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Jack Thurman, a Marine veteran of World War II, speaks at Recruiting Station Denver’s 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, October 22, 2011. Thurman spoke about his experiences on Iwo Jima and was presented a gift by the command.

Jack Thurman, a Marine veteran of World War II, speaks at Recruiting Station Denver’s 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, October 22, 2011. Thurman spoke about his experiences on Iwo Jima and was presented a gift by the command.

Photo by Staff Sgt Jason Osborne

Sgt. Teresia Kamau, the training chief for the 8th Marine Corps District, helps Marines with processing travel statements at the district headquarters aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. Kamau has four different billets: noncommissioned officer in charge of the inbound section, assistant substance abuse control officer, district training chief, and the organizational Defense Travel System administrator. Kamau was named Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and her “positive attitude” and “diligent work ethic” resulted in her selection as 8th MCD Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011.

Sgt. Teresia Kamau, the training chief for the 8th Marine Corps District, helps Marines with processing travel statements at the district headquarters aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. Kamau has four different billets: noncommissioned officer in charge of the inbound section, assistant substance abuse control officer, district training chief, and the organizational Defense Travel System administrator. Kamau was named Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and her “positive attitude” and “diligent work ethic” resulted in her selection as 8th MCD Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jen Martinez

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, conducts an on-field interview at the Texas State Fair Classic in Dallas, in early October. The general and several other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black colleges, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, conducts an on-field interview at the Texas State Fair Classic in Dallas, in early October. The general and several other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black colleges, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University

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Sgt. Justin Molmen, the 8th Marine Corps District Enhanced Marketing Vehicle driver, observes the daughter of Sgt. Maj. Douglas Cutsail, sergeant major of Recruiting Station Dallas, at the Texas State Fair Classic in early October. Molmen and other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black universities, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University.

Sgt. Justin Molmen, the 8th Marine Corps District Enhanced Marketing Vehicle driver, observes the daughter of Sgt. Maj. Douglas Cutsail, sergeant major of Recruiting Station Dallas, at the Texas State Fair Classic in early October. Molmen and other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black universities, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University.

Photo by Cpl. Megan Sindelar

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with college students at the Texas State Fair Classic in early October, in Dallas. Bailey and several other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black colleges, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University.

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with college students at the Texas State Fair Classic in early October, in Dallas. Bailey and several other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black colleges, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University.

Photo by Cpl. Megan Sindelar

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (right), commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with retired National Football League quarterback Doug Williams at the Grambling State University breakfast before the Texas State Fair Classic in Dallas. The general and other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black universities, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University. Williams was the first black quarterback to play, win and be named Most Valuable Player in in a Super Bowl game. Williams is now head football coach for Grambling.

Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (right), commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with retired National Football League quarterback Doug Williams at the Grambling State University breakfast before the Texas State Fair Classic in Dallas. The general and other Marines attended the game to provide African-American students with more information on a viable career path in the Corps, during the matchup between two historically black universities, Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University. Williams was the first black quarterback to play, win and be named Most Valuable Player in in a Super Bowl game. Williams is now head football coach for Grambling.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfredo Ferrer

Military family member Elizabeth Taylor-Dixon sorts through hundreds of dresses during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Many women and young ladies were able to choose their favorite new or gently used dress at no cost to them.

Military family member Elizabeth Taylor-Dixon sorts through hundreds of dresses during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Many women and young ladies were able to choose their favorite new or gently used dress at no cost to them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jen S. Martinez

Sgt. Teresia Kamau (right), the training chief for the 8th Marine Corps District walks offstage during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway on Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas. During the joint service event, military escorts and models –including Kamau – put on a fashion show for military families before the families were given the opportunity to choose from hundreds of donated dresses. Kamau is the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the inbound personnel section of Headquarters, 8th MCD. She was named the 8th MCD Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011 for “exceptional initiative, positive attitude and diligent work ethic.”

Sgt. Teresia Kamau (right), the training chief for the 8th Marine Corps District walks offstage during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway on Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas. During the joint service event, military escorts and models –including Kamau – put on a fashion show for military families before the families were given the opportunity to choose from hundreds of donated dresses. Kamau is the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the inbound personnel section of Headquarters, 8th MCD. She was named the 8th MCD Marine of the Quarter for the third quarter and Marine of the Year for fiscal year 2011 for “exceptional initiative, positive attitude and diligent work ethic.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jen Martinez

A model walks down the runway to give the audience a closer look at the different dresses they could choose from during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base in Texas.

A model walks down the runway to give the audience a closer look at the different dresses they could choose from during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base in Texas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jen S. Martinez

One of many rows of dresses for military families to choose from during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Families were treated to a fashion show, given a chance to win prizes in a raffle, and later had the opportunity to sort through and pick from the dresses at no cost to them.

One of many rows of dresses for military families to choose from during the 2011 Ball Gown Giveaway Sept. 17, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Families were treated to a fashion show, given a chance to win prizes in a raffle, and later had the opportunity to sort through and pick from the dresses at no cost to them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jen S. Martinez

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s commanding general, visited Texas Christian University students, Sept. 14, 2011. He fielded questions from the “Horned Frogs” and went over several topics ranging from foreign policy to how the Marine Corps operates within the federal government.

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s commanding general, visited Texas Christian University students, Sept. 14, 2011. He fielded questions from the “Horned Frogs” and went over several topics ranging from foreign policy to how the Marine Corps operates within the federal government.

Photo by Sgt. Melvin Lopez

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to the Marines of 8th Marine Corps District during his visit Sept. 13, 2011. His visit included meeting the Marines of Recruiting Stations Dallas and Fort Worth.

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to the Marines of 8th Marine Corps District during his visit Sept. 13, 2011. His visit included meeting the Marines of Recruiting Stations Dallas and Fort Worth.

Photo by Sgt. Melvin Lopez

Capt. Christina Knutson, executive officer, Recruiting Station Dallas, speaks at the Community Leaders Luncheon held at the Palomino Restaurant in Dallas May 7. Educators and other community leaders were invited to listen to local Marines talk about the many benefits and programs the Marine Corps has to offer young adults they influence on a regular basis. Guests ranged from teachers to coaches to culinary arts experts.

Capt. Christina Knutson, executive officer, Recruiting Station Dallas, speaks at the Community Leaders Luncheon held at the Palomino Restaurant in Dallas May 7. Educators and other community leaders were invited to listen to local Marines talk about the many benefits and programs the Marine Corps has to offer young adults they influence on a regular basis. Guests ranged from teachers to coaches to culinary arts experts.

Photo by Sgt. Melvin Lopez

Local educators and other leaders listen to a presentation about Marine Corps educational opportunities at the Community Leaders Luncheon held at the Palomino Restaurant in Dallas May 7. The luncheon, hosted by Marines from Recruiting Station Dallas, was held to provide valuable information about Marine Corps opportunities available to young adults in the local community.

Local educators and other leaders listen to a presentation about Marine Corps educational opportunities at the Community Leaders Luncheon held at the Palomino Restaurant in Dallas May 7. The luncheon, hosted by Marines from Recruiting Station Dallas, was held to provide valuable information about Marine Corps opportunities available to young adults in the local community.

Photo by Sgt. Melvin Lopez

Gunnery Sgt. Arnulfo Leal, the Officer Selection Assistant for Officer Selection Station Austin, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, talks to a high school student who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Gunnery Sgt. Arnulfo Leal, the Officer Selection Assistant for Officer Selection Station Austin, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, talks to a high school student who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard representatives speak to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard representatives speak to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright

Gunnery Sgt. Arnulfo Leal, the Officer Selection Assistant for Officer Selection Station Austin, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, passes out information and promotional items to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Gunnery Sgt. Arnulfo Leal, the Officer Selection Assistant for Officer Selection Station Austin, Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio, passes out information and promotional items to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright

An instructor at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston gives a lesson about blood-typing to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

An instructor at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston gives a lesson about blood-typing to high school students from area schools who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas, the director of Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, presents her coin to a high school student who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas, the director of Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, presents her coin to a high school student who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright

Navy flight surgeon LtCmdr. Andrew Fata, talks about his job with area high school students who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Navy flight surgeon LtCmdr. Andrew Fata, talks about his job with area high school students who attended the Association of Naval Service Officers “Youth Day,” which was held at the Medical Education and Training Campus aboard Fort Sam Houston, May 4, 2011, in San Antonio.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matt Epright