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Recruiting Station Atlanta Honor Graduate

Private First Class Logan T. Daugherty graduated Marine Corps recruit training May 11, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Daugherty was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1033. Daugherty was recruited by Sgt. Anthony B. Davis from Recruiting Substation Hiram. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Recruiting Station Atlanta Honor Graduate

Private First Class Jaquavious M. Evans graduated Marine Corps recruit training Mar. 30, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Evans was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1016. Evans was recruited by Sgt. Jarmarus C. Greeley from Recruiting Substation Stone Mountain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

2018 RS Atlanta and RS Jacksonville Educators Workshop

Sergeant Luis Ramos, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, encourages attendees through several exercises during the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 21, 2018. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station (RS) Atlanta and RS Jacksonville to experience the workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps to better inform their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales)

Recruiting Station Atlanta Honor Graduate

Private First Class Tyler Sartain graduated Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 19, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Sartain was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1000. Sartain was recruited by GySgt. Kevin M. Thompson from Recruiting Substation Athens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Recruiting Station Atlanta Honor Graduate

Private First Class Edgar J. Guerrero-Lopez graduated Marine Corps recruit training September 1, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Guerrero-Lopez was the Honor Graduate of platoon 1062. Guerrero-Lopez was recruited by Staff Sgt. Tara L. Copeland from Recruiting Substation Duluth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Georgia Marine saves local man’s life

Tracey McGinnis hugs Sgt. Matthew Sullivan upon meeting him outside Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, March 15. Sullivan, a native of Lawrenceville, GA, was the first responder at the scene of an accident involving Tracey’s son Taray. Sullivan assisted Taray after his truck caught fire on I-85N at Old Peachtree Road, March 9. Sullivan is a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Buford, Recruiting Station Atlanta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White/released)

Georgia Marine saves local man’s life

Sgt. Matthew Sullivan poses for a photo at the scene of an accident where he assisted a man injured after his truck caught on fire on I-85N at Old Peachtree Road, March 9. “Afterwards, when all the adrenaline recessed, I took a moment to pray for the man,” said Sullivan. “I really believe I was meant to be there that day to help him.” Sullivan is a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Buford, Recruiting Station Atlanta. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White/released) Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1186258/georgia-marine-saves-local-mans-life#ixzz2wFzU89Xl

Georgia Marine saves local man’s life

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Fighting to Find the Father Within: Shared tragedy builds bond between recruiter, future Marine March 24, 2021 — Many recruiters form close bonds with their future Marines, especially when they share common life experience -- or, in the case of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Vincent Huggan and Pfc. Stanley Morris, common tragedy. Huggan’s journey began as a teenage boy with his mother and two younger brothers. In high school, he excelled in track and football. While his mother was cheering him on in the crowd, he always seemed to be missing that father figure. When he looked around him, he could see teammates with their fathers, and even when he was successful, he felt lost. MORE

Prior Service Recruiting March 23, 2021 — When young men and women sign a four to five-year active duty Marine Corps contract, they take an oath that ensures they understand the magnitude of their commitment. However, they may not realize that they’ll have to make another difficult decision when they near the end of their obligated service. Many see it as a binary choice. On one hand, they can re-enlist and continue to enjoy esprit de corps, military benefits and the security of a government job. On the other, they can leave behind the structure and security of the Marine Corps for a civilian job that caters more to domestic comfort. However, there is a third option. Marines can transition directly from active duty into the Marine Corps Reserve. They can retain many benefits of active service while gaining greater flexibility. MORE

Puerto Rico Student Receives NROTC Scholarship February 20, 2021 — The Marines have been known as the “The Few. The Proud.” since the slogan was adopted in 1977. While those who claim the title of Marine make up less than 1% the nation’s population, there are even fewer who earn the opportunity to lead Marines as commissioned officers. There are many paths to becoming a United States Marine Corps Officer. One of those is through the, Marine Option Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship. This scholarship is afforded to those who embody the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment. The scholarship is valued at up to $180,000 and pays for the cost of full tuition, books, and other educational fees. Once awarded, selectees have the ability to choose any university in the country that has a Marine Corps option within their NROTC unit. MORE