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U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Eduardo Anaya, second from left, with Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 28, 2022. Anaya graduated from Ukiah High School and enlisted into the reserves to become an infantry Marine. He was recruited by Sgt. Elizabeth Helbig with Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Eduardo Anaya, second from left, with Platoon 3225, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in the Kilo Company graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 28, 2022. Anaya graduated from Ukiah High School and enlisted into the reserves to become an infantry Marine. He was recruited by Sgt. Elizabeth Helbig with Recruiting Station San Francisco, 12th Marine Corps District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

Photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray

$U.S. Marine Pfc. Ana DominguezValazquez, with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Obrea, California on Feb. 15, 2022. DominguezValazguez broke and fractured her hips in recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. She spent a total of eleven months at Parris Island before being able to graduate as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)$

U.S. Marine Pfc. Ana DominguezValazquez, with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Obrea, California on Feb. 15, 2022. DominguezValazguez broke and fractured her hips in recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. She spent a total of eleven months at Parris Island before being able to graduate as a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Izhar Weaver with Recruiting Station Sacramento was presented the Centurion Award Jan. 3, 2022. The title "Centurion" is only awarded to Marines who write 100 or more contracts during their 36 months on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Izhar Weaver with Recruiting Station Sacramento was presented the Centurion Award Jan. 3, 2022. The title "Centurion" is only awarded to Marines who write 100 or more contracts during their 36 months on recruiting duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros)

Photo by Sgt. Jocelyn Ontiveros

Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Fullerton, California on December 10, 2021. Maldonado’s actions resulted in him saving a stranger's life during a three-car pile-up near San Juan Capistrano on Highway 5 Interstate. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Fullerton, California on December 10, 2021. Maldonado’s actions resulted in him saving a stranger's life during a three-car pile-up near San Juan Capistrano on Highway 5 Interstate. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Golike shows Sgt. Joshua Purrington how to navigate the Kuskokwim Valley from the air on their way to deliver toys to a local village during a Toys for Tots event in the Kuskokwim Valley, Alaska on Dec. 3, 2021. Golike is a reserve support officer with Recruiting Station Portland. Purrington is the armory chief for Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Golike shows Sgt. Joshua Purrington how to navigate the Kuskokwim Valley from the air on their way to deliver toys to a local village during a Toys for Tots event in the Kuskokwim Valley, Alaska on Dec. 3, 2021. Golike is a reserve support officer with Recruiting Station Portland. Purrington is the armory chief for Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marines in support of Toys for Tots pose for a photo prior to a Toys for Tots delivery in Anchorage, Alaska on Dec. 3, 2021. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska's Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emely Farnsworth)

U.S. Marines in support of Toys for Tots pose for a photo prior to a Toys for Tots delivery in Anchorage, Alaska on Dec. 3, 2021. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska's Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emely Farnsworth)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Park, a canvasing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Wasilla, Recruiting Station Portland, gives a gift to a child during a Toys for Tots event at Top of the Kuskokwim School, Nikolai, Alaska on Dec 3, 2021. Park wanted to give back to the community by assisting the Marine Corps Reserves with their annual Toys for Tots program. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Park, a canvasing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Wasilla, Recruiting Station Portland, gives a gift to a child during a Toys for Tots event at Top of the Kuskokwim School, Nikolai, Alaska on Dec 3, 2021. Park wanted to give back to the community by assisting the Marine Corps Reserves with their annual Toys for Tots program. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

The Marines of Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, were tasked with collecting and distributing toys across Alaska as part of the Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots collects unwrapped toys and distributes them to kids less fortunate during the holiday season.

The Marines of Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, were tasked with collecting and distributing toys across Alaska as part of the Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots collects unwrapped toys and distributes them to kids less fortunate during the holiday season.

Photo by Sgt. Christian Cachola

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Purrington, the armory chief for Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, rides away in a snowmobile after delivering toys to the children of Takotna School during a Toys for Tots event in Takotna, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2021. Purrington, from Lubbock, Texas, dressed as Santa Claus for the Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots program. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Purrington, the armory chief for Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, rides away in a snowmobile after delivering toys to the children of Takotna School during a Toys for Tots event in Takotna, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2021. Purrington, from Lubbock, Texas, dressed as Santa Claus for the Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots program. Marines and Airmen traveled to remote villages of Alaska’s Kuskokwim Valley in support of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas J. Purtell, right, the oncoming Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, prepares to hand of the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to Maj. Cole Lapierre, the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, Sept. 10, 2021. The relief and appointment ceremony acknowledges the efforts put into the unit by Sgt. Maj. Carlos Weiss during his time as the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major as well as welcomes Sgt. Maj. Purtell into the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio R. Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas J. Purtell, right, the oncoming Sergeant Major for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, prepares to hand of the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to Maj. Cole Lapierre, the Commanding Officer for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, Sept. 10, 2021. The relief and appointment ceremony acknowledges the efforts put into the unit by Sgt. Maj. Carlos Weiss during his time as the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major as well as welcomes Sgt. Maj. Purtell into the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio R. Campbell)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher O'Melia, right, outgoing Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, salutes Maj. Cole W. Lapierre, incoming Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, June 10, 2021. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephanie E. Soto)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher O'Melia, right, outgoing Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, salutes Maj. Cole W. Lapierre, incoming Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, June 10, 2021. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephanie E. Soto)

Photo by Cpl. Stephanie Soto

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, charges a hill during the final hike of the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 29, 2021. The crucible is a 54-hour long culminating event at recruit training which will finalize the transformation from recruit to Marine. Educators were afforded the opportunity to witness this ceremony during the Educator's workshop. The Educator's Workshop is a five-day program designed to better inform educators and influential figures about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows participants to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, charges a hill during the final hike of the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 29, 2021. The crucible is a 54-hour long culminating event at recruit training which will finalize the transformation from recruit to Marine. Educators were afforded the opportunity to witness this ceremony during the Educator's workshop. The Educator's Workshop is a five-day program designed to better inform educators and influential figures about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows participants to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

A U.S. Marine recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 9, 2021. The confidence course challenges recruits to have self-assurance in their mental and physical abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samantha Bray)

A U.S. Marine recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 9, 2021. The confidence course challenges recruits to have self-assurance in their mental and physical abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samantha Bray)

Photo by Sgt. Samantha Bray

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Arturo Cisneros with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, addresses the future Marines during an annual pool function in Moreno Valley, Califonia, July 24, 2021. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Arturo Cisneros with Recruiting Station Riverside, 12th Marine Corps District, addresses the future Marines during an annual pool function in Moreno Valley, Califonia, July 24, 2021. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ana S. Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl. Ana Madrigal

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Loi Dao, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Westminster, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses with the South Vietnam flag in Santa Ana, California on May 21, 2021. “Marines take care of each other like a family. Ensuring that we are all set up for success. We work to bring the best out of each other day in and day out. This is the example that I want to be able to prove to the next generation,” says Dao. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Loi Dao, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Westminster, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses with the South Vietnam flag in Santa Ana, California on May 21, 2021. “Marines take care of each other like a family. Ensuring that we are all set up for success. We work to bring the best out of each other day in and day out. This is the example that I want to be able to prove to the next generation,” says Dao. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eric Morales, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Gilroy, Recruiting Station San Francisco, poses for a photo at the Gilroy Rodeo in Gilroy, California August 13, 2021. The Marines of RSS Gilroy hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eric Morales, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Gilroy, Recruiting Station San Francisco, poses for a photo at the Gilroy Rodeo in Gilroy, California August 13, 2021. The Marines of RSS Gilroy hosted a pull-up challenge and talked to rodeo attendees interested in learning more about the opportunities available within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Sgt. Alina Thackray)

Photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray

The latest Marine Corps Recruiting Command campaign is designed to reach prospects who are disaffected and isolated in an increasingly mobile and digital world. The key message "Purpose isn't found in your feed, it's revealed in your fight," challenges the prospects to find purpose, belonging and common cause through service to our Nation as United States Marines.

The latest Marine Corps Recruiting Command campaign is designed to reach prospects who are disaffected and isolated in an increasingly mobile and digital world. The key message "Purpose isn't found in your feed, it's revealed in your fight," challenges the prospects to find purpose, belonging and common cause through service to our Nation as United States Marines.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Boyd

Left, Erika Hallford, right, Pvt. Larissa Hallford, are pictured in the Permanent Contact Station El Centro, Recruiting Sub-Station El Cajon, Recruiting Station San Diego. Larissa followed in her mother, Erika's, footsteps by joining the United States Marine Corps. Erika served from 1992-1996. (Courtesy Photo)

Left, Erika Hallford, right, Pvt. Larissa Hallford, are pictured in the Permanent Contact Station El Centro, Recruiting Sub-Station El Cajon, Recruiting Station San Diego. Larissa followed in her mother, Erika's, footsteps by joining the United States Marine Corps. Erika served from 1992-1996. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maria Arzata, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, and Capt. Katie Sliwoski, executive officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, present Alec Howell and Michael Cava the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship in San Diego, Calif. on May 29, 2020. Howell and Cava graduated from Torrey Pines High School, applied, and won the scholarship together.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maria Arzata, canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, and Capt. Katie Sliwoski, executive officer of Recruiting Station San Diego, present Alec Howell and Michael Cava the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship in San Diego, Calif. on May 29, 2020. Howell and Cava graduated from Torrey Pines High School, applied, and won the scholarship together.

Photo by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe

Sergeant Brian Robert, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Kyla Rosales at Foothill Technology High School in Ventura, Calif., April 26, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Sergeant Brian Robert, recruiter of Recruiting Sub Station Ventura, presents a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship check to Kyla Rosales at Foothill Technology High School in Ventura, Calif., April 26, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders

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