U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David C. Wallis, Battalion Commander, Infantry Training Battalion (ITB), School of Infantry - East (SOI-E), speaks to family members and guests of Delta Company, ITB, SOI-E, during their graduation ceremony aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., Nov. 21, 2013. As part of a measured, deliberate and responsible collection of data on the performance of female Marines when executing existing infantry tasks and training events, the Marine Corps is soliciting entry-level female Marine volunteers to attend the eight week basic infantryman and infantry rifleman training courses at ITB. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Nicholas J. Trager, Combat Camera, SOI-E/Released)