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Captain Trey Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. (Courtesy Photo)

Captain Trey Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. (Courtesy Photo)

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Sergeant Major Anthony N. Page, sergeant major of the 6th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, pose in a photo with the Grambling State University mascot during the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24, 2016. The Bayou Classic is the annual series of fan events and leading up to the rivalry football game between Southern University and Grambling State University held the week of Thanksgiving. (Photo by. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Sergeant Major Anthony N. Page, sergeant major of the 6th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, pose in a photo with the Grambling State University mascot during the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24, 2016. The Bayou Classic is the annual series of fan events and leading up to the rivalry football game between Southern University and Grambling State University held the week of Thanksgiving. (Photo by. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Major General Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, stands in between Maj. Christopher M. Siekman, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, and Sgt. Maj. Shawn Corcoran, sergeant major of Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, as they pose for a photo during the Bayou Classic Welcome Reception Nov. 25, 2016 at the West Bunker Club in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Major General Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, stands in between Maj. Christopher M. Siekman, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, and Sgt. Maj. Shawn Corcoran, sergeant major of Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, as they pose for a photo during the Bayou Classic Welcome Reception Nov. 25, 2016 at the West Bunker Club in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 25, 2016. The Battle of the Bands is a competition between Grambling State University and Southern University as part of the Bayou Classic week. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 25, 2016. The Battle of the Bands is a competition between Grambling State University and Southern University as part of the Bayou Classic week. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Petty Officer 1st Class John W. McDonald explains how his group defined courage during Operational Pause, Oct. 16, 2016, at 6th Marine Corps District Headquarters, Parris Island, South Carolina. Operational Pause introduced topics for discussion, allowing Marines and sailors of all ranks to interact with one another and take a break from the traditional training briefs. McDonald is the medical chief at 6th Marine Corps District. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Petty Officer 1st Class John W. McDonald explains how his group defined courage during Operational Pause, Oct. 16, 2016, at 6th Marine Corps District Headquarters, Parris Island, South Carolina. Operational Pause introduced topics for discussion, allowing Marines and sailors of all ranks to interact with one another and take a break from the traditional training briefs. McDonald is the medical chief at 6th Marine Corps District. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden

Colonel Ricardo T. Player, chief of staff, U.S. Marine Forces Command, speaks during the 43rd Bayou Classic press conference, Nov. 22, 2016, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. The press conference kicked off the annual Bayou Classic, a sporting event U.S. Marines have been a part of for more than 16 years. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Colonel Ricardo T. Player, chief of staff, U.S. Marine Forces Command, speaks during the 43rd Bayou Classic press conference, Nov. 22, 2016, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. The press conference kicked off the annual Bayou Classic, a sporting event U.S. Marines have been a part of for more than 16 years. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Private Joshua D. Zook reunites with his parents, Mark and Karen Zook, Oct. 14, 2016, after 13 weeks of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Mark and Karen are a Gold Star family. According to the National Gold Star Family Registry, the Department of Defense (DoD) distributes a Gold Star Lapel Button, also referred to as the Gold Star lapel, to members of the immediate family of a fallen service member. (Courtesy Photo)

Private Joshua D. Zook reunites with his parents, Mark and Karen Zook, Oct. 14, 2016, after 13 weeks of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Mark and Karen are a Gold Star family. According to the National Gold Star Family Registry, the Department of Defense (DoD) distributes a Gold Star Lapel Button, also referred to as the Gold Star lapel, to members of the immediate family of a fallen service member. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Michael T. Kaneshige

Station commanders across Recruiting Station Montgomery gather together for a photo with Maj. Dwane Sims Oct. 29, 2016, during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa in Montgomery, Alabama. Sims is the acting Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Montgomery. (Official Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Station commanders across Recruiting Station Montgomery gather together for a photo with Maj. Dwane Sims Oct. 29, 2016, during the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa in Montgomery, Alabama. Sims is the acting Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Montgomery. (Official Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden

Private First Class Stephen C. Johnson Shea graduated recruit training Nov. 18, 2016, as the honor graduate of platoon 1088. Johnson Shea was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Greenville by Gunnery Sgt. Marcell N. Garvey. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Stephen C. Johnson Shea graduated recruit training Nov. 18, 2016, as the honor graduate of platoon 1088. Johnson Shea was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Greenville by Gunnery Sgt. Marcell N. Garvey. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, slices the Marine birthday cake with the non-commissioned officer sword during the 6th Marine Corps District's 241st Birthday Ball Celebration Nov. 10, 2016 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of 6th Marine Corps District, slices the Marine birthday cake with the non-commissioned officer sword during the 6th Marine Corps District's 241st Birthday Ball Celebration Nov. 10, 2016 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of the 6th Marine Corps District, poses with Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, as he receives the gift provided by the Marines of the 6th MCD Nov. 10, 2016 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Sergeant Major Heyward was the guest of honor at the district headquarters birthday ball. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Colonel Jeffrey C. Smitherman, commanding officer of the 6th Marine Corps District, poses with Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, as he receives the gift provided by the Marines of the 6th MCD Nov. 10, 2016 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Sergeant Major Heyward was the guest of honor at the district headquarters birthday ball. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Major Michael L. Valenti slices the Marine birthday cake during the Recruiting Station Jacksonville's Marine Corps 241st Birthday Ball Celebration in Oct. 22, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Valenti is the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville.

Major Michael L. Valenti slices the Marine birthday cake during the Recruiting Station Jacksonville's Marine Corps 241st Birthday Ball Celebration in Oct. 22, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Valenti is the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville.

Photo by Sgt. Bruno J. Bego

Major Michael L. Valenti slices the Marine birthday cake during the Recruiting Station Jacksonville's Marine Corps 241st Birthday Ball Celebration in Oct. 22, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Valenti is the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville.

Major Michael L. Valenti slices the Marine birthday cake during the Recruiting Station Jacksonville's Marine Corps 241st Birthday Ball Celebration in Oct. 22, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Valenti is the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville.

Photo by Sgt. Bruno J. Bego

Private First Class Jason P. Gautreaux, honor graduate of platoon 3090, presents his gudon during the pass and review during graduation Nov. 10, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Gautreaux was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Houma by StaffSgt. Spencer T. Brown. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Jason P. Gautreaux, honor graduate of platoon 3090, presents his gudon during the pass and review during graduation Nov. 10, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Gautreaux was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Houma by StaffSgt. Spencer T. Brown. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Private First Class Jordan T. Whitehead, honor graduate of platoon 3091, stands at aparade rest before graduation Nov. 10, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Whitehead was recruited out of Permanent Contact Station Scottsboro by Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Love. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Jordan T. Whitehead, honor graduate of platoon 3091, stands at aparade rest before graduation Nov. 10, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Whitehead was recruited out of Permanent Contact Station Scottsboro by Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Love. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Private First Class Glen S. Francis, honor graduate of platoon 2084, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Francis was recruited out of Recruiting Substation San Juan by Sgt. Olivier Civil. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Glen S. Francis, honor graduate of platoon 2084, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Francis was recruited out of Recruiting Substation San Juan by Sgt. Olivier Civil. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Diamond N. Peden

Private First Class Scott M. Getz presents his platoon's guidon before recruit graduation Nov. 4, 2016 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Getz was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Cartersville by Staff Sgt. Eric J. Baker. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Scott M. Getz presents his platoon's guidon before recruit graduation Nov. 4, 2016 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Getz was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Cartersville by Staff Sgt. Eric J. Baker. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Diamond N. Peden

Private First Class Mitchell S. Walden, honor graduate of platoon 2081, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Walden was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Dothan by Sgt. Drew E. Shorkey. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Mitchell S. Walden, honor graduate of platoon 2081, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Walden was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Dothan by Sgt. Drew E. Shorkey. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Diamond N. Peden

Private First Class Erica F. Preston, honor graduate of platoon 4038, holds her guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Preston was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro by Sgt. Robert L. Kauffman. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Private First Class Erica F. Preston, honor graduate of platoon 4038, holds her guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Preston was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro by Sgt. Robert L. Kauffman. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Photo by Diamond N. Peden

The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, visits Marines assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and poolees in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 26, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Rubin J. Tan/Released)

The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, visits Marines assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baton Rouge and poolees in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 26, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Rubin J. Tan/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Rubin Tan

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