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Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucy Warmbrodt, a Musician Technical Assistant with 9th Marine Corps District, speaks about the Musician Enlistment Option Program during the Drum Corps International World Championship in Indianapolis, August 9, 2025. The ensemble, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” showcased their musical precision, discipline and professionalism, captivating an audience of thousands gathered to witness top drum corps from around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Horton)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucy Warmbrodt, a Musician Technical Assistant with 9th Marine Corps District, speaks about the Musician Enlistment Option Program during the Drum Corps International World Championship in Indianapolis, August 9, 2025. The ensemble, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” showcased their musical precision, discipline and professionalism, captivating an audience of thousands gathered to witness top drum corps from around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Horton)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Horton

U.S. Marine Corps poolee Lewis Relaferd, with Recruiting Sub Station Mansfeild, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, receives a certificate during their pool function at Silverback Fit Gym in Kennedale, Texas, Aug. 9, 2025.The annual pool function serves as an opportunity to PT and learn about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide during and after enlisting. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

U.S. Marine Corps poolee Lewis Relaferd, with Recruiting Sub Station Mansfeild, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, receives a certificate during their pool function at Silverback Fit Gym in Kennedale, Texas, Aug. 9, 2025.The annual pool function serves as an opportunity to PT and learn about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide during and after enlisting. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Galvin, center, a staff judge advocate for Headquarters Marine Forces Command, awards wrestling coaches Charles Ringel from Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, right, and Daniel Heckert from North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, left, during the Battle Won Awards at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention in Ponte Vedra, Florida August 2, 2025. Throughout the event, MCRC engaged with wrestling coaches to highlight shared values and characteristics that make wrestlers exceptional candidates for service in the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Recruiting Command)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph Galvin, center, a staff judge advocate for Headquarters Marine Forces Command, awards wrestling coaches Charles Ringel from Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, right, and Daniel Heckert from North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, left, during the Battle Won Awards at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention in Ponte Vedra, Florida August 2, 2025. Throughout the event, MCRC engaged with wrestling coaches to highlight shared values and characteristics that make wrestlers exceptional candidates for service in the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Recruiting Command)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Cone, right, a logistics Marine with Recruiting Station Seattle, interacts with expo attendees at the Fleet Week Expo during Seattle Fleet Week July 31, 2025. Seattle Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Cone, right, a logistics Marine with Recruiting Station Seattle, interacts with expo attendees at the Fleet Week Expo during Seattle Fleet Week July 31, 2025. Seattle Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Sgt. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, gives remarks during MCRC family day on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. July 25, 2025. MCRC hosts family days to strengthen unit cohesion and create a positive community for Marines, civilians and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, gives remarks during MCRC family day on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. July 25, 2025. MCRC hosts family days to strengthen unit cohesion and create a positive community for Marines, civilians and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Desmond Taylor Jr., left, and Sgt. Brad Tischer, right, both Enhanced Marketing Vehicle (EMV) Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 18, 2025. The EMV team is made up of two Marines who travel throughout the district, using the EMV to engage with local communities and support recruiting efforts at public events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Desmond Taylor Jr., left, and Sgt. Brad Tischer, right, both Enhanced Marketing Vehicle (EMV) Marines with 9th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 18, 2025. The EMV team is made up of two Marines who travel throughout the district, using the EMV to engage with local communities and support recruiting efforts at public events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donald Baker, left, a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, and Lexington, Kentucky native, Capt. Jamel Johnson, center-left, a Logistics Officer with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Maj. Evita Mosqueda, right, an exercise support planner with Marine Forces South, visit the coaches lounge with J'den Cox, 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and three time Division I National Champion, during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota July 16, 2025. The event hosts women’s and men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions. This major event is the largest High School competition and is officially the largest wrestling tournament in the world. Approximately 8,760 athletes and coaches are expected to participate. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Recruiting Command)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donald Baker, left, a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer at the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, and Lexington, Kentucky native, Capt. Jamel Johnson, center-left, a Logistics Officer with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Maj. Evita Mosqueda, right, an exercise support planner with Marine Forces South, visit the coaches lounge with J'den Cox, 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist and three time Division I National Champion, during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota July 16, 2025. The event hosts women’s and men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions. This major event is the largest High School competition and is officially the largest wrestling tournament in the world. Approximately 8,760 athletes and coaches are expected to participate. (Courtesy photo by Marine Corps Recruiting Command)

