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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Robinson, a canvassing recruiter assigned to Recruiting Station Portland, talks about the opportunities and programs offered to individuals interested in becoming a Marine at Primary Contact Station Fairbanks, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2020. Recruiters are using digital mediums to reach out to potential prospects during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Downs, the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Poway, Recruiting Station San Diego, discusses the opportunities and benefits of the Marine Corps at RSS Poway, October 7, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Staff Sgt. Leticia Garcia, the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Escondido, Recruiting Station San Diego, discusses the opportunities and benefits of the Marine Corps at RSS Escondido, September 24, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Gunnery Sgt. Rodrigo Davalos, the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Recruiting Sub-Station Imperial Beach, Recruiting Station San Diego, discusses the opportunities and benefits of the Marine Corps at RSS Imperial Beach, August 21, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

This year the 12th Marine Corps District celebrates Independence Day to commemorate America's freedom upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Autmn S. Laning)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard A. Hayek, the outgoing company commander and adjutant of Headquarters Company, 12th Marine Corps District, relinquishes command to Maj. Alfred B. Ruggles, the assistant operations officer of 12th Marine Corps District, during a virtual change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 3, 2020. Virtual change of command ceremonies are being held instead of traditional formation and ceremonies in order to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christian Cachola)