Marines TV

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Hodgson, from Georgia, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks about his selection to the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Hodgson has attended Officer Candidate School and plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to complete his bachelor’s degree before commissioning as an officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Blua, an aircraft maintenance officer, and Lt. Zachary S. Buker, an adjutant officer, both with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speak about their experiences with the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECEP) on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. The MECEP program gives the opportunity for enlisted Marines to transition to the commissioned ranks and advance their career, the selection process for these programs is extremely competitive and requires a process of indoctrination completely different from the enlisted mindset. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Tahlia Rivera)

An illustrative guide for enlisted Marines on the available programs for becoming a Marine Corps officer.