MCSC teams with Marines to build world’s first continuous 3D-printed concrete barracks - Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force monitor the computer while the world's largest concrete 3D printer constructs a 500-square-foot barracks hut at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Champaign, Illinois. Marine Corps Systems Command conducted the field user evaluation in mid-August to inform future requirements for cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems. (Courtesy photo)

Pfc. Gabbrielle Cecil, a native of Spencer, Ohio, enlisted as a United States Marine after turning down her acceptance to Harvard University. Cecil says that she is proud of her decision and is ready to start the next chapter in her career as a United States Marine.“I have no regrets for joining the Marines at all,” said Cecil. “I think it was the best decision I made for my life at this point in time.” (Courtesy Photo) - Pfc. Gabbrielle Cecil, a native of Spencer, Ohio, enlisted as a United States Marine after turning down her acceptance to Harvard University. Cecil says that she is proud of her decision and is ready to start the next chapter in her career as a United States Marine.“I have no regrets for joining the Marines at all,” said Cecil. “I think it was the best decision I made for my life at this point in time.” (Courtesy Photo)

Pictured above is the 4th Marine Corps District Fiscal Year 2016 Prior Service Recruiter of the Year award winner, Staff Sgt. Scott L. Kupres, of Prior Service Recruiting Station 4, Permanent Contact Station Quantico, 4th Marine Corps District. He distinguished himself by going above and beyond his mission completing 161% of his requirements and surpassed his monthly mission of 3.25 joins per month by achieving 5.25 joins per month. This resulted in 63 prior service Marines joining the Marine Corps Reserve, while his mission was only 39. Kupres, from Oak Lawn, Illinois, is an aircraft communications, navigation, radar and systems technician for the F/A-18a. (Courtesy Photo) - Pictured above is the 4th Marine Corps District Fiscal Year 2016 Prior Service Recruiter of the Year award winner, Staff Sgt. Scott L. Kupres, of Prior Service Recruiting Station 4, Permanent Contact Station Quantico, 4th Marine Corps District. He distinguished himself by going above and beyond his mission completing 161% of his requirements and surpassed his monthly mission of 3.25 joins per month by achieving 5.25 joins per month. This resulted in 63 prior service Marines joining the Marine Corps Reserve, while his mission was only 39. Kupres, from Oak Lawn, Illinois, is an aircraft communications, navigation, radar and systems technician for the F/A-18a. (Courtesy Photo)

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.