U.S. Marine Corps Major Gordon Emmanuel, the commanding officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, speaks with future Marines about how to train and better prepare themselves to further progress their pull-up ability during a training event at Seal Beach, California on May 15, 2021. RS Orange County hosted a training function for future Marines who are expected to ship this summer for recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)
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Educators from the Southern California and Bay Area region, pose for a picture during the 12th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 23, 2021. The Educator's Workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college teachers, coaches, counselors and influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Leslie Cook, a Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, claims she's relieved to be ending this chapter in her journey of becoming a Marine. “I’m extremely proud of myself, and so relieved that this part has finally come to an end. I feel like now I am good enough to have the title, United States Marine,” says Cook at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on May 6, 2021. Cook was one of the fifty-three females to graduate with the first female integrated company at MCRD San Diego. Delarosa was recruited out of Recruiting Sub-Station South Bay, Recruiting Station Orange County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)
Future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Mission Viejo, Recruiting Station Orange County, pose with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard after having the opportunity to conduct a meet and greet with the Marines in Laguna Niguel, California on Dec. 11, 2021. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard has been a part of the Marine Corps since 1950. They have performed in various parades, ceremonies and rodeos across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Josue Fragoso, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station South Bay, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Torrance, California on Jan. 27, 2022. Fragoso sat down for an interview to talk about what being the backbone of the Marine Corps is like and how becoming a non-commissioned officer has helped him grow not only as a Marine but as a person. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)
Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Fullerton, California on December 10, 2021. Maldonado’s actions resulted in him saving a stranger's life during a three-car pile-up near San Juan Capistrano on Highway 5 Interstate.
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