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U.S. Marines and members of U.S. Rowing participate in an exhibition race during the San Diego Crew Classic at Crown Point Beach in San Diego, California, March 28, 2025. The San Diego Crew Classic brings junior, collegiate, masters, elite, and para competitors together across a weekend of races at Crown Point Shores. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marines and members of U.S. Rowing participate in an exhibition race during the San Diego Crew Classic at Crown Point Beach in San Diego, California, March 28, 2025. The San Diego Crew Classic brings junior, collegiate, masters, elite, and para competitors together across a weekend of races at Crown Point Shores. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Moore, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville, gives a speech during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville pool function March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The event physically and morally screened Future Marines scheduled to ship to Recruit Training, ensuring readiness and reducing potential attrition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Cody Purcell)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Moore, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville, gives a speech during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville pool function March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The event physically and morally screened Future Marines scheduled to ship to Recruit Training, ensuring readiness and reducing potential attrition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Cody Purcell)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Purcell

Individuals scheduled for boot camp learn about M4 rifle components during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville pool function March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Roughly 275 young men and women from across Florida and Georgia participated in the annual event, designed to assess the physical and mental readiness of future recruits before they ship to boot camp.

Individuals scheduled for boot camp learn about M4 rifle components during a Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville pool function March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Roughly 275 young men and women from across Florida and Georgia participated in the annual event, designed to assess the physical and mental readiness of future recruits before they ship to boot camp.

Photo by Dustin Senger

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Cameron Madden, a station commander with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Clarksville, Recruiting Station Nashville, 4th Marine Corps District, visits with U.S. Marine Corps poolee Michelle Jacinto at Springfield, Tennessee, Mar. 20, 2025. Jacinto is a cancer survivor of Leukemia who took the oath of enlistment to begin her journey to become a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Skyler Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Cameron Madden, a station commander with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Clarksville, Recruiting Station Nashville, 4th Marine Corps District, visits with U.S. Marine Corps poolee Michelle Jacinto at Springfield, Tennessee, Mar. 20, 2025. Jacinto is a cancer survivor of Leukemia who took the oath of enlistment to begin her journey to become a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Skyler Harris)

Photo by Sgt. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dusty Sluder, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Georgetown, Recruiting Station Austin, navigates an obstacle during the Tough Mudder at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, March 1, 2025. The Tough Mudder mission is to help people live without limits; training and events help develop physical and mental strength to take on life's challenges with an unbreakable spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Cruz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dusty Sluder, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Georgetown, Recruiting Station Austin, navigates an obstacle during the Tough Mudder at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, March 1, 2025. The Tough Mudder mission is to help people live without limits; training and events help develop physical and mental strength to take on life's challenges with an unbreakable spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Cpl. Jose Cruz

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dawson Bailey, a senior drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives an award from Capt. Benjamin Paris, the commanding officer for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 27, 2025. Bailey is being awarded for successfully completing his tour as a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dawson Bailey, a senior drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives an award from Capt. Benjamin Paris, the commanding officer for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 27, 2025. Bailey is being awarded for successfully completing his tour as a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Educators and school administrators from Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale simulate the first moments of recruit training as part of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 26, 2025. Recruiting Stations Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale provided the opportunity for high school teachers and school administrators to experience and gain insight on some of the challenges recruits face during Marine Corps recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Educators and school administrators from Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale simulate the first moments of recruit training as part of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 26, 2025. Recruiting Stations Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale provided the opportunity for high school teachers and school administrators to experience and gain insight on some of the challenges recruits face during Marine Corps recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jaylen Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Meliza Molina-Choque, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, Maryland, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in Rockville, Md. Feb. 19, 2025. Molina-Choque was pinned by the 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith. As part of General Smith’s visit to the Recruiting Substation, he recognized the Marines for their successes and spoke about the future of the recruiter’s role in an evolving Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Meliza Molina-Choque, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, Maryland, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in Rockville, Md. Feb. 19, 2025. Molina-Choque was pinned by the 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith. As part of General Smith’s visit to the Recruiting Substation, he recognized the Marines for their successes and spoke about the future of the recruiter’s role in an evolving Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to Marines and civilians during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 18, 2025. The meeting was held to recognize outstanding Marines and civilians and to discuss current events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to Marines and civilians during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 18, 2025. The meeting was held to recognize outstanding Marines and civilians and to discuss current events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Dawson Bailey, a senior drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hands an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor to Pfc. Adam Miller, a recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during the EGA ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Dawson Bailey, a senior drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hands an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor to Pfc. Adam Miller, a recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during the EGA ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

An attendee conducts a pull-up at a U.S. Marine Corps recruitment booth during the Galveston Marathon at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2025. Marines with Recruiting Station Baybrook, Recruiting Station Houston, held a pull-up competition for attendees to win prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

An attendee conducts a pull-up at a U.S. Marine Corps recruitment booth during the Galveston Marathon at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2025. Marines with Recruiting Station Baybrook, Recruiting Station Houston, held a pull-up competition for attendees to win prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo during the Katy Half-Marathon in Katy, Texas, Feb. 8, 2025. Two Marines with RS Houston participated in the race while the others held a pull-up competition for attendees to win prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo during the Katy Half-Marathon in Katy, Texas, Feb. 8, 2025. Two Marines with RS Houston participated in the race while the others held a pull-up competition for attendees to win prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anton Semelroth, assistant chief of staff, Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, delivers remarks during an event at the American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year awards hosted at Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2025. During his remarks, Semelroth touched on the importance of school counselors as well as the partnership between ASCA and the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps’ partnership with ASCA offers the opportunity to develop relationships with school counselors, build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anton Semelroth, assistant chief of staff, Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, delivers remarks during an event at the American School Counselor Association’s School Counselor of the Year awards hosted at Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2025. During his remarks, Semelroth touched on the importance of school counselors as well as the partnership between ASCA and the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps’ partnership with ASCA offers the opportunity to develop relationships with school counselors, build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

