Michelle Lee-Dominique has a unique love for fitness, but it wasn’t just for the looks or the physical strength. - Michelle Lee-Dominique has a unique love for fitness, but it wasn’t just for the looks or the physical strength.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Farid Pezeshkian, 23, a corpsman with 3rd Marine Regiment, spends a moment gazing at the names of his friends after a brick-laying ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial, July 18, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Petty Officer 2nd Class Farid Pezeshkian, 23, a corpsman with 3rd Marine Regiment, spends a moment gazing at the names of his friends after a brick-laying ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial, July 18, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Cpl. Luke Johnson, 25, a patrolman for the Provost Marshal’s Office gets a special pie in the face, filled with assorted ingredients after a Drug Education for Youth program activity at the PMO Field, July 23, 2013. Each participant either was blindfolded or led a blindfolded partner through an obstacle course, while their peers distracted them in various ways. Johnson, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., is currently volunteering as a mentor for the DEFY program.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Cpl. Luke Johnson, 25, a patrolman for the Provost Marshal’s Office gets a special pie in the face, filled with assorted ingredients after a Drug Education for Youth program activity at the PMO Field, July 23, 2013. Each participant either was blindfolded or led a blindfolded partner through an obstacle course, while their peers distracted them in various ways. Johnson, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., is currently volunteering as a mentor for the DEFY program.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Marines have options with continuing their education since tuition assistance was reinstated in April. The biggest change has been spending, since each education center has limited funding available, depending on the number of students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Marines have options with continuing their education since tuition assistance was reinstated in April. The biggest change has been spending, since each education center has limited funding available, depending on the number of students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)

Arlington, Va., native 2nd Lt. James Warlick, second platoon commander, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment leads his Marines through a series of trenches during a live-fire platoon attack at the Infantry Platoon Battle Course, Range 10 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 20, 2013. “This attack is a confirmation of individual and squad level skills,” Warlick said. The attack was part of Exercise Lava Viper, a battalion-level combined-arms exercise designed to enhance the abilities of ground combat and support element Marines participating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan) - Arlington, Va., native 2nd Lt. James Warlick, second platoon commander, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment leads his Marines through a series of trenches during a live-fire platoon attack at the Infantry Platoon Battle Course, Range 10 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 20, 2013. “This attack is a confirmation of individual and squad level skills,” Warlick said. The attack was part of Exercise Lava Viper, a battalion-level combined-arms exercise designed to enhance the abilities of ground combat and support element Marines participating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan)

Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1 Bravo fire heavy machine guns from a support-by-fire position in support of a company-level mechanized live-fire assault Echo Company,2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducted at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 19, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan) - Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1 Bravo fire heavy machine guns from a support-by-fire position in support of a company-level mechanized live-fire assault Echo Company,2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducted at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 19, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan)

A Reconnaissance Marine with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company aims during their two weeks of annual training at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 18, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - A Reconnaissance Marine with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company aims during their two weeks of annual training at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 18, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Navy Lt. Ian Rummel, a pilot with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 and regatta competitor, prepares to board the canoe for the Men's Senior division at the John D. Kaupiko Regatta, July 14, 2013. The regatta was hosted by Na Koa Lani Outrigger Canoe Club and Hui Nalu Canoe Club. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Navy Lt. Ian Rummel, a pilot with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 and regatta competitor, prepares to board the canoe for the Men's Senior division at the John D. Kaupiko Regatta, July 14, 2013. The regatta was hosted by Na Koa Lani Outrigger Canoe Club and Hui Nalu Canoe Club. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)

Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines at the base theater, July 15, 2013. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, both visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii to discuss issues circulating within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines at the base theater, July 15, 2013. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, both visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii to discuss issues circulating within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Olive Marsden, 5, gives a high five to Tanisha Milca, a program technician at the Youth Activities Center, through the dunk tank, July 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Olive Marsden, 5, gives a high five to Tanisha Milca, a program technician at the Youth Activities Center, through the dunk tank, July 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)