Videos

Recruiters across the 8th Marine Corps District compete against one another during the Pipehitters Conference at the Marine Corps Reserve Center, Galveston, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colten Prisbrey, a production recruiter with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, gives tips on how to run a successful pool. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ernesto Plascencia, a production recruiter with Recruiting Station Houston, explains how he gained access to a school that originally turned recruiters away. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Olinger, a production recruiter with Recruiting Station Denver, explains how his why factor contributes to his success in the recruiting field. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ryan Bolling, Reserves Recruiting Support Deputy, administers the oath of enlistment at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 22, 2022. The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces bowl is salute to veterans and armed services members played annually at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Autumn Finney gives insight on the process of becoming an officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

GySgt Herbst answers questions and gives tips about running a recruiting station. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Self, Staff Sgt. Dalmon Moseley, and Staff Sgt. Dylan Greene, with Recruiting Substation Arlington, earn a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for saving the life of a man wounded in a shooting in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Ashely, a pianist with 1st Marine Division Band, explains a typical day for a Marine Musician. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

The Marine Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) gives individuals the opportunity to fight and win our Nation’s battles while pursuing their passion for music. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Second Lieutenant Dat Nguyen talks about his journey joining, from prior enlisted to the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Shayla Wells) (U.S. Marine Corps edits by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, participates in a poolee function in efforts of Operation Semper Fi at Calf Pasture Park in Cedar Hill, Tx, Dec. 11, 2021. Operation Semper Fi is a call of action to reconnect Marine veterans and to build on the pride they have for the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Lance Cpl. Alexander Pierson talks about his journey to the Marine Enlistment Option Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Saufley and Lance Cpl. Daniel Saufley, students at the Naval School of Music, share their journey through the musician enlistment option program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)