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Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 10, 2010, in honor of the 235th Marine Corps Birthday.

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 10, 2010, in honor of the 235th Marine Corps Birthday.

Photo by Cpl J. A. Lambach

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov 10, 2010, in honor of the official Marine Corps Birthday.

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov 10, 2010, in honor of the official Marine Corps Birthday.

Photo by Cpl J. A. Lambach

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters prepare to conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov 10, 2010, in honor of the official Marine Corps Birthday.

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters prepare to conduct a motivational run around Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov 10, 2010, in honor of the official Marine Corps Birthday.

Photo by Cpl J. A. Lambach

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Color Guard present colors during the opening ceremonies at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, September 20, 2010. The 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters is in Fort Worth, Texas, and is the higher command of eight recruiting stations spread throughout 10 states. The Color Guard participates in different events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to support local recruiters and community events.

Marines with 8th Marine Corps District Color Guard present colors during the opening ceremonies at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, September 20, 2010. The 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters is in Fort Worth, Texas, and is the higher command of eight recruiting stations spread throughout 10 states. The Color Guard participates in different events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to support local recruiters and community events.

Photo by Cpl Joseph Lambach

Ariel Pratt, 20, fills out a contact information card at the Marine Corps booth during the first military career fair hosted specifically for openly homosexual individuals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Tulsa, Okla., on Sept. 20, the first day of the historic repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. After speaking with Marine recruiters Pratt was told she may not be eligible for enlistment due to medical disqualification. Pratt was one of three applicants who spoke with Marines about the possibility of enlisting in the Corps. The event brought considerable media attention from many different media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, New York and LA Times.

Ariel Pratt, 20, fills out a contact information card at the Marine Corps booth during the first military career fair hosted specifically for openly homosexual individuals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Tulsa, Okla., on Sept. 20, the first day of the historic repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. After speaking with Marine recruiters Pratt was told she may not be eligible for enlistment due to medical disqualification. Pratt was one of three applicants who spoke with Marines about the possibility of enlisting in the Corps. The event brought considerable media attention from many different media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, New York and LA Times.

Photo by Sgt. Drew Hendricks

Col. Mark J. Toal salutes Western Recruiting Region Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, as the colors are presented during the 8th Marine Corps District’s change of command ceremony Thursday at the Ashton Depot in Fort Worth. Toal spent the last three years as the district’s commanding officer and is now on his way to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., to begin his duties as the Chief of Staff for Manpower Personnel Family Readiness Division of Headquarters Marine Corps.

Col. Mark J. Toal salutes Western Recruiting Region Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, as the colors are presented during the 8th Marine Corps District’s change of command ceremony Thursday at the Ashton Depot in Fort Worth. Toal spent the last three years as the district’s commanding officer and is now on his way to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., to begin his duties as the Chief of Staff for Manpower Personnel Family Readiness Division of Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. T.M. Stewman

Cols. Mark J. Toal and Ted Studdard wait to receive the district colors from 8th Marine Corps District Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards during the district change of command ceremony Thursday at the Ashton Depot in Fort Worth. After three years of exceptional service, Toal relinquished command of the district to Studdard.

Cols. Mark J. Toal and Ted Studdard wait to receive the district colors from 8th Marine Corps District Sgt. Maj. JB Edwards during the district change of command ceremony Thursday at the Ashton Depot in Fort Worth. After three years of exceptional service, Toal relinquished command of the district to Studdard.

Photo by Cpl. T.M. Stewman

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School toss their caps into the sky here. The four joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School toss their caps into the sky here. The four joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school here. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center.

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school here. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school here. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center.

Four students from Fort Worth, Texas-based Crowley High School joined the Marine Corps through the Delayed Entry Program while they still were in school here. Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Recruiting Substation Fort Worth, Recruiting Station Fort Worth is pictured in the center.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz, a 19-year-old future Marine from Recruiting Sub-Station West Phoenix, Recruiting Station Phoenix, 8th Marine Corps District, found that boxing helped give him some of the discipline needed to become a U.S. Marine. Aguirre-Munoz is slated to attend recruit training in January 2011. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz, a 19-year-old future Marine from Recruiting Sub-Station West Phoenix, Recruiting Station Phoenix, 8th Marine Corps District, found that boxing helped give him some of the discipline needed to become a U.S. Marine. Aguirre-Munoz is slated to attend recruit training in January 2011. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

