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Rachel Hasty, a guidance counselor for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine, recites the oath of enlistment at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Portland, Maine, which officially enlists her into the Marine Corps. Hasty is joining the Marine Corps following her attendance to the Educator’s Workshop, 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, recites the oath of enlistment at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Portland, Maine, which officially enlists her into the Marine Corps. Hasty is joining the Marine Corps following her attendance to the Educator’s Workshop, 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

Rachel Hasty, a guidance counselor for Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine, speaks with a senior student about in-state colleges, Sept. 19, 2016. One hour earlier, Hasty officially joined the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program, a program that prepares individuals for leaving for recruit training. Hasty is joining the Marine Corps following her attendance to the Educator’s Workshop, 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, speaks with a senior student about in-state colleges, Sept. 19, 2016. One hour earlier, Hasty officially joined the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program, a program that prepares individuals for leaving for recruit training. Hasty is joining the Marine Corps following her attendance to the Educator’s Workshop, 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

Rachel Hasty speaks to a Marine recruit at an engagement luncheon 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 at Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. 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 speaks to a Marine recruit at an engagement luncheon 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 at Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. 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

Sgt. Erik Brown, canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Manchester, New Hampshire, tosses the coin at the start of the Londonderry vs. Pinkerton high school football game, Sept. 23, 2016. 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.

Sgt. Erik Brown, canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Manchester, New Hampshire, tosses the coin at the start of the Londonderry vs. Pinkerton high school football game, Sept. 23, 2016. 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 Wright

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Phillip Voss, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation North Boston, blocks a University of Massachusetts - Boston women’s soccer team player from completing an obstacle during a leadership seminar at the UMass Boston fields, Aug. 19. Marine Corps leadership seminars are events wherein participants are taught about what makes good individual leaders and team cohesiveness followed by a workout regimen designed to make participants exercise those leadership principles under stress.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Phillip Voss, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation North Boston, blocks a University of Massachusetts - Boston women’s soccer team player from completing an obstacle during a leadership seminar at the UMass Boston fields, Aug. 19. Marine Corps leadership seminars are events wherein participants are taught about what makes good individual leaders and team cohesiveness followed by a workout regimen designed to make participants exercise those leadership principles under stress.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Private First Class Maeve Carver, a recent recruit training graduate, helps a participant out of a water obstacle at the ROC Race inflatable 5K obstacle course event at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Aug. 6.

Private First Class Maeve Carver, a recent recruit training graduate, helps a participant out of a water obstacle at the ROC Race inflatable 5K obstacle course event at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Aug. 6.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Carmella Shivers, an officer selection officer with Recruiting Station New York, speaks to the hosts of Fox & Friends about women joining the military and physical fitness standards in the Marine Corps outside of the Fox News building in New York City, Aug. 17, 2016. The Marines visited Fox & Friends, a popular morning show, to demonstrate their commitment to female Marines and to the integration of women into combat military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Carmella Shivers, an officer selection officer with Recruiting Station New York, speaks to the hosts of Fox & Friends about women joining the military and physical fitness standards in the Marine Corps outside of the Fox News building in New York City, Aug. 17, 2016. The Marines visited Fox & Friends, a popular morning show, to demonstrate their commitment to female Marines and to the integration of women into combat military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas

Retired Marine Sgt. Leory Peasley (left), an Iwo Jima veteran, shows his awards to some of the Marines aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) at the local American Legion in Rockland, ME, Aug. 6, 2016. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard the Oak Hill, anchored in Rockland, ME, Aug. 3-7 to display the expeditionary capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team during Rockland’s Lobster Fest. The unit presented vehicles and weapons for public tours aboard the Navy LSD and participated in the city’s annual parade and events at the local American Legion Hall.

Retired Marine Sgt. Leory Peasley (left), an Iwo Jima veteran, shows his awards to some of the Marines aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) at the local American Legion in Rockland, ME, Aug. 6, 2016. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard the Oak Hill, anchored in Rockland, ME, Aug. 3-7 to display the expeditionary capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team during Rockland’s Lobster Fest. The unit presented vehicles and weapons for public tours aboard the Navy LSD and participated in the city’s annual parade and events at the local American Legion Hall.

Photo by Sgt. Olivia McDonald

Marines and deputy family readiness officers, from the 1st Marine Corps District, learn about resources available for their Marines and Marine families during the Family Readiness Conference in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 2, 2016. There are many programs that support Marine families such as the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, L.I.N.K.S (Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, skills), Exceptional Family Member Program, Marine Corps Relief Society, the Family Readiness Officer, Military One Source, Tricare, and the Military & Family Life Councilor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

Marines and deputy family readiness officers, from the 1st Marine Corps District, learn about resources available for their Marines and Marine families during the Family Readiness Conference in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 2, 2016. There are many programs that support Marine families such as the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation, L.I.N.K.S (Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, skills), Exceptional Family Member Program, Marine Corps Relief Society, the Family Readiness Officer, Military One Source, Tricare, and the Military & Family Life Councilor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Thomas

