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Sgt. Maj. Bruce Cowperthwaite, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City (left), hands a noncommissioned officer sword to Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer RS Oklahoma City, during the post and relief ceremony here, Jan. 13. Sgt. Maj. Douglas Greene relieved Cowperthwaite as the recruiting station’s incoming sergeant major.

Sgt. Maj. Bruce Cowperthwaite, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City (left), hands a noncommissioned officer sword to Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer RS Oklahoma City, during the post and relief ceremony here, Jan. 13. Sgt. Maj. Douglas Greene relieved Cowperthwaite as the recruiting station’s incoming sergeant major.

Photo by Sgt. Drew Hendricks

Sgt. Maj. Douglas Greene, (right), receives a noncommissioned officer sword from Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, as he reports as the incoming sergeant major for RS Oklahoma City. Greene relieved Sgt. Maj. Bruce Cowperthwaite who retired the same day here, Jan. 13.

Sgt. Maj. Douglas Greene, (right), receives a noncommissioned officer sword from Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, as he reports as the incoming sergeant major for RS Oklahoma City. Greene relieved Sgt. Maj. Bruce Cowperthwaite who retired the same day here, Jan. 13.

Photo by Sgt. Drew Hendricks

Col. Ted Studdard, commanding officer of the 8th Marine Corps District, presents Gunnery Sgt. Mario N. Atkins, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Sector 1, Prior Service Recruiting Station 8, the Western Recruiting Region Staff NCOIC of the Year Award during a ceremony held at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 15, 2011. Atkins was named the best in the west for his superior management skills while leading the region in mission attainment.

Col. Ted Studdard, commanding officer of the 8th Marine Corps District, presents Gunnery Sgt. Mario N. Atkins, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Sector 1, Prior Service Recruiting Station 8, the Western Recruiting Region Staff NCOIC of the Year Award during a ceremony held at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 15, 2011. Atkins was named the best in the west for his superior management skills while leading the region in mission attainment.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. K. Washington

Sgt. Teresia Kamau, the training chief for 8th Marine Corps District, sits with her daughter at a pumpkin patch in Fort Worth, Texas. While Kamau holds four administrative billets at the district she still finds time to spend with Olivia to help her grow into an independent person. Kamau was named 8th MCD Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011 in which she competed against 24 other Marines.

Sgt. Teresia Kamau, the training chief for 8th Marine Corps District, sits with her daughter at a pumpkin patch in Fort Worth, Texas. While Kamau holds four administrative billets at the district she still finds time to spend with Olivia to help her grow into an independent person. Kamau was named 8th MCD Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011 in which she competed against 24 other Marines.

Photo by Photo courtesy of Sgt. Teresia Kamau

Iwo Jima survivor Lt. Col. George Alden, USAF Ret., passes a piece of cake to Lance Cpl. Jen S. Martinez, a combat correspondent with the 8th Marine Corps District, during the cake cutting portion of the Marine Corps birthday celebration at Fort Worth City Hall on Nov. 10. Alden was recognized as the oldest Marine present for the ceremony and Martinez was recognized as the youngest, symbolizing the connection between the Corps' past and future.

Iwo Jima survivor Lt. Col. George Alden, USAF Ret., passes a piece of cake to Lance Cpl. Jen S. Martinez, a combat correspondent with the 8th Marine Corps District, during the cake cutting portion of the Marine Corps birthday celebration at Fort Worth City Hall on Nov. 10. Alden was recognized as the oldest Marine present for the ceremony and Martinez was recognized as the youngest, symbolizing the connection between the Corps' past and future.

Photo by Sgt. T. M. Stewman

City of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price cuts a piece of cake during the 8th Marine Corps District's Marine Corps birthday celebration outside of Fort Worth City Hall, Nov. 10. The celebration was held in honor of the Marine Corps' 236th birthday wherein the Mayor read a proclamation for the occasion.

City of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price cuts a piece of cake during the 8th Marine Corps District's Marine Corps birthday celebration outside of Fort Worth City Hall, Nov. 10. The celebration was held in honor of the Marine Corps' 236th birthday wherein the Mayor read a proclamation for the occasion.

Photo by Sgt. T. M. Stewman

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price reads a proclamation stating that Nov. 10 is United States Marine Corps Day in the city of Fort Worth during the 236th Marine Coprs birthday celebration at city hall on Nov. 10. During the celebration, Marines and guests reflected on the illustrious history of the Corps and gave all Marines, past and present, an opportunity to connect in honor of the Marine Corps.

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price reads a proclamation stating that Nov. 10 is United States Marine Corps Day in the city of Fort Worth during the 236th Marine Coprs birthday celebration at city hall on Nov. 10. During the celebration, Marines and guests reflected on the illustrious history of the Corps and gave all Marines, past and present, an opportunity to connect in honor of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. T. M. Stewman

Col. Ted Studdard, commanding officer of the 8th Marine Corps District, salutes while Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price places her hand over her heart during the playing of the National Anthem during the Marine Corps birthday celebration at Fort Worth City Hall, Nov. 10. The celebration featured a traditional cake cutting ceremony and a proclamation by the mayor declaring Nov. 10 as "Marine Corps Day" in the city.

