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Poolees from Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Aberdeen, North Carolina, correct each other’s seated position during a pool function at Quantico Tactical in Aberdeen, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2015. The Marines taught the poolees proper weapons handling, aiming and marksmanship to give them a unique experience and teach them skill sets that will be useful at recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released) - Poolees from Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-station Aberdeen, North Carolina, correct each other’s seated position during a pool function at Quantico Tactical in Aberdeen, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2015. The Marines taught the poolees proper weapons handling, aiming and marksmanship to give them a unique experience and teach them skill sets that will be useful at recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher B. Afetian, from Las Vegas, Nevada, stands proud while his staff sergeant chevrons are placed on his collar during his meritorious promotion ceremony July 2, 2015, at Recruiting Station Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The board consisted of a Marine Corps physical fitness test and job performance evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher B. Afetian, from Las Vegas, Nevada, stands proud while his staff sergeant chevrons are placed on his collar during his meritorious promotion ceremony July 2, 2015, at Recruiting Station Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The board consisted of a Marine Corps physical fitness test and job performance evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Billingsley, takes a short break from his duties as a Marine Corps recruiter to keep his skills sharp on the electric bass, at Recruiting Substation Richmond South, Sept. 29, 2015. Billingsley, a Chesterfield native, recently returned to his hometown as a recruiter, 12 years after enlisting into the Marine Corps as a musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Billingsley, takes a short break from his duties as a Marine Corps recruiter to keep his skills sharp on the electric bass, at Recruiting Substation Richmond South, Sept. 29, 2015. Billingsley, a Chesterfield native, recently returned to his hometown as a recruiter, 12 years after enlisting into the Marine Corps as a musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

Sean Mahone, high school senior and cornerback for the Lakota West High School Firebirds, receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selection jersey before the kick-off of a football game against the Princeton Vikings Sept. 18, 2015. The Semper Fidelis Football Program focuses on mentoring exceptional youth athletes and future leaders by collectively celebrating academic excellence, proven physical fitness and quality of character. It also serves as an extension of the Marine Corps focus on developing quality citizens and reinforcing the value of public service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Pirante/Released) - Sean Mahone, high school senior and cornerback for the Lakota West High School Firebirds, receives his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl selection jersey before the kick-off of a football game against the Princeton Vikings Sept. 18, 2015. The Semper Fidelis Football Program focuses on mentoring exceptional youth athletes and future leaders by collectively celebrating academic excellence, proven physical fitness and quality of character. It also serves as an extension of the Marine Corps focus on developing quality citizens and reinforcing the value of public service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Pirante/Released)

150921-M-BN069-003U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard Jacobs, the 4th Marine Corps District aviation assistant for officer procurement and Millville, Pennsylvania, native, assists a University of Michigan student in flying an F-18 Hornet simulator September 21, 2015. The Marines bring the simulators to college campuses to build awareness and enthusiasm among the students and campus faculty regarding Marine aviation programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released) - 150921-M-BN069-003 U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richard Jacobs, the 4th Marine Corps District aviation assistant for officer procurement and Millville, Pennsylvania, native, assists a University of Michigan student in flying an F-18 Hornet simulator September 21, 2015. The Marines bring the simulators to college campuses to build awareness and enthusiasm among the students and campus faculty regarding Marine aviation programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)