Readiness

The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Barrett and other senior leaders applaud finalists at the Commandant of the Marine Corps 2014 Combined Awards Ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico 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)