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Musicians with the “The President’s Own” Marine Corps Band stun the crowd with their performance at the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium Sept. 16, 2015, in Beckley, West Virginia. The band's mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, but is celebrated for its role at the White House and its annual schedule of more than 500 dynamic public performances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released) - Musicians with the “The President’s Own” Marine Corps Band stun the crowd with their performance at the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium Sept. 16, 2015, in Beckley, West Virginia. The band's mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, but is celebrated for its role at the White House and its annual schedule of more than 500 dynamic public performances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November of 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Robert Eckhoff observes poolees performing ammo can lifts during a poolee function at Recruiting Substation Maple Heights July 29, 2015. Eckhoff started his journey to become a U.S. Marine in November of 2013, and since that time, he has lost more than 75 pounds. Eckhoff is an administrative clerk currently attending his military occupational specialty course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native poses with Loretta Marburger at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 11, 2015 after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving Marbuger from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jay Wilfrom the adjutant chief for the 4th Marine Corps District and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native poses with Loretta Marburger at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 11, 2015 after receiving his second Navy Marine Corps Medal. He received his first in 1995 for saving a teenage military dependent from drowning in Iwakuni, Japan. He received his second for saving Marbuger from her burning house in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

Chance Hagwood, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the ammo can lift during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released) - Chance Hagwood, a high school senior and Bassett native, performs the ammo can lift during the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, Aug. 27, 2015. The Bassett High School football team took part in the CFT in place of one of their normal practices, giving them a different workout than they are used to and challenging them in ways they’ve never been challenged. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Diamant/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cornick, a native of Rochester, Minnesota, and 2004 graduate of Mayo High School was promoted to his current rank in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquahanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 2015. Cornick currently serves as the prior service recruiting administrative chief for 4th Marine Corps District aboard the DDCS. As the chief, he is responsible for providing administrative assistance to prior service recruiters throughout 4th MCD. Cornick joined the Marine Corps in 2005 and has been stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and was part of a mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His awards include three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, one Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, a national Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and two Armed Forces Reserve Medals. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cornick, a native of Rochester, Minnesota, and 2004 graduate of Mayo High School was promoted to his current rank in a promotion ceremony at the Defense Distribution Center Susquahanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Sept. 1, 2015. Cornick currently serves as the prior service recruiting administrative chief for 4th Marine Corps District aboard the DDCS. As the chief, he is responsible for providing administrative assistance to prior service recruiters throughout 4th MCD. Cornick joined the Marine Corps in 2005 and has been stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and was part of a mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His awards include three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, one Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, a national Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and two Armed Forces Reserve Medals.