In the heart of Tennessee, amidst the rolling hills and vibrant communities, lies a story of courage, perseverance, and the unwavering human spirit. U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Viktoriia Fedosova, a native of Kherson, Ukraine, embarked on a life-altering journey that took her from the quaint landscapes of Sevierville, TN, to becoming India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion’s honor graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 9, 2024.
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As a high school senior, thinking of his post-high school plans and career options, Pvt. Dakota Certain couldn’t make up his mind. He was overwhelmed with all the possibilities, and wanted to ensure he made the “right” choice for his future. The indecision gnawed at him, and he didn’t know how he’d ever make a choice with graduation looming on the horizon.
“Nothing good comes out of anything easy,” the Marine stated, the conviction strong in his voice. This motto was his driving force through the 13 weeks of the blood, sweat and tears he had shed during Marine Corps recruit training.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Corbin Messner, left, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Columbus, 4th Marine Cops District and Sgt. Daron Reed, right,...
U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Cleveland, 4th Marine Corps District, discuss what being a father means to them at Recruiting Station Cleveland,...
Recruiting Station Cleveland covers the majority of Northeastern Ohio and the Detroit Metropolitan area, averaging 16,800 square miles. The mission of Recruiting Station Cleveland, Ohio is to contract and ship the highest quality young men and women this Nation has to offer for service in the United States Marine Corps, and to promote a positive image of the Marine Corps within our local communities.
Recruiting Station Cleveland 7261 Engle Rd. Ste 110 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Commanding Officer Major Jon Sanko (440) 586-3515
Sergeant Major Sergeant Major Brian Downing (440) 586-3517
Recruiting Station Operations Section Capt. Justin Hebert (440) 610-1818
Marketing and Public Affairs Representative Cpl. Austin Molla (330) 754-9141
OSS Kent 295 WEST MAIN STREET Kent, OH 44240 330-422-3245
RSS Akron 2383 SOUTH MAIN STREET Akron, OH 44319 (440) 670-5629 RSS Elyria 653 CHESTNUT COMMONS DRIVE Elyria, OH 44035 (330) 289-6822
RSS Findlay 2033 TIFFIN AVENUE Findlay, OH 45840 (567) 525-6543
RSS Lakewood 15719B DETROIT AVENUE Lakewood, OH 44107 (330) 280-6189
RSS Mentor 7535 MENTOR AVENUE Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 370-5750
RSS Toledo 555 SOUTH REYNOLDS ROAD Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 902-9624
Recruiter Assistance Point of Contact Staff Sgt. Jorden Macintyre (440) 586-3520 jorden.macintyre@marines.usmc.mil
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Fill out the BNR Questionnaire Email BNR Questionnaire, professional resume, and bio to RS SgtMaj at brian.downing@marines.usmc.mil