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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gustavo A. Arroliga, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Woodbridge and native of Nicaragua, holds his Certificate of Naturalization of citizenship Nov. 10, 2014. His wife Laura (left) and mother Mercedes Lopez (right) attended this prestigious ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gustavo A. Arroliga, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Woodbridge and native of Nicaragua, holds his Certificate of Naturalization of citizenship Nov. 10, 2014. His wife Laura (left) and mother Mercedes Lopez (right) attended this prestigious ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

Marine Corps Sgt. Gustavo A. Arroliga, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Woodbridge attends a football game for a recruiting event in Woodbridge, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2014. Arroliga became a naturalized U.S. citizen Nov. 10, 2014. Arroliga has served in the Marine Corps since 2007. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

Marine Corps Sgt. Gustavo A. Arroliga, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Woodbridge attends a football game for a recruiting event in Woodbridge, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2014. Arroliga became a naturalized U.S. citizen Nov. 10, 2014. Arroliga has served in the Marine Corps since 2007. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

Jacob,(right), and Joshua (left) Nunnally, recite the oath of enlistment together at the Military Enlistment Processing Station at Fort Lee, Viriginia, Nov. 3, 2014. The brothers, from Greensville County, North Carolina, enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserve together in the buddy program, so they could attend boot camp together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Jacob,(right), and Joshua (left) Nunnally, recite the oath of enlistment together at the Military Enlistment Processing Station at Fort Lee, Viriginia, Nov. 3, 2014. The brothers, from Greensville County, North Carolina, enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserve together in the buddy program, so they could attend boot camp together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Twins Jacob (left) and Joshua (right) Nunnally, pose with their recruiter, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Franks, after earning their poolee shirts for swearing into the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program Nov. 3, 2014. The twins, from Greensville County, North Carolina, enlisted in the buddy program so they could attend boot camp together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Twins Jacob (left) and Joshua (right) Nunnally, pose with their recruiter, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Franks, after earning their poolee shirts for swearing into the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program Nov. 3, 2014. The twins, from Greensville County, North Carolina, enlisted in the buddy program so they could attend boot camp together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Rob Dowdy (left), a lineman with the Westerville South High School football team, talks to a teammate during halftime of the Westerville South versus Westerville North football game, Oct. 31, 2014. Rob has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans/Released)

Rob Dowdy (left), a lineman with the Westerville South High School football team, talks to a teammate during halftime of the Westerville South versus Westerville North football game, Oct. 31, 2014. Rob has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

Rob Dowdy, a lineman with the Westerville South High School football team, poses for a photo alongside his mother and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Baker, a Marine recruiter for the Westerville, Ohio, area. Dowdy has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans/Released)

Rob Dowdy, a lineman with the Westerville South High School football team, poses for a photo alongside his mother and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Baker, a Marine recruiter for the Westerville, Ohio, area. Dowdy has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Welshans

Col. John A. Bolt, (left), the commanding officer for the 4th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, (right), the commanding general for the II Marine Expeditionary Force and United States Marine Corps Forces Africa, salute during the 239th Marine Corps ball in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2014. Marines all over the world gather each year for the ball to celebrate the founding of the Marine Corps in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1775.

Col. John A. Bolt, (left), the commanding officer for the 4th Marine Corps District, and Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, (right), the commanding general for the II Marine Expeditionary Force and United States Marine Corps Forces Africa, salute during the 239th Marine Corps ball in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2014. Marines all over the world gather each year for the ball to celebrate the founding of the Marine Corps in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1775.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky

Cpl. Erik Burgos, (left), a new-joins clerk and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native; and Sgt. Jose Martinez, (right), a prior-service-recruiting operations non-commissioned officer and Reading, Pennsylvania native, lead the 4th Marine Corps district cake detail, escorting the birthday cake during the 239th Marine Corps birthday ball held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2014. Marines all over the world gather each year for the ball to celebrate the founding of the Marine Corps in Tun tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1775.

Cpl. Erik Burgos, (left), a new-joins clerk and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native; and Sgt. Jose Martinez, (right), a prior-service-recruiting operations non-commissioned officer and Reading, Pennsylvania native, lead the 4th Marine Corps district cake detail, escorting the birthday cake during the 239th Marine Corps birthday ball held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2014. Marines all over the world gather each year for the ball to celebrate the founding of the Marine Corps in Tun tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1775.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky

Nick Conner, a linebacker with the Dublin Scioto High School football team, poses for a photo alongside his parents, Scott and Renee, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nikolas Cimmarrusti, a Marine recruiter for the Dublin, Ohio, area. Conner has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

Nick Conner, a linebacker with the Dublin Scioto High School football team, poses for a photo alongside his parents, Scott and Renee, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nikolas Cimmarrusti, a Marine recruiter for the Dublin, Ohio, area. Conner has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malcolm Love, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh and Burlington, North Carolina, native, leads a class on Marine Corps leadership principals during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malcolm Love, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh and Burlington, North Carolina, native, leads a class on Marine Corps leadership principals during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dwight Henderson

