Videos

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christian Peterson, the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marine Corps District, and Sgt. Maj. Shonti Gregory, the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major, present a welcome-aboard brief for poolees at Albuquerque, N.M., June 10, 2026. The brief congratulates new poolees, explains a poolees journey, and step to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Mark Morales)

Candidates with 8th Marine Corps District experience a Mini Officer Candidate School event aboard Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth from April 17-19, 2026. Mini OCS is an event designed to allow candidates to experience some of the rigors that they will face during Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. (U.S. Marine Corps video production by Lance Cpl. Ayusha Shrestha)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District participate in Houston Fleet week in La Porte, Texas, April 19, 2026. Fleet Week is a celebration of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, typically held in various cities across the United States. It features a variety of events honoring military service, with the city of Houston being the first time in its history to host the event. During Fleet Week Houston Marines utilized the pull-up bar and flight simulator to engage with event attendees and talk to them about Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)

Tomas Alvarez, a candidate with 8th Marine Corps District experiences a Mini Officer Candidate School event aboard Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth from April 17-19, 2026. Mini OCS is an event designed to allow candidates to experience some of the rigors that they will face during Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. (U.S. Marine Corps video production by Lance Cpl. Ayusha Shrestha)

Stacy Sosa-Rommel, a candidate with 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, experiences the Mini-Officer Candidate School event aboard Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth April 17-19, 2026. Mini OCS is an event designed to allow candidates to experience some of the rigors that they will face during Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. (U.S. Marine Corps video production by Lance Cpl. Ayusha Shrestha)

U.S. Marine Corps recruiters with 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region conduct physical training on Jan. 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. The physical training was conducted to build camaraderie amongst the recruiters of 8th Marine Corps District during their annual Pipehitters event. The Pipehitters event is conducted to recognize and celebrate the outstanding recruiters of 8th Marine Corps District that have been carefully selected by their leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ayusha Shrestha)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Melissa Hernandez, a combat graphics specialist, talks about her military occupational specialty and her decision to become a Marine in Peoria, Arizona on 19 Dec. 2025. Video edited using CapCut. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station Albuquerque North, Recruiting Station Albuquerque, participate with American Rivalry, Brainbox at the V Sue. Cleveland high school Vs. Rio Rancho High School football game in Albuquerque, N.M. on Oct 30, 2025. BRAINBOX is a passionate group of creative minds who love what they do. We know that effective marketing can change the fortune of a brand. Using our skills and creative ability, we bring life and purpose to brands. (U.S. Marine Corps video By Sgt. Mark Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Meredith DeLong, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Albuquerque, 8th Marines Corps District, speaks about the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship program and the benefits that the program has to offer in Albuquerque, N.M. on Oct. 27, 2025. The purpose of the NROTC Program is to educate and train qualified men and women with the fighting spirit to serve as commissioned officers. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the NROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership positions in an increasingly technical Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Mark Morales)

Educators from across Houston, Texas, attend Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 30, 2025. EWS provides selected high school educators and influential community members with the opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Educators from across Houston, Texas, attend Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29, 2025. EWS provides selected high school educators and influential community members with the opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Educators from across Houston, Texas, attend Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2025. EWS provides selected high school educators and influential community members with the opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Educators from across Houston, Texas, attend Educators Workshop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 27, 2025. EWS provides selected high school educators and influential community members with the opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Joshua Wagner, the Musician Technician Assistant with the 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, speaks on Marine musician opportunities aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 5, 2025. Wagner is responsible for the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) across the southwestern United States. MEOP provides young men and women the opportunity to fight and win our nation's battles while pursuing their passion for music. Wagner is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Abram Maestre)