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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Ghali, a recruiter with Recruiting Station South Chicago, interacts with event attendees during the Chicago Air and Water Show, in Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 2025. The Marines attended the Chicago Air and Water Show in support of community relations and recruiting efforts. The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Ghali, a recruiter with Recruiting Station South Chicago, interacts with event attendees during the Chicago Air and Water Show, in Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 2025. The Marines attended the Chicago Air and Water Show in support of community relations and recruiting efforts. The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, the Eastern Recruiting Region Commanding General, speaks during the Wreath Laying Ceremony as part of Marine Week Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 30, 2025.

Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, the Eastern Recruiting Region Commanding General, speaks during the Wreath Laying Ceremony as part of Marine Week Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 30, 2025.

Photo by Kecia Griffin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta, and Marine Corps League (MCL) veterans, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with MEPS staff and poolees enlisting into the military to gain a better understanding of MEPS processing, and separately, visited recruiting staff with RS Atlanta to learn about station operations. Ruiz also engaged with the MCL in order to provide updates on the Marine Corps, and assist in bridging the gap between active duty and veteran Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta, and Marine Corps League (MCL) veterans, Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2025. During his visit, Ruiz met with MEPS staff and poolees enlisting into the military to gain a better understanding of MEPS processing, and separately, visited recruiting staff with RS Atlanta to learn about station operations. Ruiz also engaged with the MCL in order to provide updates on the Marine Corps, and assist in bridging the gap between active duty and veteran Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "bursting bomb" sequence during a half-time performance at a Gainesville High School football game during Marine Week Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 29, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "bursting bomb" sequence during a half-time performance at a Gainesville High School football game during Marine Week Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 29, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, speaks with students and civilians attending a performance at Greater Atlanta Christian High School during Marine Week Atlanta in Norcross, Ga., Aug. 28, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ford Higgins, platoon commander with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, speaks with students and civilians attending a performance at Greater Atlanta Christian High School during Marine Week Atlanta in Norcross, Ga., Aug. 28, 2025. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, a milestone that highlights the legacy, transformation and enduring spirit of the Corps since 1775. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will commemorate this anniversary by honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served before them and by remaining faithful to the motto Semper Fidelis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

Treba Henderson, left, the deputy command inspector general, Diego Coral-Erazo, an investigative compliant assistant, Sgt. Roberto Morales, center, an investigative compliant specialist, Elizabeth Daniels, an investigative compliant specialist, and Lt. Col. Eric Spitznogle, right, the command inspector general, all members of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command inspector general section, pose with the General Shoup Superior Performance Award and Command Inspector General Superior Performance Award at MCRC Headquarters at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2025. The inspector general team at MCRC demonstrated the highest levels of Marine Corps efficiency, integrity, and institutional readiness and set a high standard for other units to emulate through their performance during Fiscal Year 2024-25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Treba Henderson, left, the deputy command inspector general, Diego Coral-Erazo, an investigative compliant assistant, Sgt. Roberto Morales, center, an investigative compliant specialist, Elizabeth Daniels, an investigative compliant specialist, and Lt. Col. Eric Spitznogle, right, the command inspector general, all members of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command inspector general section, pose with the General Shoup Superior Performance Award and Command Inspector General Superior Performance Award at MCRC Headquarters at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2025. The inspector general team at MCRC demonstrated the highest levels of Marine Corps efficiency, integrity, and institutional readiness and set a high standard for other units to emulate through their performance during Fiscal Year 2024-25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

From left to right, Maj. Courtney Thompson, commanding officer, Recruiting Station Boston, 1st Marine Corps District, Capt. Tyler Pittman, military justice instructor, Naval Justice School, 1st Lt. Nicolas Labranche, a judge advocate with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 1st Lt. Miles Matule, a judge advocate with the Eastern Recruiting Region, Lt. Col. Brad Tully, deputy judge advocate, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Capt. Connor Flynn, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Boston, Col. Iain Pedden, a judge advocate and Director of Appellate Government Division, Navy and Marine Corps Criminal Court of Appeals, Col. Alexander Chotkowski, staff judge advocate, Marine Forces Command Headquarters, Maj. Lambert Jackson, deputy staff judge advocate, Judge Advocate Division of Headquarters Marine Corps, and Col. James Gallagher, judge advocate, Marine Forces Command, facilitated the 2025 Boston Marine Corps Judge Advocate Symposium at Suffolk University Law School during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 25, 2025. The symposium took place on the first day of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year and was attended by law students, alumni and faculty members from law programs at Suffolk University, New England Law, Boston College, University of New Hampshire, Yale and Harvard. These Marine Officers showcased their experience and opportunities for service in the Marine Corps to law students and the Boston legal community. (Courtesy Photo)

