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Connor Anteau holds up pictures of his dramatic weight loss transformation after giving his oath of service August 25, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Antea is a Gibraltar, Michigan native who lost nearly 60 pounds to join the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released) - Connor Anteau holds up pictures of his dramatic weight loss transformation after giving his oath of service August 25, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Antea is a Gibraltar, Michigan native who lost nearly 60 pounds to join the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)

Brian Copa, right, is promoted by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Safran, left, to the rank of private first class Aug. 20 at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urbana, Maryland, for his efforts in aiding the recruiting mission. Brian Copa is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and Safran is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Rockville, Recruiting Station Frederick. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - Brian Copa, right, is promoted by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Safran, left, to the rank of private first class Aug. 20 at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urbana, Maryland, for his efforts in aiding the recruiting mission. Brian Copa is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and Safran is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Rockville, Recruiting Station Frederick. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Jonathan W. Clark receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Maj. Richard P. Neikirk, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Raleigh, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 30 at the North Carolina State University Memorial Bell Tower, NC. The passing of the sword signifies the transfer of sacred trust from one sergeant major to the other. Clark relieved Sgt. Maj. Jim E. Lanham who is to report to Okinawa, Japan, as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Jonathan W. Clark receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Maj. Richard P. Neikirk, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Raleigh, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 30 at the North Carolina State University Memorial Bell Tower, NC. The passing of the sword signifies the transfer of sacred trust from one sergeant major to the other. Clark relieved Sgt. Maj. Jim E. Lanham who is to report to Okinawa, Japan, as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, right, prepares to give the organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke A. Sauber during Recruiting Station Frederick’s change of command ceremony June 28, 2016 at Fort Detrick. The passing of the colors signifies a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. Bock is the outgoing commanding officer of the recruiting station, while Sauber is the incoming commanding officer. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, right, prepares to give the organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke A. Sauber during Recruiting Station Frederick’s change of command ceremony June 28, 2016 at Fort Detrick. The passing of the colors signifies a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. Bock is the outgoing commanding officer of the recruiting station, while Sauber is the incoming commanding officer. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett J. Warming, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina, Madelyn M. Hamby and Madison N. Hamby, West Wilkes High School students, and Sgt. John F. Sanderson, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh, pose for a photo following an awards ceremony at West Wilkes High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, May 19, 2016. Madison and Madelyn received the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship for their athleticism, academics and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released) - From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett J. Warming, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh, North Carolina, Madelyn M. Hamby and Madison N. Hamby, West Wilkes High School students, and Sgt. John F. Sanderson, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh, pose for a photo following an awards ceremony at West Wilkes High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, May 19, 2016. Madison and Madelyn received the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship for their athleticism, academics and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)