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During Weatherford Little League's Armed Forces Day, Master Sgt. Roger Martinez, Logistics Chief with the 8th Marine Corps District, received the first ever 1st Lt. Jack Knight Community Service Award for his involvement with the league as the Rangers' coach.

During Weatherford Little League's Armed Forces Day, Master Sgt. Roger Martinez, Logistics Chief with the 8th Marine Corps District, received the first ever 1st Lt. Jack Knight Community Service Award for his involvement with the league as the Rangers' coach.

Photo by Sgt. Jen S. Martinez

Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Comeaux, the operations chief for 8th Marine Corps District, prepares a crawfish dinner for residents at Arlington Villa Nursing and Rehab. Comeaux prepared 150 pounds of crawfish for the residents, many of which are former military members from the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred W. Dover)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Comeaux, the operations chief for 8th Marine Corps District, prepares a crawfish dinner for residents at Arlington Villa Nursing and Rehab. Comeaux prepared 150 pounds of crawfish for the residents, many of which are former military members from the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred W. Dover)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred W. Dover

Recruiting Station San Antonio

Recruiting Station San Antonio

Photo by RS San Antonio Sergeant Major

Commanding Officer, 8th Marine Corps District

Commanding Officer, 8th Marine Corps District

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Sergeant Major Leo Varos, 8th Marine Corps District

Sergeant Major Leo Varos, 8th Marine Corps District

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Col. Dudley R. Griggs (Center), commanding officer of 8th Marine Corps District, speaks with Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, before touring the 8th Marine Corps District headquarters, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013.

Col. Dudley R. Griggs (Center), commanding officer of 8th Marine Corps District, speaks with Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, before touring the 8th Marine Corps District headquarters, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Capt. Clinton P. Gebke, public affairs officer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Capt. Clinton P. Gebke, public affairs officer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with GySgt Phillip S. Moore, quality control cheif at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with GySgt Phillip S. Moore, quality control cheif at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Lt. Col. Eric S. Johnson, deputy for recruiting operations at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Lt. Col. Eric S. Johnson, deputy for recruiting operations at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Sgt. Teresia W. Kamau, operations clerk at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Sgt. Teresia W. Kamau, operations clerk at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer, combat photographer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer, combat photographer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets and greets the operations office, at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets and greets the operations office, at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Captain Jay R. Bomholt, adjutant officer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, on Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Captain Jay R. Bomholt, adjutant officer at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, on Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Gunnery Sgt. Sam Martinez, communications cheif at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Marine Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, meets with Gunnery Sgt. Sam Martinez, communications cheif at 8th Marine Corps District, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 2nd, 2013. Brilakis took command of the Western Recruiting Region on July 12th, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred Dover

Sergeant Dallas Allen, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City is awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor at the Oklahoma City Memorial Aug. 23. The rifleman, who served more than five years with the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Dallas Allen, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City is awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor at the Oklahoma City Memorial Aug. 23. The rifleman, who served more than five years with the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Sergeant Dallas Allen, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City is awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. The rifleman, who served more than five years with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment based out of Marine Corps Base Came Lejuene, North Carolina, deployed twice to Afghanistan. Allen earned the honor in May 2012 while partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Sergeant Dallas Allen, a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City is awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. The rifleman, who served more than five years with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment based out of Marine Corps Base Came Lejuene, North Carolina, deployed twice to Afghanistan. Allen earned the honor in May 2012 while partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Sergeant Dallas Allen , a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, is pinned the Bronze Star at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. Allen, was awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor for his extraordinary actions while partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Sergeant Dallas Allen , a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, is pinned the Bronze Star at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. Allen, was awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor for his extraordinary actions while partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

Sergeant Dallas Allen , a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, stands toe to toe with Maj. R.H. Robinson III, Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City during a Bronze Star ceremony at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. Allen was awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor for his extraordinary actions May 2012, while serving as squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine in Helmand Province, Afganistan. 2/6 was partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province in May 2012, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Sergeant Dallas Allen , a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Oklahoma City South, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, stands toe to toe with Maj. R.H. Robinson III, Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City during a Bronze Star ceremony at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Aug. 23. Allen was awarded the Bronze Star with the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor for his extraordinary actions May 2012, while serving as squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine in Helmand Province, Afganistan. 2/6 was partnered with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province in May 2012, when a rogue Afghan soldier opened fire on Allen’s squad. As the only member of the patrol unharmed during the barrage, Allen located the enemies’ position and killed him. He later controlled the situation by sending medical evacuation requests, establishing security and aiding in casualty care. The 26-year old Allen is from Gloucester, Va. (Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Lucas Vega/ RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Vega

A Marine Band San Diego trumpet player performs during a concert the band played at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., May 11, 2013. The 25-member band out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego highlighted their show with a performance of Bruno Mars’ “Locked out of Heaven.” The purpose of the concert, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix and the Higley Unified School District, was to entertain and show a viable option the Marine Corps has to offer aspiring musicians. Marine Band San Diego nationally performs more than 400 concerts annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

A Marine Band San Diego trumpet player performs during a concert the band played at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., May 11, 2013. The 25-member band out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego highlighted their show with a performance of Bruno Mars’ “Locked out of Heaven.” The purpose of the concert, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix and the Higley Unified School District, was to entertain and show a viable option the Marine Corps has to offer aspiring musicians. Marine Band San Diego nationally performs more than 400 concerts annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

Gunnery Sgt. Gary L. Robison, the enlisted conductor for Marine Band San Diego out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, directs his Marines during a concert at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., May 11, 2013. The 25-member band highlighted their show with a performance of Bruno Mars’ “Locked out of Heaven.” The purpose of the concert, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix and the Higley Unified School District, was to entertain and show a viable option the Marine Corps has to offer aspiring musicians. Marine Band San Diego nationally performs more than 400 concerts annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Gunnery Sgt. Gary L. Robison, the enlisted conductor for Marine Band San Diego out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, directs his Marines during a concert at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., May 11, 2013. The 25-member band highlighted their show with a performance of Bruno Mars’ “Locked out of Heaven.” The purpose of the concert, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix and the Higley Unified School District, was to entertain and show a viable option the Marine Corps has to offer aspiring musicians. Marine Band San Diego nationally performs more than 400 concerts annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken