U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Dimerie Williams, a motor vehicle operator, practices the rifle line with the ceremonial platoon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 27. The Ceremonial platoon plans, coordinates, and provides color guard details for on and off ceremonies and conducting funeral details. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez) - U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Dimerie Williams, a motor vehicle operator, practices the rifle line with the ceremonial platoon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 27. The Ceremonial platoon plans, coordinates, and provides color guard details for on and off ceremonies and conducting funeral details. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott-George, an armorer, assists a fellow Marine with assembling an M240 machine gun at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 2, 2021. “Black History month is a month where we can learn about the history African Americans have in this country, and it gives us a chance to learn about and celebrate important people in black history and what they have accomplished,” Scott-George said. Throughout Black History Month, the Marine Corps joins the nation in celebrating representation, the identity of every individual Marine, and the diversity that strengthens the Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott-George, an armorer, assists a fellow Marine with assembling an M240 machine gun at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 2, 2021. “Black History month is a month where we can learn about the history African Americans have in this country, and it gives us a chance to learn about and celebrate important people in black history and what they have accomplished,” Scott-George said. Throughout Black History Month, the Marine Corps joins the nation in celebrating representation, the identity of every individual Marine, and the diversity that strengthens the Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gabra A. Bailey, a supply officer with 12th Marine Corps District, poses in his office at the district headquarters located at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on March 4, 2021. Bailey was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica before immigrating to the United States and becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gabra A. Bailey, a supply officer with 12th Marine Corps District, poses in his office at the district headquarters located at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on March 4, 2021. Bailey was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica before immigrating to the United States and becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

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)

In observance of Black History Month, Marine Corps Recruiting Command will be launching an advertising campaign throughout the month of February. The campaign, an updated version of last year’s successful “Where I’m From” campaign, will celebrate the legacy and history of Marines. - In observance of Black History Month, Marine Corps Recruiting Command will be launching an advertising campaign throughout the month of February. The campaign, an updated version of last year’s successful “Where I’m From” campaign, will celebrate the legacy and history of Marines.

The new public service announcement “Where I’m From,” in honor of Black History Month, will honor the contributions of black Marines from around the nation. It will also feature Marines of different ethnic backgrounds, highlighting the variety of servicemembers that make up the body of the Marine Corps. - The new public service announcement “Where I’m From,” in honor of Black History Month, will honor the contributions of black Marines from around the nation. It will also feature Marines of different ethnic backgrounds, highlighting the variety of servicemembers that make up the body of the Marine Corps.