There is no Marine Corps without Marines. Our people are our greatest resource, and Manpower & Reserve Affairs is charged with acquiring, identifying, and investing in talent so the service can retain Marines who make the Fleet Marine Force more lethal and our supporting establishments more capable. Our Marines, both active and reserve, serve alongside our civilian workforce to fully realize talent management. Together, our team works to support our total force and their families so our commanders can fight and win the Nation's battles.
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The Secretary of the Navy visited Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command to recognize the overwhelming success of the...
The Commandant of the Marine Corps visited Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and recognized the overwhelming success of retention efforts and...
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Brig. Gen. and Col. Everly hold a combined promotion surrounded by family, friends, and mentors.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel Laslett, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, salutes during a naturalization ceremony aboard the...
Two Marine officers stood at attention side by side as the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Maj. Gen. James Wellons, promoted them to the rank of major on Jan. 6, 2025. Majors Connor and Leah Deignan held back smiles as they ceremoniously pinned golden oak leaves onto each other’s collars.
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On a brisk morning at Marine Corps Base Quantico, the 78th Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Betty Del Toro, arrived at Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and were greeted by a formation of Marine leaders, civilian employees, and support personnel eager to mark a day of recognition and strategic discussions. The day’s itinerary highlighted the SECNAV’s dedication to honoring the hard work of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) and M&RA staff, alongside key talks on the Department of the Navy’s (DON) priorities pertaining to recruitment and retention.
The Marine Corps is transforming its manpower model by shifting from a "recruit and replace" strategy to one focused on "invest and retain." This approach emphasizes career development, family support, and operational readiness. The Marine Corps achieved record-breaking retention rates in FY24 but remains focused on continuous innovation to sustain momentum and meet future challenges.
As the sun crested over the treetops of Quantico, illuminating the National Museum of the Marine Corps, joyous cheers erupted as two Marines reenlisted and embarked on another four-year journey together. For these Marines, this was more than a recommitment to the Marine Corps. It was a commitment to each other – as they represent a small and unique population of dual-military service members.