Lethality

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., addresses the audience at the Commandant of the Marine Corps 2014 Combined Awards Ceremony in Quantico, Va., Jan. 29, 2015. The ceremony recognized superior recruiters, drill instructors, combat Instructors, Marine security guards, career planners and Semper Fit male and female athletes of the year. Career planners play a critical role in retaining high quality Marines, an issue that the Commandant highlighted in his recently released planning guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire/Released)