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)

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)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the MCRC National Training Team Training Officer, presents at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Tx. Oct. 18-21. The command uses this time to recognize recruiting station commanders, who superiorly performed in the last fiscal year, and to provide all of them training to help find success in the upcoming fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Justin Boling) - U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield, the MCRC National Training Team Training Officer, presents at the Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Tx. Oct. 18-21. The command uses this time to recognize recruiting station commanders, who superiorly performed in the last fiscal year, and to provide all of them training to help find success in the upcoming fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Justin Boling)

A rodeo attendee attempts pull-ups during a Marine Corps Pull-Up Challenge at the Salinas Rodeo in Salinas, California Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines of Recruiting Sub-Station Salinas hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray) - A rodeo attendee attempts pull-ups during a Marine Corps Pull-Up Challenge at the Salinas Rodeo in Salinas, California Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines of Recruiting Sub-Station Salinas hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Antonio P. Carcedo, a motor transportation operator, for The Basic School, not only provides logistical movement support, but also works as a marksmanship coach aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 8.Carcedo, a native of Pico Rivera, Calif., operates an MK 27 Extended Cargo Truck, which allows Marines to transport personnel and equipment over difficult terrain and hazardous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Antonio P. Carcedo, a motor transportation operator, for The Basic School, not only provides logistical movement support, but also works as a marksmanship coach aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 8.Carcedo, a native of Pico Rivera, Calif., operates an MK 27 Extended Cargo Truck, which allows Marines to transport personnel and equipment over difficult terrain and hazardous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Lt. Col. Sally Ann Falco holds photos of two of her female Marine mentors, retired Sgt. Maj. Tammy Fodey and retired Sgt. Maj. Sarah Thornton, the first woman Marine to retire after 30 consecutive years of active service. Falco served as an enlisted Marine for 14 years before her acceptance to the Meritorious Commissioning Program. She commissioned in August 2001 and will soon retire after 34 fruitful years in the Marine Corps. “I’ve just been privileged to be allowed to be a Marine,” Falco said. “I still love it as much as the day I came in, and I would stay in forever, but I want to make room for others to climb the ladder and at the same time, contribute to society in another capacity.” (US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May) - Lt. Col. Sally Ann Falco holds photos of two of her female Marine mentors, retired Sgt. Maj. Tammy Fodey and retired Sgt. Maj. Sarah Thornton, the first woman Marine to retire after 30 consecutive years of active service. Falco served as an enlisted Marine for 14 years before her acceptance to the Meritorious Commissioning Program. She commissioned in August 2001 and will soon retire after 34 fruitful years in the Marine Corps. “I’ve just been privileged to be allowed to be a Marine,” Falco said. “I still love it as much as the day I came in, and I would stay in forever, but I want to make room for others to climb the ladder and at the same time, contribute to society in another capacity.” (US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz) - Sgt. Jordan Brown, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, yells commands at Skylar Popillion, a Gilbert, Iowa, native and enlistee in the Marine Corps during a Drill Instructor Family Night at Events Center West in West Des Moines, Iowa, March 23, 2018. Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the family nights to better prepare both parent and enlistee prior to attending Marine Corps Recruit Training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Schultz)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines teach engineering students about the MK-2 Mod 1 Talon robot used in improvised explosive device (IED) detection during the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual National Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, March 22. During the convention, the Marines participated in the two-day Career Fair, NSBEFit: Body, Mind and Soul, Chapter Officer's Leadership Breakfast and a Wake Up and Workout. The partnership between the Marines and NSBE is intended to increase awareness of Marine Corps career opportunities within the African American community and create an opportunity for Marine Corps personnel to connect and build lasting relationships with conference attendees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Marine Maj. Ryan B. Cohen, a Silver Star recipient, speaks to the St. Louis University Men’s Basketball Team at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2018. The speech promoted comradery as well as the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. Cohen received a silver star for his gallantry in Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Haley Gawronski) - Marine Maj. Ryan B. Cohen, a Silver Star recipient, speaks to the St. Louis University Men’s Basketball Team at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2018. The speech promoted comradery as well as the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. Cohen received a silver star for his gallantry in Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Haley Gawronski)