Photo by Sgt. Levi Voss

The Honorable Mr. Franklin R. Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, left, visited Marine Corps Recruiting Command on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 15, 2025, recognizing two Marines and providing his thanks and gratitude for the command’s outstanding performance. During his visit he recognized U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Wood, right, brand awareness officer with Marketing and Communication, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, for outstanding service. Wood spearheaded Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s most recent prospect campaign, "Made for This" over a two-year span. During this time, he led creative concepting, coordination with a civilian counterpart advertising agency, production across multiple government installations, and all editing and approvals. Wood continues to manage the engagement of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s target market with a complex and robust media plan integrating owned, earned, and paid platforms. All initial metrics since the release of “Made for This” are positive and outperforming previous campaigns. Wood’s dedication to his responsibilities can be directly tied to MCRC Marines’ success at making mission. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

The Honorable Mr. Franklin R. Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, left, visited Marine Corps Recruiting Command on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 15, 2025, recognizing two Marines and providing his thanks and gratitude for the command’s outstanding performance. During his visit he recognized Master Sgt. Peterson Jean-Pierre, right, the prior service enlistment programs chief, with MCRC operations. Jean-Pierre’s work directly impacting the accession mission by ensuring the smooth contracting and shipping of 148 prior service enlistees in the first quarter of FY25, putting the Marine Corps on pace to meet or exceed 500 prior service enlistees for the fiscal year. Since becoming PSEP Chief, he has streamlined the process and works directly with Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments to achieve a turnaround time of under 30 days, often within the same business

week to ensure mission attainment for regions, districts, and recruiting stations. He takes a direct role in every prior service enlistee, personally providing support and guidance to prospective applicants and recruiters.

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

The Honorable Mr. Franklin R. Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, left, visited Marine Corps Recruiting Command on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Jan. 15, 2025, recognizing two Marines and providing his thanks and gratitude for the command’s outstanding performance. During his visit he recognized Master Sgt. Peterson Jean-Pierre, right, the prior service enlistment programs chief, with MCRC operations. Jean-Pierre’s work directly impacting the accession mission by ensuring the smooth contracting and shipping of 148 prior service enlistees in the first quarter of FY25, putting the Marine Corps on pace to meet or exceed 500 prior service enlistees for the fiscal year. Since becoming PSEP Chief, he has streamlined the process and works directly with Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments to achieve a turnaround time of under 30 days, often within the same business week to ensure mission attainment for regions, districts, and recruiting stations. He takes a direct role in every prior service enlistee, personally providing support and guidance to prospective applicants and recruiters. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

Haley Carter, former Marine and current sporting director, and vice president of soccer operations for Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League, reflects on her service as a Marine and soccer ambassador during the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago on January 11, 2025. Carter was featured in the Marine Corps’ Winning Battles for Self, Country and Community brochure, which she discovered during the Coaches of Women’s Soccer Breakfast. The Marine Corps partners with the United Soccer Coaches organization which presents the Marine Corps with the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Haley Carter, former Marine and current sporting director, and vice president of soccer operations for Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League, reflects on her service as a Marine and soccer ambassador during the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago on January 11, 2025. Carter was featured in the Marine Corps’ Winning Battles for Self, Country and Community brochure, which she discovered during the Coaches of Women’s Soccer Breakfast. The Marine Corps partners with the United Soccer Coaches organization which presents the Marine Corps with the opportunity to develop new relationships with coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, human performance chief, The Basic School on Quantico, Va., poses with coaches for a group photo during the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago on January 9, 2025. The Marine Corps sponsorship of the United Soccer Coaches Convention 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 Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, human performance chief, The Basic School on Quantico, Va., poses with coaches for a group photo during the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago on January 9, 2025. The Marine Corps sponsorship of the United Soccer Coaches Convention 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 Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anya Poteet

U.S. Marine Corps recruiters with 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) tour the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 6, 2026. The staff provided the Marines with extensive knowledge of the history of the Alamo during a tour of the grounds during the 10-26 Pipehitters event. This event is conducted to recognize and celebrate the outstanding recruiters of 8MCD that have been carefully selected by their leaders.
(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by (Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

U.S. Marine Corps recruiters with 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD) tour the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 6, 2026. The staff provided the Marines with extensive knowledge of the history of the Alamo during a tour of the grounds during the 10-26 Pipehitters event. This event is conducted to recognize and celebrate the outstanding recruiters of 8MCD that have been carefully selected by their leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by (Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryanne Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King, assistant fire support lead, Tactical Training and Exercise Group, speaks during the Fit To Win Seminar hosted by the Marine Corps to teach about strategies for building resilient athletes during the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Convention in Orlando, Dec. 17, 2024. The Marines attending this event engaged with coaches to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and establish a partnership in the track & field and cross-country community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King, assistant fire support lead, Tactical Training and Exercise Group, speaks during the Fit To Win Seminar hosted by the Marine Corps to teach about strategies for building resilient athletes during the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Convention in Orlando, Dec. 17, 2024. The Marines attending this event engaged with coaches to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and establish a partnership in the track & field and cross-country community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to Marines in attendance of the MCRC Fiscal Year 2025 National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2024. The purpose of NOTS is to conduct command-wide professional development and provide subordinate commands with information necessary to conduct recruiting operations in fiscal year 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to Marines in attendance of the MCRC Fiscal Year 2025 National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2024. The purpose of NOTS is to conduct command-wide professional development and provide subordinate commands with information necessary to conduct recruiting operations in fiscal year 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

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