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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

A photo of Jeffery M. Morgan, chief of staff of Marine Corps Recruiting Command taken on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 30, 2025.

A photo of Jeffery M. Morgan, chief of staff of Marine Corps Recruiting Command taken on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 30, 2025.

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks at the MCRC change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, relinquished command to Field after serving as MCRC’s commanding general for three years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks at the MCRC change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, relinquished command to Field after serving as MCRC’s commanding general for three years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Passing the colors in a change of command ceremony is a symbolic transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Passing the colors in a change of command ceremony is a symbolic transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field

Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks to students at Hillsborough High School at Tampa, Florida, Sept. 15, 2025. While in Tampa, he honored Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez by visiting James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the Lt. Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home, Hillsborough High School, Lopez’s gravesite, and the Centro Asturiano Clubhouse during the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Incheon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks to students at Hillsborough High School at Tampa, Florida, Sept. 15, 2025. While in Tampa, he honored Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez by visiting James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the Lt. Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home, Hillsborough High School, Lopez’s gravesite, and the Centro Asturiano Clubhouse during the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Incheon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bobby Robinson, officer selection officer assigned to Recruiting Station Montgomery, issues the oath of enlistment to enlisted applicants and officer candidates across the state of Alabama and Mississippi during the Alabama State University Football's home opener vs Miles College on Sept. 13, 2025. This game is otherwise known as the Magic City Classic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ruben Padilla)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bobby Robinson, officer selection officer assigned to Recruiting Station Montgomery, issues the oath of enlistment to enlisted applicants and officer candidates across the state of Alabama and Mississippi during the Alabama State University Football's home opener vs Miles College on Sept. 13, 2025. This game is otherwise known as the Magic City Classic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ruben Padilla)

Photo by Cpl. Ruben Padilla

U.S. Marines and students and faculty with Bowen Law School pose for a group photo following the Marine Corps Opening Statements Competition at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 12, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marines and students and faculty with Bowen Law School pose for a group photo following the Marine Corps Opening Statements Competition at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 12, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marines with Officer Selection Team (OST) Tampa of Recruiting Station Tampa, alongside members of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the activation of OST Tampa on Sep. 4, 2025, at the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. The new team was created as part of a larger plan to improve how the Marine Corps finds and recruits future officers. This plan is based on updated population data, which helps the Marine Corps focus on areas with more eligible young people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

U.S. Marines with Officer Selection Team (OST) Tampa of Recruiting Station Tampa, alongside members of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the activation of OST Tampa on Sep. 4, 2025, at the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. The new team was created as part of a larger plan to improve how the Marine Corps finds and recruits future officers. This plan is based on updated population data, which helps the Marine Corps focus on areas with more eligible young people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis

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

Photo by M&RA

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 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 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

Marine Corps Recruiting Command