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Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale

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U.S. Marines and Future Marines participate in a formation run during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
RS Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function
U.S. Marines and Future Marines participate in a formation run during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
U.S. Marines and Future Marines with Recruiting Substation South Dade pose for a group photo after placing first in the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
RS Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function
U.S. Marines and Future Marines with Recruiting Substation South Dade pose for a group photo after placing first in the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Staff Sergeant David E. Moore, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to Future Marines during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
RS Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function
Staff Sergeant David E. Moore, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to Future Marines during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps retired Gunnery Sgt. Aulton Kohn speaks to educators and influencers during Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from Recruiting Stations Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
2017 RS Fort Lauderdale and RS Orlando Educators Workshop
U.S. Marine Corps retired Gunnery Sgt. Aulton Kohn speaks to educators and influencers during Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from Recruiting Stations Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Alan Parmenter a Teacher at Mitchell High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
2017 RS Fort Lauderdale and RS Orlando Educators Workshop
Alan Parmenter a Teacher at Mitchell High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the gas chamber walkthrough during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
2017 RS Fort Lauderdale and RS Orlando Educators Workshop
Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the gas chamber walkthrough during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Denac Lebrun an Athletic Director at Dr. Michale Krop High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
2017 RS Fort Lauderdale and RS Orlando Educators Workshop
Denac Lebrun an Athletic Director at Dr. Michale Krop High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
2017 RS Fort Lauderdale and RS Orlando Educators Workshop
Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)
Private First Class Gabriel A. Lopez, honor graudate of platoon 1102, presents his guidon before graduation Dec. 16, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Lopez, native of Tamarac, Fla., was recruited by Sgt. Robert A. Leachman from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)
Florida Marine Graduates as Honor Grad
Private First Class Gabriel A. Lopez, honor graudate of platoon 1102, presents his guidon before graduation Dec. 16, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Lopez, native of Tamarac, Fla., was recruited by Sgt. Robert A. Leachman from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released)
Private First Class Glen S. Francis, honor graduate of platoon 2084, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Francis was recruited out of Recruiting Substation San Juan by Sgt. Olivier Civil. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)
RSS San Juan Honor Graduate
Private First Class Glen S. Francis, honor graduate of platoon 2084, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Francis was recruited out of Recruiting Substation San Juan by Sgt. Olivier Civil. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)
Ms. Julianna Deluca from Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Fla., accepted the $180,000 Marine-Option, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship. Deluca plans on attending Penn State University and upon completion will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. The scholarship is presented by Maj. David Tumanjan, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released)
Boca Raton Native Receives NROTC Scholarship
Ms. Julianna Deluca from Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Fla., accepted the $180,000 Marine-Option, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship. Deluca plans on attending Penn State University and upon completion will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. The scholarship is presented by Maj. David Tumanjan, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
All Star Jazz Band Performance
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
All Star Jazz Band Performance
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
All Star Jazz Band Performance
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
All Star Jazz Band Performance
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
All Star Jazz Band Performance
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marine Captain Katie Higgins gives her preflight brief to service members prior to letting them fly in Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules, at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. Captain Higgins is the first female Blue Angels Pilot in history. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines at the Southernmost Air Spectacular
Marine Captain Katie Higgins gives her preflight brief to service members prior to letting them fly in Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules, at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. Captain Higgins is the first female Blue Angels Pilot in history. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose in front of Fat Albert, a C-130 at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines at the Southernmost Air Spectacular
Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose in front of Fat Albert, a C-130 at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines at the Southernmost Air Spectacular
Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines at the Southernmost Air Spectacular
Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose with General Robert Magnus (USMC Ret) the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines at the Southernmost Air Spectacular
Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose with General Robert Magnus (USMC Ret) the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines attended the Expo Graduandos Porta Del Sol to educate students about the opportunities the Marine Corps has Sept. 15 - 17, 2015 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The three day event brings high school seniors from the western region of Puerto Rico to explore the many options that are available to them after graduating high school regarding college, careers, and the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released)
Marines teach Students About Marine Corps Jobs
Marines attended the Expo Graduandos Porta Del Sol to educate students about the opportunities the Marine Corps has Sept. 15 - 17, 2015 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The three day event brings high school seniors from the western region of Puerto Rico to explore the many options that are available to them after graduating high school regarding college, careers, and the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released)
The Officer Selection Team Miami pose for a photo with their Officer Candidates Nov. 21, 2015 at the BattleFrog Race Series in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez)
Officer Candidates Run the Miami BattleFrog
The Officer Selection Team Miami pose for a photo with their Officer Candidates Nov. 21, 2015 at the BattleFrog Race Series in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez)
SSgt Mario Sanchez from RSS Fort Myers presents a display check for $180,000 to Ms. Reyna Morales of East Lee High School. Against competitive competition from her peers around south Florida, Ms. Morales received and accepted the Marine Option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps' scholarship. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez)
NROTC Scholarship Presentation
SSgt Mario Sanchez from RSS Fort Myers presents a display check for $180,000 to Ms. Reyna Morales of East Lee High School. Against competitive competition from her peers around south Florida, Ms. Morales received and accepted the Marine Option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps' scholarship. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez)
Marine Corps Pfc. Sebastian Garcia from Hialeah, Fla., earns his United States Citizenship Jan. 16, 2014 along with nine other immigrants who are graduating from recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps instituted the citizenship process at recruit training in October 2012.
