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Lt. Col. Sally Ann Falco's father, Kenneth Townes, holds a photo of Falco taken while she was at recruit training in 1987 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Falco served as an enlisted Marine for 14 years before her acceptance to the Meritorious Commissioning Program. She commissioned in August 2001 and will soon retire after 34 fruitful years in the Marine Corps. “I’ve just been privileged to be allowed to be a Marine,” Falco said. “I still love it as much as the day I came in, and I would stay in forever, but I want to make room for others to climb the ladder and at the same time, contribute to society in another capacity.” (Courtesy photo by Falco's mother, Loretta "Tootsie" Townes)

Lt. Col. Sally Ann Falco's father, Kenneth Townes, holds a photo of Falco taken while she was at recruit training in 1987 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Falco served as an enlisted Marine for 14 years before her acceptance to the Meritorious Commissioning Program. She commissioned in August 2001 and will soon retire after 34 fruitful years in the Marine Corps. “I’ve just been privileged to be allowed to be a Marine,” Falco said. “I still love it as much as the day I came in, and I would stay in forever, but I want to make room for others to climb the ladder and at the same time, contribute to society in another capacity.” (Courtesy photo by Falco's mother, Loretta "Tootsie" Townes)

Photo by Cpl. Naomi May

Marine Corps Recruiting Command's commanding general, Maj.Gen. Jason Bohm, and sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Cortez Brown, speak on the COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 22, 2021 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. As the vaccine is becoming more available to the military and civilians, some recruiters have questions about the vaccine. This video addresses some questions about the vaccine and encourages people to voluntarily opt in for the safety of the communities where they live and serve.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command's commanding general, Maj.Gen. Jason Bohm, and sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Cortez Brown, speak on the COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 22, 2021 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. As the vaccine is becoming more available to the military and civilians, some recruiters have questions about the vaccine. This video addresses some questions about the vaccine and encourages people to voluntarily opt in for the safety of the communities where they live and serve.

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Future Marine Christian Ponce, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Santa Ana, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 12, 2021. Ponce received a meritorious promotion to private first class for providing two referrals to his recruiter. Referrals are necessary to identify qualified applicants for potential service in the Marine Corps. As a future Marine, their first mission is to identify potential leads for their Recruiter in order to continue filling the ranks with our Nation's best and brightest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Future Marine Christian Ponce, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Santa Ana, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 12, 2021. Ponce received a meritorious promotion to private first class for providing two referrals to his recruiter. Referrals are necessary to identify qualified applicants for potential service in the Marine Corps. As a future Marine, their first mission is to identify potential leads for their Recruiter in order to continue filling the ranks with our Nation's best and brightest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Fullerton, California on December 10, 2021. Maldonado’s actions resulted in him saving a stranger's life during a three-car pile-up near San Juan Capistrano on Highway 5 Interstate. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Fullerton, California on December 10, 2021. Maldonado’s actions resulted in him saving a stranger's life during a three-car pile-up near San Juan Capistrano on Highway 5 Interstate. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Janey Conerly poses with her daughter, Loghan, in their home at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 4, 2021. Conerly is an administrative clerk at Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Conerly reflected on her family upbringing as well as African American leaders from past and present who have inspired her, as she celebrates National African American History Month. “Because of my race, and I also know the history of my race and what we had to go through, I do take pride in being Black/ African American,” Conerly said. “I take pride in all the changes that the ones before me fought for…I take pride in us being us…I take pride in everything I do that comes with being Black/ African American. And that’s just because of the ones before me — the amount of work and the challenge that they endured for me to be able to live African American/ Black.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Janey Conerly poses with her daughter, Loghan, in their home at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 4, 2021. Conerly is an administrative clerk at Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Conerly reflected on her family upbringing as well as African American leaders from past and present who have inspired her, as she celebrates National African American History Month. “Because of my race, and I also know the history of my race and what we had to go through, I do take pride in being Black/ African American,” Conerly said. “I take pride in all the changes that the ones before me fought for…I take pride in us being us…I take pride in everything I do that comes with being Black/ African American. And that’s just because of the ones before me — the amount of work and the challenge that they endured for me to be able to live African American/ Black.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Naomi May)

Photo by Cpl. Naomi May

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team launched a new website page, “MCRC Connections,” at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2021. MCRC Connections was created as an “all in one resource for sharing ideas, asking questions, and helping MCRC develop at the speed of change,” Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield said in an email to MCRC Headquarters when he announced the page launch. “Included in Connections is the ability to share links to insightful articles, podcasts, and various other useful tools.”

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command National Training Team launched a new website page, “MCRC Connections,” at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2021. MCRC Connections was created as an “all in one resource for sharing ideas, asking questions, and helping MCRC develop at the speed of change,” Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Mayfield said in an email to MCRC Headquarters when he announced the page launch. “Included in Connections is the ability to share links to insightful articles, podcasts, and various other useful tools.”

Photo by Cpl. Naomi May

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Conway, the 12th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, receives his first COVID-19 vaccine injection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as welll as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution and prioritization within the Department of Defense, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with the data-driven Center for Disease and Control guidance for national prioritization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Conway, the 12th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, receives his first COVID-19 vaccine injection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as welll as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution and prioritization within the Department of Defense, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with the data-driven Center for Disease and Control guidance for national prioritization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Oliver Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Conway, the 12th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, receives his first COVID-19 vaccine injection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution and prioritization within the Department of Defense, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with the data-driven Center for Disease and Control guidance for national prioritization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Conway, the 12th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, receives his first COVID-19 vaccine injection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021. COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. Vaccination distribution and prioritization within the Department of Defense, and the Marine Corps, will be consistent with the data-driven Center for Disease and Control guidance for national prioritization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Oliver Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ricardo Torres the supply clerk for Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, poses for a picture during a blood drive on March Air Reserve Base, California, January 15, 2021. This year, local blood banks have seen a major decrease in donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making blood donations extremely important for our communities. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ricardo Torres the supply clerk for Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, poses for a picture during a blood drive on March Air Reserve Base, California, January 15, 2021. This year, local blood banks have seen a major decrease in donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making blood donations extremely important for our communities. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal

Brennan McLean, a law candidate with Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Irvine, California, on Jan. 13, 2021. McLean is currently in his last year of school before taking the bar examination, and will be attending Officer Candidate School this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Brennan McLean, a law candidate with Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Irvine, California, on Jan. 13, 2021. McLean is currently in his last year of school before taking the bar examination, and will be attending Officer Candidate School this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s poolee of the quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies our Corps values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s poolee of the quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies our Corps values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Future Marine recruit Lindsey Rodolfich from Recruiting Sub-Station Honolulu, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photo prior to shipping to recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 5, 2021. Lima Company will be the first integrated company at MCRD San Diego in Marine Corps history. Historically all females who enter the Marine Corps are trained at MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Tessa Watts)

Future Marine recruit Lindsey Rodolfich from Recruiting Sub-Station Honolulu, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photo prior to shipping to recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 5, 2021. Lima Company will be the first integrated company at MCRD San Diego in Marine Corps history. Historically all females who enter the Marine Corps are trained at MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Tessa Watts)

Photo by Sgt. Tessa Watts

Future Marine recruit Teia Chutaro from Recruiting Sub-Station Honolulu, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photo prior to shipping to recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 5, 2021. Lima Company will be the first integrated company at MCRD San Diego in Marine Corps history. Historically all females who enter the Marine Corps are trained at MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Tessa Watts)

Future Marine recruit Teia Chutaro from Recruiting Sub-Station Honolulu, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photo prior to shipping to recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 5, 2021. Lima Company will be the first integrated company at MCRD San Diego in Marine Corps history. Historically all females who enter the Marine Corps are trained at MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Tessa Watts)

Photo by Sgt. Tessa Watts

David (left) and Brianna (right) pose for a photo at their wedding. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

David (left) and Brianna (right) pose for a photo at their wedding. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by Sgt. Warren Smith

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Marine Captain Stephen Alexander, Executive Officer, Recruiting Station Dallas, 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command was awarded, December 11th, 2020, for his actions in assisting a civilian while driving to the 244th Marine Corps Ball in Elora, Calif in 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Heather Atherton)

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Marine Captain Stephen Alexander, Executive Officer, Recruiting Station Dallas, 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command was awarded, December 11th, 2020, for his actions in assisting a civilian while driving to the 244th Marine Corps Ball in Elora, Calif in 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Heather Atherton)

Photo by Cpl. Heather Atherton

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