Stories

Two students from West Virginia University fly simulators during a recruiting display at West Virginia University Jan. 23, 2015. The 4th Marine Corps District Flight Operation Program, also known as MCFOP, and the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle team, Sgt. Christian Todd (left)and Sgt. Travis Brockman (right) assist Recruiting Station Frederick’s Officer Selection Office during an aviation enhanced area canvassing event geared toward aviation recruiting. The new simulators allow Marines to interact with students in a more hands-on environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released) - Two students from West Virginia University fly simulators during a recruiting display at West Virginia University Jan. 23, 2015. The 4th Marine Corps District Flight Operation Program, also known as MCFOP, and the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle team, Sgt. Christian Todd (left)and Sgt. Travis Brockman (right) assist Recruiting Station Frederick’s Officer Selection Office during an aviation enhanced area canvassing event geared toward aviation recruiting. The new simulators allow Marines to interact with students in a more hands-on environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amber Williams/Released)

Educators from Recruiting Station Louisville and Recruiting Station Cleveland eat lunch with recruits from their areas during the Educator Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 8, 2015. The Educator Workshop is a four-day event that is designed to give high school educators across the country a practical knowledge of the Marine Corps which they can then share with their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky) - Educators from Recruiting Station Louisville and Recruiting Station Cleveland eat lunch with recruits from their areas during the Educator Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 8, 2015. The Educator Workshop is a four-day event that is designed to give high school educators across the country a practical knowledge of the Marine Corps which they can then share with their students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Nygaard, the marketing and public affairs representative for Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, presents a jersey to Ayron Monroe at St. John’s College High School in Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C., December 17, 2014. Monroe, a defensive back for St. John’s College High School football team, has been selected to play in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which will be played in Carson, California Jan. 4, 2015. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Nygaard, the marketing and public affairs representative for Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, presents a jersey to Ayron Monroe at St. John’s College High School in Chevy Chase, Washington, D.C., December 17, 2014. Monroe, a defensive back for St. John’s College High School football team, has been selected to play in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which will be played in Carson, California Jan. 4, 2015.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael Rivas, a Lorain, Ohio native and the recruiter instructor for Recruiting Station Frederick was named 4th Marine Corps District Recruiter Instructor of the year for 2014 for his hard work and forward planning strategies in the recruiting environment. His role at RS Frederick has been instrumental to mission success. - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael Rivas, a Lorain, Ohio native and the recruiter instructor for Recruiting Station Frederick was named 4th Marine Corps District Recruiter Instructor of the year for 2014 for his hard work and forward planning strategies in the recruiting environment. His role at RS Frederick has been instrumental to mission success.

Nyheim Hines, a running with the Garner High School football team is presented a jersey during his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey presentation at Garner High School in Garner, North Carolina by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Smith, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh. Hines was selected to play in the bowl for his skill as a running back, his academics and his leadership ability. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl allows the Marines of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh to engage with well-rounded student athletes and share leadership lessons that will enable future success. It will be played on Jan. 4, 2015, in Carson, California, and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released) - Nyheim Hines, a running with the Garner High School football team is presented a jersey during his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jersey presentation at Garner High School in Garner, North Carolina by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Smith, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Raleigh. Hines was selected to play in the bowl for his skill as a running back, his academics and his leadership ability. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl allows the Marines of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh to engage with well-rounded student athletes and share leadership lessons that will enable future success. It will be played on Jan. 4, 2015, in Carson, California, and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dwight A. Henderson/Released)