South Florida Marine earns citizenship at boot camp
Marine Corps Pfc. Sebastian Garcia from Hialeah, Fla., earns his United States Citizenship Jan. 16, 2014 along with nine other immigrants who are graduating from recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps instituted the citizenship process at recruit training in October 2012.
A Drill Instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Deport Parris Island, S.C., welcomes a group of 20 high school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Florida Teachers go to boot camp
A Drill Instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Deport Parris Island, S.C., welcomes a group of 20 high school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., instruct a group of teachers from south Florida and Puerto Rico on the proper handling and use of the M16A4 Carbine Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Florida Teachers go to boot camp
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., instruct a group of teachers from south Florida and Puerto Rico on the proper handling and use of the M16A4 Carbine Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico rappel during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Florida Teachers go to boot camp
High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico rappel during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Sean Gallagan, the Principal of George T. Baker High School in Miami, fires an M16A4 Carbine during a visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Florida Teachers go to boot camp
Sean Gallagan, the Principal of George T. Baker High School in Miami, fires an M16A4 Carbine during a visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico fight with sparing sticks meant to simulate an M16A4 Carbine during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Florida Teachers go to boot camp
High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico fight with sparing sticks meant to simulate an M16A4 Carbine during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Mario Sanchez with Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, Recruiting Statin Fort Lauderdale, Fla., presents a jersey to Ryeshene Bronson from Dunbar High School Oct. 11, 2013, for being selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl. Bronson, a senior wide receiver at Dunbar, excels in the class room and is a prominent mentor in his community. Selected to play for his character as a whole, Bronson said he is excited about the opportunity and that he is "ready to go."
Fort Myers local selected for Semper Fidelis Bowl
Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Mario Sanchez with Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, Recruiting Statin Fort Lauderdale, Fla., presents a jersey to Ryeshene Bronson from Dunbar High School Oct. 11, 2013, for being selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl. Bronson, a senior wide receiver at Dunbar, excels in the class room and is a prominent mentor in his community. Selected to play for his character as a whole, Bronson said he is excited about the opportunity and that he is "ready to go."
Future Marines with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., warm up before starting an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength.
Pooling together: Recruiters lead future Marines along path of most resistance
Future Marines with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., warm up before starting an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength.
Robert Platt, a future Marine with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., does ammunition can lifts during an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength.
Pooling together: Recruiters lead future Marines along path of most resistance
Robert Platt, a future Marine with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., does ammunition can lifts during an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength.
Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Matthew Jacobs, Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., talks with a group of future Marines about small unit leadership after their evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength
Pooling together: Recruiters lead future Marines along path of most resistance
Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Matthew Jacobs, Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., talks with a group of future Marines about small unit leadership after their evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength
Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp.
Finding a select few
Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp.
Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp.
Finding a select few
Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp.
Future Marines take their oath of enlistment during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year.
Future Marines honored by community
Future Marines take their oath of enlistment during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year.
Parents of future Marines celebrate their child’s decision to enlist in the Marine Corps during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year.
Future Marines honored by community
Parents of future Marines celebrate their child’s decision to enlist in the Marine Corps during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year.
A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Marine honored at Miami Airport K-9 training center
A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, wipes away tears during a dedication ceremony in her son’s honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Marine honored at Miami Airport K-9 training center
Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, wipes away tears during a dedication ceremony in her son’s honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Marine honored at Miami Airport K-9 training center
Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) ) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann after a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.
Recruiter gives time to prepare future Marine officer
Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) ) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann after a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.
Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (right) counts jumping jacks for officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.
Recruiter gives time to prepare future Marine officer
Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (right) counts jumping jacks for officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines.
Marine Sgt. Simon Gonzalez, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Perrine, speaks in front of the Mexican American Council after receiving the Hometown Heroes Award April 27, 2013. Gonzalez, who grew up in the migrant farmer community of south Florida, received the Hometown Heroes award as a tribute not only of his three combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, but as a symbol of his dedication as a role model for the migrant community.
Marine honored by Mexican American Council
Marine Sgt. Simon Gonzalez, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Perrine, speaks in front of the Mexican American Council after receiving the Hometown Heroes Award April 27, 2013. Gonzalez, who grew up in the migrant farmer community of south Florida, received the Hometown Heroes award as a tribute not only of his three combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, but as a symbol of his dedication as a role model for the migrant community.
Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers.
Marines fight man-made erosion on south Florida beaches
Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers.
Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers.
Marines fight man-made erosion on south Florida beaches
Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers.
Future Marines from Recruiting Substation South Dade celebrate their victory during the Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines in South Florida prepare for boot camp
Future Marines from Recruiting Substation South Dade celebrate their victory during the Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, corrects a future Marine during Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale’s annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines in South Florida prepare for boot camp
A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, corrects a future Marine during Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale’s annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation for their morning warm up during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines in South Florida prepare for boot camp
Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation for their morning warm up during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation to renew their oath of enlistment during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
Future Marines in South Florida prepare for boot camp
Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation to renew their oath of enlistment during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
U.S. Marines and Future Marines participate in a formation run during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) U.S. Marines and Future Marines with Recruiting Substation South Dade pose for a group photo after placing first in the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Staff Sergeant David E. Moore, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to Future Marines during the Recruiting Station (RS) Fort Lauderdale Annual Pool Function at Marine Corps Reserve Station Hialeah, Hialeah, Florida, Apr. 29, 2017. The annual pool function brought together every recruiting substation within RS Fort Lauderdale for a day of field meet events, friendly competition, and time with Marine Corps drill instructors. The annual function promotes camaraderie while providing Future Marines a sense of what it feels like to be a Marine recruit in the presence of drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) U.S. Marine Corps retired Gunnery Sgt. Aulton Kohn speaks to educators and influencers during Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from Recruiting Stations Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Alan Parmenter a Teacher at Mitchell High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the gas chamber walkthrough during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Denac Lebrun an Athletic Director at Dr. Michale Krop High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Scott Guelcher an Art Teacher at Island Coast High School participates in the Confidence Course during the Educators Workshop aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, January 12, 2017. The educators come from both Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to experience the Educators Workshop. The Educators Workshop provides an opportunity to educators to have an inside look at Marine Corps traning to better inform their students in their local area. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released) Private First Class Gabriel A. Lopez, honor graudate of platoon 1102, presents his guidon before graduation Dec. 16, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Lopez, native of Tamarac, Fla., was recruited by Sgt. Robert A. Leachman from Recruiting Substation Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody/Released) Private First Class Glen S. Francis, honor graduate of platoon 2084, holds his guidon at parade rest before graduation Nov. 4, 2016, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Francis was recruited out of Recruiting Substation San Juan by Sgt. Olivier Civil. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released) Ms. Julianna Deluca from Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Fla., accepted the $180,000 Marine-Option, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship. Deluca plans on attending Penn State University and upon completion will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. The scholarship is presented by Maj. David Tumanjan, Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released) Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC)
Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines with the Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band perform at Palm Beach Central High School in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of their southwest regional tour. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marine Captain Katie Higgins gives her preflight brief to service members prior to letting them fly in Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules, at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. Captain Higgins is the first female Blue Angels Pilot in history. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose in front of Fat Albert, a C-130 at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Flyover by the Navy Blue Angels F-18’s at the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines from Recruiting Substation Perrine, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale pose with General Robert Magnus (USMC Ret) the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps at the Southernmost Air Spectacular featuring the Navy and Marine Corps Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Key West Florida. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez, USMC) Marines attended the Expo Graduandos Porta Del Sol to educate students about the opportunities the Marine Corps has Sept. 15 - 17, 2015 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The three day event brings high school seniors from the western region of Puerto Rico to explore the many options that are available to them after graduating high school regarding college, careers, and the armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez/Released) The Officer Selection Team Miami pose for a photo with their Officer Candidates Nov. 21, 2015 at the BattleFrog Race Series in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Lopez) SSgt Mario Sanchez from RSS Fort Myers presents a display check for $180,000 to Ms. Reyna Morales of East Lee High School. Against competitive competition from her peers around south Florida, Ms. Morales received and accepted the Marine Option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps' scholarship. (Photo by Sgt Michael Lopez) Marine Corps Pfc. Sebastian Garcia from Hialeah, Fla., earns his United States Citizenship Jan. 16, 2014 along with nine other immigrants who are graduating from recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps instituted the citizenship process at recruit training in October 2012. A Drill Instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Deport Parris Island, S.C., welcomes a group of 20 high school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines.
