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A wandering child can't help but notice the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performing on the streets of Charlotte, N.C., during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) fan experience held at the Charlotte Convention Center March 2, 2012. The CIAA tournament is the nation's largest historically black college and university basketball tournament and is the third highest attended tournament of all NCAA divisions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael V. Walters) (Released)

A wandering child can't help but notice the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performing on the streets of Charlotte, N.C., during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) fan experience held at the Charlotte Convention Center March 2, 2012. The CIAA tournament is the nation's largest historically black college and university basketball tournament and is the third highest attended tournament of all NCAA divisions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael V. Walters) (Released)

Photo by Sgt Michael V. Walters

Major Harry K. Thompson, Commanding Officer of RS Nashville, presents Judy Seale with the Marine Corps Leadership award with country music legend Charlie Daniels and actor Gary Sinise at the Operation Yellow Ribbon concert in Nashville, TN March 6.

Major Harry K. Thompson, Commanding Officer of RS Nashville, presents Judy Seale with the Marine Corps Leadership award with country music legend Charlie Daniels and actor Gary Sinise at the Operation Yellow Ribbon concert in Nashville, TN March 6.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

Staff Sgt. Clarence W. Crafton and Sgt. Kyle M. Edwards, recruiters assigned to RS Nashville, hand out awards in the Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 18th at the Franklin Agriculture Arena.

Staff Sgt. Clarence W. Crafton and Sgt. Kyle M. Edwards, recruiters assigned to RS Nashville, hand out awards in the Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 18th at the Franklin Agriculture Arena.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Frank, staff non-commissioned officer in-charge of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, leads his band in concert on the streets of Charlotte, N.C., March 2, 2012. In addition to impromptu performances on the streets, the 2nd MAW band performed at the fan experience exhibit held at the Charlotte Convention Center for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball tournament. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael V. Walters) (Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Frank, staff non-commissioned officer in-charge of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, leads his band in concert on the streets of Charlotte, N.C., March 2, 2012. In addition to impromptu performances on the streets, the 2nd MAW band performed at the fan experience exhibit held at the Charlotte Convention Center for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference basketball tournament. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael V. Walters) (Released)

Photo by Sgt Michael V. Walters

Staff Sgt. Brandon C. Dinkins, a recruiter assigned to MCRS Nashville, Sub Station Franklin, does a body weight squat during one of his pool PT sessions.

Staff Sgt. Brandon C. Dinkins, a recruiter assigned to MCRS Nashville, Sub Station Franklin, does a body weight squat during one of his pool PT sessions.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza, Command Sergeant Major for RS Nashville, performs a thruster during his morning cardio workout. Meza explained how the best way to maintain your weight is to maintain a routine physical fitness program and watch your caloric intake.

Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza, Command Sergeant Major for RS Nashville, performs a thruster during his morning cardio workout. Meza explained how the best way to maintain your weight is to maintain a routine physical fitness program and watch your caloric intake.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza, Command Sergeant Major for RS Nashville, performs one-handed kettlebell swings during his morning cardio workout.

Sgt. Maj. Julio E. Meza, Command Sergeant Major for RS Nashville, performs one-handed kettlebell swings during his morning cardio workout.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

Officer selection officers from throughout 6th Marine Corps District, present a Marine football to "Tony" Dungy, a NBC football analyst,and former Indianapolis Colts head coach, during the 2012 Black Coaches Asociation conference in Orlando, Fla.

Officer selection officers from throughout 6th Marine Corps District, present a Marine football to "Tony" Dungy, a NBC football analyst,and former Indianapolis Colts head coach, during the 2012 Black Coaches Asociation conference in Orlando, Fla.

Photo by Sgt. Shawn Coolman

Capt. Ryan Romasko, officer selection officer, RS Orlando, presents a Marines football to "Tony" Dungy, an NBC football analyst,and former Indianapolis Colts head coach, during the 2012 Black Coaches Asociation conference in Orlando, Fla.

Capt. Ryan Romasko, officer selection officer, RS Orlando, presents a Marines football to "Tony" Dungy, an NBC football analyst,and former Indianapolis Colts head coach, during the 2012 Black Coaches Asociation conference in Orlando, Fla.

