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Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship applicants perform a physical fitness test, which includes a three mile run, as part of the application process to earn the Marine Option scholarship at Recruiting Station Richmond Jan. 30, 2014. Applicants must also be interviewed by two Marine officers, receive favorable recommendations from their teachers and school counselors, receive high scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Test, and prove they live up to the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron I. Diamant/Released) - Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship applicants perform a physical fitness test, which includes a three mile run, as part of the application process to earn the Marine Option scholarship at Recruiting Station Richmond Jan. 30, 2014. Applicants must also be interviewed by two Marine officers, receive favorable recommendations from their teachers and school counselors, receive high scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Test, and prove they live up to the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron I. Diamant/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Matthew Humiston, the officer selection officer for Officer Selection Team Newark, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore Humiston, makes a tackle during a game against Duke University, Sept. 22, 2007. Humiston, native of Arlington, Texas, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, was recently recognized as the OSO Rookie of the Year by the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District for maintaining above 190 percent mission performance during the 2013 fiscal year. (photo courtesy of Capt. Matt Humiston) - U.S. Marine Corps Captain Matthew Humiston, the officer selection officer for Officer Selection Team Newark, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore Humiston, makes a tackle during a game against Duke University, Sept. 22, 2007. Humiston, native of Arlington, Texas, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, was recently recognized as the OSO Rookie of the Year by the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District for maintaining above 190 percent mission performance during the 2013 fiscal year. (photo courtesy of Capt. Matt Humiston)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Nisa Jovel leads squad push-ups during pool physical fitness indoors during inclement weather in Frederick, Md., Jan. 30, 2014. Jovel is on 10-day boot leave and is getting her first taste of leading Marines by volunteering her time with Recruiting Sub-station Frederick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Nisa Jovel leads squad push-ups during pool physical fitness indoors during inclement weather in Frederick, Md., Jan. 30, 2014. Jovel is on 10-day boot leave and is getting her first taste of leading Marines by volunteering her time with Recruiting Sub-station Frederick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lance K. Harvey, staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Frankfort, gets pinned staff sergeant by his wife, Jessica, at the Recruiting Station Louisville headquarters, Jan. 2, 2014. Harvey was meritoriously promoted after winning a Marine Corps Recruiting Command meritorious board against the best recruiters in the command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Angel/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lance K. Harvey, staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Frankfort, gets pinned staff sergeant by his wife, Jessica, at the Recruiting Station Louisville headquarters, Jan. 2, 2014. Harvey was meritoriously promoted after winning a Marine Corps Recruiting Command meritorious board against the best recruiters in the command. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Angel/Released)

Mike and John Lange, natives of Proctorville, Ohio, pose for a picture in the office of Recruiting Sub-Station Huntington, in Huntington, W. Va., Jan. 28, 2014. Mike and John, who stand at 6 feet 4 inches tall, are identical twins who have enlisted in the Marine Corps and will be attending basic training in February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Hlavac/Released) - Mike and John Lange, natives of Proctorville, Ohio, pose for a picture in the office of Recruiting Sub-Station Huntington, in Huntington, W. Va., Jan. 28, 2014. Mike and John, who stand at 6 feet 4 inches tall, are identical twins who have enlisted in the Marine Corps and will be attending basic training in February. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Hlavac/Released)