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Staff Sergeant Bruno Bego, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, conducts a pull-up challenge during the TaxSlayer Bowl, Dec. 30, 2017, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Future Marines participated in a pull-up challenge to test their strength against other teams in front of the fans of Mississippi State University and the University of Louisville. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Staff Sergeant Bruno Bego, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, conducts a pull-up challenge during the TaxSlayer Bowl, Dec. 30, 2017, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Future Marines participated in a pull-up challenge to test their strength against other teams in front of the fans of Mississippi State University and the University of Louisville. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Brigadier General Austin E. Renforth, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, walks onto EverBank Field for the coin-toss before the start of the TaxSlayer Bowl, Dec. 30, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Renforth was invited by the Jacksonville Sports Council to be the guest-of-honor during the game. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Brigadier General Austin E. Renforth, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, walks onto EverBank Field for the coin-toss before the start of the TaxSlayer Bowl, Dec. 30, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Renforth was invited by the Jacksonville Sports Council to be the guest-of-honor during the game. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Lance West, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Marines Chin-Up Challenge champion, poses for a photograph with Maj. Jameson Norton, Maj. Jonathan Landers, and Col. Jeffrey Smitherman at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The two finalists, West, from Brighton High School, and Jarret Fowlkes, from Christian Brothers High School, were the top performing students from local Memphis high schools. They had 30 seconds to complete as many Marine Corps chin-ups as they could. Smitherman is the 6th Marine Corps Recruiting District Commanding Officer, Landers is the Recruiting Station Nashville Commanding Officer, and Norton is the RS Nashville recruting support officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Lance West, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Marines Chin-Up Challenge champion, poses for a photograph with Maj. Jameson Norton, Maj. Jonathan Landers, and Col. Jeffrey Smitherman at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The two finalists, West, from Brighton High School, and Jarret Fowlkes, from Christian Brothers High School, were the top performing students from local Memphis high schools. They had 30 seconds to complete as many Marine Corps chin-ups as they could. Smitherman is the 6th Marine Corps Recruiting District Commanding Officer, Landers is the Recruiting Station Nashville Commanding Officer, and Norton is the RS Nashville recruting support officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

Future Marines raise their hands for the Oath of Enlistment at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The oath took place on the football field before the game between Iowa State and the University of Memphis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Future Marines raise their hands for the Oath of Enlistment at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The oath took place on the football field before the game between Iowa State and the University of Memphis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, speaks to attendants of the U.S. Marine Corps Ball’N Holiday Invitational at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, Dec. 29, 2017. The basketball tournament hosts over 50 high schools from across the country. The Marine Corps sponsored the tournament to assist the community in building camaraderie and leadership in the youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Master Sergeant Damian Cason, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Engagement Chief, speaks to attendants of the U.S. Marine Corps Ball’N Holiday Invitational at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, Dec. 29, 2017. The basketball tournament hosts over 50 high schools from across the country. The Marine Corps sponsored the tournament to assist the community in building camaraderie and leadership in the youth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Two high school students compete in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl/Marines Chin-Up Challenge at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The two finalists, Lance West, from Brighton High School, and Jarret Fowlkes, from Christian Brothers High School, were the top performing students from local schools. They had 30 seconds to complete as many Marine Corps chin-ups as they could. West was the overall Chin-Up Challenge champion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Two high school students compete in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl/Marines Chin-Up Challenge at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2017. The two finalists, Lance West, from Brighton High School, and Jarret Fowlkes, from Christian Brothers High School, were the top performing students from local schools. They had 30 seconds to complete as many Marine Corps chin-ups as they could. West was the overall Chin-Up Challenge champion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

Welcome Aboard Pfc. Marcus H. Proctor!
Private First Class Marcus H. Proctor graduated Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 05, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Proctor was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2000. Proctor was recruited by Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Roy from Recruiting Substation Ponte Verda. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Welcome Aboard Pfc. Marcus H. Proctor! Private First Class Marcus H. Proctor graduated Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 05, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Proctor was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2000. Proctor was recruited by Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Roy from Recruiting Substation Ponte Verda. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman and Sergeant Major Cortez L. Brown would like to wish everyone in the 6th District a safe and happy Hoilday.

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman and Sergeant Major Cortez L. Brown would like to wish everyone in the 6th District a safe and happy Hoilday.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

6th Marine Corps District's Commanding Officer, Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, giving his Congratualtions to the participants of the MCRC/6th District Recruiting Offensive. Congratulations to all of the Marines who participated in this Recruiting Offensive!

