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Makayla G. Cessna, a poolee with Marine Corps Recuiting Sub-Station Wilmington, poses for a photo at South Brunswick High School in Southport, North Carolina, with her recruiter, Sgt. Christopher Rocha, Jan. 27, 2016. Cessna, a 17-year old South Brunswick High School graduate, finished school early to join the Marine Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Sgt. Christopher Rocha) - Makayla G. Cessna, a poolee with Marine Corps Recuiting Sub-Station Wilmington, poses for a photo at South Brunswick High School in Southport, North Carolina, with her recruiter, Sgt. Christopher Rocha, Jan. 27, 2016. Cessna, a 17-year old South Brunswick High School graduate, finished school early to join the Marine Corps. (Photo Courtesy of Sgt. Christopher Rocha)

Marines and members of the Greater Richmond New Car Dealers Association pose with a check for $1,000 to be donated to Toys for Tots. The association and the Marines teamed up to donate toys to the less fortunate children in the greater Richmond area. - Marines and members of the Greater Richmond New Car Dealers Association pose with a check for $1,000 to be donated to Toys for Tots. The association and the Marines teamed up to donate toys to the less fortunate children in the greater Richmond area.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard O’Brien, center, the Eastern Recruiting Region aviation assistant for officer procurement, instructs Dr. John Broderick, the president of Old Dominion University, in piloting an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter simulator at the university, Oct. 29. The simulators, part of the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program, are used to generate interest among potential officer candidates for Marine aviation programs, and give the participants an idea of what flying the Corps’ latest fighter jet is like. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard O’Brien, center, the Eastern Recruiting Region aviation assistant for officer procurement, instructs Dr. John Broderick, the president of Old Dominion University, in piloting an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter simulator at the university, Oct. 29. The simulators, part of the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program, are used to generate interest among potential officer candidates for Marine aviation programs, and give the participants an idea of what flying the Corps’ latest fighter jet is like.

Pfc. Michael Kerr, left, stands with his recruiter, Sgt. Christopher Bangert, during a family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 19. Kerr, a Lynchburg native, graduated as the Hotel Company honor man, meaning he was the top recruit to graduate from the company. Kerr, 23, will be a trumpet player for the Marine Corps Band. (Courtesy Photo) - Pfc. Michael Kerr, left, stands with his recruiter, Sgt. Christopher Bangert, during a family day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 19. Kerr, a Lynchburg native, graduated as the Hotel Company honor man, meaning he was the top recruit to graduate from the company. Kerr, 23, will be a trumpet player for the Marine Corps Band. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Benjamin J. Annarino signs a fan’s helmet during a Detroit Lions football game Oct. 20, 2015, at Ford Field in Detroit. Annarino was honored as the game’s Hometown Hero during a break in play in the third quarter. Annarino is a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Station Detroit and a Livonia, Michigan, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Benjamin J. Annarino signs a fan’s helmet during a Detroit Lions football game Oct. 20, 2015, at Ford Field in Detroit. Annarino was honored as the game’s Hometown Hero during a break in play in the third quarter. Annarino is a canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Station Detroit and a Livonia, Michigan, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)