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U.S. Marine Corps Major Gabriel L. Diana, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, West Virginia, speaks to parents of Recruiting Sub-station Springfield poolees during an annual Family Night March 19, 2015, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1031 in Springfield, Ohio. Diana, a Columbus, Ohio, native, thanked the poolees for choosing to defend their country and shared his experiences in the Marine Corps, reassuring parents of their child’s choice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Major Gabriel L. Diana, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, West Virginia, speaks to parents of Recruiting Sub-station Springfield poolees during an annual Family Night March 19, 2015, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1031 in Springfield, Ohio. Diana, a Columbus, Ohio, native, thanked the poolees for choosing to defend their country and shared his experiences in the Marine Corps, reassuring parents of their child’s choice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Springfield host an annual Family Night dinner March 19, 2015, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1031 in Springfield, Ohio. The dinner allowed recruiters to address parents’ questions and inform poolees on what awaits them during recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Springfield host an annual Family Night dinner March 19, 2015, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1031 in Springfield, Ohio. The dinner allowed recruiters to address parents’ questions and inform poolees on what awaits them during recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, right, a native of Loveland, Colorado, prepares to pass the noncommissioned officer sword to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, Sweeney relinquished his post as Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter of Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, right, a native of Loveland, Colorado, prepares to pass the noncommissioned officer sword to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, Sweeney relinquished his post as Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter of Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, left, a native of Loveland, Colorado, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, Sweeney relinquished his post as Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter of Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, left, a native of Loveland, Colorado, passes the noncommissioned officer sword to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, Sweeney relinquished his post as Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter of Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

Marines stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a Loveland, Colorado native, relinquished his post at Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter from Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Marines stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a Loveland, Colorado native, relinquished his post at Marine Corps Recruiting Station Frederick to Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter from Center Cross, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter, right, a native of Center Cross, Virginia, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a native of Loveland, Colorado, relinquished his post as Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Baxter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter, right, a native of Center Cross, Virginia, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next, signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a native of Loveland, Colorado, relinquished his post as Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Baxter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter, right, a native of Center Cross, Virginia, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, before receiving the noncommissioned officer sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a native of Loveland, Colorado, relinquished his post as Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Baxter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alonzo P. Baxter, right, a native of Center Cross, Virginia, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick Commanding Officer, before receiving the noncommissioned officer sword during a relief and appointment ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland, March 26, 2015. The sword is passed from one sergeant major to the next signifying the transfer of sacred trust. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William E. Sweeney, a native of Loveland, Colorado, relinquished his post as Recruiting Station Frederick Sergeant Major to Baxter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John K. Wyatt, center right, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Louisville, Kentucky, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Donald Hotchkiss, commanding officer of RS Louisville, before being handed the noncommissioned officers sword during an appointment, relief and retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Derby Museum, March 20, 2015. The passing of the sword symbolizes the responsibility of the welfare of all Marines appointed under him. Wyatt reported for duty at RS Louisville after completing a tour as the Drill Instructor School First Sergeant at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Wyatt replaced U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel G. Bullock who retired after 27 years of service. (Courtesy photo by Rachel Rosenblatt/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John K. Wyatt, center right, incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Louisville, Kentucky, salutes U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Donald Hotchkiss, commanding officer of RS Louisville, before being handed the noncommissioned officers sword during an appointment, relief and retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Derby Museum, March 20, 2015. The passing of the sword symbolizes the responsibility of the welfare of all Marines appointed under him. Wyatt reported for duty at RS Louisville after completing a tour as the Drill Instructor School First Sergeant at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Wyatt replaced U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel G. Bullock who retired after 27 years of service. (Courtesy photo by Rachel Rosenblatt/Released)

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Sgt. Maj. Daniel G. Bullock, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Louisville, Kentucky, poses for a photo with his wife, son and daughter along with the recruiters of RS Louisville after an appointment, relief and retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Derby Museum, March 20, 2015. Bullock enlisted in the Marine Corps on May 29, 1985 and retired after more than 27 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. His awards include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold stars and Combat Action Ribbon. (Courtesy photo by Rachel Rosenblatt/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Daniel G. Bullock, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Louisville, Kentucky, poses for a photo with his wife, son and daughter along with the recruiters of RS Louisville after an appointment, relief and retirement ceremony at the Kentucky Derby Museum, March 20, 2015. Bullock enlisted in the Marine Corps on May 29, 1985 and retired after more than 27 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. His awards include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold stars and Combat Action Ribbon. (Courtesy photo by Rachel Rosenblatt/Released)

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Gerard Pannoni, South County High School’s head football coach, receives the Semper Fi Coach Award from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Corey Quill, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Alexandria and an Amsterdam, New York native, during the Northern Virginia Glazier Clinic March 7, 2015, at the Hyatt Dulles Conference Center in Herndon, Virginia. Pannoni was selected for his work with high school athletes, investing his time and energy into developing their character, both on and off the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Captain Herman A. Davis/Released)

Gerard Pannoni, South County High School’s head football coach, receives the Semper Fi Coach Award from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Corey Quill, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Alexandria and an Amsterdam, New York native, during the Northern Virginia Glazier Clinic March 7, 2015, at the Hyatt Dulles Conference Center in Herndon, Virginia. Pannoni was selected for his work with high school athletes, investing his time and energy into developing their character, both on and off the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Captain Herman A. Davis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

Gerard Pannoni, South County High School’s head football coach, receives the Semper Fi Coach Award from the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine recruiters stationed with Recruiting Station Frederick Maryland (Left to right) Sgt. Christopher Afetian, SSgt. Justin Thurber, Sgt. Corey Quill and SSgt. Edwin Lopez, participated in the Northern Virginia Glazier Clinic March 7, 2015, at the Hyatt Dulles Conference Center in Herndon, Virginia. Pannoni was selected for the award for exemplifying the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis, always faithful, and embodying the Marine Corps leadership traits honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman A. Davis/Released)

Gerard Pannoni, South County High School’s head football coach, receives the Semper Fi Coach Award from the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine recruiters stationed with Recruiting Station Frederick Maryland (Left to right) Sgt. Christopher Afetian, SSgt. Justin Thurber, Sgt. Corey Quill and SSgt. Edwin Lopez, participated in the Northern Virginia Glazier Clinic March 7, 2015, at the Hyatt Dulles Conference Center in Herndon, Virginia. Pannoni was selected for the award for exemplifying the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis, always faithful, and embodying the Marine Corps leadership traits honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman A. Davis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

Marines from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington, give leadership advice to Michael H. Kitts, a third-year Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadet and St. Albans High School junior, during an inspection March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Local Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Marines from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington, give leadership advice to Michael H. Kitts, a third-year Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadet and St. Albans High School junior, during an inspection March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Local Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Ryan J. Dotson, a St. Albans High School senior and fouth-year Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadet, answers leadership questions during a biannual inspection by local Marines March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines judge the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Ryan J. Dotson, a St. Albans High School senior and fouth-year Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadet, answers leadership questions during a biannual inspection by local Marines March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines judge the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael L. Benson, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington and native of Chillicothe, Ohio, inspects Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadets at St. Albans High School March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael L. Benson, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington and native of Chillicothe, Ohio, inspects Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadets at St. Albans High School March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael L. Benson, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington, and a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Hunter A. Johnston, a 2014 St. Albans High School graduate and native of St. Albans, West Virginia, inspect Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Course cadets at St. Albans High School March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael L. Benson, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub-station Huntington, and a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Hunter A. Johnston, a 2014 St. Albans High School graduate and native of St. Albans, West Virginia, inspect Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Course cadets at St. Albans High School March 10, 2015, in St. Albans, West Virginia. Marines inspect cadets in the program every two years, judging the students on their confidence, attention to detail, leadership traits and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Joe Burrow, the Athens High School quarterback in Athens, Ohio, received a certificate of participation from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a Recruiting Station Charleston recruiter, and native of San Bernardino, California, for playing in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Bowl, Jan 4, 2015, at Carson, California. The certificate was presented to Burrow, March 24 in front of the student body in the school cafeteria. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. David A. Wood/Released)

Joe Burrow, the Athens High School quarterback in Athens, Ohio, received a certificate of participation from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a Recruiting Station Charleston recruiter, and native of San Bernardino, California, for playing in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Bowl, Jan 4, 2015, at Carson, California. The certificate was presented to Burrow, March 24 in front of the student body in the school cafeteria. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. David A. Wood/Released)

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Kai William Davis,right center, a student at Louisville Male High School, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake ,far left, his father, his grandmother, his mother and Charles Stallard during the Montford Point Marine Association, Louisville Chapter 22, 11th Annual Covington-Hagan Scholarship Banquet at the Hilton Garden Louisville Airport Hotel March 21, 2015. Davis was named as one of two recipients of the Covington-Hagan Scholarship. The Louisville Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association began sponsoring a scholarship endeavor to honor John T. Covington, the first president of the Louisville Chapter and John W. Hagan, the Director of The Veterans Administration, Louisville Office. These two men were original “Montford Pointers” and endured much to be called United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Pirante/Released)

Kai William Davis,right center, a student at Louisville Male High School, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake ,far left, his father, his grandmother, his mother and Charles Stallard during the Montford Point Marine Association, Louisville Chapter 22, 11th Annual Covington-Hagan Scholarship Banquet at the Hilton Garden Louisville Airport Hotel March 21, 2015. Davis was named as one of two recipients of the Covington-Hagan Scholarship. The Louisville Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association began sponsoring a scholarship endeavor to honor John T. Covington, the first president of the Louisville Chapter and John W. Hagan, the Director of The Veterans Administration, Louisville Office. These two men were original “Montford Pointers” and endured much to be called United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Pirante/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Pirante

Marquis Grissom, an alumnus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership award by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ricardo T. Player, the Marine Forces Command Director of Public Affairs, at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame brunch in Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 2015. The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of people who positively affect their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Marquis Grissom, an alumnus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership award by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ricardo T. Player, the Marine Forces Command Director of Public Affairs, at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame brunch in Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 2015. The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of people who positively affect their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Ranum

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, the Manpower and Reserve Affairs Director of Manpower Affairs, speaks with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference personnel at the Mayoral Reception in Norfolk, Virginia, March 12, 2015. The reception allowed conference personnel, sponsors and city officials to meet and discuss the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, the Manpower and Reserve Affairs Director of Manpower Affairs, speaks with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference personnel at the Mayoral Reception in Norfolk, Virginia, March 12, 2015. The reception allowed conference personnel, sponsors and city officials to meet and discuss the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Ranum

Marquis Grissom, an alumnus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership award by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ricardo T. Player, the Marine Forces Command Director of Public Affairs, at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame brunch in Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 2015. The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of people who positively affect their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Marquis Grissom, an alumnus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership award by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ricardo T. Player, the Marine Forces Command Director of Public Affairs, at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame brunch in Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 2015. The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of people who positively affect their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Ranum