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Sgt. Maj. Terry Harrelson, Recruiting Station New Jersey Sergeant Major, leads one of the sticks of Shawnee High School football players during the five-mile hike portion of a leadership seminar aboard Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, N.J., July 1, 2015.

Sgt. Maj. Terry Harrelson, Recruiting Station New Jersey Sergeant Major, leads one of the sticks of Shawnee High School football players during the five-mile hike portion of a leadership seminar aboard Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, N.J., July 1, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Sgt. Noe Murillo, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jersey City, screams at a fireteam conducting the leadership endurance course during a leadership seminar with the North Arlington High School football team, July 14, 2015.

Sgt. Noe Murillo, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jersey City, screams at a fireteam conducting the leadership endurance course during a leadership seminar with the North Arlington High School football team, July 14, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Staff Sgt. Ralph Yajama, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for Recruiting Substation Middlesex, leads the "circle of trust" station during a leadership seminar with the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School football team, July 10, 2015.

Staff Sgt. Ralph Yajama, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for Recruiting Substation Middlesex, leads the "circle of trust" station during a leadership seminar with the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School football team, July 10, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Staff Sgt. Alvaro Restrepo, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Northwest, supervises a fireteam conduct the four-man push-up station during a leadership seminar with the Vernon Township High School football team, July 13, 2015.

Staff Sgt. Alvaro Restrepo, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Northwest, supervises a fireteam conduct the four-man push-up station during a leadership seminar with the Vernon Township High School football team, July 13, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Joshua Laramie (second to the left) receives his Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship worth $180,000 before an approximate crowd of 5,000 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY, Saturday, July 4th, 2015. Laramie is a sophomore enrolled in Ohio State University, native of Bethlehem, NY, and an aspiring Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II or AV-8B Harrier II pilot.

Joshua Laramie (second to the left) receives his Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship worth $180,000 before an approximate crowd of 5,000 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY, Saturday, July 4th, 2015. Laramie is a sophomore enrolled in Ohio State University, native of Bethlehem, NY, and an aspiring Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II or AV-8B Harrier II pilot.

Photo by Cpl James Marchetti

Sergeant Major David Compton (center), sergeant major of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, stands with newly-promoted Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Roadcap (right) and Staff Sgt. Kristopher Barber following their promotion ceremony at the RS headquarters, July 6. The two Marines were meritoriously promoted after winning their respective recruiter meritorious boards. Roadcap is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Brockton, Massachusetts, and Barber is the SNCOIC of RSS Concord, New Hampshire.

Sergeant Major David Compton (center), sergeant major of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, stands with newly-promoted Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Roadcap (right) and Staff Sgt. Kristopher Barber following their promotion ceremony at the RS headquarters, July 6. The two Marines were meritoriously promoted after winning their respective recruiter meritorious boards. Roadcap is the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Brockton, Massachusetts, and Barber is the SNCOIC of RSS Concord, New Hampshire.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

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Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

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Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Alex Bodre attempts to avoid a tackle while returning a kick at the 3rd Annual Basilone Bowl at Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey, June 25, 2015. Basilone Bowl is the last time any of the participating students will play in a high school game and commemorates Medal of Honor recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. Bodre is a 2015 Franklin High School graduate.

Alex Bodre attempts to avoid a tackle while returning a kick at the 3rd Annual Basilone Bowl at Somerville High School, Somerville, New Jersey, June 25, 2015. Basilone Bowl is the last time any of the participating students will play in a high school game and commemorates Medal of Honor recipient Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. Bodre is a 2015 Franklin High School graduate.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton

Major Andrew Gourgoumis, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, receives an award from Col. James Iulo, commanding officer of 1st Marine Corps District, following his passing of command during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Major Stephen Boada, the new commanding officer, is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Gourgoumis is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Major Andrew Gourgoumis, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, receives an award from Col. James Iulo, commanding officer of 1st Marine Corps District, following his passing of command during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Major Stephen Boada, the new commanding officer, is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Gourgoumis is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Major Stephen Boada, the new commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, speaks to Marines and guests as he steps into his new position during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Boada is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Major Andre Gourgoumis, the outgoing commanding officer, is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Major Stephen Boada, the new commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, speaks to Marines and guests as he steps into his new position during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Boada is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Major Andre Gourgoumis, the outgoing commanding officer, is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Major Andrew Gourgoumis, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, hands the Marine Corps colors to Maj. Stephen Boada during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Boada is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Gourgoumis is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Major Andrew Gourgoumis, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, hands the Marine Corps colors to Maj. Stephen Boada during the change of command ceremony, June 26. Boada is coming from his position as inspector-instructor of Battery P., 5th Battalion, 14th Marines in Spokane, Washington, and Gourgoumis is heading to the Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduation. Irish remarked on how being driven and well rounded will the new graduates successful at life. Irish is the public affairs officer with 1st Marine Corps District.

Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduation. Irish remarked on how being driven and well rounded will the new graduates successful at life. Irish is the public affairs officer with 1st Marine Corps District.

Photo by SSgt Ken Melton

Team Valor and Virtue pose for a photo after the 2nd Annual Dan Daly Cup in Uniondale, N.Y, June 24. Team Valor and Team Virtue are comprised of the top high school junior lacrosse players across Long Island competing to win the trophy named in honor of two-time Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. The win later went to Team Valor with the final score of 11-10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston)

Team Valor and Virtue pose for a photo after the 2nd Annual Dan Daly Cup in Uniondale, N.Y, June 24. Team Valor and Team Virtue are comprised of the top high school junior lacrosse players across Long Island competing to win the trophy named in honor of two-time Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. The win later went to Team Valor with the final score of 11-10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston

Maj. Robert Jones, Sgt. Maj. Curtis Rice, and Barbara Harcourt pose for a photo with the Gung-Ho receipient Brain Jockers of Plainedge High School in the 2nd Annual Dan Daly Cup in Uniondale, N.Y., June 24. The Gung-Ho award is decided by the player who shows the most motivation and teamwork. Team Valor and Team Virtue are made up of the top lacrosse players in Long Island competing to win in honor of two time Medal of Honor receipient Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. Jones is the current commanding officer of Recruiting Station New York, Rice is the Sgt. Maj. of RS NY and Harcourt is a decendant of Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston)

Maj. Robert Jones, Sgt. Maj. Curtis Rice, and Barbara Harcourt pose for a photo with the Gung-Ho receipient Brain Jockers of Plainedge High School in the 2nd Annual Dan Daly Cup in Uniondale, N.Y., June 24. The Gung-Ho award is decided by the player who shows the most motivation and teamwork. Team Valor and Team Virtue are made up of the top lacrosse players in Long Island competing to win in honor of two time Medal of Honor receipient Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. Jones is the current commanding officer of Recruiting Station New York, Rice is the Sgt. Maj. of RS NY and Harcourt is a decendant of Sgt. Maj. Daniel Daly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston)

Photo by Cpl. Elizabeth Thurston

Sgt. Dominique Dorvil, supply and logistics clerk with Marine Corps Recruiting Station New Jersey, helps an athlete from the Westfield High School football team reach his maximum potential during a leadership seminar in Westfield, June 18, 2015.

Sgt. Dominique Dorvil, supply and logistics clerk with Marine Corps Recruiting Station New Jersey, helps an athlete from the Westfield High School football team reach his maximum potential during a leadership seminar in Westfield, June 18, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel A. Nasso

Maj. John T. Meixner, Commanding Officer

Maj. John T. Meixner, Commanding Officer

Photo by Sgt. Damany S. Coleman

Marines with Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, pose with high school football players following the conclusion of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Decoste is a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Lawrence, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Marines with Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire, pose with high school football players following the conclusion of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Decoste is a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Lawrence, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Staff Sgt. David Castro counts the pull-ups of Eric Duhamel, a running back for the East Bridgewater High School freshman football team of East Bridgewater, Mass., during the beginning hours of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Castro is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Boston, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Staff Sgt. David Castro counts the pull-ups of Eric Duhamel, a running back for the East Bridgewater High School freshman football team of East Bridgewater, Mass., during the beginning hours of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Castro is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Boston, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dominy monitors ammo can lifts of high school football players during the beginning hours of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Dominy is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation North Boston, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dominy monitors ammo can lifts of high school football players during the beginning hours of the Semper Fidelis All-American Camp at St. John Preparatory High School in Danvers, Massachusetts, June 7. Nearly 200 top football players from high schools throughout the New England states, including New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, received training from the NFL and college football coaches while fighting for a spot to play in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game in California. Dominy is a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation North Boston, Mass., Recruiting Station Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright