Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. In honor of National Black History Month, Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. In honor of National Black History Month, Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Monique RomeroFlores, an officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, talks about her decision to become a commissioned officer through the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) on May 19, 2020. The MECEP offers qualified enlisted Marines the opportunity to attend a four-year college full-time, while maintaining active duty status and pay and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Monique RomeroFlores, an officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, talks about her decision to become a commissioned officer through the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) on May 19, 2020. The MECEP offers qualified enlisted Marines the opportunity to attend a four-year college full-time, while maintaining active duty status and pay and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Second Lieutenant Michael McHale poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 23, 2019. McHale enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 before being accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). The program is designed to provide the opportunity for Marines who have earned a four-year degree before enlisting in the Marine Corps or during active duty to serve as Marine Corps officers. Marines successfully completing the program receive a commission as a second lieutenant. Upon being accepted into the program, McHale completed Officer Candidates Course and the Basic School. He is now scheduled to attend to Logistics Operations School at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, North Carolina, where he will receive the military occupational specialty of basic logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Cpl. Naomi May) - Second Lieutenant Michael McHale poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 23, 2019. McHale enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 before being accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). The program is designed to provide the opportunity for Marines who have earned a four-year degree before enlisting in the Marine Corps or during active duty to serve as Marine Corps officers. Marines successfully completing the program receive a commission as a second lieutenant. Upon being accepted into the program, McHale completed Officer Candidates Course and the Basic School. He is now scheduled to attend to Logistics Operations School at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, North Carolina, where he will receive the military occupational specialty of basic logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Cpl. Naomi May)

A candidate of Officer Candidate School executes the Combat Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 14, 2013. The Marine Corps is looking for outstanding and qualified enlisted Marines to earn a commission and become second lieutenants through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. To apply for ECP, Marines must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, and be a lance corporal or above with at least one year time in service. The Marine Corps holds three ECP boards annually. For more information, visit http://www.marines.com/officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released) - A candidate of Officer Candidate School executes the Combat Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 14, 2013. The Marine Corps is looking for outstanding and qualified enlisted Marines to earn a commission and become second lieutenants through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. To apply for ECP, Marines must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, and be a lance corporal or above with at least one year time in service. The Marine Corps holds three ECP boards annually. For more information, visit http://www.marines.com/officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released)

Captain Jacob Aldean, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Twin Cities, speaks to a law student at the National Black Prosecutors Association’s job fair July 26. Marine Corps Recruiting Command accessed its most diverse group of officer candidates in a decade during Fiscal Year 2011, with most of the credit being given to the OSOs that found the candidates. - Captain Jacob Aldean, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Twin Cities, speaks to a law student at the National Black Prosecutors Association’s job fair July 26. Marine Corps Recruiting Command accessed its most diverse group of officer candidates in a decade during Fiscal Year 2011, with most of the credit being given to the OSOs that found the candidates.

To honor the Marine Corps’ first African-American officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command offers the Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarship to students attending any one of 17 participating historically black colleges and universities. A board of four MCRC officers awarded 15 four-year Branch Scholarships April 26 to highly qualified men and women attending a participating school. - To honor the Marine Corps’ first African-American officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command offers the Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarship to students attending any one of 17 participating historically black colleges and universities. A board of four MCRC officers awarded 15 four-year Branch Scholarships April 26 to highly qualified men and women attending a participating school.

Captain Jeffery Tew, National Training Team officer recruiting trainer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, opens up the first day of the National Officer Selection Officer conference for the attendees. Over the three day conference, officer selection officers from around the nation shared strategies, voiced concerns and gained familiarity with new programs and skills. - Captain Jeffery Tew, National Training Team officer recruiting trainer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, opens up the first day of the National Officer Selection Officer conference for the attendees. Over the three day conference, officer selection officers from around the nation shared strategies, voiced concerns and gained familiarity with new programs and skills.

This is the new direct mail that will reach qualified-minority students across the country. Though the direct program is not a new way for the Marine Corps to reach potential applicants, this new campaign is unique in that it is aimed at a specific audience. - This is the new direct mail that will reach qualified-minority students across the country. Though the direct program is not a new way for the Marine Corps to reach potential applicants, this new campaign is unique in that it is aimed at a specific audience.