U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nelson Lovos, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station South Texas, 8th Marine Corps District, stands at the position of...
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiters and Pooles with Recruiting Sub Station Weslaco, Recruiting Station South Texas, pose for a photo in Weslaco, Texas, Nov....
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gerardo Ocha, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub Station Weslaco, Recruiting Station South Texas, performs the coin toss...
U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub Station Weslaco, Recruiting Station South Texas, pose for a photo in Weslaco, Texas, Nov. 8, 2025. The pool function...
A U.S. Marine Corps Poolee with Marine Recruiting Sub Station Weslasco, Recruiting Station South Texas, performs a plank during an initial strength...
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marco Razo, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub Station Westheimer, Recruiting Station South Texas, tosses prizes into stands...
Recruiting Station South Texas is headquartered in Sugarland, Texas, and is part of the Mighty 8th Marine Corps District. RS South Texas proudly covers the coastal region of Texas, from the vibrant city of Houston to the southernmost reaches of the Rio Grande Valley. The area we serve is a reflection of America's diversity, with communities that embody the values of hard work, patriotism, and a commitment to excellence.
The station operates 12 sub-stations spread throughout our area of operations, ensuring that we are deeply embedded in local communities. Additionally, we have an Officer Selection Team based in Houston, focused on identifying the next generation of leaders for the Marine Corps.
The Marines of RS South Texas are dedicated to serving within their local communities, schools, and municipalities, fostering strong connections while upholding the Corps' core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Our mission is to mentor and lead young men and women across South Texas, guiding them to achieve personal and professional growth while preparing them to earn the title of United States Marine.
We are proud to continue the legacy of producing the finest Marines from this region, and we are committed to providing career opportunities, educational benefits, and unparalleled training to those who are ready to serve. At RS South Texas, we aim to inspire and shape the next generation of Marines, ensuring that South Texas remains a strong and vital source of talent for our nation's military.
Recruiting Station South Texas HQ
14141 SW FWY Suite 208
Sugarland, Texas 77478
Marketing and Communication Representative Cpl. Christian Salazar (832)-642-0478
Executive Officer / Voting Assistance Officer 1st Lt. Kameron Gaskin (210)-410-4184
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
FACEBOOK: Marine Corps Recruiting Station South Texas
INSTAGRAM: rs_southtx
Recruiting Sub-Station BayBrook
1020 W Nasa RD 1 Suite 214B 77598
(281-332-2732)
Recruiting Sub-Station Corpus Christi
5518 Curtis Clark drive Corpus Christi Tx 78418
(361-991-6616)
Recruiting Sub-Station Fort Bend
6252 HWY 6 Suite B 77459
(281-261-9770)
Recruiting Sub-Station Harlingen
2709 W Expressway 83 Tx 78552
(956-423-5073)
Recruiting Sub-Station Pearland
3149 Silver Lake Village STE 116 77584
(713-436-7814)
Recruiting Sub-Station Rosenberg
1622 FM 2977 77469
(281-342-4466)
Recruiting Sub-Station Victoria
6412 N. Navarro Teas Plaza Suite O 77901
(361-575-5556)
Recruiting Sub-Station Weslaco
1210 West Expressway 83 (I-2 Frontage rd) 78596
(956-447-0231)
Recruiting Sub-Station Westheimer
12881 Westheimer RD 77077
(281-293-9549)
Nelson Lovos Jr., a native of Houston, Texas, stepped on the yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on 13 June 2005. After serving eight years as an enlisted Marine and earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, Major Lovos commissioned through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program from The University of Texas at Austin on 19 December 2013.
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Sergeant Major Brandon D. Rodriguez enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December 2005 from Los Angeles, California. He completed recruit training with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, graduating in March 2006. Following Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry–West, Camp Pendleton, California, he attended Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School, Twentynine Palms, California, where he was trained as a Field Radio Operator.