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Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, tears up during a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, tears up during a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family unveils a sign honoring Rusk’s service during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family unveils a sign honoring Rusk’s service during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family participates in a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family participates in a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Miami-Dade Police Officer Sgt. David Dominguez speaks of his respect for Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. . Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. Dominguez was motivated to honor Rusk after being assigned a canine from the Department of Defense’s breeding program named after Rusk. CColton, the newest explosive detection dog at MIA, was certified during the ceremony.

Miami-Dade Police Officer Sgt. David Dominguez speaks of his respect for Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. . Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. Dominguez was motivated to honor Rusk after being assigned a canine from the Department of Defense’s breeding program named after Rusk. CColton, the newest explosive detection dog at MIA, was certified during the ceremony.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, wipes away tears during a dedication ceremony in her son’s honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, wipes away tears during a dedication ceremony in her son’s honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Private First Class Justin R. Rountree, honor graduate of platoon 2046, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Rountree is a native of Marietta, Ga., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Statesboro, Recruiting Station Jacksonville by his recruiter, Sgt. Michael J. Roennebeck. Rountree will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training iat Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Private First Class Justin R. Rountree, honor graduate of platoon 2046, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Rountree is a native of Marietta, Ga., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Statesboro, Recruiting Station Jacksonville by his recruiter, Sgt. Michael J. Roennebeck. Rountree will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training iat Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao

Private First Class Jonathan M. Machin, honor graduate of platoon 2041, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Machin is a native of Miami, Fla., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Hialeah, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale by his recruiter, Sgt. Alexander Melendezmencia. Machin will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Private First Class Jonathan M. Machin, honor graduate of platoon 2041, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Machin is a native of Miami, Fla., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Hialeah, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale by his recruiter, Sgt. Alexander Melendezmencia. Machin will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao

Private First Class Jeffrey D. Cowsert, honor graduate of platoon 2040, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Cowsert is a native of Dacula, Ga., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Buford, Recruiting Station Atlanta by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lungerhausen. Cowsert will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Private First Class Jeffrey D. Cowsert, honor graduate of platoon 2040, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Cowsert is a native of Dacula, Ga., and was recruited from Recruiting Sub-Station Buford, Recruiting Station Atlanta by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lungerhausen. Cowsert will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao

Private First Class Joseph W. Skinner, honor graduate of platoon 2045, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Skinner is a native of Memphis, Tenn., and was recruited from Recruting Sub-Station Memphis, Recruting Station Nashville by his recruiter, Staff Sgt. Darnell S. Ham. Skinner will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Private First Class Joseph W. Skinner, honor graduate of platoon 2045, stands with his family after graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2013. Skinner is a native of Memphis, Tenn., and was recruited from Recruting Sub-Station Memphis, Recruting Station Nashville by his recruiter, Staff Sgt. Darnell S. Ham. Skinner will be able to enjoy some much deserved leave as he prepares for Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao)

Photo by Pfc. Stanley Cao

Captain Peter C. Foster, the officer selection officer for Charlotte, N.C., presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Dalton J. Graybill on May 28 at Piedmont High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Captain Peter C. Foster, the officer selection officer for Charlotte, N.C., presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Dalton J. Graybill on May 28 at Piedmont High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks

Captain Alexander B. Pearson, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia, and Staff Sgt. Michael A. Fallaw, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Lexington, present a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Brandon T. James on May 31 at Batesburg-Leesville High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Captain Alexander B. Pearson, the executive officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia, and Staff Sgt. Michael A. Fallaw, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Lexington, present a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Brandon T. James on May 31 at Batesburg-Leesville High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks

Captain Peter C. Foster, the officer selection officer for Charlotte, N.C., presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Dalton J. Graybill on May 28 at Piedmont High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Captain Peter C. Foster, the officer selection officer for Charlotte, N.C., presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Dalton J. Graybill on May 28 at Piedmont High School. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Rooks

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (right) counts jumping jacks for officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (right) counts jumping jacks for officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed leads physical training with a group of future Marines along with officer candidate Candice Heizmann April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed leads physical training with a group of future Marines along with officer candidate Candice Heizmann April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) ) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann after a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) ) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann after a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) runs with officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) runs with officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Officer candidate Candice Heizmann works out with a group of future Marines April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Sgt. Lesley Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Officer candidate Candice Heizmann works out with a group of future Marines April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Sgt. Lesley Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

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