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Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, left, and Sgt. Jasmine James encourage future Marines to conduct crunches within the two minutes their allotted in order to pass the crunch portion of the Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, left, and Sgt. Jasmine James encourage future Marines to conduct crunches within the two minutes their allotted in order to pass the crunch portion of the Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Drill Instructor Sgt. Jasmine James encourages future Marines to conduct crunches within the two minutes their allotted in order to pass the crunch portion of the Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructor Sgt. Jasmine James encourages future Marines to conduct crunches within the two minutes their allotted in order to pass the crunch portion of the Initial Strength Test during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Drill Instructors Sgt. Jasmine James, center, and Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, command future Marines to respond to an order during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructors Sgt. Jasmine James, center, and Staff Sgt. MaryAnn Huffine, command future Marines to respond to an order during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Drill Instructors command a future Marine to respond to an order during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Drill Instructors command a future Marine to respond to an order during a female future Marine function for Recruiting Station Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks Recreation Park, Dec. 10, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Maelym R. Russo performs push presses during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Detroit’s all-hands female pool function December 10, 2016, in Troy, Michigan. Russo a native of Rockwood, Michigan, was recruited out of Recruiting Sub Station Wyandotte’s office and is slated to attend Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, in April 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Maelym R. Russo performs push presses during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Detroit’s all-hands female pool function December 10, 2016, in Troy, Michigan. Russo a native of Rockwood, Michigan, was recruited out of Recruiting Sub Station Wyandotte’s office and is slated to attend Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, in April 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. J. R. Heins

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer Maj. Aixa R. Dones poses for a photo with a few of the Marines’ during RS Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Recruiting Station Los Angeles Commanding Officer Maj. Aixa R. Dones poses for a photo with a few of the Marines’ during RS Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Photo by Arlene Ward

Marines and their families from Recruiting Station Los Angeles gather for a photo with firefighters during Recruiting Station Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Marines and their families from Recruiting Station Los Angeles gather for a photo with firefighters during Recruiting Station Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Photo by Arlene Ward

Santa Clause strikes a pose before he surprises children with gifts during Recruiting Station Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Santa Clause strikes a pose before he surprises children with gifts during Recruiting Station Los Angeles’ Christmas party at the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 88 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marines and their families gathered, sporting their ugly sweaters and enjoying holiday festivities as a unit. (Photo by Arlene Ward/Released)

Photo by Arlene Ward

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Sgt. David Gonzalez, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Santa Clarita, discuss life as a recruiter during the commandant's visit to Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Sgt. David Gonzalez, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Santa Clarita, discuss life as a recruiter during the commandant's visit to Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

(From left to right) Gunnery Sergeant Edwin O. Salvatierra, Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gonzalez, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Sgt. David Gonzalez, pose for a photo after visiting with the Commandant in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

(From left to right) Gunnery Sergeant Edwin O. Salvatierra, Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gonzalez, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Sgt. David Gonzalez, pose for a photo after visiting with the Commandant in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller poses for a photo with Gunnery Sergeant Edwin O. Salvatierra, Recruiter Instructor Assistance for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, and his family, in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller poses for a photo with Gunnery Sergeant Edwin O. Salvatierra, Recruiter Instructor Assistance for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, and his family, in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. The commandant met with Marines from RS Los Angeles to discuss topics relating to recruiting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a flip over Franklin High School Principal Regina Marquez-Martinez at Franklin High School in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a flip over Franklin High School Principal Regina Marquez-Martinez at Franklin High School in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

A Franklin High School student conducts pull-ups during the Marine Corps pull-up challenge while Action Sports Association High School tour put on a show for the high school, Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

A Franklin High School student conducts pull-ups during the Marine Corps pull-up challenge while Action Sports Association High School tour put on a show for the high school, Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Marines from Recruiting Station Los Angeles and entertainers from the Action Sports Association High School tour pose for a photo after an event at Franklin High School in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Marines from Recruiting Station Los Angeles and entertainers from the Action Sports Association High School tour pose for a photo after an event at Franklin High School in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016. The ASA High School tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

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A student of Danvers High School in Danvers, Mass., completes the final ammunition can lift for his team during a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar class and workout at the high school football field, Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines of Recruiting Substation North Boston conducted a leadership seminar with the hockey team of Danvers High School, which consisted of a class on Marine Corps leadership traits followed by a circuit course workout. Marine recruiters conduct these seminars at the request of a school or sports team to teach the group how the Marines shape leaders and build team cohesion.

