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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 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

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command pose for a group photo after the 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. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command pose for a group photo after the 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.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The American School Counselor Association Board of Directors complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program, which widens the Marine Corps’ 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)

The American School Counselor Association Board of Directors complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program, which widens the Marine Corps’ 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

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to the American School Counselor Association Board of Directors before they worked together to complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program,which widens the Marine Corps’ 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to the American School Counselor Association Board of Directors before they worked together to complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program,which widens the Marine Corps’ 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

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to the American School Counselor Association Board of Directors before they worked together to complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program, which widens the Marine Corps’ 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general, speaks to the American School Counselor Association Board of Directors before they worked together to complete the Leadership Reaction Course on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Oct. 17, 2024. The Marine Corps’ partnership with the ASCA is part of the national partnerships program, which widens the Marine Corps’ 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

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jeromy M. Giroir, operations chief, Officer Programs, Marine Corps Recruiting, pitches a softball at the Marine Corps Base Quantico softball team’s scrimmage on MCB Quantico, Va., Sept. 12, 2024. This team won the ‘Battle of the Bases,’ championship game that is presented by the Washington Nationals and serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jeromy M. Giroir, operations chief, Officer Programs, Marine Corps Recruiting, pitches a softball at the Marine Corps Base Quantico softball team’s scrimmage on MCB Quantico, Va., Sept. 12, 2024. This team won the ‘Battle of the Bases,’ championship game that is presented by the Washington Nationals and serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico softball team practice batting on Barnett Field on MCB Quantico, Va., Sept. 12, 2024. This team won the ‘Battle of the Bases,’ championship game that is presented by the Washington Nationals and serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico softball team practice batting on Barnett Field on MCB Quantico, Va., Sept. 12, 2024. This team won the ‘Battle of the Bases,’ championship game that is presented by the Washington Nationals and serves as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

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