Our unit is dedicated to meticulously screening and processing applicants, both Officer and Enlisted, who show the willingness and capability to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Through rigorous monthly and yearly quality control standards, we ensure that the most qualified candidates are selected to become proud bearers of the title: United States Marine. Our goal is to provide the nation with exceptional individuals who will bravely defend our country and, upon completion of their service, reintegrate into civilian life as exemplary citizens.

Recruiting Station Albuquerque
5338 Montgomery Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Marketing and Communication Representative
Sgt Mark Anthony Morales
(505) 400-0494

Voting Assistance Officer
Capt Meredith DeLong
(505) 353-2723

Command Security Manager
Gilbert Benavidez Jr.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Western Recruiting Region
619-524-8816
gilbert.benavidez@usmc.mil

Career Planner
SSgt Lon A. Hoeppner II
Unit Transition Counselor
Command Financial Specialist
Office 817-782-6717

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Recruiting Station Albuquerque

Commanding Officer

Recruiting Station Albuquerque

Major Christian J. Peterson was born in Lancaster, California and raised in Eugene, OR. He attended Oregon State University (OSU) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy. He graduated from The Basic School with Company A in May 2016. He attended the Logistics Officer course at Camp Lejeune, NC graduating in September 2016. Major Peterson’s first duty assignment was with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division in Camp Pendleton, California where he served as the Battalion Assistant Logistics Officer, 1st Platoon Commander, Operations Officer and Executive Officer.

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Sergeant Major

Recruiting Station Albuquerque

Sergeant Major Shonti J. Gregory assumed his current post as the Command Sergeant Major of

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Recruiter Instructor

Recruiting Station Albuquerque

Master Sergeant White enlisted into the Marine Corps in April 2012 and graduated from MCRD San Diego 3rd Recruit Training Battalion as a Meritorious Private First Class for graduating as Squad Leader in June 2012.

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RSS Albuquerque North
10000 Coors Blvd
Ste C
Albuquerque, NM 87120

(505) 899-3772

RSS Albuquerque South
5309 Menaul Blvd NE
Ste B
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 837-1099

RSS Flagstaff

2500 S Woodlands Village

Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-526-2062

PCS Santa Fe

4250 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

505-471-1448

PCS Los Lunas

1400 Main St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031

505-810-4340

PCS Gallup

1300 W-I 40 Frontage Rd, Gallup, NM 87301

505-350-8142

RSS Farmington
3554 E Main St
Ste M Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 379-4036

RSS EL Paso East
6600 Montana Ave
Ste F
EL Paso, TX 79925
(915) 857-5480

RSS El Paso West
7212 N Mesa
EL Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-1877

PCS Durango

400 S Camino Del Rio Unit H,

Durango, CO 81301

505-452-6184

RSS Mesa
7212 N Mesa St,

El Paso, TX 79912
915-764-8571

PCS Las Cruces
2001 E Lohman
Ste 109B
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 810-4340

PCS Hobbs

1701 W Joe Harvey Blvd Suite 800 Hobbs NM 88240

575-631-6780

RSS Roswell

4301 N Main St Suite F2, Roswell NM 88201

505-250-0279

PCS Clovis

2801 N Prince ST, Clovis NM 88101

575-686-0681

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8th Marine Corps District News

Brigadier General James A. Ryans Makes Historic Appearance at Houston Rodeo Armed Forces Appreciation Night

From U.S. Army Captain to Marine Recruit

Full circle

Changing Course

Marines and Airmen celebrate Aviation Culture in Las Vegas

MGySgt. Andrew Korous Retires after 30 years of service

RS Dallas Centurion

Candidate Henderson receives the Commandants Trophy

Soccer

MCRC CG visits 8MCD

Three Marines, Three Medals

8MCD Pipe Hitters of the Week

Retirement Ceremony

Country Thunder Welcomes The Marines

8412 Symposium

8th MCD Educators Workshop

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Visit

ACMC and MCRC CG Site Visit

A Display of Courage

Innovating with Virtual Recruiting

MarinEsports

BH Grads embark on Marine Corps careers

Arkansas teachers observe Marine training

6 Arkansas teachers learn about life as a Marine

Marine Poolee Subdues Colorado High School Shooter

Becoming a Marine

Views from the Top

8th District recognizes top performers of FY18

Marines on the Move

A New Chapter

Marine Recruiter brings home opportunities

Career Recruiters Committed to Excellence

Granbury High School Student Selected to Attend SLCDA

RS Salt Lake City candidates selected for SLCDA

Marines take to the mat with USA Wrestling

Eight Colorado, Wyoming high schools students awarded NROTC Marine Scholarship

Colorado native earns distinction of Marine Corps Company Honor Graduate

Future Marines Challenge Themselves during FY18 Regional Pool Functions

Preparing for Greatness

Local poolees take oath of enlistment in Denver Pepsi Center

2017 Western Recruiting Station of the Year: Recruiting Station San Antonio

Reigniting the Flame of Tradition

ASA Tour visits Colorado high schools, teaches students anti-bullying techniques

Texas Native Receives Upgraded Combat Valor Award

Golden Colorado Marine Corps Memorial turns 40

Professionalizing the Career Recruiter

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247th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

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