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Kyle Moore, a student at Lakeland High School, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Derek Hilbert, a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub-Station Howell, Mich., and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Gangemella, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Detroit, at Lakeland High School May 22, 2014. Moore was presented with a $150,000 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship with which, he will attend Norwich University in Vermont. Upon completion of his four-year degree in mechanical engineering, Moore will receive his commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marines to pursue career opportunities that include pilots, ground combat officers, or a variety of support jobs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of Dennis Moore/Released) - Kyle Moore, a student at Lakeland High School, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Derek Hilbert, a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub-Station Howell, Mich., and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Gangemella, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Detroit, at Lakeland High School May 22, 2014. Moore was presented with a $150,000 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship with which, he will attend Norwich University in Vermont. Upon completion of his four-year degree in mechanical engineering, Moore will receive his commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marines to pursue career opportunities that include pilots, ground combat officers, or a variety of support jobs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of Dennis Moore/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., a Pontiac, Mich., native and the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks about his enlistment and the things to come in order to guide the future members of the armed services who were being recognized for their commitment to enlist directly out of high school at the Our Community Salutes’ Northern Virginia Chapter recognition ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., May 29, 2014. Our Community Salutes’ Northern Virginia Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that recognizes young men and women who have chosen to join the military immediately following high school graduation. Our Community Salutes started in New Jersey in 2009 and has since spread throughout the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Byrd Sr., a Pontiac, Mich., native and the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks about his enlistment and the things to come in order to guide the future members of the armed services who were being recognized for their commitment to enlist directly out of high school at the Our Community Salutes’ Northern Virginia Chapter recognition ceremony at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., May 29, 2014. Our Community Salutes’ Northern Virginia Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that recognizes young men and women who have chosen to join the military immediately following high school graduation. Our Community Salutes started in New Jersey in 2009 and has since spread throughout the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released)

Members of Marine Corps Band Quantico perform with students from Elyria High School May 17, 2014. The band was in the Cleveland area after performing at the Cleveland International Tattoo and took an opportunity to visit local high schools to perform with them, offer advice and answer any questions about the life and experiences of a member in a Marine Corps band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman/Released) - Members of Marine Corps Band Quantico perform with students from Elyria High School May 17, 2014. The band was in the Cleveland area after performing at the Cleveland International Tattoo and took an opportunity to visit local high schools to perform with them, offer advice and answer any questions about the life and experiences of a member in a Marine Corps band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis Catrett, a Fredericksburg, Va. native and a recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, presents Steven Moss, an offensive guard for Chancellor High School’s football team and a Semper Fi All-American Bowl competitor, with a certificate to recognize his participation in the bowl game during senior awards at the high school May 23, 2014. Joseph Lunsford, the assistant coach for Chancellor High School Football, was also able to join Moss for the presentation. The SFAAB honored selected players who demonstrated the Marine Corps’ commitment to developing quality citizens, and reinforced our core values of honor, courage, and commitment, on and off the field. Like the Marine Corps, the Semper Fidelis Football Program demanded quality of character, excellence in education, and proven physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis Catrett, a Fredericksburg, Va. native and a recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, presents Steven Moss, an offensive guard for Chancellor High School’s football team and a Semper Fi All-American Bowl competitor, with a certificate to recognize his participation in the bowl game during senior awards at the high school May 23, 2014. Joseph Lunsford, the assistant coach for Chancellor High School Football, was also able to join Moss for the presentation. The SFAAB honored selected players who demonstrated the Marine Corps’ commitment to developing quality citizens, and reinforced our core values of honor, courage, and commitment, on and off the field. Like the Marine Corps, the Semper Fidelis Football Program demanded quality of character, excellence in education, and proven physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Herman Davis/Released)

Joseph Hupp, an Ashland, Ky. native and Boyd County High School senior, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eric Albright, the Recruiting Station Charleston Executive Officer, during the high school’s awards night May 29, 2014. During the ceremony, Hupp was presented a $150,000 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine Option Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and will pay for some of his books, as well as providing a small living stipend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released) - Joseph Hupp, an Ashland, Ky. native and Boyd County High School senior, poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eric Albright, the Recruiting Station Charleston Executive Officer, during the high school’s awards night May 29, 2014. During the ceremony, Hupp was presented a $150,000 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Marine Option Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and will pay for some of his books, as well as providing a small living stipend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac/Released)