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U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Recruiting Station Dallas, transition to their next period of instruction during a Pre-Officer Candidate School weekend in College Station, Texas, April 5, 2019. The purpose of this weekend is to integrate potential candidates across various colleges and universities in Texas with the goal of simulating the training they will receive during their time at OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Recruiting Station Dallas, transition to their next period of instruction.

Educators Workshop

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with support battalion provide a mock pick up for educators from the Denver and Albuquerque areas at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California March 12, 2019. The workshop allows attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with support battalion provide a mock pick up for educators from the Denver and Albuquerque areas.

A Night to Remember

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ken Ebo, a musical technical assistant for the 8th Marine Corps district performs alongside a high school musician from the Keller school district during a concert at Venture Church in Keller, Texas, on Jan. 6. The performance, which was free and open to the public, showcased the musical talents of high school musicians from throughout the district.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ken Ebo, a musical technical assistant for the 8th Marine Corps district performs alongside a high school musician from the Keller school district.

Views from the Top

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a photo during a hike up the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado, February 27, 2019. The hike occured during the Fiscal 2019 Fall Recruiting Offensive "Game of Bones" awards and training seminar that recognized the top recruiters from the district. (U.S. Marines Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews.)

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a photo during a hike up the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District present Matt McInnis a plaque of appreciation.

Culture of Excellence

The marketing and communications Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District presented Matt McInnis, the director of corporate partnership sales for the Dallas Cowboys, a plaque in appreciation for the support and training provided during a tour of the Star in Frisco, Texas. The tour was part of the 2019 8MCD MAC training conference which occurred from March 25-29, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District present Matt McInnis a plaque of appreciation.

Unit Leaders

Colonel Keven W. Matthews
Commanding Officer, 8th Marine Corps District
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Sergeant Major Krishtian E. Nielson
Sergeant Major, 8th Marine Corps District
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DISTRICT NEWS

Becoming a Marine March 28, 2019 — Educators from Recruiting Station Albuquerque and Recruiting Station Denver attend a four-day workshop program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience MORE

Views from the Top March 8, 2019 — For Olympic athletes, winning a competition means more than just overcoming physical adversity. It involves having a sound mind in relation to stable mental resilience. Similar to these world-renowned athletes, some of the top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters of the 8th Marine Corps District challenged themselves both mentally and physically during the “Game of Bones” offensive. MORE

8th District recognizes top performers of FY18 November 29, 2018 — The 8th Marine Corps District announced its top performers in recruiting for fiscal year 2018 in November, which included the Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Recruiter of the Year for both recruiting and prior service recruiting. MORE

IN THE MEDIA

Becoming a Marine

FOX 34 NEWS | March 28, 2019

Educators from Recruiting Station Albuquerque and Recruiting Station Denver attend a four-day workshop program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps.

Brighton High School student follows his family line

Belen Ward | Brighton Standard Blade | January 3, 2019

Riley Keith McDonald, of Brighton, will follow the foot prints of four generations of Marines from his family. After highschool graduation in May, he will start his boot camp at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base in San Diego.

F uture Marine Officer Receives Top Honor

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets | October 3, 2018

Former Texas A&M Corps of Cadets member Jacob Brookins ‘18 will be recognized during the Texas A&M and University of Kentucky game Saturday for being the highest-ranked graduate of his 363-member class at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School at Quantico, VA, this past summer.

Mission

8th Marine Corps District will continue to uphold our Marine Corps standards and traditions while achieving our assigned officer, enlisted, and prior service recruiting mission 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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Sexual Assault Response Program

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.

Maj Raul P. Garza
8th Marine Corps District
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Office: (817) 782-6749
Cell: (214) 697-5561

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