R 171641Z APR 25
MARADMIN 197/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ENLISTED SELECTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 ADVANCED VISUAL
INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY//
REF/A/MARADMIN 087/25//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARADMIN SOLICITING COMMSTRAT MARINES FOR THE
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED VISUAL INFORMATION TRAINING PROGRAM
(2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR)//
POC1/SPRADLIN/WE/CWO5/45XX TRAINING PILLAR LEAD/CD/TEL:
703-614-1494/EMAIL: WADE.SPRADLIN@USMC.MIL//
POC2/GIBSON/AM/MGYSGT/45XX OCCFLD SPONSOR AND SENIOR ENLISTED
ADVISOR/CD/TEL: 703-614-1387/EMAIL: ANTWAUN.GIBSON@USMC.MIL//
POC3/MCDOLE/KL/GYSGT/45XX MOS SPECIALIST/CD/ TEL: 703-614-1494/
EMAIL: KASSIE.MCDOLE@USMC.MIL// 
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  To announce screening panel results of
the Academic Year 2025-2026 undergraduate Advanced Visual
Information training program at Syracuse University for the
Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Occupational Field
(OccFld).  A panel comprised of senior leaders at Communication
Directorate (CD) met 7 April 2025 to review command-endorsed
nominations and nominee portfolios in order to select the most
qualified Marines for this competitive program. 
2.  This training program convenes at the S.I.  Newhouse School of
Public Communication, 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY.  Nominee
calling message and program details can be found in reference (a).  
3.  The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program
selectees are as follows:
Rank   LName      Int   PMOS   MCC    Program
SSgt   Bestul     CL    4591   122    Military Graphics Design (MGD)
SSgt   Hernandez  AM    4591   1F1    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
SSgt   Taylor     JM    4591   124    Military Graphics Design (MGD)
Sgt    Huynh      E     4541   130    Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt    Jones      ER    4571   094    Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt    Katz       PS    4571   1FR    Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt    Pulliam    RH    4571   952    Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt    Swyers     EV    4571   143    Military Motion Media (MMM)
4.  The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program
alternates are as follows:
Rank   LName      Int    MOS     MCC  Program
SSgt   Fletcher   SC     4591    1C0  Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
                                      or Military Motion Media (MMM)
Cpl    Stauss     JM     4512    1FU  Military Graphics Design (MGD)
5.  All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs NLT 24 April 2025
to accept selection and receive further guidance.  
6.  Selectees who accept assignment to Syracuse University will
incur two years of obligated service upon graduation.  Marines must
gain additional obligated service in order to report with a minimum
of 24 months remaining on contract upon graduation (on or around 20
May 2026).  Each Marine requires a page 11 entry prior to the
execution of the orders to document acceptance of the obligated
service commitment.   
7.  Marines will be administratively assigned to Echo Company, 4th
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Syracuse, NY.  Permanent
change of station orders will be coordinated via separate
correspondence by Enlisted Assignments Branch (MMEA) and the 45XX
MOS Specialist.  The MOS Specialist will assist in the submission of
any applicable time-on-station waivers.  This is an accompanied PCS.
8.  Per the 2025 MOS Manual, MGD graduates will earn the 4513
Advanced Visual Information – Graphics Marine (AVI-G) AMOS, MPJ
graduates will earn the 4543 Advance Visual Information –
Photography Marine (AVI-P) AMOS and MMM graduates will earn the 4573
Advanced Visual Information – Videography Marine (AVI-V) AMOS.  
9.  Upon graduation, assignment to payback tour in Necessary MOS
billets (NMOS 4513, 4543 and 4573) is expected; commanders are
highly encouraged to ensure 24-month payback in NMOS is achieved.  
10.  Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 Jul 2025 in
time for orientation.  The course begins on 4 Aug 2025 with a May
2026 graduation date.  Ms. Nancy Austin of Syracuse University is
the program's student liaison and may be reached at njaustin@syr.edu
and phone (315) 443-4082 or (315) 857-3084.  The Marines will rate a
non-observed academic fitness report based upon their Syracuse GPA.  
11. Find additional program information at
https://newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
12. Release authorized by SES April L. Langwell, Director of
Communication, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps//