of Cony High School in Cony, Maine, during their football game against Gardiner High School in Gardiner, Maine, Oct. 21. The game is part of the Great American Rivalry Series, a series of high school football games between schools with historic sports rivalries. During and after the game, the Marines and GARS recognized football players with the highest GPA of their teams and players that contributed most to the game and the sport as a whole.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Katherine Estes speaks to attendees of the military judge advocacy group Q&A panel during the National Latina/o Law Student Association conference at Suffolk University in Boston, Sept. 30, 2016. During the NLLSA’s conference, law students of Latino heritage conduct learning and working groups and liaise with each other and represented companies. Marine Corps staff judge advocates and other subject matter experts were present to help judge competitions and take part in Q&A panels.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Katherine Estes speaks to attendees of the military judge advocacy group Q&A panel during the National Latina/o Law Student Association conference at Suffolk University in Boston, Sept. 30, 2016. During the NLLSA’s conference, law students of Latino heritage conduct learning and working groups and liaise with each other and represented companies. Marine Corps staff judge advocates and other subject matter experts were present to help judge competitions and take part in Q&A panels.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Rachel Hasty, a guidance counselor for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine, gets momentarily caught up on the rappel tower during the Educator’s Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2016. Hasty enlisted into the Marine Corps following her trip to the workshop and is slated to be a reserve Marine while keeping her current job as a guidance counselor. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school educators and community influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps.

Rachel Hasty, a guidance counselor for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine, gets momentarily caught up on the rappel tower during the Educator’s Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2016. Hasty enlisted into the Marine Corps following her trip to the workshop and is slated to be a reserve Marine while keeping her current job as a guidance counselor. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school educators and community influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright