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Candidate Elaine Lewis, president of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Tech, will graduate May 12, 2017, and commission as a Marine Corps second lieutenant May 13, 2017, at the Virginia Tech War Memorial. Lewis, 22, from Stafford, Va., has always had a passion for leadership and will follow her father and younger sister into the Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

Candidate Elaine Lewis, president of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Tech, will graduate May 12, 2017, and commission as a Marine Corps second lieutenant May 13, 2017, at the Virginia Tech War Memorial. Lewis, 22, from Stafford, Va., has always had a passion for leadership and will follow her father and younger sister into the Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

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Candidate Elaine Lewis, president of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Tech, will graduate May 12, 2017, and commission as a Marine Corps second lieutenant May 13, 2017, at the Virginia Tech War Memorial. Lewis, 22, from Stafford, Va., has always had a passion for leadership and will follow her father and younger sister into the Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

Candidate Elaine Lewis, president of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Tech, will graduate May 12, 2017, and commission as a Marine Corps second lieutenant May 13, 2017, at the Virginia Tech War Memorial. Lewis, 22, from Stafford, Va., has always had a passion for leadership and will follow her father and younger sister into the Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

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Candidate Elaine Lewis, center, poses with her parents during liberty at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Lewis, a 22-year-old native of Stafford, Virginia, is a senior at Virginia Tech and will graduate college May 12, 2017, and commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps May 13, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

Candidate Elaine Lewis, center, poses with her parents during liberty at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Lewis, a 22-year-old native of Stafford, Virginia, is a senior at Virginia Tech and will graduate college May 12, 2017, and commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps May 13, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

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Future Marines hike with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Hart, right, and Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

Future Marines hike with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Hart, right, and Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

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Future Marines pose for a photo with Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

Future Marines pose for a photo with Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

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Future Marines hike with Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

Future Marines hike with Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Cadillac at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, April 15, 2017. During the five-mile hike, the team rehearsed Marine Corps terminology as well as prepared for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, holds a photograph of himself before he lost over 70 pounds to enlist in the Marine Corps. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, holds a photograph of himself before he lost over 70 pounds to enlist in the Marine Corps. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, poses for a photo on April 11, 2017, at Recruiting Substation Muskegon. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, poses for a photo on April 11, 2017, at Recruiting Substation Muskegon. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

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Kristen Sitek poses for a picture with her brother U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean Sitek during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kristen left soon after for recruit training of her own. After graduation, she received the honor of being named “Molly Marine” an award voted on by her peers while in recruit training, earning her a meritorious promotion to private first class. Both Sean and Kristen are natives of Warren, Michigan.

Kristen Sitek poses for a picture with her brother U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean Sitek during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kristen left soon after for recruit training of her own. After graduation, she received the honor of being named “Molly Marine” an award voted on by her peers while in recruit training, earning her a meritorious promotion to private first class. Both Sean and Kristen are natives of Warren, Michigan.

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Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Shawn Meier, Recruiting Station Cleveland Commanding Officer, leads Marine Corps poolees through the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a military appreciation game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shawn Meier, Recruiting Station Cleveland Commanding Officer, leads Marine Corps poolees through the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a military appreciation game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

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Marine Corps poolees walk off the court to a standing ovation after reciting the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge invited the poolees to the game to do an on-court swear-in during their military appreciation game. The poolees are from various Marine Corps Recruiting Substations from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and are schedule to attend recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Marine Corps poolees walk off the court to a standing ovation after reciting the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge invited the poolees to the game to do an on-court swear-in during their military appreciation game. The poolees are from various Marine Corps Recruiting Substations from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and are schedule to attend recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shawn Meier, Recruiting Station Cleveland Commanding Officer, leads Marine Corps poolees through the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolee’s reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a military appreciation game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shawn Meier, Recruiting Station Cleveland Commanding Officer, leads Marine Corps poolees through the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolee’s reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a military appreciation game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps recruiters watch with pride as their Marine Corp poolees recite the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge invited the poolees to the game to do an on-court swear-in during their military appreciation game. The poolees are from various Marine Corps Recruiting Substations from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and are scheduled to attend recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Marine Corps recruiters watch with pride as their Marine Corp poolees recite the Oath-of-Enlistment before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge invited the poolees to the game to do an on-court swear-in during their military appreciation game. The poolees are from various Marine Corps Recruiting Substations from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and are scheduled to attend recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps recruiters and poolees hold a large American Flag during the National Anthem before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a sold out crowd at a military appreciation game. The poolees are part of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and will ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina within the next 365 days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D Himes/Released)

Marine Corps recruiters and poolees hold a large American Flag during the National Anthem before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a sold out crowd at a military appreciation game. The poolees are part of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and will ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina within the next 365 days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry (ret.) talks with a crowd of first responders and service members before the Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. Petry talked with the crowd about what it meant to be a military member and described actions he took that lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor. Marine Corps poolees performed an Oath-of-Enlistment before the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry (ret.) talks with a crowd of first responders and service members before the Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. Petry talked with the crowd about what it meant to be a military member and described actions he took that lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor. Marine Corps poolees performed an Oath-of-Enlistment before the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps poolees stand in formation waiting to swear-in at the Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by U.S. Marine Corps Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Marine Corps poolees stand in formation waiting to swear-in at the Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by U.S. Marine Corps Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps recruiters and poolees hold a large American Flag during the National Anthem before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a sold out crowd at a military appreciation game. The poolees are part of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and will ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina within the next 365 days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D Himes/Released)

Marine Corps recruiters and poolees hold a large American Flag during the National Anthem before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The poolees reaffirmed their commitment to joining the Marine Corps and earning the title Marine before a sold out crowd at a military appreciation game. The poolees are part of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland and will ship to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina within the next 365 days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps recruiters and their poolees prepare to carry a large American Flag onto the Canton Charge basketball court for the National Anthem March 3, 2017. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Marine Corps recruiters and their poolees prepare to carry a large American Flag onto the Canton Charge basketball court for the National Anthem March 3, 2017. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Rhoades stands with Marine Corps poolees awaiting to take their place center court before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by U.S. Marine Corps Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Rhoades stands with Marine Corps poolees awaiting to take their place center court before a Canton Charge basketball game March 3, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Charge held a military appreciation night to thank service members and local responders. Before the game 20 Marine Corps poolees were sworn-in at center court by U.S. Marine Corps Maj Shawn Meier, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Cleveland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes

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