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Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Thomas Hood, a member of the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle Team with the 8th Marine Corps District, helps a small child complete a pull-up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The 8th MCD Marines passed out prizes to anyone willing to complete some pull-ups and were available to answer any questions the public had about joining the Marine Corps. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Thomas Hood, a member of the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle Team with the 8th Marine Corps District, helps a small child complete a pull-up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The 8th MCD Marines passed out prizes to anyone willing to complete some pull-ups and were available to answer any questions the public had about joining the Marine Corps. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, answered questions about the tactical vehicles set up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The Marines had a military humvee, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and a 14-foot tall, 7-ton truck there for the fans to interact with. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, answered questions about the tactical vehicles set up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The Marines had a military humvee, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and a 14-foot tall, 7-ton truck there for the fans to interact with. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, congratulates enlistees after leading them in the traditional oath of enlistment prior to joining the military during the National Football League's New Orleans Saints vs. the Dallas Cowboys game, Nov. 10, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, congratulates enlistees after leading them in the traditional oath of enlistment prior to joining the military during the National Football League's New Orleans Saints vs. the Dallas Cowboys game, Nov. 10, 2013.

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

The Marine Corps color guard opened the 2013 All-American high school game at New Orleans Arena here, April 6, as a part of the Women Basketball Coaches Association Conference. Staff Sgt. Tyrone Hendrickson lead Sgts. Jerry West, Josue Castillo, and Colbert Jackson on the team from Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Baton Rouge.

The Marine Corps color guard opened the 2013 All-American high school game at New Orleans Arena here, April 6, as a part of the Women Basketball Coaches Association Conference. Staff Sgt. Tyrone Hendrickson lead Sgts. Jerry West, Josue Castillo, and Colbert Jackson on the team from Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Baton Rouge.

Photo by Cpl. Adwin Esters

Maj. Karen Walker, of Bay Shore, N.Y., explains how the Marine Corps puts on leadership and training workshops at schools across the country to an interested college coach, here, April 6. Walker lead the effort at the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association 2013 conference held in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s championship.

Maj. Karen Walker, of Bay Shore, N.Y., explains how the Marine Corps puts on leadership and training workshops at schools across the country to an interested college coach, here, April 6. Walker lead the effort at the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association 2013 conference held in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s championship.

Photo by Cpl. Adwin Esters

Maj. Karen Walker, of Bay Shore, N.Y., spent time speaking with attendees at the Women Basketball Coaches Association 2013 conference here, April 6. Walker played basketball at San Diego Christian College then went on to the All-Marine team winning a silver medal in the Armed Forces Basketball women’s championship in 2006.

Maj. Karen Walker, of Bay Shore, N.Y., spent time speaking with attendees at the Women Basketball Coaches Association 2013 conference here, April 6. Walker played basketball at San Diego Christian College then went on to the All-Marine team winning a silver medal in the Armed Forces Basketball women’s championship in 2006.

Photo by Cpl. Adwin Esters

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to the attendees of an Individual Ready Reserve mega-muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, March 9. "We are here for you," he said. "We are here to make sure you have the information you need to carry out your life." The muster, attended by 935 Individual Ready Reserve Marines, one is one of 11 held annually in order to meet the Marine Corps Title X responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are administratively capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to the attendees of an Individual Ready Reserve mega-muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, March 9. "We are here for you," he said. "We are here to make sure you have the information you need to carry out your life." The muster, attended by 935 Individual Ready Reserve Marines, one is one of 11 held annually in order to meet the Marine Corps Title X responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are administratively capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite

In celebration of Marine Forces Reserve receiving their first Osprey squadron, a Marine color guard was present to bear the nation's colors at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif. Jan 12, 2013. The ceremony included a change of command, the re-designation of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764) and the relocation of the unit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The unit's move will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

In celebration of Marine Forces Reserve receiving their first Osprey squadron, a Marine color guard was present to bear the nation's colors at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif. Jan 12, 2013. The ceremony included a change of command, the re-designation of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764) and the relocation of the unit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The unit's move will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

The first commanding officer of a Marine Reserve Osprey squadron, Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein, an Osprey pilot, addresses service members, family and friends after a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Weinstein took command of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) before the unit was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron has to establish programs, obtain qualifications and pass inspections before it can receive its first aircraft, expected in November 2013. The unit is expected to be a fully operational tiltrotor squadron by mid-2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

The first commanding officer of a Marine Reserve Osprey squadron, Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein, an Osprey pilot, addresses service members, family and friends after a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Weinstein took command of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) before the unit was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron has to establish programs, obtain qualifications and pass inspections before it can receive its first aircraft, expected in November 2013. The unit is expected to be a fully operational tiltrotor squadron by mid-2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Helicopter pilot Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), renders a final salute during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Craig relinquished command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein before HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Helicopter pilot Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), renders a final salute during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Craig relinquished command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein before HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

A four-man team of hockey players attempt to place a board cross a simulated river at Task 7 of the Leadership Reaction Course during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches visited the base to conducted team-building exercises with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

A four-man team of hockey players attempt to place a board cross a simulated river at Task 7 of the Leadership Reaction Course during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches visited the base to conducted team-building exercises with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

Sgt. Gregory Henry, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, assists a Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player with his chin strap of the Kevlar helmet during a visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Sgt. Gregory Henry, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, assists a Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player with his chin strap of the Kevlar helmet during a visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

Staff Sgt. Ignatius Keogh, drum major of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Marine Corps recruiters were also present at the festival featuring high school bands and community members from the Long Island, N.Y., region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ignatius Keogh, drum major of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, leads the band during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Marine Corps recruiters were also present at the festival featuring high school bands and community members from the Long Island, N.Y., region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans closes out their performance with the Marine Corps Hymn during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is under the control of Marine Forces Reserve and based at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans closes out their performance with the Marine Corps Hymn during the 2012 Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is under the control of Marine Forces Reserve and based at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Staff Sgt. Ron Digsby, a trombonist from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, sings a tune for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Each year, the Corps’ musicians travel throughout the United States, performing more than 250 concerts, parades and ceremonies, entertaining more than six million people. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ron Digsby, a trombonist from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, sings a tune for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. Each year, the Corps’ musicians travel throughout the United States, performing more than 250 concerts, parades and ceremonies, entertaining more than six million people. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Sgt. Michael Joseph, a trumpeter from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is often called upon to provide musical entertainment in support of Marine Corps recruiting events. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Sgt. Michael Joseph, a trumpeter from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, plays for students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012. The band is often called upon to provide musical entertainment in support of Marine Corps recruiting events. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah