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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Gonzalez, a logistics specialist with MACG-48, places toys in a collection bin during a Toys for Tots drive in Lincolnshire, Illinois, on Dec 7, 2025. Toys for Tots is a charitable program founded by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1947 to bring unwrapped toys to children in need. It has grown into a nationwide effort that distributes millions of toys each year, symbolizing generosity and holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Gonzalez, a logistics specialist with MACG-48, places toys in a collection bin during a Toys for Tots drive in Lincolnshire, Illinois, on Dec 7, 2025. Toys for Tots is a charitable program founded by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1947 to bring unwrapped toys to children in need. It has grown into a nationwide effort that distributes millions of toys each year, symbolizing generosity and holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

Col. Anton Semelroth, Director of Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Danielle Crankfield (center left), the 2026 American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year from Crofton High School in Gambrills, Md., pose for a picture with the ASCA’s 2026 SCOY finalists Jan 29, 2026, in Washington.

(from left) Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.; Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.; Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.; and Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii.

Col. Anton Semelroth, Director of Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Danielle Crankfield (center left), the 2026 American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year from Crofton High School in Gambrills, Md., pose for a picture with the ASCA’s 2026 SCOY finalists Jan 29, 2026, in Washington. (from left) Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.; Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.; Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.; and Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii.

Photo by Greg Gilliam

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie).

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marines and coaches attending the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention execute a physical training event in Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with the United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines and coaches attending the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention execute a physical training event in Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with the United Soccer Coaches offers the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

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

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

Photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Philip Beckmann the current operations officer with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and volleyball coaches from the American Volleyball Coaches Association play in the AVCA Coaches Tournament presented by the Marines in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 19, 2025. The coaches tournament features coaches playing alongside Marines in a competitive, team-building exhibition during convention.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Philip Beckmann the current operations officer with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and volleyball coaches from the American Volleyball Coaches Association play in the AVCA Coaches Tournament presented by the Marines in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 19, 2025. The coaches tournament features coaches playing alongside Marines in a competitive, team-building exhibition during convention.

Photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Philip, current operations officer with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, right, and Shel Delisle, Head women’s volleyball coach at Milwaukee Area Technical College, present the award at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association Convention – Battles Won Award during the AVCA Honors Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. Delisle was awarded the Battles Won Award for her resilience and determination in overcoming a career-altering spinal injury through multiple surgeries and intensive rehabilitation. The Marine Corps hosted the awards luncheon during the AVCA Convention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Philip, current operations officer with Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, right, and Shel Delisle, Head women’s volleyball coach at Milwaukee Area Technical College, present the award at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association Convention – Battles Won Award during the AVCA Honors Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. Delisle was awarded the Battles Won Award for her resilience and determination in overcoming a career-altering spinal injury through multiple surgeries and intensive rehabilitation. The Marine Corps hosted the awards luncheon during the AVCA Convention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

Photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop

U.S. Marines pose for a photo at a U.S. Marine Corps booth during the American Volleyball Coaches Association Volleyball Marketplace in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The engagement supports Marine Corps recruiting commands efforts to build relationships and create advocacy with coaches and influencers throughout the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

U.S. Marines pose for a photo at a U.S. Marine Corps booth during the American Volleyball Coaches Association Volleyball Marketplace in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The engagement supports Marine Corps recruiting commands efforts to build relationships and create advocacy with coaches and influencers throughout the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

Photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Grace Chow, the brand awareness officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Capt. Alexandra Elliott, a Management Data Systems Officer with Headquarters Marine Corps, and participants pose for a photo during the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Convention in Grapevine, Texas Dec. 17, 2025. The "Fit to Win: Morning Run at this year's convention is an opportunity to demonstrate grit and motivation; a commonality between student athletes and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Grace Chow, the brand awareness officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Capt. Alexandra Elliott, Management Data Systems Officer with Headquarters Marine Corps, interact with coaches during a morning run in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Convention in Grapevine, Texas Dec. 17, 2025. The "Fit to Win: Morning Run at this year's convention is an opportunity to demonstrate grit and motivation; a commonality between student athletes and Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, participates in a field meet hosted by Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. Ruiz attended and participated in the field meet, which included recruiters, recruiting station staff, drill instructors, and future Marine poolees, in order to observe training and strengthen esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, participates in a field meet hosted by Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. Ruiz attended and participated in the field meet, which included recruiters, recruiting station staff, drill instructors, and future Marine poolees, in order to observe training and strengthen esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

