Stories

Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a four-mile hike during a during an Officer Candidate School preparation weekend aboard Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, April 22, 1017. The Officer Candidate School (OCS) preparation weekend was held to enhance readiness through challenging and realistic training with a focus on basic Marine Corps knowledge and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachery B. Martin) - Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a four-mile hike during a during an Officer Candidate School preparation weekend aboard Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, April 22, 1017. The Officer Candidate School (OCS) preparation weekend was held to enhance readiness through challenging and realistic training with a focus on basic Marine Corps knowledge and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachery B. Martin)

Kimberly Danette Olarte, a Marine Corps poolee in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program, pushes herself while doing sit-ups during the initial strength test with Recruiting Sub-Station Cary, North Carolina, March 7, 2017. For the last eight months she’s been training with her recruiters in the DEP, which physically and mentally prepares applicants for the challenges they’ll face at training. For this IST Olarte did one pull-up, 99 crunches and a 10-minute-and-24-second 1.5 mile run for a score of 269 out of 300. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released) - Kimberly Danette Olarte, a Marine Corps poolee in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program, pushes herself while doing sit-ups during the initial strength test with Recruiting Sub-Station Cary, North Carolina, March 7, 2017. For the last eight months she’s been training with her recruiters in the DEP, which physically and mentally prepares applicants for the challenges they’ll face at training. For this IST Olarte did one pull-up, 99 crunches and a 10-minute-and-24-second 1.5 mile run for a score of 269 out of 300. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released)

Major Joshua Darby speaks to Rashean Mathis before his induction into the MEAC Hall of Fame in Norfolk, Va., March 9, 2017. Mathis was a standout player at Bethune-Cookman University before his 12-year career in the NFL. The MEAC partnership provides the United States Marine Corps with an opportunity to celebrate the hard work, courage, and commitment to excellence exhibited by its many participants. Darby currently serves as the marketing public affairs officer at 4th Marine Corps District. - Major Joshua Darby speaks to Rashean Mathis before his induction into the MEAC Hall of Fame in Norfolk, Va., March 9, 2017. Mathis was a standout player at Bethune-Cookman University before his 12-year career in the NFL. The MEAC partnership provides the United States Marine Corps with an opportunity to celebrate the hard work, courage, and commitment to excellence exhibited by its many participants. Darby currently serves as the marketing public affairs officer at 4th Marine Corps District.

(From left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, Pfc. Madeline Kreamer, Sgt. Maj. Howard Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region Sergeant Major, pose for a photo after a graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 10, 2017. The ceremony is conducted to honor the new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/released) - (From left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, Pfc. Madeline Kreamer, Sgt. Maj. Howard Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region Sergeant Major, pose for a photo after a graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 10, 2017. The ceremony is conducted to honor the new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/released)

Marines motivate and cheer on an attendee of the 2017 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 2, 2017. The symposium is scheduled from 2-4 March, and allows Marines to interact with young men and women interested in aviation career paths, and to teach them about the many programs the Marine Corps has to offer them. - Marines motivate and cheer on an attendee of the 2017 Women in Aviation International Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 2, 2017. The symposium is scheduled from 2-4 March, and allows Marines to interact with young men and women interested in aviation career paths, and to teach them about the many programs the Marine Corps has to offer them.

Marine Col. C. Derek Campbell speaks to students at a two-day Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, as part of the Emerging Leaders Program, at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester, Va., Feb. 17-18. The MCLS is an event the Marine Corps hosts several times throughout the year across the nation, which fosters ongoing relationships to generate awareness and knowledge on the Corps to diverse communities. Campbell is the liaison officer for the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Orginization at the Pentagon. - Marine Col. C. Derek Campbell speaks to students at a two-day Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, as part of the Emerging Leaders Program, at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester, Va., Feb. 17-18. The MCLS is an event the Marine Corps hosts several times throughout the year across the nation, which fosters ongoing relationships to generate awareness and knowledge on the Corps to diverse communities. Campbell is the liaison officer for the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Orginization at the Pentagon.

Major Ryan Cohen speaks with mentors and coaches ahead of the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship event in Oklahoma City. The Marines intend to show the wrestlers, coaches and mentors that their fighting spirit is much like our own. Cohen is the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. The pre-tournament occurred on Feb. 9, and the tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10-11. - Major Ryan Cohen speaks with mentors and coaches ahead of the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship event in Oklahoma City. The Marines intend to show the wrestlers, coaches and mentors that their fighting spirit is much like our own. Cohen is the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Oklahoma City. The pre-tournament occurred on Feb. 9, and the tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10-11.

Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released) - Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton was awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award by U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)

After a long year of hard work and dedication, Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale earned the 2016 title of 6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Station of the Year award. To earn this title, RS Fort Lauderdale significantly exceeded their recruiting quota for the year. RS Fort Lauderdale is one of eight recruiting stations inside the 6th Marine Corps District that covers the Southeast United States. - After a long year of hard work and dedication, Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale earned the 2016 title of 6th Marine Corps District Recruiting Station of the Year award. To earn this title, RS Fort Lauderdale significantly exceeded their recruiting quota for the year. RS Fort Lauderdale is one of eight recruiting stations inside the 6th Marine Corps District that covers the Southeast United States.

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)