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Private First Class Blake W. Davenport completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1034, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Davenport was recruited by Sergeant Shawn O. McCrickard from Recruiting Substation Lake Charles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Blake W. Davenport completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1034, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Davenport was recruited by Sergeant Shawn O. McCrickard from Recruiting Substation Lake Charles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Dominic J. Montalto completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1032, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Montalto was recruited by Staff Sergeant Blake J. Walker from Recruiting Substation Savannah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Dominic J. Montalto completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1032, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 26, 2019. Montalto was recruited by Staff Sergeant Blake J. Walker from Recruiting Substation Savannah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa present a check for the Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Ricky Cooper, a native of Tampa, Florida, at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, April 24, 2019. - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa present a check for the Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Ricky Cooper, a native of Tampa, Florida, at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, April 24, 2019.

Private First Class Juan D. Betances completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Platoon 3030, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Betances was recruited by Staff Sergeant Donald A. Rich Jr. from Recruiting station Tampa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Juan D. Betances completed Marine Corps recruit training as the company honor graduate of Platoon 3030, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Betances was recruited by Staff Sergeant Donald A. Rich Jr. from Recruiting station Tampa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class James C. Williams completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3025, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Williams was recruited by Staff Sergeant Micah G. Turner from Recruiting Substation Lafayette. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class James C. Williams completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3025, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Williams was recruited by Staff Sergeant Micah G. Turner from Recruiting Substation Lafayette. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class John D. Efird completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3024, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Efird was recruited by Staff Sergeant Martin J. Corona from Recruiting Substation Macon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class John D. Efird completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3024, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 19, 2019. Efird was recruited by Staff Sergeant Martin J. Corona from Recruiting Substation Macon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Pfc. Kerrin B. Allen graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 4012, Company P, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Allen, a native of Orlando, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 4012.Allen, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Orlando, by Sgt. Liam M. WohlbergPlease send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Kerrin B. Allen graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 4012, Company P, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Allen, a native of Orlando, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 4012. Allen, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Orlando, by Sgt. Liam M. Wohlberg Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Dillon I. Knighton graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2029, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Knighton, a native of Columbus, North Carolina, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2029.Knighton, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Spartanburg, by Staff Sgt. William Simpson.Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Dillon I. Knighton graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2029, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Knighton, a native of Columbus, North Carolina, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2029. Knighton, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Spartanburg, by Staff Sgt. William Simpson. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Brian K. Dixon graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2030, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Dixon, a native of Saraland, Alabama, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2030.Dixon, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Mobile, by Staff Sgt. Adam E. Gillette. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Brian K. Dixon graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2030, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Dixon, a native of Saraland, Alabama, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2030. Dixon, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Mobile, by Staff Sgt. Adam E. Gillette. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Andre A. Henry graduated from Marine recruit training today as the company honor graduate of Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Henry, a native of Lehigh Acres, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2026.Henry, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, by Staff Sgt. Carlos Villeda. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Andre A. Henry graduated from Marine recruit training today as the company honor graduate of Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Henry, a native of Lehigh Acres, Florida, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2026. Henry, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, by Staff Sgt. Carlos Villeda. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Roberto E. Ceballos graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2025, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Ceballos, a native of Miami, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2025.Ceballos, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Hialeah, by Staff Sgt. Nelson Carcamo. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Roberto E. Ceballos graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2025, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. Ceballos, a native of Miami, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2025. Ceballos, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Hialeah, by Staff Sgt. Nelson Carcamo. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Pfc. Andrew D. White graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2024, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. White, a native of Jonesboro, Georgia, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2024.White, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Jonesboro, by Staff Sgt. Drew N. Harmon. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil - Pfc. Andrew D. White graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2024, Company F, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training. White, a native of Jonesboro, Georgia, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 2024. White, was recruited at Recruiting Substation Jonesboro, by Staff Sgt. Drew N. Harmon. Please send all queries to the Assistant Marketing and Communications Officer, 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Margroum, Mackenzie.margroum@marines.usmc.mil

Private First Class Nasier I. Taylor completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1024, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 05, 2019. Taylor was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Ray C. Littles from Recruiting Substation North Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Nasier I. Taylor completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1024, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 05, 2019. Taylor was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Ray C. Littles from Recruiting Substation North Charleston. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Michael Campofiori, a recruit with Platoon 2020, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in the Day Movement Course as part of Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 6, 2019. Campofiori, a native of Brick Township, New Jersey, overcame Leukemia and is now pursuing a career in the Marine Corps. BWT is a week-long training event that helps teach recruits the basics of combat survival and advanced rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Michael Campofiori, a recruit with Platoon 2020, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participates in the Day Movement Course as part of Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 6, 2019. Campofiori, a native of Brick Township, New Jersey, overcame Leukemia and is now pursuing a career in the Marine Corps. BWT is a week-long training event that helps teach recruits the basics of combat survival and advanced rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 4004, Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019. - MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 4004, Company O, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019.

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Sulphur, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2012, Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019. - MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Sulphur, Louisiana, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as a platoon honor graduate of Platoon 2012, Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019.

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Waxhaw, North Carolina, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the honor graduate of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019. - MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – A native of Waxhaw, North Carolina, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training here as the honor graduate of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 8, 2019.

Private First Class Ryan J. Brousseau completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3006, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 25, 2019. Brousseau was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Knight from Recruiting Substation Tuscaloosa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Ryan J. Brousseau completed Marine Corps recruit training as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 3006, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 25, 2019. Brousseau was recruited by Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Knight from Recruiting Substation Tuscaloosa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Private First Class Cameron J. Banegas completed Marine Corps recruit training as the honor graduate of Platoon 3002, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 25, 2019. Banegas was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Kendrick Reed from Recruiting Substation Lake Worth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Private First Class Cameron J. Banegas completed Marine Corps recruit training as the honor graduate of Platoon 3002, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 25, 2019. Banegas was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Kendrick Reed from Recruiting Substation Lake Worth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Nicholas Kessinger pins the rank of chief warrant officer five onto Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Kessinger, personnel officer of 6th Marine Corps District, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 19, 2018. Kessinger, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has currently served 28 years in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby) - Nicholas Kessinger pins the rank of chief warrant officer five onto Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Kessinger, personnel officer of 6th Marine Corps District, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Dec. 19, 2018. Kessinger, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has currently served 28 years in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)