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.

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.

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Sub Stations Tomball and Conroe; Recruiting Station Houston; conduct an initial strength test during a poolee function at Burroughs Park in Tomball, Texas, July 20, 2024. The IST consists of pull-ups, a timed plank; and timed distance run. The IST was also attended by leadership from Recruiting Station Austin, which will oversee RSS Tomball and Conroe in October. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Capt. Andrew Schoenfeld, the executive officer of Recruiting Station San Antonio, interviews Cooper Academy principal Robert Becerra about best practices for recruiters during initial visits at high schools during the school year.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James McCoy, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Flagstaff, explains why he joined the Marine Corps and continues to serve during an interview in Flagstaff, Ariz. July 11, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Tempe attended the Tempe Town Lake Fourth of July celebration, Tempe, Ariz., July, 4, 2024. The Marines attended the event to support the community and conduct enhanced area canvassing.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Seraphin Byiringiro, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Tempe, conducts an interview June 18, 2024. In the interview, he details his journey from Africa to America and how his journey inspires him as a recruiter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Symira Bostic)