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Louisiana native pursues future as a Marine Corps officer November 22, 2020 — Michael Johnson, a Rayne, Louisiana, native and sophomore at Louisiana State University, won the $180,000 scholarship in 2018. His desire to serve in the military was influenced by his grandfather, a U.S. Navy veteran, who served in World War II. MORE

From Immigrant to Marine Corps Officer | Lt. Col. Jose Luis Montalvan October 19, 2020 — A shivering 11-year-old boy looked back across the Rio Grande, transfixed in horror. He thought it odd that the human traffickers made everyone take off their clothes and ordered the men and children to swim across first. As he looked back, he understood why. The descending darkness was not enough to hide the sight of the women being raped on the opposite shore during that cold night in 1987. MORE

Vietnam veteran paves way for grandson October 9, 2020 — In 1965, as the Vietnam War polarized the U.S. public, one young man unwaveringly followed his childhood dreams. He spoke to his father, a Navy veteran who fought in World War II, and told him he wanted to be a Marine. The desire to serve in the Armed Forces would become a common family trait. That boy was Thomas G. Taylor, who, after meeting a Marine recruiter at 17 years old, was convinced that the Marine Corps was his calling. Now his grandson, Benjamin E. Bowdoin, is following in his footsteps. MORE

Indiana native helps find next generation of Marines in Alabama August 14, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – While in high school, Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Little saw his brother transform from a typical teen to a confident individual during his tour as a mortarman in the Marine Corps. When he graduated from Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Indiana, in 2013, he decided to follow in his brother’s footsteps and enlisted. Seven years later, he finds himself guiding young men and woman as they pursue their dreams of becoming U.S. Marines as well MORE

Three Siblings Set Out To Become Marines Together August 14, 2020 — In Claxton, Georgia, the three Cisneros siblings are a part of a closely-knit family who have a lot in common. They played soccer and ran cross country at Claxton High School. Each of them want to pursue college degrees. Now, they all share the aspiration of earning the title United States Marine. MORE

Native helps give back to local community as Marine recruiter July 17, 2020 — MONTGOMERY, Ala . -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Kelley strives to give back to the community in the same way that the Marines have helped him.Staff Sgt. Christopher Kelley strives to give back to the community in the same way that the Marines have helped him. MORE

Guam native supports family and Corps as Marine recruiter July 17, 2020 — COLUMBIA, S.C. -- After stepping out from the Army recruiting office, there was only one thing standing between Fructuoso Santos, his truck and a future as a U.S. soldier: Marine recruiter Sgt. Joseph Garcia. MORE

Recruiter Helps Apprehend Three Armed Fugitives June 24, 2020 — OCALA, Fla. -- When the public sees Marine recruiters, they sometimes forget that recruiters are warriors. They see the smile, the blue trousers with red piping, the crisply-pressed brown khaki shirt, and the colorful ribbons, but they may not know the meaning of the ribbons. They may not realize that the ribbons represent acts of valor and battles fought in foreign lands. MORE

Forging Marines: How one Marine helps his recruiters May 5, 2020 — General Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost because of logistics.” From Ancient Rome’s domination of the Italian peninsula to the Marine Corps island hopping campaign during World War II, many battles have been decided by getting the right supplies to the right people at the right time. MORE

Staff Sgt Mallory Kirk: What it means to be a Marine recruiter May 5, 2020 — 8411, it is a number that should be etched into the mind of every single Marine who has ever has served in the Marine Corps. It is the military occupational specialty code for the Marine recruiter. MORE