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Julio Garcia, center, an enlistee in the U.S. Marine Corps, celebrates with Marine Gunnery Sgt. Angel Gonzalez, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Antonio, and Ron Nirenberg, the mayor of San Antonio, following his enlistment ceremony at Joint-Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Dec. 10, 2019. Nirenberg attended the enlistment ceremony to support his nephew, Garcia, in his decision to join the Marine Corps.

Julio Garcia, center, an enlistee in the U.S. Marine Corps, celebrates with Marine Gunnery Sgt. Angel Gonzalez, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Antonio, and Ron Nirenberg, the mayor of San Antonio, following his enlistment ceremony at Joint-Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Dec. 10, 2019. Nirenberg attended the enlistment ceremony to support his nephew, Garcia, in his decision to join the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Gabriela GarciaHerrera

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Blake Green, left, SSgt. Baez, middle, and Pvt. Seth Kangas, right, pose for a group photo in front of the Baytown Sun in Houston, Texas. For the two recent Barbers Hill high school graduates, a new career is about to begin, as both have completed Marine Corps Boot Camp and are getting ready for the next steps in training.

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Blake Green, left, SSgt. Baez, middle, and Pvt. Seth Kangas, right, pose for a group photo in front of the Baytown Sun in Houston, Texas. For the two recent Barbers Hill high school graduates, a new career is about to begin, as both have completed Marine Corps Boot Camp and are getting ready for the next steps in training.

Photo by Cpl Desmond Andrews

Major Courtney Boston, the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, was recognized as one of the newest members of the Sam Houston State University Hall of Honor during a ceremony held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, on Nov. 22, 2019. During the ceremony, Boston was one of seven former student athletes who were inducted into the Hall of Honor for their impact to the athletic program during and after their time at the university. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta)

Major Courtney Boston, the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, was recognized as one of the newest members of the Sam Houston State University Hall of Honor during a ceremony held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, on Nov. 22, 2019. During the ceremony, Boston was one of seven former student athletes who were inducted into the Hall of Honor for their impact to the athletic program during and after their time at the university. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta)

Photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta

Major Courtney Boston, the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, was recognized as one of the newest members of the Sam Houston State University Hall of Honor during a ceremony held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, on Nov. 22, 2019. During the ceremony, Boston was one of seven former student athletes who were inducted into the Hall of Honor for their impact to the athletic program during and after their time at the university. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta)

Major Courtney Boston, the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, was recognized as one of the newest members of the Sam Houston State University Hall of Honor during a ceremony held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, on Nov. 22, 2019. During the ceremony, Boston was one of seven former student athletes who were inducted into the Hall of Honor for their impact to the athletic program during and after their time at the university. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta)

Photo by Cpl. Erick J. ClarosVillalta

Career recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo during the 8412 Symposium at the Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston, Texas, Aug. 28, 2019. The 8412 Symposium provides a forum for Career Recruiters across the 8th Marine Corps District to collaborate, review recruiting doctrine, and discuss ways to support the Marine Corps recruiters.

Career recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo during the 8412 Symposium at the Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston, Texas, Aug. 28, 2019. The 8412 Symposium provides a forum for Career Recruiters across the 8th Marine Corps District to collaborate, review recruiting doctrine, and discuss ways to support the Marine Corps recruiters.

Photo by Cpl Desmond Andrews

Career Recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo during the 8412 Symposium at the Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston, Texas, Aug. 28, 2019. The 8412 Symposium provides a forum for Career Recruiters across the 8th Marine Corps District to collaborate, review recruiting doctrine, and discuss ways to support Marine Corps recruiters.

Career Recruiters with the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a group photo during the 8412 Symposium at the Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston, Texas, Aug. 28, 2019. The 8412 Symposium provides a forum for Career Recruiters across the 8th Marine Corps District to collaborate, review recruiting doctrine, and discuss ways to support Marine Corps recruiters.

Photo by Cpl. Desmond Andrews

SAN DIEGO- Teachers typically found in the classroom are getting hands-on experience of what it takes to be a United States Marine, undergoing the basics of marksmanship at the Camp Pendleton gun range.

SAN DIEGO- Teachers typically found in the classroom are getting hands-on experience of what it takes to be a United States Marine, undergoing the basics of marksmanship at the Camp Pendleton gun range.

Photo by Lance Cpl Desmond Andrews

Arkansas teachers experience Educators Workshop

Arkansas teachers experience Educators Workshop

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Riacca Glatt, officer selection officer of Recruiting Station Dallas, 8th Marine Corps District, defines what it means to be a leader in the Marine Corps at the recruiting headquarters in Dallas, Texas on May 23, 2019. Capt. Glatt reminisces on how her mentors inspired her to become the Marine leader she is today and the challenges the Marine Corps has offered her. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Riacca Glatt, officer selection officer of Recruiting Station Dallas, 8th Marine Corps District, defines what it means to be a leader in the Marine Corps at the recruiting headquarters in Dallas, Texas on May 23, 2019. Capt. Glatt reminisces on how her mentors inspired her to become the Marine leader she is today and the challenges the Marine Corps has offered her. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Gen. Robert B. Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, welcomes Texas educators to the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, on May 7, 2019. The 8th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop is a program hosted by MCRD San Diego that gives a stronger insight on what recruits will encounter during their training while also incorporating various classes on what benefits the Marine Corps can offer.

U.S. Marine Gen. Robert B. Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, welcomes Texas educators to the Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, on May 7, 2019. The 8th Marine Corps District Educator's Workshop is a program hosted by MCRD San Diego that gives a stronger insight on what recruits will encounter during their training while also incorporating various classes on what benefits the Marine Corps can offer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Recruiting Station Dallas, transition to their next period of instruction during a Pre-Officer Candidate School weekend in College Station, Texas, April 5, 2019. The purpose of this weekend is to integrate potential candidates across various colleges and universities in Texas with the goal of simulating the training they will receive during their time at OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Recruiting Station Dallas, transition to their next period of instruction during a Pre-Officer Candidate School weekend in College Station, Texas, April 5, 2019. The purpose of this weekend is to integrate potential candidates across various colleges and universities in Texas with the goal of simulating the training they will receive during their time at OCS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with support battalion provide a mock pick up for educators from the Denver and Albuquerque areas at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California March 12, 2019. The workshop allows attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with support battalion provide a mock pick up for educators from the Denver and Albuquerque areas at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California March 12, 2019. The workshop allows attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ken Ebo, a musical technical assistant for the 8th Marine Corps district performs alongside a high school musician from the Keller school district during a concert at Venture Church in Keller, Texas, on Jan. 6. The performance, which was free and open to the public, showcased the musical talents of high school musicians from throughout the district.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ken Ebo, a musical technical assistant for the 8th Marine Corps district performs alongside a high school musician from the Keller school district during a concert at Venture Church in Keller, Texas, on Jan. 6. The performance, which was free and open to the public, showcased the musical talents of high school musicians from throughout the district.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a photo during a hike up the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado, February 27, 2019. The hike occured during the Fiscal 2019 Fall Recruiting Offensive "Game of Bones" awards and training seminar that recognized the top recruiters from the district. (U.S. Marines Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews.)

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District pose for a photo during a hike up the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado, February 27, 2019. The hike occured during the Fiscal 2019 Fall Recruiting Offensive "Game of Bones" awards and training seminar that recognized the top recruiters from the district. (U.S. Marines Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

The marketing and communications Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District presented Matt McInnis, the director of corporate partnership sales for the Dallas Cowboys, a plaque in appreciation for the support and training provided during a tour of the Star in Frisco, Texas. The tour was part of the 2019 8MCD MAC training conference which occurred from March 25-29, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The marketing and communications Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District presented Matt McInnis, the director of corporate partnership sales for the Dallas Cowboys, a plaque in appreciation for the support and training provided during a tour of the Star in Frisco, Texas. The tour was part of the 2019 8MCD MAC training conference which occurred from March 25-29, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

The marketing and communications Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District presented Matt McInnis, the director of corporate partnership sales for the Dallas Cowboys, a plaque in appreciation for the support and training provided during a tour of the Star in Frisco, Texas. The tour was part of the 2019 8MCD MAC training conference which occurred from March 25-29, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The marketing and communications Marines from the 8th Marine Corps District presented Matt McInnis, the director of corporate partnership sales for the Dallas Cowboys, a plaque in appreciation for the support and training provided during a tour of the Star in Frisco, Texas. The tour was part of the 2019 8MCD MAC training conference which occurred from March 25-29, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

Educators with Recruiting Station Albuquerque pose for a photo during Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Miramar California, March 13, 2019. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews.)

Educators with Recruiting Station Albuquerque pose for a photo during Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Miramar California, March 13, 2019. The workshop is a four-day program designed to better inform high school and college educators about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows the attendees to return to their place of business and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District hike up the Manitou Incline trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 28, 2019. The hike occurred during the Fiscal 2019 Fall Recruiting Offensive “Game of Bones” awards and training seminar that recognized the top recruiters from the district. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond K. Andrews).

U.S. Marine Corps top performing staff non-commissioned officers and recruiters from the 8th Marine Corps District hike up the Manitou Incline trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 28, 2019. The hike occurred during the Fiscal 2019 Fall Recruiting Offensive “Game of Bones” awards and training seminar that recognized the top recruiters from the district. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond K. Andrews).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

The Enhanced Marketing Vehicle located on NAS JRB, September 27, 2018. The branded semi-trailer, which includes an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer, and the custom, branded MMT H1 Hummer, allows the team to scale and tailor the experience to a variety of situations and Enhanced Area Canvassing events in support of the 8th Marine Corps District’s recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Desmond K. Andrews)

The Enhanced Marketing Vehicle located on NAS JRB, September 27, 2018. The branded semi-trailer, which includes an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer, and the custom, branded MMT H1 Hummer, allows the team to scale and tailor the experience to a variety of situations and Enhanced Area Canvassing events in support of the 8th Marine Corps District’s recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Desmond K. Andrews)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond Andrews

New PSR office located on NAS JRB, October 19, 2018. The grand opening ceremony commemorates the opening of new office space for prior service recruiters on NAS JRB. The office space will assist the unit in its mission to recruit prior service members in support of the 8th Marine Corps District’s recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Clarence A. Leake)

New PSR office located on NAS JRB, October 19, 2018. The grand opening ceremony commemorates the opening of new office space for prior service recruiters on NAS JRB. The office space will assist the unit in its mission to recruit prior service members in support of the 8th Marine Corps District’s recruiting efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Clarence A. Leake)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Desmond K. Andrews