From left to right, Maj. Courtney Thompson, commanding officer, Recruiting Station Boston, 1st Marine Corps District, Capt. Tyler Pittman, military justice instructor, Naval Justice School, 1st Lt. Nicolas Labranche, a judge advocate with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 1st Lt. Miles Matule, a judge advocate with the Eastern Recruiting Region, Lt. Col. Brad Tully, deputy judge advocate, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Capt. Connor Flynn, officer selection officer, Recruiting Station Boston, Col. Iain Pedden, a judge advocate and Director of Appellate Government Division, Navy and Marine Corps Criminal Court of Appeals, Col. Alexander Chotkowski, staff judge advocate, Marine Forces Command Headquarters, Maj. Lambert Jackson, deputy staff judge advocate, Judge Advocate Division of Headquarters Marine Corps, and Col. James Gallagher, judge advocate, Marine Forces Command, facilitated the 2025 Boston Marine Corps Judge Advocate Symposium at Suffolk University Law School during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 25, 2025. The symposium took place on the first day of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year and was attended by law students, alumni and faculty members from law programs at Suffolk University, New England Law, Boston College, University of New Hampshire, Yale and Harvard. These Marine Officers showcased their experience and opportunities for service in the Marine Corps to law students and the Boston legal community. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

Lt. Gen. Bowers

Lt. Gen. Bowers

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U.S. Marine Corps judge advocates conduct a mock trial for law students at Suffolk University Law School during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions and opportunities with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps judge advocates conduct a mock trial for law students at Suffolk University Law School during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions and opportunities with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth McSparin, right, a drill instructor and Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, left, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates a Brockton High School football player during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Brockton, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elizabeth McSparin, right, a drill instructor and Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, left, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates a Brockton High School football player during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Brockton, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

Photo by Sgt. Erin Vandehoef

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ean Effert, a drill instructor Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivates poolees with Recruiting Station Boston during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 24, 2025. Pool Functions are held to build camaraderie while preparing future Marines for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

Event attendees line up to see an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Event attendees line up to see an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

Capt. Isaac Lamberth
Communication Directorate
Production & Engagement
Office: 703-614-2445
Email: isaac.lamberth@usmc.mil

Capt. Isaac Lamberth Communication Directorate Production & Engagement Office: 703-614-2445 Email: isaac.lamberth@usmc.mil

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston host a static display in the Boston Commons during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston host a static display in the Boston Commons during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

Attendees attempts to do the pull up challenge during the Western Idaho State Fair in Boise, Idaho, Aug. 22, 2025. The Western Idaho State Fair is the biggest State fair in Idaho bringing in over 250,000 attendees. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Attendees attempts to do the pull up challenge during the Western Idaho State Fair in Boise, Idaho, Aug. 22, 2025. The Western Idaho State Fair is the biggest State fair in Idaho bringing in over 250,000 attendees. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

250821-N-GU344-1211 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (center), is piped aboard during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Aug. 21, 2025. Training is approximately nine weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their career at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Suits)

250821-N-GU344-1211 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (center), is piped aboard during pass-in-review onboard U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Aug. 21, 2025. Training is approximately nine weeks and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their career at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Suits)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Sui

250821-N-MK109-1034 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2025) Lt. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, attends the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. Training at RTC is approximately nine weeks, and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen)

250821-N-MK109-1034 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2025) Lt. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, attends the capping ceremony on the pier of USS Trayer at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. Training at RTC is approximately nine weeks, and all enlistees in the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mykala Keckeisen)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mykala K

Marine Corps Recruiting Command