Videos

U.S. Marines with "the President's Own" United States Marine Corps Band and recruiters with 8th Marine Corps District participate in the 2024 National Concert Tour October 23-25, 2024, in both Utah and Idaho. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kree A. Laing)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, left, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, wishes a happy birthday to Recruiting Station (RS) San Diego with, SgtMaj. Oranjel Leavy, Right, SgtMaj. of MCRD San Diego at the National Operations and Training Symposium (NOTS) in San Antonio, Texas, October 22, 2024. San Antonio hosted NOTS which is an annual award ceremony that recognizes high-performing Marine Corps recruiting stations each fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jonathan Baez)

Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay sings the Marine's Hymn in his native language, Navajo, at the 74th 5th Marine Division reunion on October 19, 2024, in San Antonio Texas. Thomas Begay is one of two remaining original Navajo Code Talkers that served during World War II. The Code Talkers played a pivotal role in the war by successfully coding over 800 messages and thwarting enemy interception.

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station (RS) Austin, 8th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, attend the opening ceremony for RS Austin on Oct. 11, 2024, in Austin, Texas. RS Austin was established to better support the Marine Corps’ recruiting mission. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kree Laing)

U.S. Marines and officer candidates with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, hold a practice session with the University of St. Thomas baseball team in Houston, Texas, Sept. 5, 2024. The Marines and officer candidates held a circuit of exercise stations to challenge the baseball players' endurance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines and Poolees with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District joined the city of Houston in attending the 9/11 Heroes Run in Houston, Texas, Sept. 7, 2024. The run served to honor the victims of the attacks, the first responders, and the service members who fought during the war on terror. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demetrius Thigpen, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station North Phoenix, speaks about what he believes makes a great leader, Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 21, 2024. This video was created as part of a 'benefit tag' series for Recruiting Station Phoenix to aid in the recruiting mission.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrone Larson, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Flagstaff, details the countries the Marine Corps has allowed him to explore in his career. This video was created as part of a 'benefit tags' series for Recruiting Station Phoenix digital engagement. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Julio Maisonet, a native of Mesa, Arizona and a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Chandler, answers questions during an interview about why he made the decision to join the Marine Corps. Maisonet details his motivations, driving forces, and future aspirations for his career. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, attend the American Fitness Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, Aug. 3-4, 2024. The Marines held a recruiting booth alongside fitness influencers, health vendors, and professional athletes to challenge attendees and vendors alike in a pull-up bar challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub Station Deer Park, Recruiting Station Houston, held a practice for the Deer Park High School girl's basketball team at Deer Park Highschool - North Campus, Deer Park, Texas, Aug. 1, 2024. The Marines conducted a combat fitness test for the athletes that tested their endurance and cardio. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Deandre Minor, an administration specialist for Recruiting Station Phoenix, states why he serves July 30, 2024. This video is part of the Why I Serve series.

U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter Sgt. Luis Pereira Diaz with Recruiting Sub Station Ogden Lake City, Utah speaks on why he serves at Recruiting Station Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 30, 2024. This is one of many reason why Marines serve, what is yours?. If you want learn more about the Marine Corps Contact your local recruiting office. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis A. Ponce Alavez Jr.)

A compilation of videos where Marines from Recruiting Station Phoenix and various Sub-Stations describe why they serve in United States Marine Corps.