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Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany funeral detail transport the casket of Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst to his final resting place at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Alabama, April 12, 2017. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 23, 1943. (Courtesy Photo)

Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany funeral detail transport the casket of Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst to his final resting place at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Alabama, April 12, 2017. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 23, 1943. (Courtesy Photo)

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Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst was attached to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Whitehurst joined the Marine Corps on 20 May, 1941 and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Tarawa, 20 November, 1943. Over several days of intense fighting, approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed in action. A small number of these casualties were buried in Cemetery 27, a military cemetery on Tarawa Atoll. From June 2015 to February 2016, History Flight, a non-profit organization located the remains of 39 individuals who gave their life in the Battle of Tarawa, and were buried there, including Whitehurst. (Courtesy Photo)

Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst was attached to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Whitehurst joined the Marine Corps on 20 May, 1941 and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Tarawa, 20 November, 1943. Over several days of intense fighting, approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors were killed in action. A small number of these casualties were buried in Cemetery 27, a military cemetery on Tarawa Atoll. From June 2015 to February 2016, History Flight, a non-profit organization located the remains of 39 individuals who gave their life in the Battle of Tarawa, and were buried there, including Whitehurst. (Courtesy Photo)

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Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany funeral detail fold the flag that was laid upon the casket of Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst before presenting it to his family at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Alabama, April 12, 2017. Each fold represents something different and at the end only the stars are left showing on the top. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 23, 1943. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany funeral detail fold the flag that was laid upon the casket of Marine Pfc. James O. Whitehurst before presenting it to his family at Cowarts Baptist Church Cemetery in Cowarts, Alabama, April 12, 2017. Each fold represents something different and at the end only the stars are left showing on the top. Whitehurst was killed in action at the battle of Tarawa during World War II, Nov. 23, 1943. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Gracyn Lasueur (left) poses for a photo with GySgt. Matthew Hoyle, the station commander for Recruiting Substation Dothan, Alabama, after being presented with the Semper Fidelis All-American award at Northview High School, May 18, 2017. LaSueur was one of 100 students who will attend the Battles Won Academy this summer in Washington D.C., where she will be given the opportunity to network with and hear from an elite circle of leaders from all walks of life, who like her, have fought and won their own battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Gracyn Lasueur (left) poses for a photo with GySgt. Matthew Hoyle, the station commander for Recruiting Substation Dothan, Alabama, after being presented with the Semper Fidelis All-American award at Northview High School, May 18, 2017. LaSueur was one of 100 students who will attend the Battles Won Academy this summer in Washington D.C., where she will be given the opportunity to network with and hear from an elite circle of leaders from all walks of life, who like her, have fought and won their own battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Gracyn LaSueur (center) poses with classmates and teammates after being presented the Semper Fidelis All-American award at Northview High School, May 18, 2017. LaSueur was one of 100 students who will attend the Battles Won Academy this summer in Washington D.C., where she will be given the opportunity to network with and hear from an elite circle of leaders from all walks of life, who like her, have fought and won their own battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Gracyn LaSueur (center) poses with classmates and teammates after being presented the Semper Fidelis All-American award at Northview High School, May 18, 2017. LaSueur was one of 100 students who will attend the Battles Won Academy this summer in Washington D.C., where she will be given the opportunity to network with and hear from an elite circle of leaders from all walks of life, who like her, have fought and won their own battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Krista James/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Krista James

Private First Class Haley N. Hicks graduated Marine Corps recruit training May 19, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Hicks is the Honor Graduate of platoon 4018. Hicks was recruited by Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. Betschart from Recruiting Substation North Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Private First Class Haley N. Hicks graduated Marine Corps recruit training May 19, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Hicks is the Honor Graduate of platoon 4018. Hicks was recruited by Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. Betschart from Recruiting Substation North Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

MGySgt. Ramon Gallimore, GySgt. Brian Wright and SSgt. Dalton Miller pose for a group photo with Eva Stahlschmidt after being presented the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month award at Steinbrenner High School, Lutz, Fl., May 10, 2017. MaxPreps Athlete of the Month awards are given to those few individuals who not only excel physically, but mentally and showcase overall good character. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

MGySgt. Ramon Gallimore, GySgt. Brian Wright and SSgt. Dalton Miller pose for a group photo with Eva Stahlschmidt after being presented the MaxPreps High School Athlete of the Month award at Steinbrenner High School, Lutz, Fl., May 10, 2017. MaxPreps Athlete of the Month awards are given to those few individuals who not only excel physically, but mentally and showcase overall good character. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Capt. Seth Dellinger, Officer Selecting Officer with Recruiting Station Orlando, SSgt. Alfred Barbain , station commander for RSS Altamonte, and Sgt. David Farney, a canvassing recruiter for RSS Altamonte Springs, presents Morgan Thorla, a senior at Seminole High School, Sanford, Fl., the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Marine Option Scholarship during an awards ceremony May 11, 2017. Thorla will be granted the opportunity to serve his country as a Marine officer upon completion of his degree. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Capt. Seth Dellinger, Officer Selecting Officer with Recruiting Station Orlando, SSgt. Alfred Barbain , station commander for RSS Altamonte, and Sgt. David Farney, a canvassing recruiter for RSS Altamonte Springs, presents Morgan Thorla, a senior at Seminole High School, Sanford, Fl., the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Marine Option Scholarship during an awards ceremony May 11, 2017. Thorla will be granted the opportunity to serve his country as a Marine officer upon completion of his degree. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marine Sgt. Roderick Evans presents Natasha Kusibab an invitation to attend the 2017 Battles Won Academy at Brentwood High School, Brentwood, Tennessee, on May 9, 2017. The Battles Won Academy will bring together 96 of the country’s top student-leaders July 13-17 in Washington D.C. The program provides Marines with several opportunities to purposefully engage the student leaders and share leadership lessons that will enhance their future success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Roderick Evans presents Natasha Kusibab an invitation to attend the 2017 Battles Won Academy at Brentwood High School, Brentwood, Tennessee, on May 9, 2017. The Battles Won Academy will bring together 96 of the country’s top student-leaders July 13-17 in Washington D.C. The program provides Marines with several opportunities to purposefully engage the student leaders and share leadership lessons that will enhance their future success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

