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Brian Copa, right, is promoted by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Safran, left, to the rank of private first class Aug. 20 at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urbana, Maryland, for his efforts in aiding the recruiting mission. Brian Copa is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and Safran is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Rockville, Recruiting Station Frederick. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - Brian Copa, right, is promoted by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Safran, left, to the rank of private first class Aug. 20 at Sugarloaf Mountain in Urbana, Maryland, for his efforts in aiding the recruiting mission. Brian Copa is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and Safran is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Rockville, Recruiting Station Frederick. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, right, prepares to give the organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke A. Sauber during Recruiting Station Frederick’s change of command ceremony June 28, 2016 at Fort Detrick. The passing of the colors signifies a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. Bock is the outgoing commanding officer of the recruiting station, while Sauber is the incoming commanding officer. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Paul B. Bock, right, prepares to give the organizational colors to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke A. Sauber during Recruiting Station Frederick’s change of command ceremony June 28, 2016 at Fort Detrick. The passing of the colors signifies a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. Bock is the outgoing commanding officer of the recruiting station, while Sauber is the incoming commanding officer. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edward Alsip, (left), a recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, talks with Toys for Tots representative and active community member of Martinsburg, Scott Stulb, Sept. 12, 2013 in Martinsburg, W. Va. When not recruiting, Alsip, a native of Fairfield, Ohio, spends his spare time ensuring local children receive toys for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edward Alsip, (left), a recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, talks with Toys for Tots representative and active community member of Martinsburg, Scott Stulb, Sept. 12, 2013 in Martinsburg, W. Va. When not recruiting, Alsip, a native of Fairfield, Ohio, spends his spare time ensuring local children receive toys for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amber Williams/Released)

The Marine Corps donated 900 water bottles to run participants who were part of the 8th annual Jaguar 5k in Falls Church, Va. Each of the 800 plus runners received a gift bag to include the Marines.com water bottle. - The Marine Corps donated 900 water bottles to run participants who were part of the 8th annual Jaguar 5k in Falls Church, Va. Each of the 800 plus runners received a gift bag to include the Marines.com water bottle.