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NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sgt. Jonathan Batzlaff and other Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth run through the street during physical training here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 80 troops together for PT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sgt. Jonathan Batzlaff and other Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth run through the street during physical training here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 80 troops together for PT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

TEMPE, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a student at Arizona State University, is currently working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in hopes to one day become an astronaut. To help him accomplish his dream, Wheat chose to become an Marine Corps pilot. Wheat hopes to attend Officer Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. in June 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

TEMPE, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a student at Arizona State University, is currently working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in hopes to one day become an astronaut. To help him accomplish his dream, Wheat chose to become an Marine Corps pilot. Wheat hopes to attend Officer Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. in June 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a 28-year-old Tempe, Ariz. native, made the decision to become a Marine Corps officer upon the completion of his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Before making his decsision, Wheat worked with his father at their family business at a flight instructor. Wheat hopes to one day become a Marine Corps pilot and an astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a 28-year-old Tempe, Ariz. native, made the decision to become a Marine Corps officer upon the completion of his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Before making his decsision, Wheat worked with his father at their family business at a flight instructor. Wheat hopes to one day become a Marine Corps pilot and an astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

Briana Menendez, 13, an honorary Marine, poses in her bedroom at her home in Fort Worth, Texas Jan. 25. Briana passed away peacefully in her bed Jan. 27 due to her leukemia.

Briana Menendez, 13, an honorary Marine, poses in her bedroom at her home in Fort Worth, Texas Jan. 25. Briana passed away peacefully in her bed Jan. 27 due to her leukemia.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

After returning from the hospital early January, Briana Menendez, 13, an Honorary Marine, spends the majority of time at home resting in her room, which is decorated much to the tastes of a young teenage girl. Along with an oxygen tank and hospice supplies, the room is complete with dozens of balloons and stuffed animals.

After returning from the hospital early January, Briana Menendez, 13, an Honorary Marine, spends the majority of time at home resting in her room, which is decorated much to the tastes of a young teenage girl. Along with an oxygen tank and hospice supplies, the room is complete with dozens of balloons and stuffed animals.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

Close-up of Honorary Marine Pin earned by Briana Menendez during a ceremony Jan. 25 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

Close-up of Honorary Marine Pin earned by Briana Menendez during a ceremony Jan. 25 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Joseph A. Lambach

A signed message from Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, was included in Briana Menendez' Honorary Marine package.

A signed message from Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, was included in Briana Menendez' Honorary Marine package.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Joseph A. Lambach

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BERTRAM, Texas - Private First Class Justin D. Lewis found the direction, discipline and dedication to follow his dream of becoming a police officer by joining the Marine Corps. His twin brother is now also set to go to boot camp to see if he, too, has what it takes to be a Marine. (Official USMC photo.)

BERTRAM, Texas - Private First Class Justin D. Lewis found the direction, discipline and dedication to follow his dream of becoming a police officer by joining the Marine Corps. His twin brother is now also set to go to boot camp to see if he, too, has what it takes to be a Marine. (Official USMC photo.)

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BURNET, Texas - Justin Lewis (left) and his twin brother, Jason, pose for a photo at their high school graduation from Burnet High School in 2001. The two went on to attend Concordia University in Austin and are now achieving their dreams of becoming police officers through the United States Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

BURNET, Texas - Justin Lewis (left) and his twin brother, Jason, pose for a photo at their high school graduation from Burnet High School in 2001. The two went on to attend Concordia University in Austin and are now achieving their dreams of becoming police officers through the United States Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

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Cpl. Courtney J. Myers, Sgt. Steven M. Forrest, Sgt. Donavan G. Depatto and Cpl. Shawn M. Durfey, all members of the All-Marine Wresting Team, enjoy the set after making a guest appearance on Dallas' largest television morning news program, Fox 4 Good Day here Sept. 15. The wrestler's demonstrated techniques for the live broadcast while in between visits to local high schools throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, hosting clinics for young wrestlers looking to start their careers.

