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Recruiting Station Los Angeles

Commanding Officer Recruiting Station Los Angeles

Photo by Major Adam C. Sanchez

Colonel Greco was born in Mt. Kisco, New York in 1980. He is a 2003 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Throughout his career, Colonel Greco has served as an infantry officer, Middle East foreign area officer, and a recruiting officer. He has served with multiple Fleet Marine Force units including 1st Battalion 3d Marines, 1st Battalion 24th Marines, 3d Battalion 5th Marines, and 1st Marine Division. Colonel Greco has deployed twice to Iraq, twice to Afghanistan, once on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and once on the Unit Deployment Program to Okinawa. His staff tours include Headquarters Marine Corps and Marine Corps Training Mission - United Arab Emirates.

Colonel Greco previously commanded Company L, 3d Battalion 5th Marines, Recruiting Station Milwaukee, and 3d Battalion 5th Marines. He assumed command of the 12th Marine Corps District on 12 June 2025.

Colonel Greco holds master’s degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He completed fellowships at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. His personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal with combat “V”, Meritorious Service Medal x 4, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps with combat “V,” Combat Action Ribbon, and the Recruiting Ribbon.

Colonel Greco was born in Mt. Kisco, New York in 1980. He is a 2003 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Throughout his career, Colonel Greco has served as an infantry officer, Middle East foreign area officer, and a recruiting officer. He has served with multiple Fleet Marine Force units including 1st Battalion 3d Marines, 1st Battalion 24th Marines, 3d Battalion 5th Marines, and 1st Marine Division. Colonel Greco has deployed twice to Iraq, twice to Afghanistan, once on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and once on the Unit Deployment Program to Okinawa. His staff tours include Headquarters Marine Corps and Marine Corps Training Mission - United Arab Emirates. Colonel Greco previously commanded Company L, 3d Battalion 5th Marines, Recruiting Station Milwaukee, and 3d Battalion 5th Marines. He assumed command of the 12th Marine Corps District on 12 June 2025. Colonel Greco holds master’s degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He completed fellowships at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. His personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal with combat “V”, Meritorious Service Medal x 4, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps with combat “V,” Combat Action Ribbon, and the Recruiting Ribbon.

Photo by Colonel Jerome C. Greco, USMC

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Photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray

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U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Medford, Recruiting Station Portland, stand in formation during a physical training session in Medford, Oregon, April 8, 2025. Physical training sessions are held to raise unit morale and build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Medford, Recruiting Station Portland, stand in formation during a physical training session in Medford, Oregon, April 8, 2025. Physical training sessions are held to raise unit morale and build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray

An educator with 12th Marine Corps District reviews his shots on target at Edson Range during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

An educator with 12th Marine Corps District reviews his shots on target at Edson Range during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Marin, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Eugene, Recruiting Station Portland, interacts with Dillon Thieneman, a University of Oregon football player, at the conclusion of the University of Oregon Spring football game in Eugene, Oregon, April 26, 2025. The Spring game had military involvement which included an F-15 Eagle flyover, veteran recognitions, a reenlistment and promotion ceremony, and a post-game gift exchange between the Oregon football team and service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Marin, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Eugene, Recruiting Station Portland, interacts with Dillon Thieneman, a University of Oregon football player, at the conclusion of the University of Oregon Spring football game in Eugene, Oregon, April 26, 2025. The Spring game had military involvement which included an F-15 Eagle flyover, veteran recognitions, a reenlistment and promotion ceremony, and a post-game gift exchange between the Oregon football team and service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray)

Photo by Sgt. Andrew Bray

Educators and Marines with 12th Marine Corps District pose for a group photograph during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Educators and Marines with 12th Marine Corps District pose for a group photograph during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District view a static display during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District view a static display during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Courtney White, communication strategy and operations chief with 12th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2025. The Marine Corps is proud to partner with USA Wrestling and hopes to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Marine Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. White is a native of Chula Vista, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Courtney White, communication strategy and operations chief with 12th Marine Corps District, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, presents an award to a national champion during the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2025. The Marine Corps is proud to partner with USA Wrestling and hopes to strengthen relationships with the American people and showcase the Marine Corps’ purpose, values, and service opportunities. White is a native of Chula Vista, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

Photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner

U.S. Marines with 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company meet Seattle Mariners players during the Seattle Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, April 12, 2025. The annual event honors service members from all branches and featured a joint-service enlistment ceremony with 71 future service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

U.S. Marines with 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company meet Seattle Mariners players during the Seattle Mariners’ Salute to Armed Forces Night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, April 12, 2025. The annual event honors service members from all branches and featured a joint-service enlistment ceremony with 71 future service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

Photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Seattle pose for a group photograph with BMX riders during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at Hazen High School in Renton, Washington, April 14, 2025. The ASA No Hate Tour, now in its 25th year, is an educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Seattle pose for a group photograph with BMX riders during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at Hazen High School in Renton, Washington, April 14, 2025. The ASA No Hate Tour, now in its 25th year, is an educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner)

Photo by Sgt. Hunter Wagner

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin James, left, and Lance Cpl. Drew Cloutier, both riflemen with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, pose for a photograph with expo attendees at the Fleet Week Expo in San Pedro, California, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 25, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin James, left, and Lance Cpl. Drew Cloutier, both riflemen with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, pose for a photograph with expo attendees at the Fleet Week Expo in San Pedro, California, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 25, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Orange County and RS San Diego participate in a hike during a pool function at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, March 22, 2025. Pool functions are held to build camaraderie and heathy competition while preparing poolees for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Orange County and RS San Diego participate in a hike during a pool function at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, March 22, 2025. Pool functions are held to build camaraderie and heathy competition while preparing poolees for the mental and physical rigors of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen James Ryans II, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, speaks with educators with 12th Marine Corps District during an Educators’ Workshop event at MCRD San Diego in San Diego, April 25, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen James Ryans II, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, speaks with educators with 12th Marine Corps District during an Educators’ Workshop event at MCRD San Diego in San Diego, April 25, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Fred Garcia

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District watch a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, May 6, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District watch a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, May 6, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District analyze their targets after shooting an M16A4 service rifle during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, May 7, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Educators with 12th Marine Corps District analyze their targets after shooting an M16A4 service rifle during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, May 7, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Downing, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Berkeley, Recruiting Station San Francisco, poses for a photograph with an Arroyo High School faculty member and members of the Action Sports Association during an ASA No Hate Tour event at Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California, March 25, 2025. The ASA No Hate Tour, now in its 25th year, is an educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Downing, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Berkeley, Recruiting Station San Francisco, poses for a photograph with an Arroyo High School faculty member and members of the Action Sports Association during an ASA No Hate Tour event at Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California, March 25, 2025. The ASA No Hate Tour, now in its 25th year, is an educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland

U.S. Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Los Angeles, 12th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photograph during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, May 8, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines and educators with Recruiting Station Los Angeles, 12th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photograph during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, May 8, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland

U.S. Marines and members of U.S. Rowing participate in an exhibition race during the San Diego Crew Classic at Crown Point Beach in San Diego, California, March 29, 2025. The San Diego Crew Classic brings junior, collegiate, masters, elite, and para competitors together across a weekend of races at Crown Point Shores. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

U.S. Marines and members of U.S. Rowing participate in an exhibition race during the San Diego Crew Classic at Crown Point Beach in San Diego, California, March 29, 2025. The San Diego Crew Classic brings junior, collegiate, masters, elite, and para competitors together across a weekend of races at Crown Point Shores. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

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