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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richmond Jackson, an information system security manager for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo during his graduation from at Frisk University, Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 2015. With no support on his education while growing up, Jackson defied all odds and created a successful career within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Avery Adams) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richmond Jackson, an information system security manager for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo during his graduation from at Frisk University, Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 2015. With no support on his education while growing up, Jackson defied all odds and created a successful career within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Avery Adams)

Relentless Ability from the Ground Up: Journey from Detroit Native to Marine Corps Commissioned officer

Focusing on his goal of becoming a National Basketball Association player, a boy with a passion for basketball walks down the street to the open court by his grandmother's home in Detroit, Michigan. Arriving at his destination, he races across the concrete, practicing dunking the ball into the hoop and footwork to outmaneuver his future opponent. He runs these drills all alone from sunrise to sunset.

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Donovan Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps poolee, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samantha Phipps, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jonathan Bromley, a temporary officer selection officer with Recruiting Station Phoenix, pose for portrait in Arizona. This photo shows the progression of an individuals who plan to become a Marine Officer by joining the Delayed Entry Program, earning the title then commissioning, all through the Reserves. - Donovan Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps poolee, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samantha Phipps, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jonathan Bromley, a temporary officer selection officer with Recruiting Station Phoenix, pose for portrait in Arizona. This photo shows the progression of an individuals who plan to become a Marine Officer by joining the Delayed Entry Program, earning the title then commissioning, all through the Reserves.

Marine Corps Reserves: A Path to Success

The Marine Corps Reserves, since its creation in 1916, has stood at the ready to strengthen active forces in peacetime and in times of war. It also serves to provide support during national emergencies or lead community service efforts.

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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angus Alberson owns American Machining and Manufacturing, the company responsible for manufacturing the Marine Corps pull-up bars, Varnsville, South Carolina. Alberson served from 1966-1970, and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo from Angus Alberson) - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angus Alberson owns American Machining and Manufacturing, the company responsible for manufacturing the Marine Corps pull-up bars, Varnsville, South Carolina. Alberson served from 1966-1970, and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo from Angus Alberson)

The pleasure of knowing a Marine

The three most important things the Marine Corps does for the Nation are make Marines, win the Nation's battles, and develop quality citizens. The first two are objectives that can been easily recognized. Make Marines--more than 30,000 citizens graduate Marine Corps recruit training each year. Win battles--Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Okinawa, and Battle of Derna, all of which can be read about in history books. The last one can only be known by those who have the pleasure of knowing one.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the “Centurion” helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a “Centurion” in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Webster Rison) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the “Centurion” helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a “Centurion” in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Webster Rison)

After 11 Years, Dallas Births A New Centurion

In a profession where one is required to prospect young individuals to serve and be a part of something more, one would expect to find extreme difficulty in finding those who want to earn the title.

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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ricardo Gonzalez Jr, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, collides with rugby players at Prince William County Rugby Football Club, Triangle, Va, on October 12, 2022. Gonzalez plays in the local rugby team and on the All-Marine Team. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ricardo Gonzalez Jr, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, collides with rugby players at Prince William County Rugby Football Club, Triangle, Va, on October 12, 2022. Gonzalez plays in the local rugby team and on the All-Marine Team. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Rising to a Marine and More

New to the game, a broad-shouldered young man catches a large oblong ball from a teammate and charges down the pitch. He storms past other players, even knocking one opposing player down. Other players at the practice knew the new player meant business and was serious about the sport. A few years from this day, that rookie Rugby player would one day make it to the All-Marine Rugby Team.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Marine Corps Recruiting Command makes mission and prepares for challenging 2023

Fiscal Year 2022 stood as one of the most difficult years in recruiting since the inception of the all-volunteer force. The year presented the continued challenges from the COVID pandemic, reduced access to prospects, a decline in the eligible population, a historic low propensity to enlist, decreased public confidence in the government, media cost inflation, and a growing military and civilian divide. Regardless, the Marines continued to fight and the Command surpassed their assigned total force mission by shipping 33,210 active and 4,602 reserve accessions to boot camp, commissioning 1705 officers, and joining 3840 prior service Marines to the reserves. All while maintaining quality standards well above Department of Defense requirements.

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U.S. Marines stepped out of their respective duties and onto the pitch to represent the Marine Corps in the 10th Annual All Forces Seven-on-Seven Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colorado, August 18-22. Each branch of the Department of Defense was represented by a rugby team, as well as, some semi-pro teams from the United Kingdom and Canada. - U.S. Marines stepped out of their respective duties and onto the pitch to represent the Marine Corps in the 10th Annual All Forces Seven-on-Seven Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colorado, August 18-22. Each branch of the Department of Defense was represented by a rugby team, as well as, some semi-pro teams from the United Kingdom and Canada.

Marine Corps Lawyer Steps Out of Courtroom, onto pitch

U. S. Marine 2nd Lt. Sam Follansbee, a native of Annandale, N.J., and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, stepped out of the courtroom and onto the pitch to represent the Marine Corps in the 10th annual All Forces Seven-on-Seven Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colorado, August 18-22.

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U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Marine partner with Spartan Race for 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event

Marine Corps Recruiting Command executed an activation during the West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event at Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 27-28, 2022. MCRC has partnered with Spartan Race and its community of athletes due to the shared values of both organizations.

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U.S. Marine Corps officers raise their right hand to swear in during a ceremony at Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on August 13, 2022. Marine judge advocates have the opportunity to serve in a wide variety of positions, which include commanding battalions of Marines, to arguing appellate cases before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps officers raise their right hand to swear in during a ceremony at Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on August 13, 2022. Marine judge advocates have the opportunity to serve in a wide variety of positions, which include commanding battalions of Marines, to arguing appellate cases before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Four OCS graduates swear in as Judge Advocates

After receiving their final command from the sergeant instructors at the end of graduation, the four women stood in formation to swear-in during an oath of office ceremony to become judge advocates and newly commissioned officers in the Marines.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Baldwin, a Prior Service Recruiter with PSR Station 6, 6th Marine Corps District, center, is awarded the Centurion award in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 7, 2022. Centurion is an accomplishment recruiters achieve by enlisting at least 100 Marines within 36 months; for a prior service recruiter, they have to reach 100 Marines within 18 months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle McNan) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Baldwin, a Prior Service Recruiter with PSR Station 6, 6th Marine Corps District, center, is awarded the Centurion award in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 7, 2022. Centurion is an accomplishment recruiters achieve by enlisting at least 100 Marines within 36 months; for a prior service recruiter, they have to reach 100 Marines within 18 months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle McNan)

Charlotte Prior Service Recruiter receives Centurion Award

Without U.S. Marine Corps recruiters there would not be a Marine Corps. Marines selected for recruiting duty have the task of reaching out into the civilian population and screening the most qualified Americans who want to rise to the challenge of becoming a Marine. Prior Service Recruiting (PSR) runs its own challenge of convincing Marines who are no longer active duty and affiliate them with their local Marine Corps Reserve unit. Staff Sgt. Justin Baldwin is one of these Marines.

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