U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott-George, an armorer, assists a fellow Marine with assembling an M240 machine gun at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 2, 2021. “Black History month is a month where we can learn about the history African Americans have in this country, and it gives us a chance to learn about and celebrate important people in black history and what they have accomplished,” Scott-George said. Throughout Black History Month, the Marine Corps joins the nation in celebrating representation, the identity of every individual Marine, and the diversity that strengthens the Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott-George, an armorer, assists a fellow Marine with assembling an M240 machine gun at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 2, 2021. “Black History month is a month where we can learn about the history African Americans have in this country, and it gives us a chance to learn about and celebrate important people in black history and what they have accomplished,” Scott-George said. Throughout Black History Month, the Marine Corps joins the nation in celebrating representation, the identity of every individual Marine, and the diversity that strengthens the Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tia Dufour) - U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Tia Dufour)

A rodeo attendee attempts pull-ups during a Marine Corps Pull-Up Challenge at the Salinas Rodeo in Salinas, California Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines of Recruiting Sub-Station Salinas hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray) - A rodeo attendee attempts pull-ups during a Marine Corps Pull-Up Challenge at the Salinas Rodeo in Salinas, California Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines of Recruiting Sub-Station Salinas hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

Marine Corps Recruiting Command awarded all allocated four-year Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarships to highly qualified men and women during a recent selection board. The scholarship, named after the Corps’ first African-American officer, is a four year Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship available to students of any background who plan on attending one of 17 participating historically black colleges and universities. - Marine Corps Recruiting Command awarded all allocated four-year Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarships to highly qualified men and women during a recent selection board. The scholarship, named after the Corps’ first African-American officer, is a four year Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship available to students of any background who plan on attending one of 17 participating historically black colleges and universities.

Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainers demonstrate self-defense maneuvers during a visit from Educators and Key Leaders Workshop attendees at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 24, 2014. Guests observe different techniques that come with degrees of belts as they become increasingly complex. The Educators and Key Leaders Workshop exposes college professors and community leaders to the myriad career opportunities the Marine Corps offers, specifically geared toward officer commissioning programs. - Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainers demonstrate self-defense maneuvers during a visit from Educators and Key Leaders Workshop attendees at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 24, 2014. Guests observe different techniques that come with degrees of belts as they become increasingly complex. The Educators and Key Leaders Workshop exposes college professors and community leaders to the myriad career opportunities the Marine Corps offers, specifically geared toward officer commissioning programs.

U.S. Marine Corps Captains Matthew Browning and Jeffrey Arroyo, of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, present Semper Fidelis All-American jerseys to five student-athletes selected from the state of Arizona, during halftime of the sold out Houston Texans versus Arizona Cardinals football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2013. The players were carefully chosen based on their efforts in the classroom, community and on the gridiron. - U.S. Marine Corps Captains Matthew Browning and Jeffrey Arroyo, of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, present Semper Fidelis All-American jerseys to five student-athletes selected from the state of Arizona, during halftime of the sold out Houston Texans versus Arizona Cardinals football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2013. The players were carefully chosen based on their efforts in the classroom, community and on the gridiron.

“Warriors of Virtue,” a new campaign by Marine Corps Recruiting Command, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 on social media and the Big Ten Network. The campaign celebrates the virtues of Courage, Knowledge and Pride, three traits valued in the Hispanic-American community as well as the Marine Corps. - “Warriors of Virtue,” a new campaign by Marine Corps Recruiting Command, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 on social media and the Big Ten Network. The campaign celebrates the virtues of Courage, Knowledge and Pride, three traits valued in the Hispanic-American community as well as the Marine Corps.

Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda Hanible, diversity operations chief, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, is presented the Major Megan McClung Leadership Award by Coast Guard Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas (left) and Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, during the Joint Womens Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center today. The Major Megan McClung Leadership Award, named after the first female Marine officer killed in Iraq, recognizes Marines who display 'inspirational, innovative and imaginative leadership.' - Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda Hanible, diversity operations chief, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, is presented the Major Megan McClung Leadership Award by Coast Guard Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas (left) and Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas, director, Manpower Management Division, during the Joint Womens Leadership Symposium at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center today. The Major Megan McClung Leadership Award, named after the first female Marine officer killed in Iraq, recognizes Marines who display 'inspirational, innovative and imaginative leadership.'

First Lt. Oliver David, public affairs officer, 2nd Marine Division, and a native of Long Beach, Calif., is one of two Marine officers whose unique story will be shared when Marine Corps Recruiting Command releases its newest advertising campaign, ‘A Warriors’ Education,’ May 8. The campaign will draw attention to the contributions made by Asian-American Marines, past and present, during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. - First Lt. Oliver David, public affairs officer, 2nd Marine Division, and a native of Long Beach, Calif., is one of two Marine officers whose unique story will be shared when Marine Corps Recruiting Command releases its newest advertising campaign, ‘A Warriors’ Education,’ May 8. The campaign will draw attention to the contributions made by Asian-American Marines, past and present, during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.