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U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a promotion ceremony for Cpl. Trent Henry, a native of El Paso, Texas and a combat photographer with the task force, atop Bloody Nose Ridge in Peleliu, Palau, Sept. 1, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a promotion ceremony for Cpl. Trent Henry, a native of El Paso, Texas and a combat photographer with the task force, atop Bloody Nose Ridge in Peleliu, Palau, Sept. 1, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)

Koa Moana 23 Concludes in Oceania

U.S. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force concluded Task Force Koa Moana 23 in the Indo-Pacific region on Sept. 30, 2023. The task force was task-organized into multiple detachments with expertise in providing engineering, medical, maritime law enforcement, and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, operates the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships, sponsored by the Marine Corps, on July 15, 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 know Marine Corps opportunities and provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, operates the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships, sponsored by the Marine Corps, on July 15, 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 know Marine Corps opportunities and provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense.

Unrelenting Resilience: How Marines Partnering with USA Wrestling are Developing the Next Generation of Warriors

Marine Corps Recruiting Command and USA Wrestling hosted the Junior & 16U National Championships from July 14 to 23, 2023, at the Fargodome in Fargo. The eight-day event marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication from wrestlers and coaches. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Kiraly exemplifies this spirit as a wrestling father, drawing from his 25-year Marine Corps career, showcasing resilience and commitment. A native of Perrysburg, OH, Kiraly enlisted in 1998 during uncertainty...

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Krysta Porter Lot, a policy analyst for Reserve Affairs Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, answers a question during the panel portion of the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2023. MCLS develops greater connectedness between the Marine Corps and local university community to attract top talent for Marine Corps officer (and enlisted) programs. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Krysta Porter Lot, a policy analyst for Reserve Affairs Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, answers a question during the panel portion of the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2023. MCLS develops greater connectedness between the Marine Corps and local university community to attract top talent for Marine Corps officer (and enlisted) programs.

Learning the Legacy: Marine Corps Holds Leadership Seminar at Howard University

The United States Marine Corps hosted a Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at Howard University on April 21, 2023. Students from Howard University and George Washington University were invited to attend the seminar which included guest speakers and exercises focused on making leadership decisions, team building and problem solving, and a discussion on ethical leadership case studies.

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Marine Corps Reserves: A Path to Success

The Marine Corps Reserves, since its creation in 1916, has stood at the ready to strengthen active forces in peacetime and in time of war. It also serves to provide support during national emergencies or lead community service efforts. The reserves has many benefits, including, being stationed near home or school, guaranteed military occupational specialty at the time of enlistment, advanced MOS training and leadership opportunities, the same recruit training...

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command makes mission, prepares for challenging 2023

Marine Corps Recruiting Command accomplished its Fiscal Year 2022 mission in all categories and components on Sept. 30, 2022. Fiscal Year 2022 stood as one of the most difficult years in recruiting since the inception of the all-volunteer force...

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The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger delivers his remarks during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Change of Command Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 21, 2022. Major General Bohm served as the commanding general of MCRC from July 2020 to July 2022 and will soon assume command as the Inspector General for the Marine Corps. - The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger delivers his remarks during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Change of Command Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 21, 2022. Major General Bohm served as the commanding general of MCRC from July 2020 to July 2022 and will soon assume command as the Inspector General for the Marine Corps.

Bowers takes Command of Marine Corps Recruiting Command

Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm relinquished command of Marine Corps Recruiting Command to Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers during the change of command ceremony at Warner Hall on July 21. Bohm commanded MCRC from July 12, 2020 to July 21, 2022. During his tenure, he led MCRC through one of the most challenging recruiting environments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Marine Corps Establishes the Talent Management Strategy Group

Since publishing Talent Management 2030 in November 2021, the Marine Corps has continued to rapidly meet the goals set out by Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In order to make the full transition from the current manpower system to the talent management system, the Commandant has formed the Talent Management Strategy Group, referred to as TMX...

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U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates. - U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Lima Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates.

Marine Recruiting achieves historic success in diversity representation

“To remain our nation’s modern force in readiness, we require the most capable Marines who offer diverse perspectives and experiences to better innovate and grow our capabilities to conquer adversaries and defend the United States of America.” – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, May 2021. The Marine Corps’ most lethal weapon is – and will always remain – the individual Marine. Marine Corps Recruiting Command continues to meet the accession needs of the Marine Corps while consistently recruiting a diversified force, creating equity in recruiting processes, and cultivating a culture of inclusion...

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise.

Marines Volunteer at Sea Cadet Training Exercise

A handful of Marines from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 22-24. The small cadre of Marine Officers and enlisted Marines who gave up their off-duty hours...

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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, address Marine Corps Recruiting Command leaders at the command’s National Operations and Training Symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 20. In addition to discussing the current state of the Corps and the Commandant’s vision for Force Design 2030, Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black assisted MCRC leadership with presenting Superior Achiever Awards to top performing Recruiting Station Commanders. Superior Achiever awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership, which directly impact recruiting mission success. - Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, address Marine Corps Recruiting Command leaders at the command’s National Operations and Training Symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 20. In addition to discussing the current state of the Corps and the Commandant’s vision for Force Design 2030, Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black assisted MCRC leadership with presenting Superior Achiever Awards to top performing Recruiting Station Commanders. Superior Achiever awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership, which directly impact recruiting mission success.

MCRC Leadership gets 'back to basics' for FY22

Marine Corps Recruiting Command conducted its National Operations and Training Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 20-21. Command leadership took time during the symposium to recognize recruiting station and prior service recruiting station commanders, who performed superbly during Fiscal Year 2021. Twenty-seven of the 48 RS commanders and three PSRS commanders were recognized as this year’s Superior Achievers...

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Private First Class Hernandez holds up her Eagle, Globe, and Anchor with pride on Parris Island S.C. Aug. 6, 2021. The EGA is the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps. - Private First Class Hernandez holds up her Eagle, Globe, and Anchor with pride on Parris Island S.C. Aug. 6, 2021. The EGA is the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps.