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U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photo after a promotion ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM, Dec 15, 2024. White’s service to the Marine Corps embodies the best version of himself through his selfless actions to make sure the Recruiters are successful. White is a native of Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Anthony Morales)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photo after a promotion ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM, Dec 15, 2024. White’s service to the Marine Corps embodies the best version of himself through his selfless actions to make sure the Recruiters are successful. White is a native of Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Pablo Alarcon, Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station Albuquerque, flips a coin during the coin toss for the Melrose High School Vs. Mesilla Valley Christian School football game at Melrose High School in Melrose, New Mexico, Nov. 23, 2024. Marines with Recruiting Station Albuquerque had the opportunity to conduct the coin toss at the beginning of the game, as well as hold a recruiting booth to provide more information about service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Mark A. Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Pablo Alarcon, Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station Albuquerque, flips a coin during the coin toss for the Melrose High School Vs. Mesilla Valley Christian School football game at Melrose High School in Melrose, New Mexico, Nov. 23, 2024. Marines with Recruiting Station Albuquerque had the opportunity to conduct the coin toss at the beginning of the game, as well as hold a recruiting booth to provide more information about service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Mark A. Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory, the oncoming Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the audience during Recruiting Station Albuquerque’s relief and appointment ceremony at New Mexico Veterans Memorial, June 2, 2025. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony serves as the ceremonial changeover between sergeants major, honoring the contributions of the outgoing while offering the opportunity for the oncoming sergeant major to introduce themself to the Marines now in their charge. Sgt. Maj. Pablo G. Alarcon relinquished his duties as sergeant major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque to Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory, the oncoming Sergeant Major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, speaks to the audience during Recruiting Station Albuquerque’s relief and appointment ceremony at New Mexico Veterans Memorial, June 2, 2025. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony serves as the ceremonial changeover between sergeants major, honoring the contributions of the outgoing while offering the opportunity for the oncoming sergeant major to introduce themself to the Marines now in their charge. Sgt. Maj. Pablo G. Alarcon relinquished his duties as sergeant major of Recruiting Station Albuquerque to Sgt. Maj. Shonti J. Gregory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Mark Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Yepes, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, watches the fireworks during the Fort Worth Fourth of July event in Fort Worth, Texas, July 4th, 2025. The Fort Worth Fourth event was to celebrate the fourth of July with vendor booths, live music and fireworks. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge and the Laser Shooting Range to engage with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career options. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Yepes, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, watches the fireworks during the Fort Worth Fourth of July event in Fort Worth, Texas, July 4th, 2025. The Fort Worth Fourth event was to celebrate the fourth of July with vendor booths, live music and fireworks. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge and the Laser Shooting Range to engage with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career options. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Austin, 8th Marine Corps District, and Courtney Hewitt, a Hillsboro High School coach, pose for a picture after conducting the combat fitness test (CFT) at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Texas, July 16, 2025. The CFT assesses a Marine’s ability to perform high-intensity combat-related tasks and consists of three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Austin, 8th Marine Corps District, and Courtney Hewitt, a Hillsboro High School coach, pose for a picture after conducting the combat fitness test (CFT) at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Texas, July 16, 2025. The CFT assesses a Marine’s ability to perform high-intensity combat-related tasks and consists of three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jose Cruz

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Denton, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo at the Drum Corps International event to support the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 17, 2025. MEOP offers talented musicians the opportunity to serve their country while performing in the elite Marine Corps bands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaiden O. Sangster)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Denton, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, pose for a photo at the Drum Corps International event to support the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 17, 2025. MEOP offers talented musicians the opportunity to serve their country while performing in the elite Marine Corps bands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaiden O. Sangster)

Photo by Sgt. Jaiden Sangster

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Denton, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, attend the Drum Corps International event to support the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 17, 2025. MEOP offers talented musicians the opportunity to serve their country while performing in the elite Marine Corps bands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaiden O. Sangster)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Denton, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, 8th Marine Corps District, attend the Drum Corps International event to support the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, July 17, 2025. MEOP offers talented musicians the opportunity to serve their country while performing in the elite Marine Corps bands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jaiden O. Sangster)

