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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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A U.S. Marine recruiter converses with an attendee during Ultimatum II, a Smash Ultimate Tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, Texas, December 27. - A U.S. Marine recruiter converses with an attendee during Ultimatum II, a Smash Ultimate Tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, Texas, December 27.

Marines Celebrate ‘Fighting Spirit’ at Ultimatum II

Marines with the 8th Marine Corps District engaged with competitors and spectators at Ultimatum II, an esports competition featuring the game “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” at Esports Stadium Arlington from December 27-29.The event represented the Marine Corps’ first activation at North America’s largest dedicated esports facility which covers

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Marines TV: 26th MEU MAGTF

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South grad becomes first female Marine to reach sergeant major in overseas assignment

3/20/2023 - https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/03/20/bloomington-grad-is-first-female-to-lead-marine-expeditionary-force/70020195007/

Operation Pay It Forward Annual Fundraising Efforts to Support Heroes & Families

3/09/2023 - https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/operation-pay-it-forward-annual-fundraising-efforts-to-support-heroes-families

Sen. Tuberville honors Foley man as March “Veteran of the Month”

3/07/2023 - https://mynbc15.com/news/local/sen-tuberville-honors-foley-man-as-march-veteran-of-the-month

Marine Corps veteran begins 22 hour workout for mental health awareness

3/02/2023 - https://www.wjbf.com/news/marine-corps-veteran-begins-22-hour-workout-for-mental-health-awareness/

Welcome MCRD’s newest bulldog mascot

3/01/2023 - https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/welcome-mcrds-newest-bulldog-mascot/