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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.

Forging Marines: How one Marine helps his recruiters

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.

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.

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

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.

Mobile native retires after 21 years of faithful service

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.

Montgomery natives to spend Holidays with family assisting recruiters

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)

Marines engage students during USMC Sports Leadership Academy

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)

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

DISTRICT 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