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Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, right, gives the guest of honor Frederick A. Will, left, a gift during the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) 242nd Marine Corps Ball at the Omni Hotel Hilton Head, South Carolina, Nov 3, 2017. The Marines, Sailors and their families celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to increase morale and foster camaraderie throughout the District. The District Headquarters supports the efforts of recruiting within the Southeastern United States. Smitherman is the Commanding Officer of 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, right, gives the guest of honor Frederick A. Will, left, a gift during the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) 242nd Marine Corps Ball at the Omni Hotel Hilton Head, South Carolina, Nov 3, 2017. The Marines, Sailors and their families celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to increase morale and foster camaraderie throughout the District. The District Headquarters supports the efforts of recruiting within the Southeastern United States. Smitherman is the Commanding Officer of 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Rigsby

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman welcomes the participants to the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) Senior Leader Family Readiness Symposium Nov. 3, 2017 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina. The SLFRS provided family readiness awareness to the commanding officers, prior service recruiter officer-in-charge, and their spouses while equipping them with the essential tools and skills necessary to facilitate a successful tour on recruiting duty. These tools provided important information and resources unique to the recruiting culture and its challenges. Smitherman is the Commanding Officer for 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jose O. Nava)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman welcomes the participants to the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) Senior Leader Family Readiness Symposium Nov. 3, 2017 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina. The SLFRS provided family readiness awareness to the commanding officers, prior service recruiter officer-in-charge, and their spouses while equipping them with the essential tools and skills necessary to facilitate a successful tour on recruiting duty. These tools provided important information and resources unique to the recruiting culture and its challenges. Smitherman is the Commanding Officer for 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jose O. Nava)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jose O. Nava

Marines and their spouses pose for a photo before the start of the 6th Marine Corps District Senior Leader Family Readiness Symposium Nov. 3, 2017 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina. The SLFRS provided family readiness awareness to the commanding officers, prior service recruiter officer-in-charge, and their spouses while equipping them with the essential tools and skills necessary to facilitate a successful tour on recruiting duty. These tools provided important information and resources unique to the recruiting culture and its challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jose O. Nava)

Marines and their spouses pose for a photo before the start of the 6th Marine Corps District Senior Leader Family Readiness Symposium Nov. 3, 2017 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina. The SLFRS provided family readiness awareness to the commanding officers, prior service recruiter officer-in-charge, and their spouses while equipping them with the essential tools and skills necessary to facilitate a successful tour on recruiting duty. These tools provided important information and resources unique to the recruiting culture and its challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jose O. Nava)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jose O. Nava

Private First Class Dalton J. Young graduated Marine Corps recruit training November 3, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Young was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2080. Young was recruited by Sgt. Donald Ryan from Recruiting Substation Anderson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Dalton J. Young graduated Marine Corps recruit training November 3, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Young was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2080. Young was recruited by Sgt. Donald Ryan from Recruiting Substation Anderson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

The Commanders and Sergeants Major of 6th Marine Corps District standing side by side with the truly transformational Commanding General & Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot PARRIS ISLAND, & Eastern Recruiting Region, Brigadier General “Sparky” Renforth & Sergeant Major Rafael Rodriguez...The epitome of leadership.

The Commanders and Sergeants Major of 6th Marine Corps District standing side by side with the truly transformational Commanding General & Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot PARRIS ISLAND, & Eastern Recruiting Region, Brigadier General “Sparky” Renforth & Sergeant Major Rafael Rodriguez...The epitome of leadership.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Major Richard Lee, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Tampa, 6th Marine Corps District, cuts a birthday cake to celebrate the Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program’s 20th anniversary, aboard MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, Oct. 19, 2017. The birthday cake cutting was done in Marine Corps birthday ball fashion, with the first slice being handed down from the most senior to the most junior spouse attending the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon)

Major Richard Lee, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Tampa, 6th Marine Corps District, cuts a birthday cake to celebrate the Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program’s 20th anniversary, aboard MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, Oct. 19, 2017. The birthday cake cutting was done in Marine Corps birthday ball fashion, with the first slice being handed down from the most senior to the most junior spouse attending the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Major Richard Lee, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Tampa, 6th Marine Corps District, presents Staff Sgt. Karen Helms, administration chief with RS Tampa, her certificate of completion for the Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program’s course aboard MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, Oct. 19, 2017. The L.I.N.K.S. program is in its 20th year and serves as a tool that spouses and families in the Marine Corps can use to learn about the military lifestyle. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon)

Major Richard Lee, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Tampa, 6th Marine Corps District, presents Staff Sgt. Karen Helms, administration chief with RS Tampa, her certificate of completion for the Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program’s course aboard MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, Oct. 19, 2017. The L.I.N.K.S. program is in its 20th year and serves as a tool that spouses and families in the Marine Corps can use to learn about the military lifestyle. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

A Vanderbilt University student attempts the Battles Won Challenge (BWC), an aptitude course presented by the United States Marine Corps, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sep. 29, 2017. The BWC is an immersive challenge designed to test a young man or woman's mental and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

A Vanderbilt University student attempts the Battles Won Challenge (BWC), an aptitude course presented by the United States Marine Corps, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sep. 29, 2017. The BWC is an immersive challenge designed to test a young man or woman's mental and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

