Stories

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)

Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Santa Ana, California on Feb. 21, 2021. Maj. Emmanuel discussed his life story and how he got to where he is today as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Sergeant Brian Robert, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Kyla Rosales at Foothill Technology High School in Ventura, Calif., April 26, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - Sergeant Brian Robert, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Kyla Rosales at Foothill Technology High School in Ventura, Calif., April 26, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Colby, left, and Capt. Jeffrey Newman recognize Jasmin Grewal, center, a senior at Royal High School in Simi Valley, Calif., for accepting the selective U.S. Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship during a presentation at the high school, March 24, 2016. Grewal, won the scholarship based on her commitment in and out of the classroom, to the community, leadership abilities, and physical fitness, and plans to attend Yale University. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - Staff Sgt. Joseph Colby, left, and Capt. Jeffrey Newman recognize Jasmin Grewal, center, a senior at Royal High School in Simi Valley, Calif., for accepting the selective U.S. Marine Corps Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship during a presentation at the high school, March 24, 2016. Grewal, won the scholarship based on her commitment in and out of the classroom, to the community, leadership abilities, and physical fitness, and plans to attend Yale University. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Sergeant Weldon Housley, center, and Staff Sergeant Edwin Salvatierra, right, present a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship check to Jack Beguelin at Buena High School in Ventura, Calif., Jan. 15, 2016. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released) - Sergeant Weldon Housley, center, and Staff Sergeant Edwin Salvatierra, right, present a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship check to Jack Beguelin at Buena High School in Ventura, Calif., Jan. 15, 2016. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently replaced the Military Personnel Procurement Manual, the book that dictates how a recruiter does their job, with the online and more user friendly Enlistment Processing Manual. The switch will make it easier for recruiters to find the information they need and will enable policy makers to rapidly update and disseminate the latest changes. - Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently replaced the Military Personnel Procurement Manual, the book that dictates how a recruiter does their job, with the online and more user friendly Enlistment Processing Manual. The switch will make it easier for recruiters to find the information they need and will enable policy makers to rapidly update and disseminate the latest changes.

Officer selection officers and recruiters will soon use the cameras on their government issued smart phones and BlackBerrys after a new change in policy by Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The policy change, which will only effect MCRC, will allow recruiters and OSOs to take pictures of an applicant’s tattoos and physical appearance and forward them to their government e-mail or approved Gmail accounts. (Photo illustration by Lance Cpl. David Flynn) - Officer selection officers and recruiters will soon use the cameras on their government issued smart phones and BlackBerrys after a new change in policy by Marine Corps Recruiting Command. The policy change, which will only effect MCRC, will allow recruiters and OSOs to take pictures of an applicant’s tattoos and physical appearance and forward them to their government e-mail or approved Gmail accounts. (Photo illustration by Lance Cpl. David Flynn)