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U.S. Marines escort educators from the 12th Marine Corps District onto a shuttle during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, Aug. 5, 2024. 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. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marines escort educators from the 12th Marine Corps District onto a shuttle during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, Aug. 5, 2024. 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. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marines and guests pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a commissioning ceremony at the USS Iowa in Los Angeles, July 7, 2024. A commissioning ceremony is the culminating event for an officer’s career, signifying the transformation from candidate to officer. Battleship USS Iowa served in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and naval museum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marines and guests pose for a photograph at the conclusion of a commissioning ceremony at the USS Iowa in Los Angeles, July 7, 2024. A commissioning ceremony is the culminating event for an officer’s career, signifying the transformation from candidate to officer. Battleship USS Iowa served in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and naval museum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stephanie Becerra, the Recruiting Station Orange County color sergeant, presents colors during a color guard display for Freedom Fest 2024 in Cerritos, Calif., July 7, 2024. RS Orange County consists of twenty RSSs, Primary Contact Stations and Officer Selection Stations ranging from Los Angeles to Orange County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stephanie Becerra, the Recruiting Station Orange County color sergeant, presents colors during a color guard display for Freedom Fest 2024 in Cerritos, Calif., July 7, 2024. RS Orange County consists of twenty RSSs, Primary Contact Stations and Officer Selection Stations ranging from Los Angeles to Orange County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Costa Mesa, Recruiting Station Orange, compete in a tug-of-war competition during a family day event in Costa Mesa, Calif., June 22, 2024. RS Orange County consists of twenty RSSs, Primary Contact Stations and Officer Selection Stations ranging from Los Angeles to Orange County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Costa Mesa, Recruiting Station Orange, compete in a tug-of-war competition during a family day event in Costa Mesa, Calif., June 22, 2024. RS Orange County consists of twenty RSSs, Primary Contact Stations and Officer Selection Stations ranging from Los Angeles to Orange County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas Savage, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, left, Tom Lackey, Assemblymember of the 34th California Assembly District, center, and Dave Cole, race promoter, right, speak to each other during the Every Man Challenge race during King of the Hammers (KOH) in Johnson Valley, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024. KOH is an annual off-road event that combines desert racing and rock crawling. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas Savage, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, left, Tom Lackey, Assemblymember of the 34th California Assembly District, center, and Dave Cole, race promoter, right, speak to each other during the Every Man Challenge race during King of the Hammers (KOH) in Johnson Valley, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024. KOH is an annual off-road event that combines desert racing and rock crawling. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rosemary Rodriguez, the station commander for Recruiting Sub-Station Corona, Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, hands a drawstring bag to a parade spectator during the Corona Fourth of July parade in Corona, Calif., July 4, 2024. Marines participated in the parade to improve community relations, increase morale, and celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cutler Brice)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rosemary Rodriguez, the station commander for Recruiting Sub-Station Corona, Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, hands a drawstring bag to a parade spectator during the Corona Fourth of July parade in Corona, Calif., July 4, 2024. Marines participated in the parade to improve community relations, increase morale, and celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cutler Brice)

Photo by Sgt. Cutler Brice

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photo during the RS Riverside annual pool function at Los Osos High School in Ranchero Cucamonga, Calif., June 22, 2024. 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. Cutler Brice)

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, pose for a group photo during the RS Riverside annual pool function at Los Osos High School in Ranchero Cucamonga, Calif., June 22, 2024. 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. Cutler Brice)

Photo by Sgt. Cutler Brice

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors conduct a mock receiving during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, June 4, 2024.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. Cutler Brice)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors conduct a mock receiving during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, June 4, 2024.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. Cutler Brice)

