U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, delivers the opening remarks, engages with coaches and participates in a panel at the National Association of Basketball Coaches annual convention in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 5, 2024. The Marines and NABC are committed to offering the opportunity to develop new relationships with basketball coaches to build trust and create a larger pool of advocates to access talented young men and women. During the opening ceremony Ryans remarked to the coaches in attendance, “more about what we do is alike than different,” regarding the development of young men and women in character, as well as physically. Ryans is a native of Hampton, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi Voss) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Ambient Corporation performed by KLAmedia.

U.S. Marines and USA Wrestling partnered to host the Junior & 16U National Championships, in Fargo, N.D., on July 14-23, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines are aware of Marine Corps opportunities, provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Levi Voss)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command and Martial Arts and Fitness Readiness Center of Excellence attended the SHAPE 2023 Convention at Seattle, Wash., on March 30, 2023. The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) has created programs and resources to increase advocacy toward support to an inclusive, active, kinder, and healthier school culture. Marine Corps Recruiting Command initiated a partnership with the organization in 2023. The marketing partnership includes multiple engagement opportunities including speaking engagements, workout sessions, and an engagement booth to enable Marines to engage educators and coaches to discuss aligned values, workshop opportunities and options to continue developing relationships locally through the influencer program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

The Marine Corps' newest advertising campaign, Shifting Threats, showcases the increasingly complex and chaotic global environment that Marines are currently operating in, characterized by “un” threats: unpredictable, unimaginable, unknown and undeclared. The campaign conveys a single premise: Against ever-evolving threats, our Nation’s greatest asset is the adaptable skillset of Marines who fight and win.

The Marine Corps' newest advertising campaign, Shifting Threats, showcases the increasingly complex and chaotic global environment that Marines are currently operating in, characterized by “un” threats: unpredictable, unimaginable, unknown and undeclared. The campaign conveys a single premise: Against ever-evolving threats, our Nation’s greatest asset is the adaptable skillset of Marines who fight and win.

The Marine Corps' newest advertising campaign, Shifting Threats, showcases the increasingly complex and chaotic global environment that Marines are currently operating in, characterized by “un” threats: unpredictable, unimaginable, unknown and undeclared. The campaign conveys a single premise: Against ever-evolving threats, our Nation’s greatest asset is the adaptable skillset of Marines who fight and win.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mardia Timoney, 6th Marine Corps District musician technical assistant, explains the importance of the partnership with Music For All during the MFA Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on June 28, 2022. The partnership with Music For All presents opportunities, like the symposium, to connect with music directors and musicians through a mutual appreciation of music. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

U.S. Marine Connor M. Hazelrigg, trumpet musician, a native of Fresno, Cali. with Marine Corps Force Reserve Band based in New Orleans, La., reflects on his time participating with students at the Music for All Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., on June 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is a partner with Music For All and uses events like the summer symposium to connect with music directors and musicians through a mutual appreciation of music. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

Sgt. An Duong a Marine reservist originally From Vietnam talk on how his culture has impacted his time in the Marine Corps and what he believes his diversity brings. Throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Marine Corps joins the nation in celebrating representation, the identity of every individual Marine and the diversity that strengthens the Corps.

Staff Sgt. Najae Cotton, a Marine recruiter at Recruiting Sub-Station Woodbridge, Virginia, talks about the benefits and opportunities she has experienced as a recruiter and woman in the Marine Corps. (U.S Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Courtesy video: BEYA 2022

In honor of Black History Month, Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to celebrate and recognize the success, contribution, and legacy of our African-American Marines, both past and present. The Marine Corps celebrates Black History Month by honoring African-Americans who have served in our ranks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Terrence V. Demps III, an Supply Chain Management Specialist of Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, highlights his moral experience in the Marine Corps for Black History Month at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, February 2, 2022. Black History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the achievements of African-Americans in U.S. history. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kenny Gomez)

For Marines, the call to serve never truly goes away. Long after active duty, their commitment continues, positively impacting communities across our Nation. That is the meaning of Semper Fidelis. Always Faithful. Always Marine. (Marine Corps video by Lt. Col. Thomas R. Dolan, Capt. Sarah Rhodes and Staff Sgt. Gregory Boyd)