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Yee-Haw! Your Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District Mobile Marketing Team have driven over 900 miles from Fort Worth, TX to Florence, AZ to attend the 2021 Country Thunder Music Festival. The Mobile Marketing Team (MMT) is a mobile marketing asset for the 8th Marine Corps District that specializes in building awareness and recruiting at large scale events. The MMT utilize their equipment to promote the opportunities that the Marine Corps can provide. Country Thunder is one of the most popular country festivals across the United States. With artists such as Luke Combs, Dustin Lynch, and Eric Church, Country Thunder is known to attract a large audience. During the festival, the Mobile Marketing Team deployed their full set-up to include the famous pull-up challenge and the indoor virtual rifle range. Each asset is beneficial for generating awareness and exposure in the community. “It’s not all about numbers when it comes to recruiting, it also about building rapport with every community we’re in and leaving a positive outlook on the Marine Corps as well as providing the extra knowledge and information to those who want it” said Sergeant Peter A. Lopez, the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Mobile Marketing Team. In addition to attending community events, the MMT strive to engage with our audience through a diversity of channels. The MMT utilize social media outlets including Instagram and Facebook to build awareness and promote a positive relationship with the local community. The Marine Corps provides an opportunity to everyone who answers their call to service. The Mobile Marketing Team will continue to travel and attend community events with the goal to build partnerships and awareness about the Marine Corps. Story by: Sgt. Morales, Anthony

U.S Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Morris, the Western Recruiting Region Commanding General (WRR CG), visits the 8th Marine Corps District at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Forth Worth, Texas on August 30, 2021. Morris visited the 8th Marine Corps district during a planned Fiscal Year ’21 Site Visit.

The 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) recently held the annual 8412 Symposium in Austin, Tx. The symposium gives Career Recruiters from across the 8 Recruiting Stations an opportunity to train, learn and collaborate with new ideas and tools to utilize. During the symposium the Commanding Officer of 8MCD Col. Dennis Sanchez recognized and awarded Career Recruiters for their efforts throughout the year as well as inducted former Career Recruiters into the 8MCD Hall of Fame.

The 8th Marine Corps District Color Guard led by Sgt. James Russell, the 8MCD Color Sergeant, recently displayed the Colors during a Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Arlington, Tx. Russell and his team displayed the Colors prior to kick off during the National Anthem where the Dallas Cowboys faced the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Educators within the 8th Marine Corps Districts area of operation had the opportunity to participate in the annual Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on August 23, 2021. The Educators Workshop is designed to inform teachers, counselors, and education professionals about military service and how the Marine Corps presents an opportunity to transform young men and women into United States Marines.

Gen. Gary Thomas, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), speaks to Col. Dennis Sanchez, the 8th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer (8MCD), at the District Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas on May 20, 2021. Gen. Thomas visited the 8th Marine Corps District during a planned Fiscal Year ’21 Site Visit in order to provide him an opportunity to speak with Marines and family members across the 8MCD.

Maj. Gen. Jason Bohm, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), speaks to spouses and families at the 8th Marine Corps District Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas on May 20, 2021. Maj. Gen. Bohm visited the 8th Marine Corps District during a planned Fiscal Year ’21 Site Visit in order to provide him an opportunity to speak with Marines and family members across the 8MCD.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Visits 8MCD

SgtMaj Troy E. Black, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits the 8th Marine Corps Recruiting District Headquarters on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, May 6, 2021. The visit allowed the Sergeant Major to speak with the Marines of 8MCD and provide insight to the future of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

8th Marine Corps District Spouse Orientation Course

Col. Dennis Sanchez, Commanding Officer of the 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), interacts with 8MCD spouses and children during the District Spouse Orientation Course (DSOC) at Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City, Utah, June 6, 2021. The DSOC provided Marines and their spouses a broad spectrum of tools to help them transition into the Marine Corps’ recruiting field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Montford Point Marine Congressional Gold Medal

Corporal Arthur Jackson, a Montford Point Marine and Houston native, is honored by the community on his 99th birthday celebration and Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony at his home in Houston, TX, 10 July 2021. On Nov. 23, 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines. The Congressional Gold Medal recognizes their contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, during a time of hardship and segregation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sergeant Zachary Head)

Spouses and Marines within 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) gather for a group photo during the District Spouse Orientation Course (DSOC) at Hilton Garden Inn, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 4, 2021. The DSOC provided Marines and their spouses a broad spectrum of tools to help them transition into the Marine Corps’ recruiting field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Andrew Garcia, a poolee at Recruiting Sub-Station Beaumont, Recruiting Station Houston, lost 103 pounds before entering the United States Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program (DEP). The DEP prepares young men and women to face the difficult and purposeful challenges of becoming a United States Marine.

