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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

Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

Photo by Sgt Luis A Ponce Alavez Jr

Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

Photo by Sgt Luis Ponce Alavez Jr

Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Photo by Sgt Luis Ponce Alavez Jr

The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

Photo by Sgt Luis A Ponce Alavez Jr

Maj Patrick Leet

Maj Patrick Leet

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

Photo by Sgt. Dalton Payne

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

Photo by Cpl. Collette Hagen

MSgt Pryor

MSgt Pryor

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook

The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker

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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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Utah Pool Function Unit Photo

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.Recruiting Station Salt Lake City conducts their Las Vegas Annual Pool Function. The Annual Pool Function is used to assess the current physical and mental state of the poolees in the Las Vegas area. The Poolees will conduct an Initial Strength Test(IST) which consists of pull ups, a plank and a 1.5 mile run.

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.Educators from Idaho, Utah and Nevada got a tour of some of the aircraft that is used by the United States Marine Corps during the April iteration of Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

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.The Commandant Of the Marine Corps arrived to Recruiting Station Salt Lake City to thank the recruiters for their hard work and dedication, as well as to take feedback and answer question about recruiting and how it will be impacted in the future.

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Maj Patrick Leet

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U.S. Marines and City of Chicago officials pose for a group photo in the City of Chicago Council Chambers after a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Balcer is a Vietnam veteran, former Alderman of the 11th Ward of the City of Chicago, and active member of the veteran community in Chicagoland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Maj. Branden Koonce, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, gives remarks at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 23, 2025. Koonce gave a speech honoring those that fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima, remarking on the lasting impact those Marines had on the Marine Corps and the Nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dalton J. Payne)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nathan Blackwell, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Milwaukee, discusses leadership and teamwork fundamentals during an on field interview at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game, in Oshkosh, Wisc., July 20, 2024. During the WFCA All Star Game Blackwell emphasized the importance of discipline and teamwork and how this relates to the Marine Corps and athletics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Collette Hagen)

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U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Marines during a visit to 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Adm. Grady made the visit to discuss and receive a briefing about the recruiting mission in the Midwestern United States, as well as to recognize outstanding Marines within the district headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

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The Honorable Mr. Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, and Marines with Recruiting Station Denver pose for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Springs North, Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 5, 2024. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited RSS Springs North to congratulate the Marines for achieving their recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

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