Marketing and Communication (MAC) Marines with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), pose for a group photo with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island mascot, Opha Mae, during the MAC Conference at the 6MCD headquarters aboard MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 13, 2017. The conference facilitated the continued growth and development of the MACs to better support 6MCD recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Marketing and Communication (MAC) Marines with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), pose for a group photo with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island mascot, Opha Mae, during the MAC Conference at the 6MCD headquarters aboard MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 13, 2017. The conference facilitated the continued growth and development of the MACs to better support 6MCD recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class James F. Garand graduated Marine Corps recruit training October 06, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Garand was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2078. Garand was recruited by Staff Sgt. Sean P. O’Connell from Recruiting Substation Sarasota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class James F. Garand graduated Marine Corps recruit training October 06, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Garand was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2078. Garand was recruited by Staff Sgt. Sean P. O’Connell from Recruiting Substation Sarasota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Sergeant Matthew W. Rodas, personnel chief with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), right, and Staff Sgt. Wi McMullen, comptroller chief with 6MCD, left, set up the chili cook-off during Mission Day at the 6MCD Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 27, 2017. Mission Day commemorates the hard work and dedication of the Marines, Sailors, and civilians of 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Sergeant Matthew W. Rodas, personnel chief with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), right, and Staff Sgt. Wi McMullen, comptroller chief with 6MCD, left, set up the chili cook-off during Mission Day at the 6MCD Headquarters aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Sept. 27, 2017. Mission Day commemorates the hard work and dedication of the Marines, Sailors, and civilians of 6MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Edwerd E. Ledwith graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 22, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Ledwith was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1070. Ledwith was recruited by Sgt. Johnathon P. Anderson from Recruiting Substation Sarasota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Edwerd E. Ledwith graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 22, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Ledwith was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1070. Ledwith was recruited by Sgt. Johnathon P. Anderson from Recruiting Substation Sarasota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Carleevens D. Carlo graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 15, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Carlo was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3066 and the Company Honor Graduate for Kilo Company. Carlo was recruited by GySgt. Jerry L. Tolbert from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Carleevens D. Carlo graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 15, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Carlo was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3066 and the Company Honor Graduate for Kilo Company. Carlo was recruited by GySgt. Jerry L. Tolbert from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Taylor J. Hernandez graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 15, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Hernandez was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3068. Hernandez was recruited by Staff Sgt. Adrian K. Lynch from Permanent Contacting Station New Iberia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Taylor J. Hernandez graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 15, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Hernandez was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3068. Hernandez was recruited by Staff Sgt. Adrian K. Lynch from Permanent Contacting Station New Iberia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Edgar J. Guerrero-Lopez graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Guerrero-Lopez was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1062. Guerrero-Lopez was recruited by Staff Sgt. Tara L. Copeland from Recruiting Substation Duluth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Edgar J. Guerrero-Lopez graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Guerrero-Lopez was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1062. Guerrero-Lopez was recruited by Staff Sgt. Tara L. Copeland from Recruiting Substation Duluth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) pose for a group photo during the Administrative Conference aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 23, 2017. The conference provided training in a myriad of administrative functions to facilitate all means in order to increase necessary communication and ultimately speed up processing timelines. Administrative Chiefs and clerks from across the District came to the conference to gain additional insight to be effective and have a long term impact to help them support the recruiters in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

U.S. Marines with 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) pose for a group photo during the Administrative Conference aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, August 23, 2017. The conference provided training in a myriad of administrative functions to facilitate all means in order to increase necessary communication and ultimately speed up processing timelines. Administrative Chiefs and clerks from across the District came to the conference to gain additional insight to be effective and have a long term impact to help them support the recruiters in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Stegall

Colonel Jeffery C. Smitherman, Commanding Officer of 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), speaks to Marines during the ice breaker as part of the 8412 Symposium at the Bay Palms Golf Complex aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 21, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Colonel Jeffery C. Smitherman, Commanding Officer of 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD), speaks to Marines during the ice breaker as part of the 8412 Symposium at the Bay Palms Golf Complex aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 21, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Brigadier General Austin E. Renforth, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks to Marines during the welcoming brief of the 8412 Symposium at the Davis Conference Center aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 22, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Brigadier General Austin E. Renforth, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks to Marines during the welcoming brief of the 8412 Symposium at the Davis Conference Center aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 22, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

A career recruiter with Recruiting Station Baton Rouge attends the Developing a Command Group class during the 8412 Symposium at the Davis Conference Center aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 23, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

A career recruiter with Recruiting Station Baton Rouge attends the Developing a Command Group class during the 8412 Symposium at the Davis Conference Center aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 23, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Columbia pose for a photo with their newly acquired trophy after winning the Volleyball Tournament during the 8412 Symposium at the MacDill Marina aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 24, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Columbia pose for a photo with their newly acquired trophy after winning the Volleyball Tournament during the 8412 Symposium at the MacDill Marina aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 24, 2017. The Symposium brought all career recruiters together to provide information, develop updated recruiting products, and conduct sustainment training for the professional development of 6MCD’s Career Recruiting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

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