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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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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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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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U.S. Marine Corps recruiters monitoring physical training the students conduct. - U.S. Marine Corps recruiters monitoring physical training the students conduct.

Warrior Wednesday: Local Recruiter Impacts Northern Michigan Youth After School

Staff Sergeant Andrew Kuc is a Marine in Northern Michigan– trying to make a difference. He’s a recruiter– and helps show students different options after high school. Every Thursday, Staff Sergeant Kuc works with Gaylord students, graduates, and the cheer team for an hour after school.

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Marine veterans rally to collect Toys for Tots - Marine veterans rally to collect Toys for Tots.

Marine veterans rally to collect Toys for Tots

When the man who had led the local Toys for Tots campaign for several years fell ill during the holiday season, his fellow members of Marine Corps League Chapter 788 banded together and ran the campaign instead.

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U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tia Dufour) - U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tia Dufour)

Marine Recruiting achieves historic success in diversity representation

The Marine Corps’ most lethal weapon is – and will always remain – the individual Ma-rine. Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) continues to meet the accession needs of the Marine Corps while consistently recruiting a diversified force, creating equity in recruiting processes, and cultivating a culture of inclusion.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cristin Osornio, the supply chief for Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, poses for a photo in the temporary warehouse for Toys for Tots in Pittsburgh, Dec. 4, 2021. Osornio is in charge of the Toys for Tots program for North Versailles and Southwestern Pittsburgh. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gavin Umboh) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cristin Osornio, the supply chief for Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, poses for a photo in the temporary warehouse for Toys for Tots in Pittsburgh, Dec. 4, 2021. Osornio is in charge of the Toys for Tots program for North Versailles and Southwestern Pittsburgh. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gavin Umboh)

Reserve Marines bring Christmas to Pittsburgh

The Reserve Marines of Bravo Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, took time from their regular everyday life and their Marine Corps training to conduct the Toys for Tots program in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, Dec. 3, 2021.

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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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