Poolees compete in various events at the Puerto Rico Field Meet Parque Jose Barbosa, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec. 12, 2025. The Field Meet draws Marines from across the island to test their skills, honor their traditions, and build lasting bonds, showcasing the physical and mental toughness that defines the Corps.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke)

Poolees compete in various events at the Puerto Rico Field Meet Parque Jose Barbosa, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec. 12, 2025. The Field Meet draws Marines from across the island to test their skills, honor their traditions, and build lasting bonds, showcasing the physical and mental toughness that defines the Corps.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke

The 38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, right, gives a speech following the National Operations and Training Symposium and National Officer Selection Officer Training Symposium awards ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 10, 2025. Marine Corps Recruiting Command organized the fiscal year 2026 NOTS and NOSOTS to conduct command-wide professional development, recognize superior performance in FY2025, and provide subordinate commands with information necessary to conduct recruiting operations in FY2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco Angel)

The 38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, right, gives a speech following the National Operations and Training Symposium and National Officer Selection Officer Training Symposium awards ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 10, 2025. Marine Corps Recruiting Command organized the fiscal year 2026 NOTS and NOSOTS to conduct command-wide professional development, recognize superior performance in FY2025, and provide subordinate commands with information necessary to conduct recruiting operations in FY2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco Angel)

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Angel

U.S. Marine Sgt. Cynthia Baca, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Austin North, Recruiting Station Austin, talks with students from Harmony School of Endeavor during a career fair at Harmony School of Endeavor in Austin, Texas, Dec. 5, 2025. The career fair allowed students to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, practicing formal greetings, networking, and professional conversation for the first time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Cynthia Baca, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Austin North, Recruiting Station Austin, talks with students from Harmony School of Endeavor during a career fair at Harmony School of Endeavor in Austin, Texas, Dec. 5, 2025. The career fair allowed students to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, practicing formal greetings, networking, and professional conversation for the first time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jose Cruz

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Georgetown, Recruiting Station Austin, U.S. Navy Admiral Matthew T. Pottenburgh, Commanding Officer, Naval Service Training Command and Danika Murrell, a student with East View High School pose for a photo during a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship presentation at East View High School in Georgetown, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Students selected for this prestigious scholarship program must uphold strict physical fitness standards and successfully complete additional military courses while maintaining normal college coursework responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Georgetown, Recruiting Station Austin, U.S. Navy Admiral Matthew T. Pottenburgh, Commanding Officer, Naval Service Training Command and Danika Murrell, a student with East View High School pose for a photo during a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship presentation at East View High School in Georgetown, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Students selected for this prestigious scholarship program must uphold strict physical fitness standards and successfully complete additional military courses while maintaining normal college coursework responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jose Cruz

A student with Jack C. Hays High School participates in an ammo can relay race during a weight room takeover with Glazier Clinics at Jack C. Hays High School in Buda, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Glazier Clinics hosted a weight room takeover which helps recruiters connect with students, showcase Marine Corps values and career paths available, and create memorable, high-energy experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

A student with Jack C. Hays High School participates in an ammo can relay race during a weight room takeover with Glazier Clinics at Jack C. Hays High School in Buda, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Glazier Clinics hosted a weight room takeover which helps recruiters connect with students, showcase Marine Corps values and career paths available, and create memorable, high-energy experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jose Cruz

U.S. Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Recruiting Command play flag football during the 10th annual Turkey Bowl at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 19, 2025. The Turkey Bowl is held before Thanksgiving to celebrate friendly competition and camaraderie, featuring a flag football game followed by a potluck lunch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Recruiting Command play flag football during the 10th annual Turkey Bowl at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 19, 2025. The Turkey Bowl is held before Thanksgiving to celebrate friendly competition and camaraderie, featuring a flag football game followed by a potluck lunch. (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, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey, MCRC sergeant major, right, award Cpl. Angela Garciasantos, unit diary clerk, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 13, 2025. Garciasantos’ dedication to the recruiting mission resulted in her recognition as the MCRC Support Billet of the Year for Fiscal Year 2025. (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, left, and Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey, MCRC sergeant major, right, award Cpl. Angela Garciasantos, unit diary clerk, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 13, 2025. Garciasantos’ dedication to the recruiting mission resulted in her recognition as the MCRC Support Billet of the Year for Fiscal Year 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

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