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Forging Marines: How one Marine helps his recruiters

Cpl. Christian Lozano poses for a photo in his dress blue uniform. The dress blues are one of the most iconic uniforms that Marines wear.

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Staff Sgt Mallory Kirk: What it means to be a Marine recruiter

Staff Sgt. Kirk poses for a photo with her family after her promotion to Staff Sgt. aboard the USS Alabama in Mobile, AL. The USS Alabama saw service across the globe during World War II and has been preserved as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, AL since 1964.

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Staff Sgt Mallory Kirk: What it means to be a Marine recruiter

Staff Sgt. Mallory Kirk poses for a photo during a high school visit with two recently graduated Marines. Kirk is a recruiter with Recruiting Substation Mobile, AL.

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Mobile native retires after 21 years of faithful service

Master Sgt. Walter Warren holds his award as he was inducted into the 6th Marine Corps District's Hall of Fame. Master Sgt. Warren spent the majority of his Marine Corps career serving the people of the 6th district.

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Montgomery natives to spend Holidays with family assisting recruiters

Montgomery natives Pfc. Adarious Gibbs and Lance Cpl. Isaiah Walker-Trammell pose for a photo in RSS Montgomery's recruiting office. Gibbs and Walker-Trammell will spend their time home assisting recruiters during the holidays.

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Marines engage students during USMC Sports Leadership Academy

Staff Sgt. Lindsay Johnson, a Marine Corps recruiter with Recruiting Substation Pensacola, motivates a student during an ammo can run during the USMC Sports Leadership Academy aboard Pensacola High School, Pensacola, Florida, Oct. 24, 2019. The purpose of the academy is to create events that promote physical readiness and leadership training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Haynes)

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Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, Charlotte, and Montgomery 2019 Educators Workshop

Maj. Joshua Rystrom, a naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, speaks to attendees of the Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. These educators traveled from Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, Charlotte and Montgomery to experience the Educators Workshop. The workshop allows educators to have an inside look at educational benefits and career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

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Benton currently serves an operation clerk and supply chief for prior service recruiting at 6th Marine Corps District. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Immanuel Benton competes during a dual wrestling meet at Life University, Marietta, Georgia, 2018. Benton currently serves an operation clerk and supply chief for prior service recruiting at 6th Marine Corps District. (Courtesy photo by DRJ Rodriguez)

Doing More Everyday

Many would argue that one of the most powerful leadership tools is one’s ability to lead by their own personal example. For some individuals, leadership is a skillset that has to be taught, learned and practiced in order to become an efficient and effective leader. However, others would say that leaders are naturally born. Cpl. Immanuel Benton, a Marine recruited out of Atlanta from Recruiting Sub Station Roswell, is an individual who strives to set a positive example every day.

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In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, top, Lance Cpl. Colton J. Schleder, left, and Lance Cpl. Jason I. Norr, right, pose on a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2021. In March 2020, Alvarado identified a discrepancy with the equipment which prevented $1.6 million in damages, potential bodily injury and loss of life. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera)

Marine identifies costly discrepancy, enhances Marine safety

Since high school, Abraham A. Alvarado has had a passion for electronics and communication, so when he was given the opportunity to pursue his passion through the military, he did not hesitate to take it. He chose the Marine Corps not only to build on his professional development, but also to make his mother proud.

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Read full story in news section - LEXINGTON, S.C.-- Ever since Sgt. Jonathan Mendozacorona witnessed the decision his parents made leaving their well-paying jobs in Mexico City, MX to move to the United States for the wellbeing of their children, Mendozacorona was determined to make his parents proud.