Unit Leaders

Colonel Dennis A. Sanchez

Commanding Officer, 8th Marine Corps District

Colonel Sanchez enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1989. Upon completing recruit training at MCRD San

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Sergeant Major Jon Jerome

Sergeant Major, 8th Marine Corps District

Sergeant Major Jon Jerome was born in Detroit, Michigan, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in May

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Mission

The 8th Marine Corps District continues to uphold our Marine Corps standards and traditions while achieving our assigned Officer, Enlisted, and Prior Service Recruiting missions by component and category in order to provide the Marine Corps with the best possible Marines to lead our Corps and to win our Nation's battles.

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Country Thunder Welcomes The Marines - Country Thunder Welcomes The Marines

Country Thunder Welcomes The Marines

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8412 Symposium - 8412 Symposium

8412 Symposium

The 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) recently held the annual 8412 Symposium in Austin, Tx. The symposium gives Career Recruiters from across the 8th Recruiting Stations an opportunity to train, learn and collaborate with new ideas and tools to utilize. During the symposium the Commanding Officer of 8MCD Col. Dennis Sanchez recognized and awarded

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8th MCD Educators Workshop

On August 23, 2021 Educators within the 8th Marine Corps Districts area of operation participated in week long events held at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Ca. The Educators Workshop is designed to inform teachers, counselors, and education professionals about military service and how the Marine Corps presents an opportunity to transform young men and women into United States Marines.

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ARLINGTON, TX - The stereotype that gamers are basement dwelling loners not fit for military service is beginning to wear off as the Esports world continues to blow up around the U.S.

Marine Corps Times | Apr 4, 2020

The Corps says combat is 'too serious to be gamefied,' but some recruiters are plugging into the virtual world

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Contents

Good Afternoon,

I know many of you are concerned over the current news regarding the virus known as COVID-19. In a rapidly changing situation that is full of uncertainty, I want to ensure you that my first priority is the protection of our Marines and their families in the 8th Marine Corps District. We continue to balance the readiness of our force with the accomplishment of our vital mission. We are closely monitoring the effects of COVID-19 within our communities and we will respond to conditions in order to meet the critical needs of our people. I encourage you to be proactive in reaching out to the command with your needs and I assure you that we will do everything in our power to ensure they are met.

Staying informed is critical to our understanding of a fluid and dynamic situation. The CDC has issued health guidance concerning the best practices for staying healthy. The website, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html, contains necessary information on how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you may be sick. For information on what the U.S. Government is doing to respond to Coronavirus, COVID-19, please visit https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus.

As many of you may be aware, the Department of Defense has instituted domestic travel restrictions through May 11, 2020 in order to safeguard personnel and families. Service members may only take leave in the local area. Exceptions to these policies may be given for compelling cases where the travel is: (1) determined to be mission essential; (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons; or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship. Please understand that these restrictions are in place to protect our Marines and their families.

We know that fear and overreaction are counterproductive. It is important that we avoid misinformation and instead rely on the information and education provided on the aforementioned websites. I encourage every Marine and their family to adopt the recommended preventative measures and keep their command informed of any issues or developments. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the below points of contact:

Lisa Jackson, Recruiting Readiness Coordinator: (214) 674-8474, lisa.jackson@marines.usmc.mil

LT. Matthew Fischer, 8MCD Chaplain: (817) 360-0899, matthew.fisher@marines.usmc.mil

SgtMaj Jon Jerome, 8MCD SgtMaj: (817) 897-3760, jon.jerome@marines.usmc.mil

Chaplain's Letter Regarding COVID-19

District Readiness Coordinator Call to Action

We continue to monitor CDC and Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center updates and prioritize the health of our recruits. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page, the CDC's information page, the NMCPHC information page, and the DOD information page, and the What the U.S. Government is Doing See below:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What the U.S. Government is Doing
CDC.GOV
MED.NAVY.MIL
DEFENSE.GOV

For the most current information on COVID-19 visit the following websites:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - https://www.coronavirus.gov

What the U.S. Government is Doing - https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus

* Twitter: @CDCgov, https://twitter.com/cdcgov

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDC

* Instagram: @CDCgov, https://www.instagram.com/CDCgov

Follow Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and monitor https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/ for official information.

Marines and Civilians - If you are a victim of sexual assault or if you are seeking assistance call the 24/7 Sexual Assault Support line at (619) 846-6040. Advocates are on call 24 hours a day. You may also call the DoD Safe Helpline at (877) 995-5247. You are not alone.

Capt. Huddleston, Tommy
8th Marine Corps District
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Office: (817) 782-6749
Cell: (214) 697-5561