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Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale Honor Graduate

Private First Class Jose Rivera graduated Marine Corps recruit training Feb. 2, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Rivera was the Honor Graduate of platoon 2012. Rivera was recruited by GySgt. Kendrick A. Reed from Recruiting Substation West Palm Beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale Honor Graduate

Private First Class Charles A. Pivar graduated Marine Corps recruit training Jan. 12, 2018, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Pivar was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3002. Pivar was recruited by Sgt. Steven Maya from Recruiting Substation Naples. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale Honor Graduate

Private First Class Heylel I. JoseHerrera graduated Marine Corps recruit training Nov. 9, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. JoseHerrera was the Honor Graduate of platoon 3082. JoseHerrera was recruited by SSgt. Paul D. Jones from Recruiting Substation Margate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by SSgt. Jose O. Nava)

2017 Battles Won Academy

Participates of the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and Battles won academy, jump during the work out portion of the academy at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., July 14, 2017. Students from across the nation were selected to attend this academy where they participated in a variety of team building and leadership exercises. (Courtesy photo)

2017 Battles Won Academy

Colin Williams (left), a Naples Florida native, poses with his mentor during the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C., July 13, 2017. Students from across the nation were selected to attend this academy where they participated in a variety of team building and leadership exercises. Williams is a student from Naples High School, Naples, Florida. (Courtesy photo)

2017 Battles Won Academy

Kylee Wesolwski (left), a Wellington Florida native, poses with her mentor during the Semper Fidelis All-American Program and Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C., July 13, 2017. Students from across the nation were selected to attend this academy where they participated in a variety of team building and leadership exercises. Wesolwski is a student from Wellington High School, Wellington, Florida. (Courtesy photo)

Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale Honor Graduate

Private First Class Mivhael A. Watkins Jr. graduated Marine Corps recruit training July 14, 2017, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Watkins is the Honor Graduate of platoon 2050. Watkins was recruited by Staff Sgt. Damion L. Jackson from Recruiting Substation Delray Beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby/Released)

RS Fort Lauderdale Change of Command

Flowers are presented to the family of Maj. David P. Tumanjan, out-going commanding officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, and Maj. Marcus D. Gillett, the on-coming commanding officer of the recruiting station, during a change of command ceremony held at the Double Tree Hotel in Sunrise, Florida, June, 9, 2017. Tumanjan commanded the recruiting station for 36 months before relinquishing his command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy J. Orozco)

RS Fort Lauderdale Change of Command

Major David P. Tumanjan, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, presents the unit colors to Maj. Marcus D. Gillett during a change of command ceremony held at the Double Tree Hotel in Sunrise, Florida, June, 9, 2017. By accepting the colors from Tumanjan, Gillett accepted command of the recruiting station. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Andy J. Orozco)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

Leaders

Maj. Marcus Gillett
Commanding Officer, RS Fort Lauderdale
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Sgt. Maj. John D. Dober
Sergeant Major, RS Fort Lauderdale
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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.’