Photo by Marine Corps Recruiting Command

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Monique Devitt, head of naval and enlisted programs with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota July 13, 2025. The event hosts women’s and men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions. This major event is the largest High School competition and is officially the largest wrestling tournament in the world. Approximately 8,760 athletes and coaches are expected to participate. (USA Wrestling photo by Tony Rotundo)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Monique Devitt, head of naval and enlisted programs with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota July 13, 2025. The event hosts women’s and men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions. This major event is the largest High School competition and is officially the largest wrestling tournament in the world. Approximately 8,760 athletes and coaches are expected to participate. (USA Wrestling photo by Tony Rotundo)

Photo by Tony Rotundo

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jerome C. Greco, Commanding Officer, 12th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to attendees of the 2025 American School Counselor Association Conference in Long Beach, Ca., July 12, 2025. The Marine Corps partners with ASCA to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. The partnership reinforces relationships and develops school counselor advocates who have direct access to talented men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jerome C. Greco, Commanding Officer, 12th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to attendees of the 2025 American School Counselor Association Conference in Long Beach, Ca., July 12, 2025. The Marine Corps partners with ASCA to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. The partnership reinforces relationships and develops school counselor advocates who have direct access to talented men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Jalen Riddle, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, shows a member of the community an EOD suit at Romeoville High School during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Salas)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Jalen Riddle, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, shows a member of the community an EOD suit at Romeoville High School during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Salas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Salas

Command portrait of Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Dorsey.

Command portrait of Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Dorsey.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, left, congratulates Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey Jr., right, incoming MCRC sergeant major, during the MCRC Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., July 9, 2025. Goodyear served as MCRC’s Sergeant Major for 2 years and will become Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Sergeant Major.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, left, congratulates Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey Jr., right, incoming MCRC sergeant major, during the MCRC Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., July 9, 2025. Goodyear served as MCRC’s Sergeant Major for 2 years and will become Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Sergeant Major.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Recruiters School commanding officer command board photo.

Recruiters School commanding officer command board photo.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory D. Tribble, left, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, receives the colors from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce, right, during a change of command ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois, July 7, 2025. Recruiting Station Chicago held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce to Maj. Cory D. Tribble, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory D. Tribble, left, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, receives the colors from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce, right, during a change of command ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois, July 7, 2025. Recruiting Station Chicago held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce to Maj. Cory D. Tribble, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western Recruiting Region addresses spectators during a change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas on June 26, 2025. The Change of Command Ceremony is to represent the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability to the incoming Commanding Officer Colonel David P. Tumanjan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

U.S. Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western Recruiting Region addresses spectators during a change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas on June 26, 2025. The Change of Command Ceremony is to represent the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability to the incoming Commanding Officer Colonel David P. Tumanjan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

Educators with Recruiting Station Columbia conduct group obstacle courses during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 24-27, 2025. Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to high school teachers and school administrators to experience and gain insight on some of the challenges recruits face during Marine Corps recruit training. Attendants of the workshop are informed of the benefits and opportunities the Marine Corps can provide to their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Clayton Baker)

Educators with Recruiting Station Columbia conduct group obstacle courses during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, June 24-27, 2025. Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to high school teachers and school administrators to experience and gain insight on some of the challenges recruits face during Marine Corps recruit training. Attendants of the workshop are informed of the benefits and opportunities the Marine Corps can provide to their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Clayton Baker)

Photo by Cpl. Clayton Baker

Republic of Korea Marines meet with U.S. Marines and civilians of Marine Corps Recruiting Command while visiting Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. June 23, 2025. ROK Marines met with MCRC Marines and civilians to discuss current recruiting goals and strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Republic of Korea Marines meet with U.S. Marines and civilians of Marine Corps Recruiting Command while visiting Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. June 23, 2025. ROK Marines met with MCRC Marines and civilians to discuss current recruiting goals and strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

An attendee participates in the Battle Position simulator during the Texas Route 66 Festival on Route 66, Amarillo, Texas, June 14, 2025. The Texas Route 66 Festival was a 10-day event spanning across multiple cities along Route 66. The finale was hosted by the city of Amarillo and consisted of live music, car shows, and vendor booths. Marines utilized the enhanced-marketing Battle Position and the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about the Marine Corps as a career option. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing)

An attendee participates in the Battle Position simulator during the Texas Route 66 Festival on Route 66, Amarillo, Texas, June 14, 2025. The Texas Route 66 Festival was a 10-day event spanning across multiple cities along Route 66. The finale was hosted by the city of Amarillo and consisted of live music, car shows, and vendor booths. Marines utilized the enhanced-marketing Battle Position and the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about the Marine Corps as a career option. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing)

Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 10, 2025. The evening’s parade was hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers in honor of Representative Robert Wittman of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 10, 2025. The evening’s parade was hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers in honor of Representative Robert Wittman of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

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