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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)

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)

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ricardo Gonzalez Jr, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, collides with rugby players at Prince William County Rugby Football Club, Triangle, Va, on October 12, 2022. Gonzalez plays in the local rugby team and on the All-Marine Team. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero) - U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ricardo Gonzalez Jr, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, collides with rugby players at Prince William County Rugby Football Club, Triangle, Va, on October 12, 2022. Gonzalez plays in the local rugby team and on the All-Marine Team. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines stepped out of their respective duties and onto the pitch to represent the Marine Corps in the 10th Annual All Forces Seven-on-Seven Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colorado, August 18-22. Each branch of the Department of Defense was represented by a rugby team, as well as, some semi-pro teams from the United Kingdom and Canada. - U.S. Marines stepped out of their respective duties and onto the pitch to represent the Marine Corps in the 10th Annual All Forces Seven-on-Seven Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colorado, August 18-22. Each branch of the Department of Defense was represented by a rugby team, as well as, some semi-pro teams from the United Kingdom and Canada.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, stands with Naval Officers and a Sea Cadet from the Alexandria, Va., Sea Cadet Division at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, on June 3, 2022. Bohm, a former member of the Sea Cadets, accompanied the group to the "Oldest Post in the Corps" so they could see firsthand the proficiency and discipline of the Marine Corps. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, stands with Naval Officers and a Sea Cadet from the Alexandria, Va., Sea Cadet Division at the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, on June 3, 2022. Bohm, a former member of the Sea Cadets, accompanied the group to the "Oldest Post in the Corps" so they could see firsthand the proficiency and discipline of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine veteran and New York Police Department Sgt. Lynda Chervoni, poses for a photograph at New York Police Department Headquarters in New York, Mar. 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tojyea G. Matally) - U.S. Marine veteran and New York Police Department Sgt. Lynda Chervoni, poses for a photograph at New York Police Department Headquarters in New York, Mar. 17, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tojyea G. Matally)

This photo illustration poster is designed to inform and grab attention prospective recruiting volunteers. - This photo illustration poster is designed to inform and grab attention prospective recruiting volunteers.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command senior enlisted leaders known as the “Gray Beards” stand with Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm during a two-day symposium, Feb 22-23,2022. MCRC CG met with senior enlisted leaders to discuss the way ahead with Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The group discussed matters pertaining to the future health of the 8412 military occupational specialty (career recruiter), the current state of recruiting duty and the way forward. The meeting of “Gray Beards” is hosted annually in order to ensure the recruiting foundation stays strong by empowering the elder statesmen the opportunity to positively effect change and ensure mission success. After two years of unprecedented times in military recruiting, the group, which included the MCRC, Eastern and Western Recruiting Region Sergeants Major, must collectively discuss ways for the command to evolve.“MCRC is facing what is arguably one of the most challenging times in recruiting since the all-volunteer force,” said Bohm, during his remarks to the group. “FY21 was challenging and it was not all COVID. COVID changed the way we conducted business because we had to work across many different media to reach people. Inflation has caused our spending power to go down and with limited funds, the money doesn’t go very far.” - Marine Corps Recruiting Command senior enlisted leaders known as the “Gray Beards” stand with Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm during a two-day symposium, Feb 22-23,2022. MCRC CG met with senior enlisted leaders to discuss the way ahead with Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The group discussed matters pertaining to the future health of the 8412 military occupational specialty (career recruiter), the current state of recruiting duty and the way forward. The meeting of “Gray Beards” is hosted annually in order to ensure the recruiting foundation stays strong by empowering the elder statesmen the opportunity to positively effect change and ensure mission success. After two years of unprecedented times in military recruiting, the group, which included the MCRC, Eastern and Western Recruiting Region Sergeants Major, must collectively discuss ways for the command to evolve. “MCRC is facing what is arguably one of the most challenging times in recruiting since the all-volunteer force,” said Bohm, during his remarks to the group. “FY21 was challenging and it was not all COVID. COVID changed the way we conducted business because we had to work across many different media to reach people. Inflation has caused our spending power to go down and with limited funds, the money doesn’t go very far.”