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Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Sacramento

Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Sacramento

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Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Seattle

Sergeant Major, Recruiting Station Seattle

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Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Seattle

Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Seattle

Photo by Cpl Mark Adams

Major Petkus was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Milford, Michigan. In 2004, he graduated from The United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. After attending The Basic School, he completed Ground Supply Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina. Major Petkus then reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as the Battalion Supply Officer. In this capacity, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Qaim, Iraq in 2005 and Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2007.

In 2007, Major Petkus reported to 10th Marine Regiment. He served as the Regimental Supply Officer until executing orders to Recruiting Station San Diego in 2008.

From 2008 to 2011, Major Petkus served as the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) for Officer Selection Team (OST) San Diego. In his first year, he was recognized as the OSO of the Year for 12th Marine Corps District. In both his second and third year, he received the Captain Robert Mullan Award for leading the top OST in Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Following his tour in San Diego, Major Petkus attended Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) in Quantico, Virginia. After graduating from EWS in 2012, he executed orders to 3d Supply Battalion in Okinawa, Japan.

After arriving at 3d Supply Battalion, Major Petkus assumed the billet of Battalion Operations Officer. In 2013, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Logistics Command Element in support of exercise Balikatan in the Republic of the Philippines. From 2013 to 2015, Major Petkus served as both the Supply Management Unit Officer in Charge and Supply Company Commander. While holding these billets, he simultaneously participated in two additional exercises. In 2014, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) in support of exercise Freedom Banner in the Republic of Korea. In 2015, he execut

Major Petkus was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Milford, Michigan. In 2004, he graduated from The United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. After attending The Basic School, he completed Ground Supply Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina. Major Petkus then reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as the Battalion Supply Officer. In this capacity, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Qaim, Iraq in 2005 and Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2007. In 2007, Major Petkus reported to 10th Marine Regiment. He served as the Regimental Supply Officer until executing orders to Recruiting Station San Diego in 2008. From 2008 to 2011, Major Petkus served as the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) for Officer Selection Team (OST) San Diego. In his first year, he was recognized as the OSO of the Year for 12th Marine Corps District. In both his second and third year, he received the Captain Robert Mullan Award for leading the top OST in Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Following his tour in San Diego, Major Petkus attended Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) in Quantico, Virginia. After graduating from EWS in 2012, he executed orders to 3d Supply Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. After arriving at 3d Supply Battalion, Major Petkus assumed the billet of Battalion Operations Officer. In 2013, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Logistics Command Element in support of exercise Balikatan in the Republic of the Philippines. From 2013 to 2015, Major Petkus served as both the Supply Management Unit Officer in Charge and Supply Company Commander. While holding these billets, he simultaneously participated in two additional exercises. In 2014, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) in support of exercise Freedom Banner in the Republic of Korea. In 2015, he execut

Photo by Cpl Mark Adams

BMX rider Anthony Napolitan performs a flip at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Anthony Napolitan performs a flip at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Alex Landeros performs a jump over Monrovia High School Principal Kirk McGinnis at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Alex Landeros performs a jump over Monrovia High School Principal Kirk McGinnis at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a flip over Monrovia High School Principal Kirk McGinnis at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a flip over Monrovia High School Principal Kirk McGinnis at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a jump over Monrovia High School students at the school in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Mykel Larrin performs a jump over Monrovia High School students at the school in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Trevor Meyer performs a stunt at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Trevor Meyer performs a stunt at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

BMX rider Anthony Napolitan performs a stunt at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

BMX rider Anthony Napolitan performs a stunt at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif., during the Action Sports Association Entertainment high-school tour with the U.S. Marines from Recruiting Sub Station Pasadena, Nov. 29, 2016. The ASA High School Tour is a high-energy action sports circuit that visits cities across the United States supporting the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign and the campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ASA brings in five of the world’s top professional skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX riders from the X Games to perform on a state-of-the-art half-pipe, while an emcee delivers an educational message in a fun, positive and interactive fashion. Students can win prizes, get autographs and participate in a variety of contests with our partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

Major Petkus was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Milford, Michigan. In 2004, he graduated from The United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. After attending The Basic School, he completed Ground Supply Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina. Major Petkus then reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as the Battalion Supply Officer. In this capacity, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Qaim, Iraq in 2005 and Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2007.

