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Staff Sgt. Wyanika M. Christophe, a Reserve career planner from 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stands after receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal during Commandant of the Marine Corps 2014 Combined Awards Ceremony in Quantico, Va., Jan. 29, 2015. Christophe received the award for being the Career Planner of the Year. 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)