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Coleman Kinzer (left) and Justin LeHew lug their gear along U.S. Route 20 as they step into Otsego County after leaving Schoharie County, and head west to raise public awareness about American soldiers missing in action from wars and conflicts. - Coleman Kinzer (left) and Justin LeHew lug their gear along U.S. Route 20 as they step into Otsego County after leaving Schoharie County, and head west to raise public awareness about American soldiers missing in action from wars and conflicts.

Retired Marines put spotlight on MIA soldiers

The two Gulf War veterans are heading to Newport, Ore., along the nation’s longest road, traveling by foot the entire way, toting backpacks with pup tents, water bottles and other provisions, as they raise public awareness about U.S. soldiers listed as Missing in Action.

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Heather Brewer, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command diversity officer, pose for a portrait at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Virginia on May 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps Major Heather Brewer, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command diversity officer, pose for a portrait at Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Virginia on May 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

From an Island to the Corps

As a breeze blows past her, rustling the palms of her home on the Island of O’ahu, a young woman decides that she wants to serve her country. U.S. Marine Corps Major Heather Brewer, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command diversity officer, before she wore the uniform decided she wanted to be the first college graduate in her family.

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U.S. Marine veteran and New York Police Department Sgt. Lynda Chervoni, poses for a photograph at New York Police Department Headquarters in New York, Mar. 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tojyea G. Matally) - U.S. Marine veteran and New York Police Department Sgt. Lynda Chervoni, poses for a photograph at New York Police Department Headquarters in New York, Mar. 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tojyea G. Matally)

Operation Semper Fi: NYPD SGT Lynda Chervoni and the Marine Corps Legacy

There are a myriad of ways those who volunteer their service to our nation are rewarded for their efforts. The Post 9/11 GI Bill helps pay for college or job training plus programs like SkillBridge give service members valuable career experience through specific industry training or apprenticeships.

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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.

Marine Corps Recruit the Recruiter Campaign delivers more than 800 volunteers

The Marine Corps' first Recruit the Recruiter campaign has produced more than 800 Marines to recruit the next generation of Marines. The campaign is designed to help incentivize the most qualified Non-Commissioned Officers in the Marine Corps to volunteer to become recruiters to help find, and accession goals set by the National Defense Strategy.

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Christina Johnson (left), Marine Veteran and project manager for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, stands next to her fellow Marines during her graduation from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Johnson joined the Marine Corps in 1993 as military police and later on decided to join the MCESG program. (Courtesy Photo) - Christina Johnson (left), Marine Veteran and project manager for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, stands next to her fellow Marines during her graduation from the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Johnson joined the Marine Corps in 1993 as military police and later on decided to join the MCESG program. (Courtesy Photo)

Veteran Marine Works to Preserve History She Helped Create

The saying goes, "Once a Marine, always a Marine". For Christina Johnson, project manager for the National Museum of the Marine Corps, every day reminds her of the faithful service that both she and others have dedicated to the Corps. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson, a former sergeant, stood in the museum overlook while observing the traditional cake cutting ceremony for the Marine Corps Birthday. As the Marines march in with the cake and pass the piece of cake from the oldest Marine to the youngest, Johnson notices a woman next to her crying.

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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.

U.S. Marine Corps Evolves Within the Halo Universe

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.

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Retired Sgt. Maj. Always Operates On Semper Fi

“Semper Fidelis” is the motto every United States Marine lives by from the moment they are handed the emblem of the Marine Corps, the eagle, globe, and anchor, and for the rest of their life. “Always Faithful, Always Marine” is a small phrase carried with great pride by retired Sgt. Maj. Robert Hollings.

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Unlocking Doors for Veterans Means Welcoming Skilled Talent

Stephanie Drake holds a degree in oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy and served active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years. Although a logistician by trade with the Marines, she held seven different jobs over those eight years including running an airport, training female Iraqi police, and conducting historical preservation work on 19th century buildings in Washington, D.C., to name a few.

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Lance Cpl. Tania R. Bryant, an administration specialist at 6th Marine Corps District, displays her poetry book in the library at 6th MCD, Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 2022. Bryant, despite the challenges faced, took her passion of writing and gave it a proper book cover, publishing her first poetry book titled "Poetic Lifelines". (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera) - Lance Cpl. Tania R. Bryant, an administration specialist at 6th Marine Corps District, displays her poetry book in the library at 6th MCD, Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 2022. Bryant, despite the challenges faced, took her passion of writing and gave it a proper book cover, publishing her first poetry book titled "Poetic Lifelines". (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera)

Pain primes passion for poetry

Stress, job loss, illness, change, hardships, loss of a loved one; these are just a few of life’s many inevitable events. During these situations, healthy coping mechanisms can be used as a way for us to manage these occurrences. Some people choose to exercise, vent their frustrations with someone they trust, or spend time with family and friends. There are a myriad of coping mechanisms, and for Tania Raquel Bryant, writing became one of them, pouring her emotions all over blank papers with her thoughts in ink.

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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.”

Gray Beards Conference

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.

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