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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. S.D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November of 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November of 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. S.D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing pull-up during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing pull-up during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. S.D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees exercising during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees exercising during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Photo by Sgt. S.D. Himes

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, poses with his and Loretta Marburger’s family after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 2015. Wilfrom received his second Navy Marine Corps Medal for rescuing Marburger from a fire that ended up destroying or damaging nine homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June 2014. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, poses with his and Loretta Marburger’s family after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 2015. Wilfrom received his second Navy Marine Corps Medal for rescuing Marburger from a fire that ended up destroying or damaging nine homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in June 2014. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native poses with Loretta Marburger at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 11, 2015 after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving Marbuger from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native poses with Loretta Marburger at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 11, 2015 after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving Marbuger from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom, right, the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Bolt, 4th MCD commanding officer, after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 2015. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving a woman from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom, right, the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Bolt, 4th MCD commanding officer, after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 2015. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving a woman from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

Justin Kidd, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the fireman’s carry during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Justin Kidd, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the fireman’s carry during the maneuver-under-fire portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron I. Diamant

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Pfeiffer, a canvassing recruiter from Permanent Contact Station Martinsville, center, instructs the Bassett High School football team on the events of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Pfeiffer, a canvassing recruiter from Permanent Contact Station Martinsville, center, instructs the Bassett High School football team on the events of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron I. Diamant

Chance Hagwood, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the ammo can lift during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Chance Hagwood, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the ammo can lift during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron I. Diamant

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cornick, a native of Rochester, Minnesota, and 2004 graduate of Mayo High School was promoted to his current rank in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquahanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 2015. Cornick currently serves as the prior service recruiting administrative chief for 4th Marine Corps District aboard the DDCS. As the chief, he is responsible for providing administrative assistance to prior service recruiters throughout 4th MCD. Cornick joined the Marine Corps in 2005 and has been stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and was part of a mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His awards include three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, one Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, a national Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and two Armed Forces Reserve Medals.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cornick, a native of Rochester, Minnesota, and 2004 graduate of Mayo High School was promoted to his current rank in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquahanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 2015. Cornick currently serves as the prior service recruiting administrative chief for 4th Marine Corps District aboard the DDCS. As the chief, he is responsible for providing administrative assistance to prior service recruiters throughout 4th MCD. Cornick joined the Marine Corps in 2005 and has been stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and was part of a mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His awards include three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, one Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, a national Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and two Armed Forces Reserve Medals.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William Pawley poses with his family following his promotion to his present rank at a recruiting office in Newark, Delaware, August 3, 2015. Pawley, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School recently returned from a seven-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, where he served as an airframes mechanic aboard the USS Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William Pawley poses with his family following his promotion to his present rank at a recruiting office in Newark, Delaware, August 3, 2015. Pawley, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School recently returned from a seven-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, where he served as an airframes mechanic aboard the USS Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William Pawley is promoted to his present rank at a recruiting office in Newark, Delaware, August 3, 2015. Pawley, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School recently returned from a seven-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, where he served as an airframes mechanic aboard the USS Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William Pawley is promoted to his present rank at a recruiting office in Newark, Delaware, August 3, 2015. Pawley, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School recently returned from a seven-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, where he served as an airframes mechanic aboard the USS Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

Sebastian N. Czyz, a Poznan, Poland, native who, at the time, served in the Polish Navy, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Sgt. John Cramer, who was serving with Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, in 2007. Czyz finally achieved his childhood goal of joining the Marine Corps on June 15, 2015. He is scheduled to ship to recruit training in April, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian N. Czyz)

Sebastian N. Czyz, a Poznan, Poland, native who, at the time, served in the Polish Navy, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Sgt. John Cramer, who was serving with Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, in 2007. Czyz finally achieved his childhood goal of joining the Marine Corps on June 15, 2015. He is scheduled to ship to recruit training in April, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian N. Czyz)