PHOENIX - With aspirations to join the All-Marine Boxing Team, Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz works on the speed bag to improve his physical fitness before reporting to recruit training in January 2011 . Aguirre-Munoz, 19, is a future U.S. Marine from Phoenix. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

PHOENIX - With aspirations to join the All-Marine Boxing Team, Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz works on the speed bag to improve his physical fitness before reporting to recruit training in January 2011 . Aguirre-Munoz, 19, is a future U.S. Marine from Phoenix. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

During the heavy bag portion of his workouts, Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz works on combinations of punches and his power to help tone and strengthen his shoulders and arms. Aguirre-Munoz, 19, has been granted the opportunity to become a U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

During the heavy bag portion of his workouts, Harland Wilson Aguirre-Munoz works on combinations of punches and his power to help tone and strengthen his shoulders and arms. Aguirre-Munoz, 19, has been granted the opportunity to become a U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

A member of the Sigma Phi Beta University of Oklahoma Chapter, displays the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award” while the emotional moment of being named the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase champions overwhelms his fellow teammate, April 30.

A member of the Sigma Phi Beta University of Oklahoma Chapter, displays the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award” while the emotional moment of being named the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase champions overwhelms his fellow teammate, April 30.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

The members of Sigma Phi Beta, University of Oklahoma Chapter, pose with Col. Ted Studdard, (left) commanding officer, 8th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. J.B. Edwards (eighth from left) after the Marines presented them with the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award” at the 2011 Stompdown Showcase, April 30. ::r::::n::The Marines presented the award to the team they thought most motivated the crowd. The Sigma Phi Betas went on to win the entire Stompdown competition. This year marked the first time any military service has supported the event.::r::::n::

The members of Sigma Phi Beta, University of Oklahoma Chapter, pose with Col. Ted Studdard, (left) commanding officer, 8th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. J.B. Edwards (eighth from left) after the Marines presented them with the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award” at the 2011 Stompdown Showcase, April 30. ::r::::n::The Marines presented the award to the team they thought most motivated the crowd. The Sigma Phi Betas went on to win the entire Stompdown competition. This year marked the first time any military service has supported the event.::r::::n::

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

The men of Omega Psi Phi, University of Oklahoma Chapter, stomp in line during their performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, April 30. The Marine Corps chose to sponsor this event in order to show an appreciation and interest in the black community. The Black Student Association's leaders said they were more than willing to have the Corps' support.

The men of Omega Psi Phi, University of Oklahoma Chapter, stomp in line during their performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, April 30. The Marine Corps chose to sponsor this event in order to show an appreciation and interest in the black community. The Black Student Association's leaders said they were more than willing to have the Corps' support.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

A member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity gives his salute to a roaring crowd after culminating a complex stomp routine with a special stunt. The Omega Si Phi University of Oklahoma chapter competed in the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. As part of their diversity initiative the Marines of Recruiting Station Oklahoma City met with members of the Black Student Association to determine areas in which they could support the black community. This year marked the first time any military service chose to support this event – a fact that has created a positive and mutually- beneficial relationship between the students here and their local Marines.

A member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity gives his salute to a roaring crowd after culminating a complex stomp routine with a special stunt. The Omega Si Phi University of Oklahoma chapter competed in the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. As part of their diversity initiative the Marines of Recruiting Station Oklahoma City met with members of the Black Student Association to determine areas in which they could support the black community. This year marked the first time any military service chose to support this event – a fact that has created a positive and mutually- beneficial relationship between the students here and their local Marines.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

Adrienne Moorfield, the captain of the Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, gets the crowd pumped with thunderous stomp moves while his teammate cheers him on during the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

Adrienne Moorfield, the captain of the Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, gets the crowd pumped with thunderous stomp moves while his teammate cheers him on during the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

The Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, stomp to a synchronized rhythm during their step performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

The Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, stomp to a synchronized rhythm during their step performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks

The Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, transition into their fraternity poses during their step performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

The Sigma Phi Beta stomp-team, University of Oklahoma Chapter, transition into their fraternity poses during their step performance at the 2011 OU Stompdown Showcase, sponsored by the Marine Corps, April 30. The men of Sigma Phi Beta went on to win the showcase and the "Marine Corps' Most Motivated Award," presented to the team who delivered the performance that most motivated the crowd.

Photo by Sgt. R. Drew Hendricks