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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Immanuel Benton, a previous collegiate wrestler at Life University, continues his wrestling career as the head coach for the Thomas Hayward Academy wrestling team, Ridgeland, South Carolina, Nov. 3, 2021. Benton currently serves an operation clerk and supply chief for prior service recruiting at 6th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin R. Morejon) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Immanuel Benton, a previous collegiate wrestler at Life University, continues his wrestling career as the head coach for the Thomas Hayward Academy wrestling team, Ridgeland, South Carolina, Nov. 3, 2021. Benton currently serves an operation clerk and supply chief for prior service recruiting at 6th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin R. Morejon)

Doing More Everyday

Many would argue that one of the most powerful leadership tools is one’s ability to lead by their own personal example. For some individuals, leadership is a skillset that has to be taught, learned and practiced in order to become an efficient and effective leader. However, others would say that leaders are naturally born.

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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)

Marines Volunteer at Sea Cadet Training Exercise

A handful of Marines from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 22-24.

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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)

MCRC Leadership gets 'back to basics' for FY22

Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducted its National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Oct 20-21. Command leadership took time during the symposium to recognize recruiting station and prior service recruiting station commanders, who performed superbly during Fiscal Year 2021. Twenty-seven of the 48 RS commanders and three PSRS commanders were recognized as this year’s Superior Achievers.

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Miguel Santos, a future Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, decided back in January of 2021 that he wanted to make a change in his life. Since January, Santos has lost over 50 pounds and has been working hard throughout the year in order to lose weight and be in better shape for recruit training. Santos will be heading to Marine Corps Recruit Depot in January, where all of his hard work and dedication will be showcased during training. - Miguel Santos, a future Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, decided back in January of 2021 that he wanted to make a change in his life. Since January, Santos has lost over 50 pounds and has been working hard throughout the year in order to lose weight and be in better shape for recruit training. Santos will be heading to Marine Corps Recruit Depot in January, where all of his hard work and dedication will be showcased during training.

Grit, Determination and Dedication: Young Man’s Journey Preparing for the Marine Corps

Miguel Santos, a 20 year old Anaheim native started his journey preparing for the Marine Corps in January of 2021. His close friend Nicholas Porter, a future Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, was attending physical training as a guest when he invited Santos to come along with him one Thursday afternoon.

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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)

MCRC briefly celebrates FY21 mission success, focuses on FY22 challenges

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) successfully closed out Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 mission in all categories, Sept. 30, 2021, signally an end to one of the more challenging years in recent memory for the command. Despite several challenges that greatly impacted recruiting efforts, the daily grind, commitment, and relentless effort of Marine Recruiters and Officer Selection Officers (OSOs) across the Nation resulted in more than 1,880 officer accessions and 36,424 enlisted accessions during FY 2021.

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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)

Marine goes from learning to drive to coaching Marines to shoot

A young boy visits his aunt. As he enters the home, he heads to his favorite place-- his cousin's room. He opens the door, and immediately his eyes are drawn to a crimson flag emblazoned with an eagle perched atop a globe with an anchor. A row of dangling, shining medals lie right below the flag.

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Major General Jason Bohm, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson, and Sergeant Major Adan Moreno receive a presentation regarding Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) staff members at APL’s Laurel, Md., campus on September, 22 2021. Marine leaders are researching modernization efforts to support the Marine Corps’ force design initiatives of recruiting and retaining talented Marines. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kenny Gomez) - Major General Jason Bohm, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson, and Sergeant Major Adan Moreno receive a presentation regarding Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) staff members at APL’s Laurel, Md., campus on September, 22 2021. Marine leaders are researching modernization efforts to support the Marine Corps’ force design initiatives of recruiting and retaining talented Marines. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kenny Gomez)

Marine Corps gets smart on Artificial Intelligence

Marine leaders are researching modernization efforts to support the Marine Corps’ force design initiatives of recruiting and retaining talented Marines.

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U.S. Marine Pfc. Emily Zamudio with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry (SOI) West, prepares for a shooting drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Sept. 1, 2021. Zamudio graduated recruit training from the first female platoon to become Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 2021. She then progressed to SOI West where she completed the Infantry Marine Course and earned the military occupational specialty of 0311, infantry Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts) - U.S. Marine Pfc. Emily Zamudio with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry (SOI) West, prepares for a shooting drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Sept. 1, 2021. Zamudio graduated recruit training from the first female platoon to become Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 2021. She then progressed to SOI West where she completed the Infantry Marine Course and earned the military occupational specialty of 0311, infantry Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

Trailblazing through glass ceilings: U.S. Marine Emily Zamudio

In a matter of months, one particular female Marine has made history not once, but twice, inspiring young girls and women throughout the United States that they can do whatever they set their mind to. U.S. Marine Pfc. Emily Zamudio, an infantry Marine currently assigned with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry (SOI) West, and scheduled to report to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, made history when she graduated recruit training from the very first female platoon to train at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 2021. This was monumental because female recruits have only ever trained and became United States Marines exclusively at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

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Cale Langston, District Three school board member for Wakulla County Schools in Crawfordville, Fla., traverses an obstacle during the Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 4, 2021. Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducts educator workshops annually to inform high school educators, coaches, and counselors about the process of becoming a Marine and raise awareness of the opportunities for their students in the Corps. - Cale Langston, District Three school board member for Wakulla County Schools in Crawfordville, Fla., traverses an obstacle during the Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 4, 2021. Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducts educator workshops annually to inform high school educators, coaches, and counselors about the process of becoming a Marine and raise awareness of the opportunities for their students in the Corps.

Educator’s Workshop Program available to recruiters, educators

Educators from the Eastern Recruiting region listen to first receiving day brief Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Sc., August 4, 2021. Educator Workshop allows educators to gain first hand knowledge of Marine Corps recruit training and learn what opportunities are available for Marines.

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Photo of Staff Sgt. Wesley O. Hayes - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Wesley O. Hayes, a chief drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29, 2021. Hayes became a drill instructor after joining the Marine Corps as a musician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

Influencing future generations: Staff Sgt. Wesley Hayes

Staff Sgt. Wesley Hayes joined the Marine Corps through the Musician Enlistment Option Program and became a Marine musician, continuing his passion for music. As a musician, he wasn’t planning on becoming a drill instructor. He actually wanted to become a recruiter. Regardless, Hayes is still able to educate future generations outside of schools and enjoys the influence he makes on recruits during their journey of becoming United States Marines.

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