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)

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)

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.

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)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, stands with Naval Officers and a Sea Cadet from the Alexandria, Va., Sea Cadet Division at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, on June 3, 2022. Bohm, a former member of the Sea Cadets, accompanied the group to the "Oldest Post in the Corps" so they could see firsthand the proficiency and discipline of the Marine Corps. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, stands with Naval Officers and a Sea Cadet from the Alexandria, Va., Sea Cadet Division at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, on June 3, 2022. Bohm, a former member of the Sea Cadets, accompanied the group to the "Oldest Post in the Corps" so they could see firsthand the proficiency and discipline of the Marine Corps.

This photo illustration poster is designed to inform and grab attention prospective recruiting volunteers. - This photo illustration poster is designed to inform and grab attention prospective recruiting volunteers.

As the exclusive military partner to the Halo Championship Series, the United States Marine Corps is digging in and doubling down along the road to the Halo World Championship. - As the exclusive military partner to the Halo Championship Series, the United States Marine Corps is digging in and doubling down along the road to the Halo World Championship.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command senior enlisted leaders known as the “Gray Beards” stand with Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm during a two-day symposium, Feb 22-23,2022. MCRC CG met with senior enlisted leaders to discuss the way ahead with Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The group discussed matters pertaining to the future health of the 8412 military occupational specialty (career recruiter), the current state of recruiting duty and the way forward. The meeting of “Gray Beards” is hosted annually in order to ensure the recruiting foundation stays strong by empowering the elder statesmen the opportunity to positively effect change and ensure mission success. After two years of unprecedented times in military recruiting, the group, which included the MCRC, Eastern and Western Recruiting Region Sergeants Major, must collectively discuss ways for the command to evolve.“MCRC is facing what is arguably one of the most challenging times in recruiting since the all-volunteer force,” said Bohm, during his remarks to the group. “FY21 was challenging and it was not all COVID. COVID changed the way we conducted business because we had to work across many different media to reach people. Inflation has caused our spending power to go down and with limited funds, the money doesn’t go very far.” - Marine Corps Recruiting Command senior enlisted leaders known as the “Gray Beards” stand with Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm during a two-day symposium, Feb 22-23,2022. MCRC CG met with senior enlisted leaders to discuss the way ahead with Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The group discussed matters pertaining to the future health of the 8412 military occupational specialty (career recruiter), the current state of recruiting duty and the way forward. The meeting of “Gray Beards” is hosted annually in order to ensure the recruiting foundation stays strong by empowering the elder statesmen the opportunity to positively effect change and ensure mission success. After two years of unprecedented times in military recruiting, the group, which included the MCRC, Eastern and Western Recruiting Region Sergeants Major, must collectively discuss ways for the command to evolve. “MCRC is facing what is arguably one of the most challenging times in recruiting since the all-volunteer force,” said Bohm, during his remarks to the group. “FY21 was challenging and it was not all COVID. COVID changed the way we conducted business because we had to work across many different media to reach people. Inflation has caused our spending power to go down and with limited funds, the money doesn’t go very far.”

Marine Corps Recruiting Command named Recruiting Station Baltimore’s Sgt. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton the MCRC Marketing and Communication Marine of the Year during the annual MAC Summit at Wunderman Thompson, MCRC’s contracted advertising agency, Feb. 9, 2022. (U.S Marine Corps photo edited by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich) - Marine Corps Recruiting Command named Recruiting Station Baltimore’s Sgt. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton the MCRC Marketing and Communication Marine of the Year during the annual MAC Summit at Wunderman Thompson, MCRC’s contracted advertising agency, Feb. 9, 2022. (U.S Marine Corps photo edited 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 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)