Stories

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Glenn Galtere, a 93-year-old Marine who fought in The Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, tells his Marine Corps story at the Iwo Jima Luncheon held at The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Feb. 23, 2023. The Iwo Jima Luncheon was organized by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joe Lisi and Tom Kane, together with Madyson staff members to honor those who answered the call of duty for the defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera) - U.S. Marine Corps veteran Glenn Galtere, a 93-year-old Marine who fought in The Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, tells his Marine Corps story at the Iwo Jima Luncheon held at The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Feb. 23, 2023. The Iwo Jima Luncheon was organized by U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joe Lisi and Tom Kane, together with Madyson staff members to honor those who answered the call of duty for the defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera)

An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon) - An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)

Alex LoRusso, one of the two victims of a car collision saved by Sgt. Joseph Howard, a Yonkers, New York native and an infantry mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo with Howard, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2022. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. On Dec 30, 2017, at the time a lance corporal, Howard witnessed a car collision between four vehicles. Victims were trapped in a vehicle that had flipped eight times over a distance of 300 feet. Howard extracted the two unconscious victims from the car that continued to leak fuel. As he moved the second victim to safety, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. He then reassessed their injuries and provided life-saving first aid until first responders arrived. By his bold initiative and unwavering dedication to duty, Lance Cpl. Howard reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service. LoRusso suffered severe life-threatening injuries but despite the circumstances he was able to recover and is now thriving. - Alex LoRusso, one of the two victims of a car collision saved by Sgt. Joseph Howard, a Yonkers, New York native and an infantry mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo with Howard, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2022. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combatant decoration awarded. On Dec 30, 2017, at the time a lance corporal, Howard witnessed a car collision between four vehicles. Victims were trapped in a vehicle that had flipped eight times over a distance of 300 feet. Howard extracted the two unconscious victims from the car that continued to leak fuel. As he moved the second victim to safety, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. He then reassessed their injuries and provided life-saving first aid until first responders arrived. By his bold initiative and unwavering dedication to duty, Lance Cpl. Howard reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service. LoRusso suffered severe life-threatening injuries but despite the circumstances he was able to recover and is now thriving.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Dennielle Howes, air defense control officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, pose for a photo during the 2022 WeCOACH Breakthrough Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The partnership with WeCOACH offers the chance to connect Marines to influencers in order to build relationships that convert those influencers into advocates who can be relied on to support local recruiting activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Dennielle Howes, air defense control officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, pose for a photo during the 2022 WeCOACH Breakthrough Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The partnership with WeCOACH offers the chance to connect Marines to influencers in order to build relationships that convert those influencers into advocates who can be relied on to support local recruiting activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher McComb, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company communications chief, leads a class on how the Marine mindset can be combined with coaching at the United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association Convention in Aurora, Colo., Dec. 14, 2022. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with USTFCCCA, during the convention Marines were able to network, participate in professional development sessions with coaches and celebrate the National High School Coaches of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher McComb, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company communications chief, leads a class on how the Marine mindset can be combined with coaching at the United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association Convention in Aurora, Colo., Dec. 14, 2022. The Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with USTFCCCA, during the convention Marines were able to network, participate in professional development sessions with coaches and celebrate the National High School Coaches of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

220601-M-CY007-855 - On March 17, 2022, Jack A. Haertling stood before his own father, Jeff A. Haertling, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City Commanding Officer, Maj. Rick Hayek, to take the oath of enlistment. Having dreamed of being a Marine since his childhood, Jack spent his senior year of high school deciding whether he would follow through on his dream or attend college instead. Ultimately, he decided to take the plunge and commit to service in the Marine Corps like his father and others before him. Jack is scheduled to attend recruit training in September. (illustration courtesy of the Heartling family)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richmond Jackson, an information system security manager for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo during his graduation from at Frisk University, Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 2015. With no support on his education while growing up, Jackson defied all odds and created a successful career within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Avery Adams) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richmond Jackson, an information system security manager for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a photo during his graduation from at Frisk University, Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 2015. With no support on his education while growing up, Jackson defied all odds and created a successful career within the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Avery Adams)

Donovan Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps poolee, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samantha Phipps, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jonathan Bromley, a temporary officer selection officer with Recruiting Station Phoenix, pose for portrait in Arizona. This photo shows the progression of an individuals who plan to become a Marine Officer by joining the Delayed Entry Program, earning the title then commissioning, all through the Reserves. - Donovan Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps poolee, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samantha Phipps, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company Charlie, and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jonathan Bromley, a temporary officer selection officer with Recruiting Station Phoenix, pose for portrait in Arizona. This photo shows the progression of an individuals who plan to become a Marine Officer by joining the Delayed Entry Program, earning the title then commissioning, all through the Reserves.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angus Alberson owns American Machining and Manufacturing, the company responsible for manufacturing the Marine Corps pull-up bars, Varnsville, South Carolina. Alberson served from 1966-1970, and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo from Angus Alberson) - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Angus Alberson owns American Machining and Manufacturing, the company responsible for manufacturing the Marine Corps pull-up bars, Varnsville, South Carolina. Alberson served from 1966-1970, and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo from Angus Alberson)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the “Centurion” helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a “Centurion” in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Webster Rison) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the “Centurion” helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a “Centurion” in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Webster Rison)