A Beale Street Music Festival attendee attempts a Marines pull-up in Memphis, Tennessee, May 6, 2017. Marines with Recruiting Substation Southaven conducted a pull-up challenge during the Memphis in May International Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

A Beale Street Music Festival attendee attempts a Marines pull-up in Memphis, Tennessee, May 6, 2017. Marines with Recruiting Substation Southaven conducted a pull-up challenge during the Memphis in May International Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch)

Photo by Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

Second lieutenant Mitchell Harrison’s mother and brother pin on the bars denoting his rank during a Commissioning Ceremony at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Business in Daytona Beach, Florida, May 10, 2017. The ceremony commemorated Harrisons’ commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Harrison completed the 10-week long Officer Candidates School and is preparing to leave for The Basic School in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Second lieutenant Mitchell Harrison’s mother and brother pin on the bars denoting his rank during a Commissioning Ceremony at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Business in Daytona Beach, Florida, May 10, 2017. The ceremony commemorated Harrisons’ commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Harrison completed the 10-week long Officer Candidates School and is preparing to leave for The Basic School in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (ret.) Michael T. Harrison Sr. recites the Oath of Office to 2nd Lt. Mitchell Harrison during a Commissioning Ceremony at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Business in Daytona Beach, Florida, May 10, 2017. The ceremony commemorated Harrisons’ commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Harrison completed the 10-week long Officer Candidates School and is preparing to leave for The Basic School in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (ret.) Michael T. Harrison Sr. recites the Oath of Office to 2nd Lt. Mitchell Harrison during a Commissioning Ceremony at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Business in Daytona Beach, Florida, May 10, 2017. The ceremony commemorated Harrisons’ commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Harrison completed the 10-week long Officer Candidates School and is preparing to leave for The Basic School in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Pham graduated Marine Corps recruit training May 5, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Pham is the Honor Graduate of platoon 2036. Pham was recruited by Sergeant Omar L. Butler from Recruiting Substation Memphis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Pham graduated Marine Corps recruit training May 5, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Pham is the Honor Graduate of platoon 2036. Pham was recruited by Sergeant Omar L. Butler from Recruiting Substation Memphis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Master Sergeant Kevin Watkins was promoted to his current rank May 1, 2017 at the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) headquarters on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris island, South Carolina. During his promotion ceremony, Watkins gave a stirring take on what it means to be a leader in the Marine Corps. Watkins serves as the adjutant chief with 6MCD.

Master Sergeant Kevin Watkins was promoted to his current rank May 1, 2017 at the 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) headquarters on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris island, South Carolina. During his promotion ceremony, Watkins gave a stirring take on what it means to be a leader in the Marine Corps. Watkins serves as the adjutant chief with 6MCD.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

The Marines from 6th Marine Corps District and Recruiting Station Baton Rouge sing happy birthday to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Hill, the 6th Marine Corps District assistant training team officer, during lunch on April 26, 2017.

The Marines from 6th Marine Corps District and Recruiting Station Baton Rouge sing happy birthday to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Hill, the 6th Marine Corps District assistant training team officer, during lunch on April 26, 2017.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rubin Tan

Captain Trey B. Kennedy speaks and leads others about describing the opportunities one has to become a Marine Corps Officer April 1, 2017, while going through a Mini-OCS on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kennedy is the officer selection officer Charlotte, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District.

Captain Trey B. Kennedy speaks and leads others about describing the opportunities one has to become a Marine Corps Officer April 1, 2017, while going through a Mini-OCS on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kennedy is the officer selection officer Charlotte, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl Warren

U.S. Marines and Future Marines with Recruiting Substation South Dade pose for a group photo after placing first in the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

U.S. Marines and Future Marines with Recruiting Substation South Dade pose for a group photo after placing first in the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Staff Sergeant David E. Moore, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to Future Marines during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Staff Sergeant David E. Moore, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to Future Marines during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

U.S. Marines and Future Marines participate in a formation run during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

U.S. Marines and Future Marines participate in a formation run during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby

Private First Class Taylor J. Torrey graduated Marine Corps recruit training Apr. 21, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Torrey is the Honor Graduate of platoon 3025. Torrey was recruited by Staff Sgt. Tan T. Ngo from Recruiting Substation Rio Pinar. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeline N. Smith)

Private First Class Taylor J. Torrey graduated Marine Corps recruit training Apr. 21, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Torrey is the Honor Graduate of platoon 3025. Torrey was recruited by Staff Sgt. Tan T. Ngo from Recruiting Substation Rio Pinar. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeline N. Smith)

Photo by Adeline Smith

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