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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Hyman, commanding general of Marine Corps Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, receives a brief at Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station, Chicago, Illinois, 17 Sept. 2025. General Hyman visited Chicago MEPS during a routine visit to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, during which he awarded several employees and service members with a challenge coin for a job well done. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Hyman, commanding general of Marine Corps Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, receives a brief at Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station, Chicago, Illinois, 17 Sept. 2025. General Hyman visited Chicago MEPS during a routine visit to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, during which he awarded several employees and service members with a challenge coin for a job well done. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arturo Paz, a recruiter with Recruiting Station South Chicago, poses for a photo during the Chicago Air and Water Show, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 15, 2025. The Marines attended the show in support of community relations and recruiting efforts. The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arturo Paz, a recruiter with Recruiting Station South Chicago, poses for a photo during the Chicago Air and Water Show, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 15, 2025. The Marines attended the show in support of community relations and recruiting efforts. The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at an annual pool function during Marine Week Chicago, July 12, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at an annual pool function during Marine Week Chicago, July 12, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Corps Band Quantico performs at a static display at the Magnificent Mile during Marine Week Chicago July 11, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marine Corps Band Quantico performs at a static display at the Magnificent Mile during Marine Week Chicago July 11, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, left, incoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Chicago receives the colors from Maj. Branden Koonce, right, during a change of command ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois, July 7, 2025. Recruiting Station Chicago held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce to Maj. Cory D. Tribble, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, left, incoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Chicago receives the colors from Maj. Branden Koonce, right, during a change of command ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois, July 7, 2025. Recruiting Station Chicago held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce to Maj. Cory D. Tribble, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Service Members and applicants are recognized at a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Sept. 2025. Before the White Sox's September 11th baseball game, applicants for all of the armed services conducted a swear-in ceremony, followed by a moment of silence in recognition of the September 11th attacks in 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Service Members and applicants are recognized at a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Sept. 2025. Before the White Sox's September 11th baseball game, applicants for all of the armed services conducted a swear-in ceremony, followed by a moment of silence in recognition of the September 11th attacks in 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

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Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Elijah Buzzard, center, poses for a photo with his recruiter, Sgt. Brandon Deere, left, and his supervisor, Adina Meilner, right, at Paradise Beach Waterpark, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aug. 15, 2025. Buzzard, a lifeguard at the water park, has been credited for saving multiple lives during the 2025 summer season and is scheduled to attend recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during the Drum Corps International World Championship in Indianapolis, August 9, 2025. The ensemble, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” showcased their musical precision, discipline and professionalism, captivating an audience of thousands gathered to witness top drum corps from around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Horton)

U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during the Drum Corps International World Championship in Indianapolis, August 9, 2025. The ensemble, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” showcased their musical precision, discipline and professionalism, captivating an audience of thousands gathered to witness top drum corps from around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Horton)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Horton

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jesus Delatorre, right, and Sgt. Valencia Begay, left, recruiters with Recruiting Station Kansas City, 9th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo during the Johnson County Fair, Kansas City, Missouri, July 31, 2025. Johnson County has celebrated the agricultural heritage of the community since 1939. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Moradian)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jesus Delatorre, right, and Sgt. Valencia Begay, left, recruiters with Recruiting Station Kansas City, 9th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo during the Johnson County Fair, Kansas City, Missouri, July 31, 2025. Johnson County has celebrated the agricultural heritage of the community since 1939. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Moradian)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis Moradian