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., instruct a group of teachers from south Florida and Puerto Rico on the proper handling and use of the M16A4 Carbine Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines. High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico rappel during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines. Sean Gallagan, the Principal of George T. Baker High School in Miami, fires an M16A4 Carbine during a visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 15, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines. High school educators from south Florida and Puerto Rico fight with sparing sticks meant to simulate an M16A4 Carbine during an educator’s workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 16, 2014. Each year, hundreds of high school educators participate in the Marine Corps’ Educator’s Workshop to get a deeper understanding of how the Corps makes Marines. Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Mario Sanchez with Recruiting Substation Fort Myers, Recruiting Statin Fort Lauderdale, Fla., presents a jersey to Ryeshene Bronson from Dunbar High School Oct. 11, 2013, for being selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl. Bronson, a senior wide receiver at Dunbar, excels in the class room and is a prominent mentor in his community. Selected to play for his character as a whole, Bronson said he is excited about the opportunity and that he is "ready to go." Future Marines with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., warm up before starting an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength. Robert Platt, a future Marine with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., does ammunition can lifts during an evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength. Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Matthew Jacobs, Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., talks with a group of future Marines about small unit leadership after their evening workout June 12, 2013. Recruiters train and mentor dozens of future Marines each week and demand a high standard of mental, moral and physical strength Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp. Marine Corps recruiter Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti, with Recruiting Substation Naples, Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speaks with a prospective Marine about opportunities and benefits during a follow up interview June 12, 2013. Giannetti has made 15 Marines during his time as a canvasing recruiter, two of which became platoon honor graduates during boot camp. Future Marines take their oath of enlistment during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year. Parents of future Marines celebrate their child’s decision to enlist in the Marine Corps during an Our Community Salutes ceremony for Palm Beach County enlistees May 9, 2013. Our Community Salutes is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize high school students who volunteer to serve in the armed forces each year. A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.
Kathy Rusk, the mother of Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk, wipes away tears during a dedication ceremony in her son’s honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County. Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (left) ) shares stories from her deployments with officer candidate Candice Heizmann after a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines. Marine Corps Sgt. Lesley Reed (right) counts jumping jacks for officer candidate Candice Heizmann during a physical training session April 18, 2013. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Heizmann has already completed half of OCS through the Platoon Leaders Course in 2010 and will return to finish her training this summer. Reed has volunteered to mentor the future officer to better prepare her to be a leader of Marines. Marine Sgt. Simon Gonzalez, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Perrine, speaks in front of the Mexican American Council after receiving the Hometown Heroes Award April 27, 2013. Gonzalez, who grew up in the migrant farmer community of south Florida, received the Hometown Heroes award as a tribute not only of his three combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, but as a symbol of his dedication as a role model for the migrant community. Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers. Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale clear south Florida beaches of hazardous debris April 24, 2013 as part of a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. Beginning this May, Marines with Recruiting Substations West Palm Beach and Delray Beach will be a prominent sight as they clear and clean area beaches of trash and debris washed ashore by tides or left behind by beach goers. Future Marines from Recruiting Substation South Dade celebrate their victory during the Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp. A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, corrects a future Marine during Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale’s annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp. Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation for their morning warm up during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp. Future Marines with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale gather in a formation to renew their oath of enlistment during the annual field meet April 20, 2013. Hundreds of future Marines participated in various Marine Corps inspired competitions like squad pull ups, crunches and a knowledge test designed to give them a taste of boot camp.
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Mission
We are the foundation of the Marine Corps’ ability to “make Marines, win our nation’s battles, and return quality citizens to the communities of America.” Now, more than ever, the Fleet Marine Force requires its Marines to be flexible thinkers, capable of making strategic decisions at the lowest levels.  It is our mission to find those qualified and capable young people who are worthy of earning the title ‘United States Marine.’ 

Leaders

Maj David P. Tumanjan
Commanding Officer, RS Ft. Lauderdale
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Sgt. Maj. M.W. Upp
Sergeant Major, RS Fort Lauderdale
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