Col. Ted Studdard, commanding officer of the 8th Marine Corps District, salutes while Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price places her hand over her heart during the playing of the National Anthem during the Marine Corps birthday celebration at Fort Worth City Hall, Nov. 10. The celebration featured a traditional cake cutting ceremony and a proclamation by the mayor declaring Nov. 10 as "Marine Corps Day" in the city.

Photo by Sgt. T. M. Stewman

Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, (center) hands a piece of cake to the guest of honor, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin during the cake cutting ceremony commemorating November as "Marine Month" in the state of Oklahoma, at the state capitol here, Nov. 9.

Maj. Richard Robinson, III, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, (center) hands a piece of cake to the guest of honor, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin during the cake cutting ceremony commemorating November as "Marine Month" in the state of Oklahoma, at the state capitol here, Nov. 9.

Photo by Photo Courtesy of Oklahoma Governor's Office

OKLAHOMA CITY - Private First Class Alex Perakis shakes hands with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin during the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony where the governer proclaimed November as "Marine Month" in the state of Oklahoma, at the state capitol here, Nov. 9.::r::::n::Perakis is a graduate of Deer Creek High School in Edmond, Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Private First Class Alex Perakis shakes hands with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin during the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony where the governer proclaimed November as "Marine Month" in the state of Oklahoma, at the state capitol here, Nov. 9.::r::::n::Perakis is a graduate of Deer Creek High School in Edmond, Okla.

Photo by Sgt. Drew Hendricks

The color guard assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District marches off the field at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard took the field while Rachel Bradshaw sang the National Anthem. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

The color guard assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District marches off the field at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard took the field while Rachel Bradshaw sang the National Anthem. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer

The color guard assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District stand at "present arms" during the playing of the National Anthem at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard consists of two rifle barriers, one color sergeant, and one flag barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

The color guard assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District stand at "present arms" during the playing of the National Anthem at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard consists of two rifle barriers, one color sergeant, and one flag barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards Jr., Sgt. Maj., 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), looks over the 8MCD color gaurd prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. Edwards is the senior enlisted Marine for the 8MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards Jr., Sgt. Maj., 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), looks over the 8MCD color gaurd prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. Edwards is the senior enlisted Marine for the 8MCD. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer

Les Steckel, President / CEO, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, shares information with U.S. Marines assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. Steckel was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in 1984 and was an assistant coach with six other teams in National Football Leauge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Les Steckel, President / CEO, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, shares information with U.S. Marines assigned to the 8th Marine Corps District prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. Steckel was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in 1984 and was an assistant coach with six other teams in National Football Leauge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards Jr, Sgt. Maj., 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), observes the 8MCD color guard prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard presented the colors during the National Anthem just prior to the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards Jr, Sgt. Maj., 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), observes the 8MCD color guard prior to the kick off of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011. The color guard presented the colors during the National Anthem just prior to the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo V. Ferrer

Col. Ted Studdard, 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer, presented guest of honor retired Lt. Col. George Alden a plaque expressing the district’s gratitude for joining in the celebration of the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. Alden shared his experiences as a Marine during World War II and spoke of the undying connection that Marines will always have with Corps.

Col. Ted Studdard, 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer, presented guest of honor retired Lt. Col. George Alden a plaque expressing the district’s gratitude for joining in the celebration of the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. Alden shared his experiences as a Marine during World War II and spoke of the undying connection that Marines will always have with Corps.

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman

Col. Ted Studdard, 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer presents birthday cake to the unit’s oldest and youngest Marine during the ball ceremony, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. Staff Sgt. Brian Flowers served as this year’s oldest Marine and Lance Cpl. Jennifer Martinez served as the youngest.

Col. Ted Studdard, 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer presents birthday cake to the unit’s oldest and youngest Marine during the ball ceremony, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. Staff Sgt. Brian Flowers served as this year’s oldest Marine and Lance Cpl. Jennifer Martinez served as the youngest.

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman

Sgt. Danny Grimaldi, serving as the ceremony adjutant, recites Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday message during the 8th Marine Corps District’s Birthday Ball, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. It is customary to read the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message each year, as he is known as one of the most notable Marines in the Corps grand history.

Sgt. Danny Grimaldi, serving as the ceremony adjutant, recites Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday message during the 8th Marine Corps District’s Birthday Ball, Oct. 29 at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. It is customary to read the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message each year, as he is known as one of the most notable Marines in the Corps grand history.

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman

Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District color guard present the colors to the official party of the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Oct. 29, at the Marriot Solana in Westlake, Texas. Retired Lt. Col. George Alden served as this year’s guest of honor, sharing a plethora of knowledge and history of the Marine Corps during World War II.

Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District color guard present the colors to the official party of the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Oct. 29, at the Marriot Solana in Westlake, Texas. Retired Lt. Col. George Alden served as this year’s guest of honor, sharing a plethora of knowledge and history of the Marine Corps during World War II.

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman

Sgt. Stacey Cortez and Cpl. Levi Hitchcock prepare to take their marks as part of the sword detail for the 8th Marine Corps District’s 236th Birthday Ball, Oct. 29, at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. The annual event gives Marines from the past and present Marines the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps.

Sgt. Stacey Cortez and Cpl. Levi Hitchcock prepare to take their marks as part of the sword detail for the 8th Marine Corps District’s 236th Birthday Ball, Oct. 29, at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. The annual event gives Marines from the past and present Marines the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the illustrious history of the United States Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. T.M. Stewman