190705-N-JH293-1093 ST. LOUIS (July 5, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Melissa Rubio, assigned to Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston, helps fairgoers assemble Seaperch submersibles at Fair St. Louis, July 5, 2019. Rubio, with NRD St. Louis recruiters, were at the fair to engage with the public and provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities with Seaperch underwater remote-controlled robots. NRD St. Louis' area of responsibility covers more than 200,000 square miles, encompassing Missouri, Kansas, central and southern Illinois, and a portion of Kentucky. More than 200 officers, enlisted personnel and civilian staff operate 30 recruiting stations, two Navy Officer Recruiting Stations and the headquarters in St. Louis. Additionally, two Military Entrance Processing Stations, one at the headquarters in St. Louis and one in Kansas City, Mo., handle applicants' processing, classification and physical examinations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)