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U.S. Marine Corps APA Professionals Leadership Summit brings in top Marine Corps, Congressional, and civilian Industry professionals

Since its establishment in 2019, Marine Corps Asian Pacific American Professionals has remained committed to bringing together Marines and allies, of all backgrounds and cultures, to hear from Marine Corps and Congressional leadership and industry professionals for a leadership and education seminar. The 2022 USMC APA Professionals Leadership Summit took place from April 27th – 28th within a Zoom virtual meeting and hosted over three dozen participants and key speakers. The fourth iteration’s theme was “Leverage” and presented the opportunity for participants to connect on the individual, community, and organization level through discussions on mentorship, inclusion, professionalism, and Marine Corps talent management initiatives.

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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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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.

MCRC briefly celebrates FY21 mission success, focuses on FY22 challenges

Marine Corps Recruiting Command successfully closed out Fiscal Year 2021 mission in all categories, Sept. 30, signally an end to one of the more challenging years in recent memory for the command. Despite several challenges that greatly impacted recruiting efforts, the daily grind, commitment, and relentless effort of Marine Recruiters and Officer Selection Officers across the Nation resulted in more than 1,880 officer accessions and 36,424 enlisted accessions during FY 2021...

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Airman Gloria Ballesteros, aviation boatswain's mate (fuel), prepares to participate in a traditional Hawaiian dance while wearing Pacific-Islander attire during an Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. - Airman Gloria Ballesteros, aviation boatswain's mate (fuel), prepares to participate in a traditional Hawaiian dance while wearing Pacific-Islander attire during an Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

Marine Corps Observes Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Throughout the month of May, the Marine Corps honors the past as well as the continuing contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Despite a history of challenges dating back to the earliest immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to embrace their culture and thrive in the Marine Corps. Diversity, once viewed as a weakness, is now one of the Marine Corps’ greatest strengths...

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May marks AAPI Heritage Month

This May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country.

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Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. - Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.