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Staff Sgt. Kathy Prieto, a recruiter at Recruiting Substation Ocala, gave the public a glimpse of her warfighting side, when she apprehended three gunmen in Ocala, Nov. 16, 2019.

Staff Sgt. Kathy Prieto, a recruiter at Recruiting Substation Ocala, gave the public a glimpse of her warfighting side, when she apprehended three gunmen in Ocala, Nov. 16, 2019.

Photo by Cpl. Erin Morejon

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jalissa Harkins, officer selection officer, Officer Selection Station Denver, Recruiting Station Denver, leads a breakout session called “Empowering Teams: Fostering Inclusive and High-Performing Team Culture” during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Women Coaches Academy as part of the national partnership program with WeCoach in Denver, June 16 to 18, 2024. The national partnerships program widens the Marine Corps brand awareness and influencer advocacy sphere. Partnerships under this program aim to create opportunities for influencer and prospect audiences to establish lasting relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Amy Aldridge, coordinator of experiential learning at Southeast Missouri State University, sights in down range while supervised by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nayomi Koepke, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team during a range at the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Amy Aldridge, coordinator of experiential learning at Southeast Missouri State University, sights in down range while supervised by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nayomi Koepke, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team during a range at the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Brandon Gash, director for career planning and development at Drury University in Springfield, Mo., shoots the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Brandon Gash, director for career planning and development at Drury University in Springfield, Mo., shoots the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Karen Simons, director of veterans success center at St. John’s University fires an M-18 service pistol during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Karen Simons, director of veterans success center at St. John’s University fires an M-18 service pistol during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 13, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Brett Sitts, director of career services at the University of Kansas School of Law, takes notes during the resiliency class breakout during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 12, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Brett Sitts, director of career services at the University of Kansas School of Law, takes notes during the resiliency class breakout during the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 12, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, senior enlisted advisor of the Martial Arts Fitness Center of Excellence, debriefs educators attending the Educators Workshop after completion of the obstacle course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 12, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Omanahernandez, senior enlisted advisor of the Martial Arts Fitness Center of Excellence, debriefs educators attending the Educators Workshop after completion of the obstacle course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 12, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Kelly Cummings, head football coach at Ohio Dominican University, left, counts the number of repetitions that Quinn Brown, offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Bowie State University, conducts the ammunition-can lift portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test during the Coaches Workshop, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Command on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 8, 2024. The Coaches Workshop provided attendees from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators returned 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. Brenna Ritchie)

Kelly Cummings, head football coach at Ohio Dominican University, left, counts the number of repetitions that Quinn Brown, offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Bowie State University, conducts the ammunition-can lift portion of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test during the Coaches Workshop, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Command on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 8, 2024. The Coaches Workshop provided attendees from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators returned 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. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roberta Shea, legislative assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, left, and Maj. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, center, speak to Kim Chavers, head women’s rowing coach at Nova Southeastern University at a dinner event during the Coaches Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 8, 2024. The Coaches Workshop, from May 6 - 10, gave college coaches and educators from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators returned 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. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roberta Shea, legislative assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, left, and Maj. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, center, speak to Kim Chavers, head women’s rowing coach at Nova Southeastern University at a dinner event during the Coaches Workshop on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 8, 2024. The Coaches Workshop, from May 6 - 10, gave college coaches and educators from across the country the opportunity to see how Marines are recruited, trained, and developed into leaders. Upon completion of the workshop, attending coaches and educators returned 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. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Monique Devitt, head of naval and enlisted programs with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington, April 5, 2025. The Marine Corps is proud to partner with USA Wrestling and hopes to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Marine Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Monique Devitt, head of naval and enlisted programs with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington, April 5, 2025. The Marine Corps is proud to partner with USA Wrestling and hopes to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Marine Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

Photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, signs a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response proclamation stating that this month is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 2, 2025. The meeting highlighted this year’s theme of “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.” for all civilians and Marines that work at MCRC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, signs a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response proclamation stating that this month is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 2, 2025. The meeting highlighted this year’s theme of “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.” for all civilians and Marines that work at MCRC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve Band pose for a group photo at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 2, 2024. Band members will be conducting a Spring Tour throughout Texas and also will be visiting local high school bands to demonstrate the many musical roles available in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve Band pose for a group photo at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 2, 2024. Band members will be conducting a Spring Tour throughout Texas and also will be visiting local high school bands to demonstrate the many musical roles available in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Cooper

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Shannon Gross, commanding officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, congratulates Pfc. Jesus Angel Ramirez Venegas during his Prior Service Enlistment Program reenlistment ceremony on Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27. PSEP affords former active duty and reserve Marines the opportunity to resume active service and meet published manpower requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Shannon Gross, commanding officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, congratulates Pfc. Jesus Angel Ramirez Venegas during his Prior Service Enlistment Program reenlistment ceremony on Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27. PSEP affords former active duty and reserve Marines the opportunity to resume active service and meet published manpower requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer)

Photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno, sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, welcomed Young Marines from the Potomac River Young Marines when they came to visit and receive an award, at the James Wesley Marsh Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 9, 2024. The Young Marines are led by the 12th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Harold G. Overstreet.

While they were here, the Young Marines received a tour of the building, met with the personnel that work at MCRC, and talked with Marines about what their futures could hold. It’s important to showcase everything the Marine Corps can offer, especially jobs and tasks that those interested might not know the Marine Corps does behind the scenes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno, sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, welcomed Young Marines from the Potomac River Young Marines when they came to visit and receive an award, at the James Wesley Marsh Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 9, 2024. The Young Marines are led by the 12th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Harold G. Overstreet. While they were here, the Young Marines received a tour of the building, met with the personnel that work at MCRC, and talked with Marines about what their futures could hold. It’s important to showcase everything the Marine Corps can offer, especially jobs and tasks that those interested might not know the Marine Corps does behind the scenes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

Photo by Sgt. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District, receives the award for First Runner-up Recruiter of the Year from General Christopher J. Mahoney, the 37th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, a recuiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District, receives the award for First Runner-up Recruiter of the Year from General Christopher J. Mahoney, the 37th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, and Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, right, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District stand by to receive the award for Recruiter of the Year and First Runner-up, respectively, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, and Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, right, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District stand by to receive the award for Recruiter of the Year and First Runner-up, respectively, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, receives the award for Recruiter of the Year from General Christopher J. Mahoney, the 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, receives the award for Recruiter of the Year from General Christopher J. Mahoney, the 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, and Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, right, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District stand by to receive the award for Recruiter of the Year and First Runner-up, respectively, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Russell B. Cowan, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Calif., 12th Marine Corps District, and Gunnery Sgt. Tristan Wiggin, right, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Tampa, Fl., 6th Marine Corps District stand by to receive the award for Recruiter of the Year and First Runner-up, respectively, at the National Museum of The Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., February 8, 2024. The award was given to recognize the best of those who scour the nations landscape seeking out those who will take their place upon the yellow footprints. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Nhomba, left, mobility chief with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, sets the example for Pfc. Kaden Maddox, a logistics specialist with MCWL, during a physical training session at the Barber Physical Activity Center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 2, 2024. Nhomba was born and raised in Cameroon; shortly after moving to the U.S., he achieved full citizenship while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Nhmoba is described by Maddox as one who “leads by example and won’t ask someone to do anything that he wouldn’t do himself.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Nhomba, left, mobility chief with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, sets the example for Pfc. Kaden Maddox, a logistics specialist with MCWL, during a physical training session at the Barber Physical Activity Center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 2, 2024. Nhomba was born and raised in Cameroon; shortly after moving to the U.S., he achieved full citizenship while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Nhmoba is described by Maddox as one who “leads by example and won’t ask someone to do anything that he wouldn’t do himself.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

Photo by Sgt. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Nhomba, left, mobility chief with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, sets the example for Pfc. Kaden Maddox, a logistics specialist with MCWL, during a physical training session at the Barber Physical Activity Center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 2, 2024. Nhomba was born and raised in Cameroon; shortly after moving to the U.S., he achieved full citizenship while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Nhmoba is described by Maddox as one who “leads by example and won’t ask someone to do anything that he wouldn’t do himself.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Nhomba, left, mobility chief with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, sets the example for Pfc. Kaden Maddox, a logistics specialist with MCWL, during a physical training session at the Barber Physical Activity Center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 2, 2024. Nhomba was born and raised in Cameroon; shortly after moving to the U.S., he achieved full citizenship while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Nhmoba is described by Maddox as one who “leads by example and won’t ask someone to do anything that he wouldn’t do himself.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss)

Photo by Sgt. Levi Voss

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