Cpl. Courtney J. Myers, Sgt. Steven M. Forrest, Sgt. Donavan G. Depatto and Cpl. Shawn M. Durfey, all members of the All-Marine Wresting Team, enjoy the set after making a guest appearance on Dallas' largest television morning news program, Fox 4 Good Day here Sept. 15. The wrestler's demonstrated techniques for the live broadcast while in between visits to local high schools throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, hosting clinics for young wrestlers looking to start their careers.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

Bella, an English Bulldog, born April 3, was selected to be the next mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. The champion-bred bully will replace Cpl. Molly who will be retired after seven years of service.

Bella, an English Bulldog, born April 3, was selected to be the next mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. The champion-bred bully will replace Cpl. Molly who will be retired after seven years of service.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, playfully snarls at the 12-week old English Bulldog selected to be the next Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Mascot June 24.

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, playfully snarls at the 12-week old English Bulldog selected to be the next Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Mascot June 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, inspects the 12-week-old Castroville, Texas, native English Bulldog during a media day held to introduce the new mascot June 24.

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, inspects the 12-week-old Castroville, Texas, native English Bulldog during a media day held to introduce the new mascot June 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

OKLAHOMA CITY - Maj. William Chronister, commanding officer Recruiting Station Oklahoma City and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, sergeant major RS OKC, walk in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on their way to present a wreath in memory of their fallen brother in arms Capt. Randolph Guzman and Sgt. Benjamin Davis. The fallen Marines were killed in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing April 19, 1995. "It is the duty of every Marine, not to forget our fallen and more importantly, always remember their sacrifice," said Chronister.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Maj. William Chronister, commanding officer Recruiting Station Oklahoma City and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, sergeant major RS OKC, walk in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on their way to present a wreath in memory of their fallen brother in arms Capt. Randolph Guzman and Sgt. Benjamin Davis. The fallen Marines were killed in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing April 19, 1995. "It is the duty of every Marine, not to forget our fallen and more importantly, always remember their sacrifice," said Chronister.

Photo by Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks

Briana Menendez gives a high five to the Mayor of Fort Worth, Mayor Michael J. Moncrief, moments after she is made an Honorary Marine during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base here Jan. 25.

Briana Menendez gives a high five to the Mayor of Fort Worth, Mayor Michael J. Moncrief, moments after she is made an Honorary Marine during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base here Jan. 25.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

Raymond Kiemel, a former drill instructor, recruiter and two-time war veteran, talks with drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 2. Kiemel was a drill instructor in the early 1950s. In his final platoon, Kiemel trained Larry Toal, the father of 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Mark Toal.

Raymond Kiemel, a former drill instructor, recruiter and two-time war veteran, talks with drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 2. Kiemel was a drill instructor in the early 1950s. In his final platoon, Kiemel trained Larry Toal, the father of 8th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Mark Toal.

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Raymond Kiemel and Col. Mark Toal, commanding officer of 8th Marine Corps District, meet for the first time in March 2008. Kiemel was a drill instructor for Toal's father in 1953. Toal felt compelled to meet the man whom his father had shared so many stories about.

Raymond Kiemel and Col. Mark Toal, commanding officer of 8th Marine Corps District, meet for the first time in March 2008. Kiemel was a drill instructor for Toal's father in 1953. Toal felt compelled to meet the man whom his father had shared so many stories about.

Photo by Courtesy of Col. Mark Toal

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Robert M. Purnell, keeps an eye out at Recruiting Station Fort Worth here. Purnell, who was recently meritoriously promoted to his current rank, is known amongst his fellow Marines of RS Fort Worth as “Super Recruiter.” Mostly because of his achievements as a recruiter as well and physical achievements. He is also has perfect scores in the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test and Physical fitness Test.

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Robert M. Purnell, keeps an eye out at Recruiting Station Fort Worth here. Purnell, who was recently meritoriously promoted to his current rank, is known amongst his fellow Marines of RS Fort Worth as “Super Recruiter.” Mostly because of his achievements as a recruiter as well and physical achievements. He is also has perfect scores in the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test and Physical fitness Test.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Capt. Richard Birt, the pilot for the 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the first group of participants for the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program March 8. Fifty people participated in the program over the two days at the Rocky Mountain Regional Airport in Broomfield, Colo.

Capt. Richard Birt, the pilot for the 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the first group of participants for the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program March 8. Fifty people participated in the program over the two days at the Rocky Mountain Regional Airport in Broomfield, Colo.

Photo by Sgt. Justin Pack