6th Marine Corps District's Commanding Officer, Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, giving his Congratualtions to the participants of the MCRC/6th District Recruiting Offensive. Congratulations to all of the Marines who participated in this Recruiting Offensive!

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Thierry Lassegue graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 8, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Lassegue was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1090. Lassegue was recruited by Sgt. Francisco J. Oregon from Recruiting Substation Melbourne. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Thierry Lassegue graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 8, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Lassegue was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1090. Lassegue was recruited by Sgt. Francisco J. Oregon from Recruiting Substation Melbourne. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Miles C. Wedeking graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 8, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Wedeking was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1088. Wedeking was recruited by Sgt. Jamescarlo E. Eco from Recruiting Substation Savannah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Miles C. Wedeking graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 8, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Wedeking was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1088. Wedeking was recruited by Sgt. Jamescarlo E. Eco from Recruiting Substation Savannah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Participants of the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) ugly sweater contest pose for a group photo during the 6MCD Holiday Party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 12, 2017. The party gave the families of 6MCD the opportunity to build comradery through holiday celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Participants of the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) ugly sweater contest pose for a group photo during the 6MCD Holiday Party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 12, 2017. The party gave the families of 6MCD the opportunity to build comradery through holiday celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Lance Corporal Nickilas L. Peterson, an adjutant clerk with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), hands fliers to attendants of the Parris Island Polar Express aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2017. The Polar Express provided families of service members a magical holiday journey through the units aboard Parris Island. Participants of The Polar Express competed against other units to provide the most holiday cheer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Lance Corporal Nickilas L. Peterson, an adjutant clerk with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), hands fliers to attendants of the Parris Island Polar Express aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2017. The Polar Express provided families of service members a magical holiday journey through the units aboard Parris Island. Participants of The Polar Express competed against other units to provide the most holiday cheer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Jovanni X. Ajax graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Ajax was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3094. Ajax was recruited by Sgt. Robert L. Gray from Recruiting Substation Gainesville. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Jovanni X. Ajax graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Ajax was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3094. Ajax was recruited by Sgt. Robert L. Gray from Recruiting Substation Gainesville. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Luis A. Cruzquinones graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Cruzquinones was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3090. Cruzquinones was recruited by Sgt. Manuel E. Camachopaones from Recruiting Substation San Juan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Luis A. Cruzquinones graduated Marine Corps recruit training Dec. 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Cruzquinones was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3090. Cruzquinones was recruited by Sgt. Manuel E. Camachopaones from Recruiting Substation San Juan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Sergeant Rebecca Schilling, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jacksonville Beach, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, judges Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students during the personal inspection portion of a drill meet at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 18, 2017. Mandarin High School hosted multiple schools from around the area to compete in close-quarters drill. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Sergeant Rebecca Schilling, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Jacksonville Beach, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, judges Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students during the personal inspection portion of a drill meet at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 18, 2017. Mandarin High School hosted multiple schools from around the area to compete in close-quarters drill. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Gunnery Sergeant Michael Bright, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Jacksonville Beach, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, judges Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students during a drill meet at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 18, 2017. Mandarin High School hosted multiple schools from around the area to compete in close-quarters drill. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Gunnery Sergeant Michael Bright, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Recruiting Substation Jacksonville Beach, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, judges Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students during a drill meet at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 18, 2017. Mandarin High School hosted multiple schools from around the area to compete in close-quarters drill. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Sergeant Katherine Bynum, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Yulee, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, leads local athletes in warm-up exercises before the USMC Sports Leadership Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2017. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Sergeant Katherine Bynum, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Yulee, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, leads local athletes in warm-up exercises before the USMC Sports Leadership Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2017. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

Sergeant Benjamin Blevins, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Yulee, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, leads local athletes in warm-up exercises before the USMC Sports Leadership Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2017. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Sergeant Benjamin Blevins, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Yulee, Recruiting Station Jacksonville, 6th Marine Corps District, leads local athletes in warm-up exercises before the USMC Sports Leadership Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2017. The leadership academy is designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership while learning techniques and skillsets for a particular sport. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans participate in the Bayou Classic Parade in New Orleans, LA, Nov. 25, 2017. Marines participated in the parade to assist the recruiters in the local area through advertising. The Bayou Classic offered the Marine Corps the opportunity to showcase the importance of music through sponsorship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans participate in the Bayou Classic Parade in New Orleans, LA, Nov. 25, 2017. Marines participated in the parade to assist the recruiters in the local area through advertising. The Bayou Classic offered the Marine Corps the opportunity to showcase the importance of music through sponsorship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

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