Jabari Sullivan, a Cary High School freshman and Cary, North Carolina, native, answers a question about Marine Corps leadership during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines, from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Jabari Sullivan, a Cary High School freshman and Cary, North Carolina, native, answers a question about Marine Corps leadership during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines, from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dwight Henderson

Nick Conner, a Dublin Scioto High School linebacker, is presented with a jersey by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nikolas Cimmarrusti, a recruiter for the Dublin, Ohio, area, during a ceremony after the first quarter at the Dublin Scioto Football Stadium Oct. 24, 2014. Conner has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

Nick Conner, a Dublin Scioto High School linebacker, is presented with a jersey by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nikolas Cimmarrusti, a recruiter for the Dublin, Ohio, area, during a ceremony after the first quarter at the Dublin Scioto Football Stadium Oct. 24, 2014. Conner has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Riley, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh and Raleigh, North Carolina, native, leads a class on Marine Corps leadership traits during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Riley, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh and Raleigh, North Carolina, native, leads a class on Marine Corps leadership traits during a 100 Black Men of America, Inc., event at North Carolina State University, Oct. 18, 2014. 100 local high school and college students, all mentees of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Triangle East Chapter, participated in discussions with local Marines about leadership traits and principles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dwight Henderson

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, right, receives a retirement gift from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William Sweeney, Recruiting Station Frederick’s sergeant major, before the start of his retirement ceremony in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. Ward, a career recruiter, retired after 20 years of service. The Green Bay Packers helmet was signed by the many Marines who have worked tirelessly by Ward’s side during his tour as a recruiter and staff noncommissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, right, receives a retirement gift from U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William Sweeney, Recruiting Station Frederick’s sergeant major, before the start of his retirement ceremony in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. Ward, a career recruiter, retired after 20 years of service. The Green Bay Packers helmet was signed by the many Marines who have worked tirelessly by Ward’s side during his tour as a recruiter and staff noncommissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, right, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick’s commanding officer, during his retirement ceremony in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. He retired after 20 years of faithful service. The medal was awarded to Ward for his many years of service and dedication and more specifically for the 203 contracts signed on his watch as a Marine on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, right, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick’s commanding officer, during his retirement ceremony in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. He retired after 20 years of faithful service. The medal was awarded to Ward for his many years of service and dedication and more specifically for the 203 contracts signed on his watch as a Marine on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, left, receives his retirement flag from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick’s commanding officer, during his retirement ceremony at RS Frederick in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. Ward, a career recruiter, retired after 20 years of service. For his dedicated and selfless service to the command and the Corps, Ward was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John D. Ward, left, receives his retirement flag from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul Bock, Recruiting Station Frederick’s commanding officer, during his retirement ceremony at RS Frederick in Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 25, 2014. Ward, a career recruiter, retired after 20 years of service. For his dedicated and selfless service to the command and the Corps, Ward was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amber Williams

Fans of the Athens High School football team applaud as quarterback Joe Burrow receives his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Jersey during a presentation at the Athens Football Stadium in Athens, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

Fans of the Athens High School football team applaud as quarterback Joe Burrow receives his Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Jersey during a presentation at the Athens Football Stadium in Athens, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a recruiter for the Athens, Ohio, area, presents a jersey to Athens High School quarterback Joe Burrow during a presentation conducted at the Athens Football Stadium Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David A. Wood, a recruiter for the Athens, Ohio, area, presents a jersey to Athens High School quarterback Joe Burrow during a presentation conducted at the Athens Football Stadium Sept. 27, 2014. Burrow has been officially selected to play in the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 4, 2015 in Carson, California.

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gabriel L. Diana, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Charleston, speaks to members of the University of Charleston’s women’s basketball team during a leadership seminar conducted in Charleston, West Virginia Sept. 28, 2014. The seminar taught the athletes about Marine Corps leadership, how to apply it in sports and about the Marine Corps in general.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gabriel L. Diana, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Charleston, speaks to members of the University of Charleston’s women’s basketball team during a leadership seminar conducted in Charleston, West Virginia Sept. 28, 2014. The seminar taught the athletes about Marine Corps leadership, how to apply it in sports and about the Marine Corps in general.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. David Belcher and Ryan Johnson, canvassing recruiters with Recruiting Sub-Station Akron, present the cheerleaders of Archbishop Hoban the Pull-up Challenge Spirit Award during the third quarter of their football game against St. Vincent St. Mary, at University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium, Sept. 26, 2014. The Archbishop Hoban Knights’ spirit was not enough as they lost the game on the field 33-27 in triple overtime. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgts. David Belcher and Ryan Johnson, canvassing recruiters with Recruiting Sub-Station Akron, present the cheerleaders of Archbishop Hoban the Pull-up Challenge Spirit Award during the third quarter of their football game against St. Vincent St. Mary, at University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium, Sept. 26, 2014. The Archbishop Hoban Knights’ spirit was not enough as they lost the game on the field 33-27 in triple overtime. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman/Released)

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman