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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Brown, a native of the small desert town Salome, Ariz., has always strived to push his personal limits. In 2005 Brown, a mortarman in the infantry, accepted the ultimate challenge and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, wanting to take his place amongst the Marines and make a difference. In this interview Brown tells us more about himself and what excites him about Marine Week Phoenix, Sept. 10-13, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Merville, a Phoenix native, has been playing music since the first grade and always desired pursuing a career in music, which he found in the Marine Corps 12 years ago as a professional trombone player. Merville’s career has taken him across the world to play music in places such as Australia, Cambodia, and Mongolia to name a few. His wife of 11 years and their three children have been on the adventure as well, being stationed in New Orleans, San Diego, and Minnesota. In this interview Merville tells us more about himself and what excites him about Marine Week Phoenix, Sept. 10-13, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Marine Corps Recruiting Spouses Orientation Course.

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Victor Rodriguez, Sgt. John F. Walker, and Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr. mentor and train with Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team] during game preparation at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014. The drill instructors, all of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, worked out with the high school student-athletes, giving them a small taste of how the drill instructors make United States Marines. The bowl, featuring 99 players from across the country, will be nationally televised live from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. (PST) on Jan. 4, 2015, on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps multimedia produced by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken/photos and video contributed by Sgts. Dan Valle, Damany Coleman/Released)

Brian Lewerke, the quarterback for Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, answers questions about being selected as a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All-American. Semper Fidelis All-Americans are selected for being among the top-rated high school football players in the nation; however, the selection process is also dedicated to choosing players based on their character, academic performance and leadership. The Semper Fidelis Football Program demonstrates the Marine Corps’ commitment to developing quality citizens and reinforces its core values of honor, courage and commitment. Interview conducted Oct. 8, 2014 at Pinnacle H.S. Game footage shot Oct. 10, 2014, during Pinnacle H.S. versus Sandra Day O'Connor H.S. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

Caleb Peart, defensive end for Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz., answers questions about being selected as a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All-American. Interview conducted Sept. 30, 2014. Game footage shot Oct. 2, 2014, Hamilton H.S. versus Chandler H.S.Semper Fidelis All-Americans are selected for being among the top-rated high school football players in the nation; however, the selection process is also dedicated to choosing players based on their character, academic performance and leadership. The Semper Fidelis Football Program demonstrates the Marine Corps’ commitment to developing quality citizens and reinforces its core values of honor, courage and commitment. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix conduct a Combat Fitness Test with the Campo Verde High School Football team, July 20, 2013, concluding the team's annual weeklong football camp retreat in Prescott, Ariz. The coaching staff invites the Marines to discuss leadership with the players and introduce them to the CFT, which requires mental toughness and max energy exertion for short periods of time much like football. Available in High Definition.

Marine Band San Diego performs a concert for more than 1,000 band students and faculty members from the Paradise Valley Unified School District at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, April 8, 2013. The purpose of the concert, set up by the school district and Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, was to expose the students to a viable option as a musician after high school. Produced by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken. Also available in High Definition.