Staff Sgt. Trevor Crutcher, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Mount Juliet, Recruiting Station Nashville, explains different career options in the Marine Corps to college student attending the 40th Annual More
Marine Capt. Zubah Koewh, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s G-6 officer, motivates the Shaw University Lady Bears basketball team before the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association women’s final game, More
Sgt. Wayne Mann, a recruiter from Recruiting Station Columbia and Livingston College alumnus, motivates the Livingston College Blue Bears basketball team before the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association More
Staff Sgt. Darrell Rich, the 6th Marine Corps District enhanced marketing vehicle chief, speaks to Charlotte, N.C.-native students attending a career exploration event at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 26 More
From left to right, Lt. Gen. Ron Bailey, the Marine Corps' deputy commandant for plans, policies, and operations; Army Col. Lawrence Anyanwu, the commander of 4th Brigade of Army Cadet Command; and Cornell Wils More
Staff Sgt. Darrell Rich, the enhanced marketing vehicle chief, speaks to students during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association fan experience at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 27, 2014. The Cen More
Marine 1st Lt. Kia Login, a communications officer, speaks to a local student during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s career expo at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 27, 2014. The Central More
From left to right, Army Col. Lawrence Anyanwu, the commander of 4th Brigade of Army Cadet Command; Brig. Gen. Ray Royalty, the commanding general of the 95th Training Division; and Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Mari More
Sgt. Bryan Craddock, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, briefs Team East about what he expects from them during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. More
Mikel Horton, a native of West Chester, Oh., goes through a series of drills designed to increase speed and agility at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice, at Fullerton College Jan. 3, 2014. The bowl More
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wampler (left) and Sgt. Carlos Arguello (right), drill instructors stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, do warm-up exercises at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice a More
Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, the 18th chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, leads the stadium in prayer at the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl Jan. 5, at The StubHub Center. The Semper Fidelis All-Ameri More
Pfc. Antoine J. Darville, honor graduate for platoon 3009, stands at parade rest before graduation here, Feb. 14, 2014. Darville, a native of Atlanta, Ga., was recruited by Sgt. Henry O. Moran, a recruiter from More
Lt. Col. Jenifer Nothelfer, the Recruiting Station Des Moines recruiting support officer, talks about Marine Corps officer programs at the 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference at the Disney Co More
Sgt. Christy Miller, a drill instructor, encourages officer candidate Tierra Baker to "sound off," March 21, 2014. The officer candidates were given an introduction to what Officer Candidates School would be li More
Capt. Adesina Aladetohun, an officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black Engineers Conven More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Logan, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sergeant Major, speaks about different career opportunities to college students and their parents during the 40th Annual National Society of Black En More
Marine 1st Lt. Kanika Childers, an aviation supply officer and former Minnesota Lynx basketball player, motivates the Shaw University Lady Bears basketball team before the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc More
Col. Douglas Edwards, Marine Corps Recruiting Command Assistant Chief of Staff, Recruiting Support Officer (RSO) IMA Detachment, gathers the Livingston College Blue Bears basketball team into a huddle before th More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command assistant chief of staff for diversity, speaks to a parent attending a career exploration event at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 26, 2014. The More
Sgt. Bryan Craddock, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, motivates Team East during a series of sprints at Fullerton College Jan. 2, 2014. The bowl game will take place at The StubHub More
Kendall Randolph, a native of Tallahassee, Fla., engages in Marine Corps push-ups during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College, Jan. 3, 2014. The bowl game will take place at the St More
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wampler, a drill instructor stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, does warm-up exercises at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. 4 2014. The More
Gunnery Sgt. Devon Van, a native of Edwardsville, Ill., marches Marine Band San Diego during their performance at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 5, at the The StubHub Center. The Semper Fidelis All-A More
Pfc. Brandon C. Kelley, honor graduate for platoon 3013, stands at parade rest before graduation here, Feb. 14, 2014. Kelley, a native of Orange Park, Fla., was recruited by Sgt. Sherri A. Townsend, a recruiter More
Capt. Benjamin Dulieu, Recruiting Station Orlando Officer Selection Officer, shakes hands with a student at the 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference at the Disney Coronado Srings Resort in Orl More