Photo by Sgt. Shawn Coolman

Raymond High School’s Assistant Principal, Mr. Walt Drane, accepts the “Freedom Award,” given by Our Community Salutes, a nation-wide non-profit organization of volunteers, during a ceremony held May 12, 2012, in Jackson, Miss. The “Freedom Award,” is the highest honored given by Our Community Salutes.

Raymond High School’s Assistant Principal, Mr. Walt Drane, accepts the “Freedom Award,” given by Our Community Salutes, a nation-wide non-profit organization of volunteers, during a ceremony held May 12, 2012, in Jackson, Miss. The “Freedom Award,” is the highest honored given by Our Community Salutes.

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Turnage

Marine Corps poolees Charnile Tatum and Derek Smith recite the “Oath of Enlistment,” given by the honorable Ray Mabus during a ceremony held May 12, 2012, at Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., officially swearing them into the Armed Services. All of the enlistees were accompanied by their families.

Marine Corps poolees Charnile Tatum and Derek Smith recite the “Oath of Enlistment,” given by the honorable Ray Mabus during a ceremony held May 12, 2012, at Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., officially swearing them into the Armed Services. All of the enlistees were accompanied by their families.

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Turnage

Secretary of the Navy, the honorable Mr. Ray Mabus, recites the “Oath of Enlistment,” for the high school enlistees of all branches of the Armed Services at Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., May 12, 2012. Among the enlistees were 17 Marine Corps poolees.

Secretary of the Navy, the honorable Mr. Ray Mabus, recites the “Oath of Enlistment,” for the high school enlistees of all branches of the Armed Services at Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., May 12, 2012. Among the enlistees were 17 Marine Corps poolees.

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Turnage

A Marine Corps drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, S.C., explains the receiving process for new recruits to a group of south Florida high school educators. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

A Marine Corps drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, S.C., explains the receiving process for new recruits to a group of south Florida high school educators. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

A Marine Corps drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, S.C., explains the receiving process for new recruits to a group of south Florida high school educators. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

A Marine Corps drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, S.C., explains the receiving process for new recruits to a group of south Florida high school educators. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, a drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, S.C., gives a group of south Florida high school educators a sense of what new recruits go through during their time at Marine Corps Recruit Training. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, a drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, S.C., gives a group of south Florida high school educators a sense of what new recruits go through during their time at Marine Corps Recruit Training. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, a drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, S.C., gives a group of south Florida high school educators a sense of what new recruits go through during their time at Marine Corps Recruit Training. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, a drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, S.C., gives a group of south Florida high school educators a sense of what new recruits go through during their time at Marine Corps Recruit Training. More than 40 high school teachers and counselors visited the recruit depot for a three day behind the scenes tour Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2012.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Participants of the MS 7 on 7 Football Tournament, held at Shiloh Park, Brandon, MS, conduct pull ups to earn Marine Corps gear.

Participants of the MS 7 on 7 Football Tournament, held at Shiloh Park, Brandon, MS, conduct pull ups to earn Marine Corps gear.

Photo by RS BTR PAO

Marines with RSS Temple Terrace, RS Orlando, receive an award during RS Orlando's monthly training at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Reserve Center.

Marines with RSS Temple Terrace, RS Orlando, receive an award during RS Orlando's monthly training at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Reserve Center.

Photo by Sgt. Shawn Coolman

RS Baton Rouge Marines and family gather annually to enjoy some time off.

RS Baton Rouge Marines and family gather annually to enjoy some time off.

Photo by RS BTR PAO

Staff Sergeant David L. Grove, a drill instructor assigned to MCRD Parris Island, SC, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and a Marine on recruiter's assistant displays what incentive training consists of during recruit training as RS Nashville's annual poolee Family Night. Family Night is a night dedicated to answering questions parents may have and giving the poolees a small taste of what recruit training will be like.

Staff Sergeant David L. Grove, a drill instructor assigned to MCRD Parris Island, SC, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and a Marine on recruiter's assistant displays what incentive training consists of during recruit training as RS Nashville's annual poolee Family Night. Family Night is a night dedicated to answering questions parents may have and giving the poolees a small taste of what recruit training will be like.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson

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