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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Lawson, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives orders during a poolee function Jan. 24, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Recruiting Station Jacksonville and supported by drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, tested the physical and mental readiness of future Marines as part of their preparation for recruit training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches 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 Cpl. Brenna Ritchie). - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jaime Goss, deputy G-1 manpower officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, left, presents the 2026 Women’s Award of Excellence to Lisa Cole, American women's soccer coach and former player, and is currently a technical advisor for the Zambia women's national football team, at the Women’s Soccer Breakfast during the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 2026. Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s partnership with United Soccer Coaches 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 Cpl. Brenna Ritchie).

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Riley Tejcek, an officer procurement officer with the Western Recruiting Region, center, engages with coaches during the Fit to Win Coaches Luncheon and Workshop at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 18, 2025. The Fit to Win session offered coaches an immersive introduction to Marine Corps training principles and provided coaches with practical tools they can carry back to their programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hana Lathrop)

Poolees compete in various events at the Puerto Rico Field Meet Parque Jose Barbosa, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec. 12, 2025. The Field Meet draws Marines from across the island to test their skills, honor their traditions, and build lasting bonds, showcasing the physical and mental toughness that defines the Corps.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke) - Poolees compete in various events at the Puerto Rico Field Meet Parque Jose Barbosa, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec. 12, 2025. The Field Meet draws Marines from across the island to test their skills, honor their traditions, and build lasting bonds, showcasing the physical and mental toughness that defines the Corps.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Zincke)

The Westerville North HS Varsity Football team poses with Marines after the Marine-style workout session. - The Westerville North HS Varsity Football team poses with Marines after the Marine-style workout session.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Passing the colors in a change of command ceremony is a symbolic transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William J. Bowers, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. Passing the colors in a change of command ceremony is a symbolic transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines and students and faculty with Bowen Law School pose for a group photo following the Marine Corps Opening Statements Competition at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 12, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw) - U.S. Marines and students and faculty with Bowen Law School pose for a group photo following the Marine Corps Opening Statements Competition at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 12, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Withers (right) shakes hands with 2nd Lt. William Hardwick (left), 1st Marine Corps District, during the commissioning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 4, 2025. The Enlisted to Judge Advocate program offers selected Marines in the ranks of sergeant to gunnery sergeant a funded opportunity to earn a law degree and serve as a judge advocate. Selectees receive full active-duty pay and benefits while attending Officer Candidates School, law school, and The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Withers (right) shakes hands with 2nd Lt. William Hardwick (left), 1st Marine Corps District, during the commissioning ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 4, 2025. The Enlisted to Judge Advocate program offers selected Marines in the ranks of sergeant to gunnery sergeant a funded opportunity to earn a law degree and serve as a judge advocate. Selectees receive full active-duty pay and benefits while attending Officer Candidates School, law school, and The Basic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Memphis Pitts)

Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw) - Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston host a static display in the Boston Commons during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker) - U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston host a static display in the Boston Commons during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command share their traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. In celebration of 250 years of proud tradition, Marines around the world unite to honor their shared heritage - a legacy defined by honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)