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Sebastian N. Czyz, a Poznan, Poland, native, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Walker, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub Station Wilmington, North Carolina, in front of RSS Wilmington, Aug. 27, 2015. Czyz finally achieved his childhood goal of joining the Marine Corps on June 15, 2015. He is scheduled to ship to recruit training in April, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Sebastian N. Czyz, a Poznan, Poland, native, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Walker, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub Station Wilmington, North Carolina, in front of RSS Wilmington, Aug. 27, 2015. Czyz finally achieved his childhood goal of joining the Marine Corps on June 15, 2015. He is scheduled to ship to recruit training in April, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dwight Henderson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Sanchez, a native of Edcouch, Texas, and 2009 graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School was promoted to his current rank of sergeant in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1, 2015. Sanchez currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply noncommissioned officer. As Supply NCO, he is responsible for purchasing and maintaining purchase records for 4th MCD of more than six million dollars. Sanchez enlisted in the Marine Corps January 2012. He has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has been deployed to Tinian and Guam in support of Operation Forager Fury II and South Korea in support of Operation Freedom Banner. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Medal.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Sanchez, a native of Edcouch, Texas, and 2009 graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School was promoted to his current rank of sergeant in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1, 2015. Sanchez currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply noncommissioned officer. As Supply NCO, he is responsible for purchasing and maintaining purchase records for 4th MCD of more than six million dollars. Sanchez enlisted in the Marine Corps January 2012. He has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has been deployed to Tinian and Guam in support of Operation Forager Fury II and South Korea in support of Operation Freedom Banner. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Medal.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Sanchez, a native of Edcouch, Texas, and 2009 graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School was promoted to his current rank of sergeant in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1, 2015. Sanchez currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply noncommissioned officer. As Supply NCO, he is responsible for purchasing and maintaining purchase records for 4th MCD of more than six million dollars. Sanchez enlisted in the Marine Corps January 2012. He has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has been deployed to Tinian and Guam in support of Operation Forager Fury II and South Korea in support of Operation Freedom Banner. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Medal.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Sanchez, a native of Edcouch, Texas, and 2009 graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School was promoted to his current rank of sergeant in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1, 2015. Sanchez currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply noncommissioned officer. As Supply NCO, he is responsible for purchasing and maintaining purchase records for 4th MCD of more than six million dollars. Sanchez enlisted in the Marine Corps January 2012. He has been stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has been deployed to Tinian and Guam in support of Operation Forager Fury II and South Korea in support of Operation Freedom Banner. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Medal.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daeton Shafer, a native of San Juan, New Mexico, and 2003 graduate of Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion. The award is given to individuals who distinguish themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement for service while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps. Shaver received the award for playing a vital role in his battalions integration of global combat support for deployed Marines. Shafer currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply Chief at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. As supply chief, Shafer accounts for and maintains all equipment and assets which is an estimated six million dollars for the entire District, as well as purchases equipment for 4th MCD. Shafer enlisted in the Marine Corps July 2003. He has been stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has also deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daeton Shafer, a native of San Juan, New Mexico, and 2003 graduate of Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion. The award is given to individuals who distinguish themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement for service while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps. Shaver received the award for playing a vital role in his battalions integration of global combat support for deployed Marines. Shafer currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply Chief at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. As supply chief, Shafer accounts for and maintains all equipment and assets which is an estimated six million dollars for the entire District, as well as purchases equipment for 4th MCD. Shafer enlisted in the Marine Corps July 2003. He has been stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has also deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daeton Shafer, a native of San Juan, New Mexico, and 2003 graduate of Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion. The award is given to individuals who distinguish themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement for service while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps. Shaver received the award for playing a vital role in his battalions integration of global combat support for deployed Marines. Shafer currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply Chief at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. As supply chief, Shafer accounts for and maintains all equipment and assets which is an estimated six million dollars for the entire District, as well as purchases equipment for 4th MCD. Shafer enlisted in the Marine Corps July 2003. He has been stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has also deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daeton Shafer, a native of San Juan, New Mexico, and 2003 graduate of Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion. The award is given to individuals who distinguish themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement for service while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps. Shaver received the award for playing a vital role in his battalions integration of global combat support for deployed Marines. Shafer currently serves as the 4th Marine Corps District Supply Chief at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. As supply chief, Shafer accounts for and maintains all equipment and assets which is an estimated six million dollars for the entire District, as well as purchases equipment for 4th MCD. Shafer enlisted in the Marine Corps July 2003. He has been stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and he has also deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

Adam Gordon, 17, a future Marine from Strasburg, Virginia, stands with his mother, Judy Atkins, Aug. 21, 2015, at the Strasburg Town Pool in Strasburg, Virginia. Gordon saved a 16-year old boy from drowning Aug. 15, 2015, while at the pool. He is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Adam Gordon, 17, a future Marine from Strasburg, Virginia, stands with his mother, Judy Atkins, Aug. 21, 2015, at the Strasburg Town Pool in Strasburg, Virginia. Gordon saved a 16-year old boy from drowning Aug. 15, 2015, while at the pool. He is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby