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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Eric Suminski, a recruiter assistant under the Command Recruiting Program with Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station (RS) Nashville, represents his RS in Nashville, Tennessee, August 7, 2023. This program offers new Marines the opportunity to return to their recruiting station in support of recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Pacheco)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Eric Suminski, a recruiter assistant under the Command Recruiting Program with Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station (RS) Nashville, represents his RS in Nashville, Tennessee, August 7, 2023. This program offers new Marines the opportunity to return to their recruiting station in support of recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Pacheco)

Photo by Cpl. Bernadette Pacheco

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski, the marketing and communication officer for the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wesley Williams, the officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Jacksonville, speaks to wrestling coaches about why wrestlers make great Marines during the National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on July 28, 2023. The partnership between NWCA and the Marine Corps aims to increase awareness of the Marine Corps among high school and college coaches, who are seen as key influencers in their communities, by engaging these influencers. The Marine Corps hopes to inspire more young people to consider a career in the Marine Corps and to promote the values of discipline, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

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RECRUITER SCHOOL SGTMAJ 2023

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, mans the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines are aware of Marine Corps opportunities, provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, mans the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines are aware of Marine Corps opportunities, provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Micah Miller, a reserve judge advocate attached to Camp Lejeune Base Legal, speaks with Jennifer Griffin, a guidance counselor, about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide students coming out of high school during the American School Councilor Association Conference in Atlanta, Ga., on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command's partnership with the ASCA is a platform to build relationships with educators from around the country who can potentially influence their students to consider the Marine Corps as a viable career path. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Micah Miller, a reserve judge advocate attached to Camp Lejeune Base Legal, speaks with Jennifer Griffin, a guidance counselor, about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide students coming out of high school during the American School Councilor Association Conference in Atlanta, Ga., on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command's partnership with the ASCA is a platform to build relationships with educators from around the country who can potentially influence their students to consider the Marine Corps as a viable career path. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

Members of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s G-6 Service Desk participate in a meeting on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 11, 2023. The G-6 Service Desks supports both the Marines stationed with MCRC headquarters and those across the country with information technology issues and communication services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Members of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s G-6 Service Desk participate in a meeting on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 11, 2023. The G-6 Service Desks supports both the Marines stationed with MCRC headquarters and those across the country with information technology issues and communication services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Albanir, an officer selection officer with Officer Selection Office New Brunswick, New Jersey, encourages Stephen Carpio, a professor with St. John's University in Queens, New York, during the ammo can lift portion of the Combat Fitness Test during the Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va, on June 14, 2023. The workshop provides collegiate educators and administrators, from colleges and universities across the country, the opportunity to learn how Marine officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Albanir, an officer selection officer with Officer Selection Office New Brunswick, New Jersey, encourages Stephen Carpio, a professor with St. John's University in Queens, New York, during the ammo can lift portion of the Combat Fitness Test during the Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va, on June 14, 2023. The workshop provides collegiate educators and administrators, from colleges and universities across the country, the opportunity to learn how Marine officers are recruited, trained and developed into leaders from a pool of highly qualified college students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

Captain Alexandria Switzer, the Supply Officer of 1st Marine Corps district Head Quarters and a San Antonio, Texas native, provides her experiences in finding passion and growth in an unexpected sport, Garden City, New York, November 2, 2023. Capt. Switzer started her passion for rowing at the Naval Academy, which she in turn takes the experiences and learned leadership and applies it to her position as an officer in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Heather Atherton)

Captain Alexandria Switzer, the Supply Officer of 1st Marine Corps district Head Quarters and a San Antonio, Texas native, provides her experiences in finding passion and growth in an unexpected sport, Garden City, New York, November 2, 2023. Capt. Switzer started her passion for rowing at the Naval Academy, which she in turn takes the experiences and learned leadership and applies it to her position as an officer in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Heather Atherton)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Atherton

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anne Pentaleri, a communication strategy and operations officer, with the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, delivers remarks during the welcome banquet at the National Junior College Athletic Association Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, in Hobbs, N.M., on May 18, 2023. The partnership Marine Corps Recruiting Command has with NJCAA engages educators, coaches, and school administrators to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and galvanize recognition that the values taught to student-athletes align with the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anne Pentaleri, a communication strategy and operations officer, with the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, delivers remarks during the welcome banquet at the National Junior College Athletic Association Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, in Hobbs, N.M., on May 18, 2023. The partnership Marine Corps Recruiting Command has with NJCAA engages educators, coaches, and school administrators to increase awareness of the Marine Corps and galvanize recognition that the values taught to student-athletes align with the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Voss)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

Miguel Centeno, vice-dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, along with other coaches and educators utilize the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at The Basic School in Quantico, Va. Attendees were part of the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 9-13, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Miguel Centeno, vice-dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, along with other coaches and educators utilize the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at The Basic School in Quantico, Va. Attendees were part of the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 9-13, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

Female coaches from organizations like WeCOACH, American Volleyball Coaches Association and National Junior College Athletic Association stand in front of a MV-22B Osprey from Marine Helicopter Squadron One at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Va,. before taking an orientation flight as part the command's Coaches Workshop. The event is designed to give attendees a firsthand look at what it takes to become a Marine Corps officer and an inside look at how Marines train. This included various activities and training exercises to help coaches better understand how they can apply learnings to their teams.

Female coaches from organizations like WeCOACH, American Volleyball Coaches Association and National Junior College Athletic Association stand in front of a MV-22B Osprey from Marine Helicopter Squadron One at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Va,. before taking an orientation flight as part the command's Coaches Workshop. The event is designed to give attendees a firsthand look at what it takes to become a Marine Corps officer and an inside look at how Marines train. This included various activities and training exercises to help coaches better understand how they can apply learnings to their teams.

Photo by Gregory Gilliam

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by the pilots of Marine Helicopter Squadron One while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by the pilots of Marine Helicopter Squadron One while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

College coaches and educators ride in an MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

College coaches and educators ride in an MV-22 B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

College coaches and educators exit a MV-22B 'Osprey' flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilots while attending the Coaches Workshop hosted by the Marine Corps Recruiting Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on May 11, 2023. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators will return to their schools and community equipped with a better understanding of the Marine Corps and ability to tell the Marine Corps story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero

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