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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. August Rohmeyer, left, a budget operations officer with Marine Forces Special Operations, Master Sgt. Adam Plambeck, center, a motor transportation maintenance chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, and Lt. Col. Evita Mosqueda, right, an assistant exercise coordinator with Marine Forces South and California native, take a picture with the Illinois team who won the Battles Won Award for the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Junior Nationals Greco-Roman event in Fargo, N.D., July 15, 2026. This year marks the historic 10th anniversary of the partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and USA Wrestling. Through this collaboration, the Marine Corps actively engages with coaches, athletes, and community leaders nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. August Rohmeyer, left, a budget operations officer with Marine Forces Special Operations, Master Sgt. Adam Plambeck, center, a motor transportation maintenance chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, and Lt. Col. Evita Mosqueda, right, an assistant exercise coordinator with Marine Forces South and California native, take a picture with the Illinois team who won the Battles Won Award for the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Junior Nationals Greco-Roman event in Fargo, N.D., July 15, 2026. This year marks the historic 10th anniversary of the partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and USA Wrestling. Through this collaboration, the Marine Corps actively engages with coaches, athletes, and community leaders nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Forsythe, a combat marksmanship team instructor, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, teaches Raymond Rogers, director of career services, Texas State University, how to sight in during the Educators Workshop on MCBQ, Va., June 4, 2026. The Educators Workshop gives college educators, administrators, and coaches from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Forsythe, a combat marksmanship team instructor, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, teaches Raymond Rogers, director of career services, Texas State University, how to sight in during the Educators Workshop on MCBQ, Va., June 4, 2026. The Educators Workshop gives college educators, administrators, and coaches from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command gather with coaches following the Marines "Fit To Win: Morning Workout" session during the 2026 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command gather with coaches following the Marines "Fit To Win: Morning Workout" session during the 2026 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Convention in Phoenix, April 3, 2026. Marines host Fit to Win sessions as a way to connect with coaches on a deeper level by exposing them to physical fitness and leadership training. The partnership between Marine Corps Recruiting Command and WBCA is designed to help connect Marines with coaches, so the coaches return to their schools and communities better equipped to tell the Marine Corps story, ultimately becoming cornerstone advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Evita Mosqueda, the Assistant Event Coordinator, Marine Forces South, speaks to educators at a Fit-to-Win talk about resiliency at the Society of Health and Physical Educators Partnership convention in Kansas City, Mo., March 19, 2026. The Fit-to-Win program is used in conjunction with several national partnership to highlight the Marine Corps’ values of mental and physical resiliency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Drewsen) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Evita Mosqueda, the Assistant Event Coordinator, Marine Forces South, speaks to educators at a Fit-to-Win talk about resiliency at the Society of Health and Physical Educators Partnership convention in Kansas City, Mo., March 19, 2026. The Fit-to-Win program is used in conjunction with several national partnership to highlight the Marine Corps’ values of mental and physical resiliency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Drewsen)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Porter, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Kansas City, receives the Centurion Award in Kansas City, Missouri, Feb. 21, 2026. The title "Centurion" is awarded to Marines who write 100 or more contracts during their 36 months on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Porter, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Kansas City, receives the Centurion Award in Kansas City, Missouri, Feb. 21, 2026. The title "Centurion" is awarded to Marines who write 100 or more contracts during their 36 months on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Umair Ahmed, a poolee with Recruiting Station Lansing, 4th Marine Corps District, poses for a photo for a news story at Battle Creek, MI, on March 4, 2026. The news story was written to highlight Ahmed's journey from his immigration from Pakistan to America, to his decision to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Ahmed is a native of Kalamazoo, MI. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Sheber) - Umair Ahmed, a poolee with Recruiting Station Lansing, 4th Marine Corps District, poses for a photo for a news story at Battle Creek, MI, on March 4, 2026. The news story was written to highlight Ahmed's journey from his immigration from Pakistan to America, to his decision to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Ahmed is a native of Kalamazoo, MI. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Sheber)

Col. Anton Semelroth, Director of Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Danielle Crankfield (center left), the 2026 American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year from Crofton High School in Gambrills, Md., pose for a picture with the ASCA’s 2026 SCOY finalists Jan 29, 2026, in Washington. (from left) Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.; Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.; Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.; and Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii. - Col. Anton Semelroth, Director of Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Danielle Crankfield (center left), the 2026 American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year from Crofton High School in Gambrills, Md., pose for a picture with the ASCA’s 2026 SCOY finalists Jan 29, 2026, in Washington. (from left) Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.; Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.; Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.; and Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie). - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie).

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)