Photo by Sgt. Cutler Brice

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis Maina, assistant for Officer Selection Team San Diego, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photograph during a San Diego State University Men's Basketball game in San Diego, California, Dec. 11, 2024. Maina was recognized as the guest of honor during the game. The guest of honor received special recognition including a formal introduction, reserved seating and participation in game-day activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dennis Maina, assistant for Officer Selection Team San Diego, Recruiting Station San Diego, poses for a photograph during a San Diego State University Men's Basketball game in San Diego, California, Dec. 11, 2024. Maina was recognized as the guest of honor during the game. The guest of honor received special recognition including a formal introduction, reserved seating and participation in game-day activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Dailey, a drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, evaluates cadets during a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill competition at Sweetwater High School in National City, California, Dec. 7, 2024. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill competition is a formal event where cadets perform synchronized marching routines and precision drill to demonstrate discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Dailey, a drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, evaluates cadets during a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill competition at Sweetwater High School in National City, California, Dec. 7, 2024. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill competition is a formal event where cadets perform synchronized marching routines and precision drill to demonstrate discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Evan Nichols, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station National City, Recruiting Station San Diego, participates in the coin toss during a military appreciation night at Point Loma High School in San Diego, Aug. 23, 2024. The military appreciation night was held to honor military service members and foster community connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Evan Nichols, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station National City, Recruiting Station San Diego, participates in the coin toss during a military appreciation night at Point Loma High School in San Diego, Aug. 23, 2024. The military appreciation night was held to honor military service members and foster community connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James Ryans II, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, speaks to educators during an Educators Workshop event at MCRD San Diego in San Diego, Aug. 9, 2024. 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 Brig. Gen. James Ryans II, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, speaks to educators during an Educators Workshop event at MCRD San Diego in San Diego, Aug. 9, 2024. 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.

Photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Derrick Rodriguez, right, a financial management officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, is recognized by his hometown for his service and dedication to his community and America during a Veterans Day ceremony in Fowler, California, November 11, 2024. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Rodriguez is a native of Fowler, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Derrick Rodriguez, right, a financial management officer with Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, is recognized by his hometown for his service and dedication to his community and America during a Veterans Day ceremony in Fowler, California, November 11, 2024. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Rodriguez is a native of Fowler, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Merced, Recruiting Station Sacramento, participate in a tamale festival in Turlock, California, October 20, 2024. The California Tamale Festival celebrates taste and talent by bringing together live music, the arts, and great plated foods. The event showcases professional and amateur community talent with live entertainment throughout the one day, professional cooking demonstrations, a custom car show, tamale themed creative displays, arts, and crafts, DJs, Mariachis and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Merced, Recruiting Station Sacramento, participate in a tamale festival in Turlock, California, October 20, 2024. The California Tamale Festival celebrates taste and talent by bringing together live music, the arts, and great plated foods. The event showcases professional and amateur community talent with live entertainment throughout the one day, professional cooking demonstrations, a custom car show, tamale themed creative displays, arts, and crafts, DJs, Mariachis and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey

Educators participate in team building exercises during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., June 5, 2024. 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. Ryan Harvey)

Educators participate in team building exercises during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., June 5, 2024. 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. Ryan Harvey)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Harvey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Cortez, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Sacramento, stands with the Jesuit High School scholar athlete during a Great American Rivalry Series game at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, California, Sept. 14, 2024. The Great American Rivalry Series shines the spotlight on top high school football rivalries across the nation, where long-standing traditions are valued, expectations are sky high, and followers are passionate and loyal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Cortez, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Sacramento, stands with the Jesuit High School scholar athlete during a Great American Rivalry Series game at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, California, Sept. 14, 2024. The Great American Rivalry Series shines the spotlight on top high school football rivalries across the nation, where long-standing traditions are valued, expectations are sky high, and followers are passionate and loyal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Harvey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Recruiting Station San Francisco during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Jose, California, Oct. 11, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Recruiting Station San Francisco during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Jose, California, Oct. 11, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

Photo by Cpl. Bruin Largent

Educators and a Marine pose for a group photograph after completing a Leadership Reaction Course during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., July 10, 2024. 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. Israel Ballaro)

Educators and a Marine pose for a group photograph after completing a Leadership Reaction Course during an Educators Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., July 10, 2024. 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. Israel Ballaro)

Photo by Cpl. Israel Ballaro

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at Union Square as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 11, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Ballaro)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at Union Square as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 11, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Ballaro)

Photo by Cpl. Israel Ballaro

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Ogden, commanding officer of 12th Marine Corps District, briefs officer candidates with Recruiting Station Portland and Seattle during a Mini-Officer Candidates School event at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon, April 27. The purpose of this training was to prepare the officer candidates of the mental and physical rigors of Officer Selection School in Quantico, Virginia. This training consisted of learning about proper customs and courtesies, weapons safety, buddy rushes, and five paragraph orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Sgt. Stephen Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Ogden, commanding officer of 12th Marine Corps District, briefs officer candidates with Recruiting Station Portland and Seattle during a Mini-Officer Candidates School event at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon, April 27. The purpose of this training was to prepare the officer candidates of the mental and physical rigors of Officer Selection School in Quantico, Virginia. This training consisted of learning about proper customs and courtesies, weapons safety, buddy rushes, and five paragraph orders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Sgt. Stephen Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Stephen Campbell

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