In 2007, Major Petkus reported to 10th Marine Regiment. He served as the Regimental Supply Officer until executing orders to Recruiting Station San Diego in 2008.

From 2008 to 2011, Major Petkus served as the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) for Officer Selection Team (OST) San Diego. In his first year, he was recognized as the OSO of the Year for 12th Marine Corps District. In both his second and third year, he received the Captain Robert Mullan Award for leading the top OST in Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Following his tour in San Diego, Major Petkus attended Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) in Quantico, Virginia. After graduating from EWS in 2012, he executed orders to 3d Supply Battalion in Okinawa, Japan.

After arriving at 3d Supply Battalion, Major Petkus assumed the billet of Battalion Operations Officer. In 2013, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Logistics Command Element in support of exercise Balikatan in the Republic of the Philippines. From 2013 to 2015, Major Petkus served as both the Supply Management Unit Officer in Charge and Supply Company Commander. While holding these billets, he simultaneously participated in two additional exercises. In 2014, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) in support of exercise Freedom Banner in the Republic of Korea. In 2015, he execut

Major Petkus was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Milford, Michigan. In 2004, he graduated from The United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. After attending The Basic School, he completed Ground Supply Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina. Major Petkus then reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as the Battalion Supply Officer. In this capacity, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Qaim, Iraq in 2005 and Habbaniyah, Iraq in 2007. In 2007, Major Petkus reported to 10th Marine Regiment. He served as the Regimental Supply Officer until executing orders to Recruiting Station San Diego in 2008. From 2008 to 2011, Major Petkus served as the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) for Officer Selection Team (OST) San Diego. In his first year, he was recognized as the OSO of the Year for 12th Marine Corps District. In both his second and third year, he received the Captain Robert Mullan Award for leading the top OST in Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Following his tour in San Diego, Major Petkus attended Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) in Quantico, Virginia. After graduating from EWS in 2012, he executed orders to 3d Supply Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. After arriving at 3d Supply Battalion, Major Petkus assumed the billet of Battalion Operations Officer. In 2013, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Logistics Command Element in support of exercise Balikatan in the Republic of the Philippines. From 2013 to 2015, Major Petkus served as both the Supply Management Unit Officer in Charge and Supply Company Commander. While holding these billets, he simultaneously participated in two additional exercises. In 2014, he was the lead planner and Operations Officer for the Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) in support of exercise Freedom Banner in the Republic of Korea. In 2015, he execut

Photo by Cpl Mark Adams

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 25, 2016. The Battle of the Bands is a competition between Grambling State University and Southern University as part of the Bayou Classic week. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 25, 2016. The Battle of the Bands is a competition between Grambling State University and Southern University as part of the Bayou Classic week. (Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Sergeant Major Anthony N. Page, sergeant major of the 6th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, pose in a photo with the Grambling State University mascot during the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24, 2016. The Bayou Classic is the annual series of fan events and leading up to the rivalry football game between Southern University and Grambling State University held the week of Thanksgiving.

Sergeant Major Anthony N. Page, sergeant major of the 6th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. Samuel Heyward Jr., sergeant major of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, pose in a photo with the Grambling State University mascot during the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24, 2016. The Bayou Classic is the annual series of fan events and leading up to the rivalry football game between Southern University and Grambling State University held the week of Thanksgiving.

Photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge has her rank pinned onto her uniform by her grandfather, a former Naval aviator, after graduating Officer Candidate School, Aug. 6, 2016. From being cured of poor eyesight to facing financial and living arrangement uncertainty, Yonge conquered several obstacles in her life to earn the title Marine. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge has her rank pinned onto her uniform by her grandfather, a former Naval aviator, after graduating Officer Candidate School, Aug. 6, 2016. From being cured of poor eyesight to facing financial and living arrangement uncertainty, Yonge conquered several obstacles in her life to earn the title Marine. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her father, Larry Yonge, and her mother, Carrie Yonge, after being commissioned to second lieutenant, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her father, Larry Yonge, and her mother, Carrie Yonge, after being commissioned to second lieutenant, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her grandfather after graduating Officer Candidate School, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Second Lieutenant Carrie Yonge poses with her grandfather after graduating Officer Candidate School, Aug. 6, 2016. Carrie Yonge’s grandfather, a former Naval aviator, pinned her rank on during the commissioning ceremony after graduating. Yonge is a plans officer with Plans and Research for Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Colonel Anthony M. Henderson speaks to an audience at a morning plenary during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute at the Washington Hilton, Nov. 21, 2016. Marines host events like workouts and workshops for the TMCF as a way to give back to the community and shape diverse young leaders. Hundreds of students from around the United States gather for the TMCF for the opportunity to learn from experienced men and women who rose from same cultural backgrounds. Henderson is the commanding officer for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Colonel Anthony M. Henderson speaks to an audience at a morning plenary during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute at the Washington Hilton, Nov. 21, 2016. Marines host events like workouts and workshops for the TMCF as a way to give back to the community and shape diverse young leaders. Hundreds of students from around the United States gather for the TMCF for the opportunity to learn from experienced men and women who rose from same cultural backgrounds. Henderson is the commanding officer for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Photo by Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Colonel Anthony M. Henderson speaks to an audience at a morning plenary during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute at the Washington Hilton, Nov. 21, 2016. Marines host events like workouts and workshops for the TMCF as a way to give back to the community and shape diverse young leaders. Hundreds of students from around the United States gather for the TMCF for the opportunity to learn from experienced men and women who rose from same cultural backgrounds. Henderson is the commanding officer for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Colonel Anthony M. Henderson speaks to an audience at a morning plenary during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute at the Washington Hilton, Nov. 21, 2016. Marines host events like workouts and workshops for the TMCF as a way to give back to the community and shape diverse young leaders. Hundreds of students from around the United States gather for the TMCF for the opportunity to learn from experienced men and women who rose from same cultural backgrounds. Henderson is the commanding officer for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Photo by Cpl. Shaehmus Sawyer

Rich Bender, executive director, USA Wrestling, fires rounds down range during a tour of Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 18, 2016. Bender and other USA Wrestling representatives, including three-time world champion Adeline Gray, took a tour of MCBQ that included a V-22 Osprey flight, a martial arts demonstration, and a shooting range. Through this relationship with USAW, the Marine Corps will also partner with other organizations within the wrestling-related community to further communicate the message of shared values and establish a strong connection with America’s youth

Rich Bender, executive director, USA Wrestling, fires rounds down range during a tour of Marine Corps Base Quantico on Nov. 18, 2016. Bender and other USA Wrestling representatives, including three-time world champion Adeline Gray, took a tour of MCBQ that included a V-22 Osprey flight, a martial arts demonstration, and a shooting range. Through this relationship with USAW, the Marine Corps will also partner with other organizations within the wrestling-related community to further communicate the message of shared values and establish a strong connection with America’s youth

Photo by Sgt Fang Jacky

HOUSTON, Texas -- Marines from Recruiting Station Houston and the Officer Selection Team Houston meet with students at the National Society of Black Engineers Fall Regional Conference in Houston, Texas, Nov. 11. Students from across NSBE’s Region 5 attended the conference and received information about what it takes to become a Marine Corps Officer. The University of Houston’s NSBE chapter has more notoriety this year, after receiving multiple awards at the national conference, former NSBE President Patrick Guide II is set to graduate from Officer Candidates School and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Nov. 19.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Marines from Recruiting Station Houston and the Officer Selection Team Houston meet with students at the National Society of Black Engineers Fall Regional Conference in Houston, Texas, Nov. 11. Students from across NSBE’s Region 5 attended the conference and received information about what it takes to become a Marine Corps Officer. The University of Houston’s NSBE chapter has more notoriety this year, after receiving multiple awards at the national conference, former NSBE President Patrick Guide II is set to graduate from Officer Candidates School and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Nov. 19.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Randy Tapia

Marine Corps Recruiting Command