Eileen Collins, a former astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force colonel, speaks at 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla., March 7, 2014. Colli More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, speaks to a representative at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of B More
Lt. Cmdr. John Sears, the 6th Marine Corps District chaplain teaches at the Real Colors class at Recruiting Station Jacksonville, April 25, 2014. The Real Colors training is designed to benefit recruiters and t More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command assistant chief of staff for diversity, speaks with a parent attending a career exploration event at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 26, 2014. Th More
Sgt. Wayne Mann, a recruiter from Recruiting Station Columbia, hosts the pull up challenge during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association fan experience at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 27, 2014 More
Marine Capt. Peter Foster, the Charlotte officer selection officer, speaks to a student during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s career expo at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 27, 2014. Th More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, hypes up the Winston-Salem Rams basketball team before the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc More
Sgt. Carlos Arguello, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, engages in Marine Corps push ups with Team East during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. More
Duke Dawson, a native of Cross City, Fla., goes through a series of drills at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. 3, 2014. The bowl game will take place at The StubHub Center More
Mattrell McGraw, a defensive safety from River Ridge, La., does a series of drills before the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl game Jan. 5, at The StubHub Center. The Semper Fidelis Football Program helps build More
Marine 2nd Lt. Shaneka Shaw (left), an officer selection assistant (PTAD) at Recruiting Station Orlando, and Capt. Nicole Jansen-Hinnenkamp, a 7525 F/A-18D weapons system officer, speak about Marine Corps offic More
Officer candidates are tested on their land navigation skills March 22, 2014, that took place during a three-day Mini- Officer Candidates School course here. The officer candidates had their leadership, physica More
(Right) Maj. Bryan Eovito, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Jacksonville, and his wife Michele Eovito participate in the Real Colors class at Recruiting Station Jacksonville headquarters, April 25, More
Staff Sgt. Trevor Crutcher, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Mount Juliet, Recruiting Station Nashville, explains Marine Corps engineering to college students attending the 40th Annual National Society o More
Marine 1st Lt. Kanika Childers, an aviation supply officer and former Minnesota Lynx basketball player, hypes up the Shaw University Lady Bears basketball team in a team huddle before the Central Intercollegiat More
Staff Sgt. Terrell Robinson (left), a Marine recruiter, and Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command assistant chief of staff for diversity, introduce the Marines at a career exploration even More
Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, Lt. Col. David Rodgers, speaks to a parent at Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s career expo at the Charlotte Con More
Darren Sunkatt, the defensive back coach for Team East, provides encouragement to increase team morale during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College, Jan. 2, 2014. The bowl game will More
Darrion Owens, a native of Orange Park, Fla., kneels down beside the field waiting to get his number called at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. 3, 2014. The bowl game will More
Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis , the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, talks to fans attending the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game at Fullerton College Jan. 4 2014. The bowl game will ta More
Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, interacts with a fan before the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl game Jan. 5, at The StubHub Center. In its third year, th More
Officer candidates Elvis Otero (left) and Alex Pappas (right) use their compass to determine which direction to navigate on the land navigation course here, March 22, 2014 during a three-day Mini-Officer Candid More
Recruiting Station Jacksonville recruiters and their spouses attended the Real Colors Class at the recruiting station headquarters, April 25, 2014. The Real Colors training is designed to benefit recruiters and More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, gives a speech during the 40th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Convention luncheon for gra More
Maj. Jarvis Stephens, assistant operations officer based in Quantico, Va., speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black Engineers Convention in Nashvill More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers (left), the Marine Corps Recruiting Command assistant chief of staff for diversity, and Staff Sgt. Terrell Robinson, a Marine recruiter, introduce the Marines at a career exploration even More
Yusuf Shakir, the defensive line coach for Team East, celebrates a great play by a defensive end during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice Jan.2, 2014. The bowl game will take place at The StubHub Ce More
