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Archive: August, 2021

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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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Sandoval, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Mission Viejo, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo with Peyton Forman, a local teenager with autism, in Mission Viejo, California on August 4, 2021. Sandoval wanted to personally meet with Peyton to get to know him and present him with a Marine Corps shirt. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Sandoval, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Mission Viejo, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo with Peyton Forman, a local teenager with autism, in Mission Viejo, California on August 4, 2021. Sandoval wanted to personally meet with Peyton to get to know him and present him with a Marine Corps shirt. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

I Do It For The Community

A Marine Corps recruiter encounters many people throughout their time on this duty. A lot of the time we only hear about the success stories of future Marines, or about the vast amount of opportunities available for those who decide the Marine Corps might be for them. However we do not hear a lot about the individuals who are not able to take on the challenge of becoming a Marine.

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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.

New Incentives Announced for Recruiting Duty Volunteers

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) launched a Recruit the Recruiter campaign earlier this month. The campaign provides increased incentives for Marines volunteering for recruiting duty and has the potential to significantly impact the future readiness of the Corps. There are several benefits and incentives for Marines who volunteer to serve on recruiting duty. Details surrounding one of the most sought after incentives was announced by the Marine Corps in MARADMIN 350/21 on July 8, 2021. This incentive allows volunteers to choose their preferred RS location as long as they complete their request within the volunteering window that started July 7, 2021 and ends Dec. 31, 2021.

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