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Justin J. Hillebrand, the oncoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 18, 2025. Recruiting Station Milwaukee held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Nathan J. Blackwell to Maj. Justin J. Hillebrand, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Justin J. Hillebrand, the oncoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 18, 2025. Recruiting Station Milwaukee held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Nathan J. Blackwell to Maj. Justin J. Hillebrand, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anna Dryden, a judge advocate with Western Recruiting Region, speaks with a student at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 11, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anna Dryden, a judge advocate with Western Recruiting Region, speaks with a student at Bowen Law School, Little Rock, Arkansas, Sep. 11, 2025. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal professionals and showcase the opportunities available as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Juan C. Ibarra, a student judge advocate, and a native of Oklahoma City, reads a book in the Donald E. Pray Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Okla., Jan. 28, 2025. Ibarra is currently in his first year of law school and is preparing to become a Marine Corps judge advocate where he will be responsible for upholding the law and core values of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Juan C. Ibarra, a student judge advocate, and a native of Oklahoma City, reads a book in the Donald E. Pray Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Okla., Jan. 28, 2025. Ibarra is currently in his first year of law school and is preparing to become a Marine Corps judge advocate where he will be responsible for upholding the law and core values of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

TULSA, Okla. – With wheels in motion, two Marine recruiters take the Marine Corps message directly to the American public - one city, one event, and one future Marine at a time.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brad Tischer and Sgt. Desmond Taylor Jr., both Enhanced Marketing Vehicle (EMV) Marines, use the EMV as a mobile extension of the Marine Corps’ recruiting mission. This asset helps them engage with communities, amplify awareness, and connect with others wherever the road takes them across the 9th Marine Corps District.

TULSA, Okla. – With wheels in motion, two Marine recruiters take the Marine Corps message directly to the American public - one city, one event, and one future Marine at a time. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brad Tischer and Sgt. Desmond Taylor Jr., both Enhanced Marketing Vehicle (EMV) Marines, use the EMV as a mobile extension of the Marine Corps’ recruiting mission. This asset helps them engage with communities, amplify awareness, and connect with others wherever the road takes them across the 9th Marine Corps District.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division color guard, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct the final evening colors ceremony at the Plaza of the Americas during Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division color guard, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct the final evening colors ceremony at the Plaza of the Americas during Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

Photo by Sgt. Kayla Halloran

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

Photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw

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Maj Patrick Leet

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Hyman, commanding general of Marine Corps Western Recruiting Region and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, receives a brief at Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station, Chicago, Illinois, 17 Sept. 2025. General Hyman visited Chicago MEPS during a routine visit to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, during which he awarded several employees and service members with a challenge coin for a job well done. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Arturo Paz, a recruiter with Recruiting Station South Chicago, poses for a photo during the Chicago Air and Water Show, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 15, 2025. The Marines attended the show in support of community relations and recruiting efforts. The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at an annual pool function during Marine Week Chicago, July 12, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps Band Quantico performs at a static display at the Magnificent Mile during Marine Week Chicago July 11, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Cory Tribble, left, incoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Chicago receives the colors from Maj. Branden Koonce, right, during a change of command ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois, July 7, 2025. Recruiting Station Chicago held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Maj. Brandon D. Koonce to Maj. Cory D. Tribble, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Service Members and applicants are recognized at a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Sept. 2025. Before the White Sox's September 11th baseball game, applicants for all of the armed services conducted a swear-in ceremony, followed by a moment of silence in recognition of the September 11th attacks in 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Juan C. Ibarra, a student judge advocate, and a native of Oklahoma City, reads a book in the Donald E. Pray Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Okla., Jan. 28, 2025. Ibarra is currently in his first year of law school and is preparing to become a Marine Corps judge advocate where he will be responsible for upholding the law and core values of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

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TULSA, Okla. – With wheels in motion, two Marine recruiters take the Marine Corps message directly to the American public - one city, one event, and one future Marine at a time.

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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division color guard, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct the final evening colors ceremony at the Plaza of the Americas during Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

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U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District stand at attention for the playing of anchors’ aweigh during a post and relief ceremony at the 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters on Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 12, 2025. The ceremony was held to mark the transition between senior enlisted leadership, signifying all responsibilities and authorities being transferred between the sergeants major. During the ceremony, Leader relinquished his post, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Curtis assumed his duties as the command’s senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, pose for a group photo during the 2025 Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 1, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. Attendees receive current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)

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