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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

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 Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Withers (right) shakes hands with 2nd Lt. William Hardwick (left), 1st Marine Corps District, during the commissioning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 4, 2025. The Enlisted to Judge Advocate program offers selected Marines in the ranks of sergeant to gunnery sergeant a funded opportunity to earn a law degree and serve as a judge advocate. Selectees receive full active-duty pay and benefits while attending Officer Candidates School, law school, and The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Withers (right) shakes hands with 2nd Lt. William Hardwick (left), 1st Marine Corps District, during the commissioning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 4, 2025. The Enlisted to Judge Advocate program offers selected Marines in the ranks of sergeant to gunnery sergeant a funded opportunity to earn a law degree and serve as a judge advocate. Selectees receive full active-duty pay and benefits while attending Officer Candidates School, law school, and The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

Photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts

The Westerville North HS Varsity Football team poses with Marines after the Marine-style workout session.

The Westerville North HS Varsity Football team poses with Marines after the Marine-style workout session.

Photo by Ashley Toomey

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