Stories

Marine Corps officer candidates attempt to navigate a leadership reaction course obstacle aboard Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, April 22, 2017. The Officer Candidate School (OCS) preparation weekend was held to enhance readiness through challenging and realistic training with a focus on basic Marine Corps knowledge and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachery B. Martin) - Marine Corps officer candidates attempt to navigate a leadership reaction course obstacle aboard Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, April 22, 2017. The Officer Candidate School (OCS) preparation weekend was held to enhance readiness through challenging and realistic training with a focus on basic Marine Corps knowledge and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachery B. Martin)

College students operate the new Marine Corps AH-1Z flight simulator during the 36 Annual Aerospace Conference and Career Fair at the University of North Dakota, April 20, 2017. According to the university’s website, SAMA invites prominent individuals from across the nation and from a variety of disciplines to join the students on campus and share their invaluable perspectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Webster/Released) - College students operate the new Marine Corps AH-1Z flight simulator during the 36 Annual Aerospace Conference and Career Fair at the University of North Dakota, April 20, 2017. According to the university’s website, SAMA invites prominent individuals from across the nation and from a variety of disciplines to join the students on campus and share their invaluable perspectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Webster/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Director of Intelligence, Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, poses with Mack Butler, director of football operations at Oklahoma State University, after being presented with a football, Feb 15. Seely visited OSU to speak to Marine Corps officer candidates and deliver a motivational speech to the wrestling team ahead of their National Championship Sunday. - U.S. Marine Corps Director of Intelligence, Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, poses with Mack Butler, director of football operations at Oklahoma State University, after being presented with a football, Feb 15. Seely visited OSU to speak to Marine Corps officer candidates and deliver a motivational speech to the wrestling team ahead of their National Championship Sunday.

Marine veteran, Eder Campos, with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), speaks with other Marines while preparing for a convoy mission on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, July 16, 2013, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Campos recently graduated as a candidate firefighter and emergency medical technician and is assigned to the Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 95. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released) - Marine veteran, Eder Campos, with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), speaks with other Marines while preparing for a convoy mission on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, July 16, 2013, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Campos recently graduated as a candidate firefighter and emergency medical technician and is assigned to the Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 95. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released)

Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released) - Marine veteran, Kalyn Schwartz, wrestled for Southern Oregon University in the 123-pound weight class, Feb. 10-11, at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships in Oklahoma City. While in the Marine Corps, Schwartz’s military specialty occupation was aircraft rescue and firefighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Webster/Released)

PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer. - PFC Jayleen Pagan, 18, of Chicago is currently assigned United States Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla., as a Marine awaiting training at the Marine Artillery School where she will train to become the Marine Corps’ first female forward observer.