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An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon) - An attendee of Aviation Nation participates in a Marine Corps flight simulator at Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 5, 2022. Recruiters with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City attended the Aviation Nation Air Show on November 5th and 6th where they set up “Battle Positions,” a flight simulator, and a pull-up challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)

Marines and Airmen celebrate Aviation Culture in Las Vegas

Every fall, Nellis Air Force Base hosts Aviation Nation on the outskirts of Las Vegas. This event invites children, community members, and aviation enthusiasts to learn about the field of aviation and the military. The 2022 event was the first event in two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Since 2002, visitors have traveled to Clark County,

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MGySgt. Andrew Korous Retires after 30 years of service

Master Gunnery Sgt. Andrew C. Korous, the 8th Marine Corps District Training Team Chief, retires after 30 years of service to the U.S. Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas on November 30, 2022. Korous has served at multiple levels from Production Recruiter, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Recruiter Instructor, Chief Instructor of the Marine Corps Recruiters School and Training Team Chief while serving in the Marine Corps Recruiting Command for the last 24 years.

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Marines - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Robert Simms, canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite, is awarded the “Centurion” helm on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a canvassing recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Mesquite. This achievement recongnizes him as a “Centurion” in the recruiting field and earned him a custom helm given to him by the Recruiting Station Dallas Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Webster Rison)

Recruiting Station Dallas Awards Their New Centurion

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Warren C. Cook Jr., Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps 8th District, praises and awards Staff Sergeant Robert Simms the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Sept. 30, 2022 for his valiant efforts in Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC).SSgt. Simms contracted 101 enlisted individuals into the Marine Corps as a

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The Commandant’s Trophy was established to recognize superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills. The 8th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer had the privilege of recognizing United States Marine Corps Candidate Thomas E. Henderson as the recipient of The Commandants Trophy for his notable leadership and superior accomplishments. - The Commandant’s Trophy was established to recognize superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills. The 8th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer had the privilege of recognizing United States Marine Corps Candidate Thomas E. Henderson as the recipient of The Commandants Trophy for his notable leadership and superior accomplishments.

Candidate Henderson receives the Commandants Trophy

The Commandant’s Trophy was established to recognize superior academic performance, physical ability and exceptional leadership skills. The 8th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer had the privilege of recognizing United States Marine Corps Candidate Thomas E. Henderson as the recipient of The Commandants Trophy for his notable leadership and

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas Grasso All-Marines Soccer

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Grasso, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Substation Arrowhead, Recruiting Station Phoenix, talks about his experiences playing for the All-Marines Soccer Team on Sept. 7, 2022,

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MCRC CG Visit - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general for Marine Corps Recruiting Command, tours the 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, Sept 8, 2022. 8MCD hosted distinguished guests during a planned Fiscal Year '22 Site Visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

MCRC Commanding General Visits the 8MCD

Maj. Gen. William Bowers, the commanding general for Marine Corps Recruiting Command, visits the 8th Marine Corps District (8MCD), at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas on Sept 8, 2022. The 8MCD hosted distinguished guests during a planned Fiscal Year '22 Site Visit.

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Three Marines, Three Medals - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dalmon Moseley, left, Staff Sgt. Dylan Greene, and Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Self, with Recruiting Substation Arlington, listens to closing remarks during their ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022. Moseley, Greene, and Self each earned a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for saving the life of a man wounded in a shooting in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 5, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)