U.S. Marine Corps Big. Gen James A. Ryans II, the Commanding General for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), gives a speech during the Armed Forces Appreciation Night at the Houston Rodeo NRG Stadium, March 4, 2024. The event, held annually to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices of military personnel, witnessed a remarkable moment with General Ryans’ presence among the esteemed guests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Menelik Collins) - U.S. Marine Corps Big. Gen James A. Ryans II, the Commanding General for Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), gives a speech during the Armed Forces Appreciation Night at the Houston Rodeo NRG Stadium, March 4, 2024. The event, held annually to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices of military personnel, witnessed a remarkable moment with General Ryans’ presence among the esteemed guests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Menelik Collins)

Former U.S. Army Captain Nicholas Brooklier, a Los Angeles native, poses for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Killeen, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, Texas before shipping out to Marine Corps Recruit Training on Jan. 31, 2024. Brooklier transitioned out of the U.S. Army to earn the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jaiden O. Sangster) - Former U.S. Army Captain Nicholas Brooklier, a Los Angeles native, poses for a photo at Recruiting Sub-Station Killeen, Recruiting Station Fort Worth, Texas before shipping out to Marine Corps Recruit Training on Jan. 31, 2024. Brooklier transitioned out of the U.S. Army to earn the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jaiden O. Sangster)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tania T. Zych, a production recruiter with Recruiting Station San Antonio, Texas, was promoted in front of the Iwo Jima Monument. - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tania T. Zych, a production recruiter with Recruiting Station San Antonio, Texas, was promoted in front of the Iwo Jima Monument at the Marine Military Academy by Capt. Luis E. Benavides, the Operations Officer with RS San Antonio, in Harlingen, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2024 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Baez).

Poolee Ariele Shideler stands in front of Recruiting Sub-Station North Phoenix, Ariz., for a photo Dec. 5, 2023. - Poolee Ariele Shideler stands in front of Recruiting Sub-Station North Phoenix, Ariz., for a photo Dec. 5, 2023. Ariele Shideler joined the Delayed Entry Program with the recruiting office with intentions to prepare for Marine boot camp (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

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)

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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)

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.

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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)