Photo by Sgt. Jaiden Sangster

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub Station Mansfeild, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, pose for a group photo during their pool function at Silverback Fit Gym in Kennedale, Texas, Aug. 9, 2025.The annual pool function serves as an opportunity to PT and learn about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide during and after enlisting. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub Station Mansfeild, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, pose for a group photo during their pool function at Silverback Fit Gym in Kennedale, Texas, Aug. 9, 2025.The annual pool function serves as an opportunity to PT and learn about the opportunities the Marine Corps can provide during and after enlisting. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

An attendee attempts the pull-up challenge during the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho, Aug. 29, 2025. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge and the Laser Shooting range to interact with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

An attendee attempts the pull-up challenge during the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho, Aug. 29, 2025. The Marines utilized the Marine pull-up bar challenge and the Laser Shooting range to interact with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre

CO Command Board Photo

CO Command Board Photo

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

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

Sergeant Major Bruffy

Sergeant Major Bruffy

Photo by SSgt Collins

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James Ryans, II, commanding general of Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, waves at parade attendees during the Rodeo Houston Parade in downtown Houston, Texas, March 1, 2025. U.S. service members paraded alongside colleges, Reserve Officer Training Corps candidates, first responders, and other local organizations to kickoff the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James Ryans, II, commanding general of Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, waves at parade attendees during the Rodeo Houston Parade in downtown Houston, Texas, March 1, 2025. U.S. service members paraded alongside colleges, Reserve Officer Training Corps candidates, first responders, and other local organizations to kickoff the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Adams, left, a watch commander with the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations West, and Pfc. Britney Moyeda, hug on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. October 25, 2024. Adams recruited Moyeda out of Houston, Texas and surprised her on graduation day after he ended his tour as a recruiter. After beating cancer, Moyeda chose to become a Marine, spending over a year waiting to be medically-cleared to enter the delayed entry program. (Courtesy photo by the Moyeda family)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Adams, left, a watch commander with the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations West, and Pfc. Britney Moyeda, hug on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. October 25, 2024. Adams recruited Moyeda out of Houston, Texas and surprised her on graduation day after he ended his tour as a recruiter. After beating cancer, Moyeda chose to become a Marine, spending over a year waiting to be medically-cleared to enter the delayed entry program. (Courtesy photo by the Moyeda family)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate in the Rodeo Houston Parade in downtown Houston, Texas, March 1, 2025. Marines with Western Recruiting Region, the Mounted Color Guard, and 1STMARDIV Band paraded alongside colleges, Reserve Officer Training Corps candidates, first responders, and other local organizations to kickoff the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band participate in the Rodeo Houston Parade in downtown Houston, Texas, March 1, 2025. Marines with Western Recruiting Region, the Mounted Color Guard, and 1STMARDIV Band paraded alongside colleges, Reserve Officer Training Corps candidates, first responders, and other local organizations to kickoff the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Jacolby Ray, top, buddy drags Poolee Zehan Wang, both with Recruiting Sub Station Katy, Recruiting Station Houston, for a combat assault competition during the Annual Pool Function at Katy High School Tiger Stadium in Katy, Texas, March 22, 2025. Poolees and officer candidates across RS Houston competed in multiple athletic competitions, ate Meals, Ready-To-Eat, and met drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Jacolby Ray, top, buddy drags Poolee Zehan Wang, both with Recruiting Sub Station Katy, Recruiting Station Houston, for a combat assault competition during the Annual Pool Function at Katy High School Tiger Stadium in Katy, Texas, March 22, 2025. Poolees and officer candidates across RS Houston competed in multiple athletic competitions, ate Meals, Ready-To-Eat, and met drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment color guard, present the colors during the city of Houston's 249th Marine Corps birthday celebration at Houston City Hall, Houston, Texas, Nov. 5, 2024. Marines with 1st Battalion served as the color guard and Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District served as the cake detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment color guard, present the colors during the city of Houston's 249th Marine Corps birthday celebration at Houston City Hall, Houston, Texas, Nov. 5, 2024. Marines with 1st Battalion served as the color guard and Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District served as the cake detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Sub Station Humble, Recruiting Station Houston, compete in a tug-of-war match during a poolee function at Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, Oct. 5, 2024. RS Houston conducted an initial strength test, ate meals, ready to eat, and conducted close-order drill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Sub Station Humble, Recruiting Station Houston, compete in a tug-of-war match during a poolee function at Joint Reserve Base Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, Oct. 5, 2024. RS Houston conducted an initial strength test, ate meals, ready to eat, and conducted close-order drill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam