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Unveiling Commitment through Telecommuting

A Marine is forged in the Corps' values of honor, courage and commitment. The commitment Marines have to mission accomplishment is persistent, unrelenting, and guaranteed. Marines unwavering devotion to mission accomplishment help them find creative and innovative answers to unique problems in uncertain and trying conditions. Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS) Westminster in Orange County, California has implemented new techniques to ensure they keep that commitment to their pool of future Marines during a time when the nation faces the Novel Coronavirus.

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“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you,” Fred DeVito. Private Brian J. Rodriguez-Martinez of Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, and graduate of East Bakersfield High School challenged himself to losing more than 70 pounds and earning the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you,” Fred DeVito. Private Brian J. Rodriguez-Martinez of Recruiting Sub Station Bakersfield East, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, and graduate of East Bakersfield High School challenged himself to losing more than 70 pounds and earning the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

East Bakersfield High School Graduate loses more than 70 pounds, becomes a Marine

Setting a goal is simple, but being able to accomplish that goal can become a challenge. We become interrupted by life’s distractions, and instead of working toward accomplishing our goal, we replace it with excuses. Few are able to push through adversity by dedicating their time and effort in taking the next steps toward accomplishing that goal.

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