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2019 Semper Fidelis All-American Program Battles Won Academy

Trey Putnam III of Langtree Charter Academy in Mooresville, North Carolina receives a congratulatory certificate for attending the 2019 Semper Fidelis All-American Program Battles Won Academy, July 11-15, in Washington, D.C.

2019 Semper Fidelis All-American Program Battles Won Academy

Marines Conduct a Pull-up Challenge

Marines Make a Splash at Queens University

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dary Selgren, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, speaks to the Queens University Swim Team during a Marine Corps water survival demonstration as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 6, 2018. Selgren is a native of Oviedo, Florida. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Marines Train the Leaders of the Future

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Derrick Oliver, the director of Marine Corps Food Service with Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks to students and faculty at Johnson C. Smith University about Marine Corps leadership as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Recruiting Station Charlotte opens during Marine Week

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command celebrates the opening of Marine Recruiting Station Charlotte, North Carolina, during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, September 5, 2018. The Marine Corps is committed to attracting, mentoring and retaining the most talented men and women who bring a diversity of background, culture and skill in service to our nation. Marine Week Charlotte is the premier community engagement event that each year allows the Marine Corps to connect with citizens of great American cities, generating awareness and maintaining mutual understanding and support between the Corps and those it serves. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Naomi Marcom)

UNIT NEWS

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