A student of Danvers High School in Danvers, Mass., completes the final ammunition can lift for his team during a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar class and workout at the high school football field, Dec. 2, 2016. The Marines of Recruiting Substation North Boston conducted a leadership seminar with the hockey team of Danvers High School, which consisted of a class on Marine Corps leadership traits followed by a circuit course workout. Marine recruiters conduct these seminars at the request of a school or sports team to teach the group how the Marines shape leaders and build team cohesion.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Wright

Paula O'Shields, an attendee of the Educators Workshop, cheers after successfully reaching the highest point of an obstacle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 22, 2018. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta and RS Jacksonville to experience the workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps to better inform their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales)

Paula O'Shields, an attendee of the Educators Workshop, cheers after successfully reaching the highest point of an obstacle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 22, 2018. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta and RS Jacksonville to experience the workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps to better inform their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales)

Photo by Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Sergeant Major Chester Wilson III enlisted in the Marine Corps in Columbia, South Carolina July 1992. Upon completing Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Later, he attended his Primary Military Occupational Specialty School in Albany, Georgia where he was assigned the MOS of 3052, Packaging Specialist. PFC Wilson was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal just prior to leaving this school.
In April 1994 LCpl Wilson was assigned to 3rd Sup Bn which was located on Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan where he was assigned to work in the S-3 as a marksmanship instructor/coach, training assistant, and Color Sergeant. LCpl Wilson was meritoriously promoted in December 1995. After being promoted to Sergeant in January 1997, he received PCS orders.

May 1997, Sgt Wilson was assigned to MAG-14, MALS-14, RMD, and SSB on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. At this duty station, he assumed the duties as NCOIC of the Supply Shipping Branch. Sgt Wilson also took up the duties of Color Sergeant while attending off duty College courses with Craven Community College. Summer 1999, Sgt Wilson was notified here that he was selected for promotion to SSgt and that he had orders to recruiting duty. He attended recruiting school in October 1999.

January 2000, Sgt Wilson was assigned to Recruiting Station Louisville, KY and Recruiting Substation Cincinnati, Ohio as a canvassing recruiter. Sgt Wilson was promoted on March 2000. While on this assignment, he attended the NCOIC School in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in February 2002. SSgt Wilson successfully completed the Special Duty Assignment of Recruiting Duty January 2003 and received PCS orders.

January 2003, SSgt Wilson was assigned to 2nd Sup Bn on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he served with Headquarters and Service Company and then Material Distribution Company. While serving with 2nd Sup Bn, SSgt Wilson assumed the duties of SNC

Sergeant Major Chester Wilson III enlisted in the Marine Corps in Columbia, South Carolina July 1992. Upon completing Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Later, he attended his Primary Military Occupational Specialty School in Albany, Georgia where he was assigned the MOS of 3052, Packaging Specialist. PFC Wilson was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal just prior to leaving this school. In April 1994 LCpl Wilson was assigned to 3rd Sup Bn which was located on Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan where he was assigned to work in the S-3 as a marksmanship instructor/coach, training assistant, and Color Sergeant. LCpl Wilson was meritoriously promoted in December 1995. After being promoted to Sergeant in January 1997, he received PCS orders. May 1997, Sgt Wilson was assigned to MAG-14, MALS-14, RMD, and SSB on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. At this duty station, he assumed the duties as NCOIC of the Supply Shipping Branch. Sgt Wilson also took up the duties of Color Sergeant while attending off duty College courses with Craven Community College. Summer 1999, Sgt Wilson was notified here that he was selected for promotion to SSgt and that he had orders to recruiting duty. He attended recruiting school in October 1999. January 2000, Sgt Wilson was assigned to Recruiting Station Louisville, KY and Recruiting Substation Cincinnati, Ohio as a canvassing recruiter. Sgt Wilson was promoted on March 2000. While on this assignment, he attended the NCOIC School in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in February 2002. SSgt Wilson successfully completed the Special Duty Assignment of Recruiting Duty January 2003 and received PCS orders. January 2003, SSgt Wilson was assigned to 2nd Sup Bn on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he served with Headquarters and Service Company and then Material Distribution Company. While serving with 2nd Sup Bn, SSgt Wilson assumed the duties of SNC

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Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles

Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles

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Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Los Angeles

Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Los Angeles

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Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Sacramento

Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Sacramento

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Marine Corps Recruiting Command