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The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. pins the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal onto Staff Sgt. Wyanika M. Christophe, the Reserve Career Planner of the year, from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, during 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)