Sergeant Major Michael A. Logan, a native of Memphis, Tenn., poses with Herschel Walker, a former professional football player, at the Semper Fidelis All-American practice at Fullerton College Jan. 3, 2014. The More
Major Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, talks to drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at F More
Brittany Ortega (right), an officer candidate from Atlanta, Ga., transports a dummy on a stretcher through an obstacle on the Leadership Reaction Course, March 21, 2014 during a three-day Mini-Officer Candidate More
(Left) Staff Sgt. Steven Heflin, Recruiting Station Jacksonville operations clerk, and his wife, Sam Heflin, pose for a photo after the Real Colors class at Recruiting Station Jacksonville headquarters, April 2 More
Sgt. Michael Iams, the marketing public affairs Marine for Recruiting Station Nashville, motivates a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black Engineers Conventi More
A Charlotte, N.C.-native student attempts the flexed-arm hang at a career exploration event at the Charlotte Convention Center Feb. 26, 2014. The Marines reached out to local students to spread awareness of the More
Kendall Randolph, a native of Tallahassee, Fla., discusses the many aspects of Marine Corps Training at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan. 2, 2014. The bowl game will take p More
Aneesah Akbar-Uqdah, an Ocean Springs, Miss. native, leads other officer candidates through an obstacle of the Leadership Reaction Course, March 22, 2014, during a three-day Mini-Officer Candidates School cours More
(From left to right) Sgt. Maj. Michael Logan, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sergeant Major, Kelley Bell and Isaiah Thomspon, the Excellence in Leadership Award winners, and Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Marine More
Sgt. Ricky Robinson III, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Franklin, Recruiting Station Nashville, speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black En More
Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Command pose for a group photo at the Charlotte Convention Center with students attending Johnson C. Smith University Feb. 26, 2014. The Marines reached out to local student More
Genia Brown (right), an Atlanta, Ga. native, maneuvers a metal plank onto a set of ropes while attempting to complete one of the obstacles of the Leadership Reaction Course here, March 22, 2014. The Leadership More
Isaiah Thompson, Keystone School senior, poses for a photo after being presented the Excellence in Leadership Award during a for graduating seniors at the during the 40th Annual National Society of Black Engine More
Kelley Bell, Parkway North High School senior, poses for a photo after being presented the Excellence in Leadership Award a luncheon for graduating seniors during the 40th Annual National Society of Black Engin More
Charlotte, N.C.-native students speak with Lt. Col. David Rodgers, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command assistant chief of staff for diversity, at a career exploration event in the Charlotte Convention Center Fe More
Sgt. Zonell Westfield, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Murfreesboro, speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black Engineers Convention in Nashvi More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Logan, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sergeant Major, gives advice to Kelley Bell and Isaiah Thomspon, the Excellence in Leadership Award winners, during the 40th Annual National Society More
Officer candidate Tierra Baker makes her way through the woods here, March 22, 2014, during the three-day Mini-OCS course. The candidates were taught the basics of map reading, how to use a compass, and how to More
Jake Ryan, an officer candidate currently attending the University of Memphis, traverses through the obstacle course during the three-day Mini-Officer Candidates School course here, March 22, 2014. The obstacle More
Sgt. Michael Iams, the marketing public affairs Marine for Recruiting Station Nashville, motivates a college student to do more pull ups at the career fair during the 40th National Society of Black Engineers at More
Col. Todd Desgrosseilliers, the commanding officer of the Basic School, speaks with officer candidates, March 21, 2014 during a three-day Mini-Officer Candidates School course here. Desgrosseilliers shared his More
Staff Sgt. Trevor Crutcher, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Mount Juliet, Recruiting Station Nashville, speaks about engineering career options in the Marine Corps to Joel Fernandez, a college student c More
Sgt. Michael Iams, the marketing public affairs Marine for Recruiting Station Nashville, motivates a college student to do more pull ups during the 40th National Society of Black Engineers career fair at the Ga More
Staff Sgt. Durojaye Myrie De Malcolm, an officer selection assistant from Recruiting Substation Kennesaw, shows an officer candidate different approaches to an obstacle during the Leadership Reactions Course, M More
Kelley Bell, one of the two Excellence in Leadership Award recipients, and her parents pose for a photo with Sgt. Maj. Michael Logan, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sergeant Major, during the 40th Annual N More
2nd Lt. Shaneka Shaw, an Officer Selection Assistant, evaluates an officer candidate's leadership skills during the Leadership Reactions Course, March 22, 2014. Shaw helped run a three-day Mini-Officer Candidat More
Raymond Lessig, a Notasulga Ala., native maneuvers a plank onto the platform of an obstacle during the Leader Ship Reaction Course here, March 22, 2014. Lessig in one of more than 400 officer candidates from ac More