SgtMaj. Todd E. Colwell

SgtMaj. Todd E. Colwell

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

U.S. Marines from Recruiting Station Buffalo render honors to Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, during the deactivation ceremony of RS Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marines from Recruiting Station Buffalo render honors to Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, during the deactivation ceremony of RS Buffalo at the New York State Armory in Buffalo, N.Y., July 26, 2016. July 26, 2016. RS Buffalo was closed after more than 30 years of successfully finding and preparing young men and women to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. / Eastern Recruiting Region, meets the Marines of First Marine Corps District in Garden City, N.Y., July 20, 2016. District personnel help recruiting efforts throughout 10 states in the Northeast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. / Eastern Recruiting Region, meets the Marines of First Marine Corps District in Garden City, N.Y., July 20, 2016. District personnel help recruiting efforts throughout 10 states in the Northeast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Thurston

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Diaz, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Buffalo, N.Y., motivates his platoon as part of the American Legion New York Boys’ State at the Morrisville State University in Morrisville, N.Y., on Tuesday. June 28, 2016. Boys’ State brings together more than 1,100 selected high school seniors from across New York to learn and practice the democratic process. Ten Marines serve as mentors during the event, providing guidance and leadership to the young men during their daily activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Marchetti/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Diaz, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Buffalo, N.Y., motivates his platoon as part of the American Legion New York Boys’ State at the Morrisville State University in Morrisville, N.Y., on Tuesday. June 28, 2016. Boys’ State brings together more than 1,100 selected high school seniors from across New York to learn and practice the democratic process. Ten Marines serve as mentors during the event, providing guidance and leadership to the young men during their daily activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Marchetti/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James Marchetti

The bronze plaque honoring Private First Class Neil Weintraub rests on the side of The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge where it is mounted. The bridge was re-dedicated to Weintraub on Nov. 14, in Bensalem, Pa. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

The bronze plaque honoring Private First Class Neil Weintraub rests on the side of The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge where it is mounted. The bridge was re-dedicated to Weintraub on Nov. 14, in Bensalem, Pa. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

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New Cumberland, Pennsylvania — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana (right) poses for a photo with fellow Marines during a mess night while at Sergeant’s Course Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.. From right to left is Sgt. Magana, an administrative specialist currently serving at Recruiting Station Harrisburg, Penn., Sgt. Samuel C. Hickey, and Sgt. Nicole M. Peifer. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana/Released)

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana (right) poses for a photo with fellow Marines during a mess night while at Sergeant’s Course Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.. From right to left is Sgt. Magana, an administrative specialist currently serving at Recruiting Station Harrisburg, Penn., Sgt. Samuel C. Hickey, and Sgt. Nicole M. Peifer. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. Hortencia H. Magana/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Matt Myers

Pennsylvania State Senator Tommy Tomlinson speaks to a crowd of more than 250 family, friends, and community members that attended the re-dedication ceremony of “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. Tomlinson is from Newtown, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

Pennsylvania State Senator Tommy Tomlinson speaks to a crowd of more than 250 family, friends, and community members that attended the re-dedication ceremony of “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. Tomlinson is from Newtown, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

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A band of bagpipers play traditional music before the start of the re-dedication ceremony of the “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

A band of bagpipers play traditional music before the start of the re-dedication ceremony of the “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

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An U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter flies past the re-dedication ceremony of ‘The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,’ in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

An U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter flies past the re-dedication ceremony of ‘The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,’ in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

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The Recruiting Station Harrisburg Marine Corps Color Guard present the colors during the start of the re-dedication ceremony of “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. The Marines from right to left are: Cpl. Matthew Myers, Sgt. Hortencia Magana, Sgt. Lloyd Boyde, and Cpl. Manuel Cardenas. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

The Recruiting Station Harrisburg Marine Corps Color Guard present the colors during the start of the re-dedication ceremony of “The PFC Neil William Weintraub Memorial Bridge,” in Bensalem, Pa., Nov. 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to remember PFC Neil William Weintraub, a Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War on top of Hill 512 near Khe Sanh. The Marines from right to left are: Cpl. Matthew Myers, Sgt. Hortencia Magana, Sgt. Lloyd Boyde, and Cpl. Manuel Cardenas. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps enlistee Chartre Deshong, from Recruiting Substation Carlisle, stands at attention in formation after a 4-mile hike through the Appalachian Trail in Carlisle, Penn., on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Two miles into the hike, the poolees were given 20 minutes for lunch during which proper nutrition habits were discussed. The purpose of the hike was to provide training as well as mentorship to female poolees by teaching them the proper way to pack and carry heavy loads during hikes prior to leaving for boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps enlistee Chartre Deshong, from Recruiting Substation Carlisle, stands at attention in formation after a 4-mile hike through the Appalachian Trail in Carlisle, Penn., on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Two miles into the hike, the poolees were given 20 minutes for lunch during which proper nutrition habits were discussed. The purpose of the hike was to provide training as well as mentorship to female poolees by teaching them the proper way to pack and carry heavy loads during hikes prior to leaving for boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anne K. Henry