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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Cutter, combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, recites the oath of enlistment during his reenlistment ceremony at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2025. Cutter, a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, celebrated his reenlistment with his wife, Grayce, and his fellow COMMSTRAT Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Cutter, combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, recites the oath of enlistment during his reenlistment ceremony at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2025. Cutter, a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, celebrated his reenlistment with his wife, Grayce, and his fellow COMMSTRAT Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

Col. Lauren Edwards Biography Photo

Col. Lauren Edwards Biography Photo

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ramsey Jr.

Photo of the Deputy Director, Manpower Management. Mr. Chad W. Schrecengost

Photo of the Deputy Director, Manpower Management. Mr. Chad W. Schrecengost

Photo by Corporal Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.

Official Marine Corps photo of Brig. Gen. Vincente "Ben" T. Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. Blaz was the first Chamorro, or native of the Marianas Islands, from Guam to achieve the rank of brigadier general. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Official Marine Corps photo of Brig. Gen. Vincente "Ben" T. Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. Blaz was the first Chamorro, or native of the Marianas Islands, from Guam to achieve the rank of brigadier general. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by GYSGT PROFFITT

Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout Bio Photo

Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout Bio Photo

Photo by Tarnish Pride

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Leah Deignan, left, an aviation maintenance officer with Aviation Logistics Division, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Connor Deignan, CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, pose for a photo with their children after a ceremony promoting the two to the rank of major at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 6, 2025. The Deignans are married to each other and celebrated their concurrent promotions alongside fellow Marines, family, and friends (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Leah Deignan, left, an aviation maintenance officer with Aviation Logistics Division, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Connor Deignan, CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, pose for a photo with their children after a ceremony promoting the two to the rank of major at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 6, 2025. The Deignans are married to each other and celebrated their concurrent promotions alongside fellow Marines, family, and friends (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, reenlists Staff Sgt. Maricruz G. Paz, an administrative specialist with the Wounded Warrior Regiment, during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2024. The Commandant’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, reenlists Staff Sgt. Maricruz G. Paz, an administrative specialist with the Wounded Warrior Regiment, during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2024. The Commandant’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Gunnery Sgt. Antonio V. Paz, a recruiter with 1st Marine Corps District Headquarters, for winning recruiter of the year during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Anthony Ramsey)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Gunnery Sgt. Antonio V. Paz, a recruiter with 1st Marine Corps District Headquarters, for winning recruiter of the year during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Anthony Ramsey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Marines assigned to Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Marines assigned to Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro greets Marines assigned to Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role M&RA and MCRC played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro greets Marines assigned to Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role M&RA and MCRC played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

Betty Del Toro, wife to the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, holds a town hall meeting with Marines and spouses during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The town hall served as a venue to discuss programs available to support military spouses, emphasizing the Marine Corps' commitment to fostering strong support networks for families across the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Betty Del Toro, wife to the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, holds a town hall meeting with Marines and spouses during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The town hall served as a venue to discuss programs available to support military spouses, emphasizing the Marine Corps' commitment to fostering strong support networks for families across the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Maj. Jennifer Miller, the enlisted assignments operations section head, for her retention efforts during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro recognizes Maj. Jennifer Miller, the enlisted assignments operations section head, for her retention efforts during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr., a combat graphics specialist, is promoted to the rank of corporal by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro during a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr., a combat graphics specialist, is promoted to the rank of corporal by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro during a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro, center right, reenlists Cpl. Jack Defilippis, an air traffic control radar technician, center left, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Stevens, a correspondence chief, left, during a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro, center right, reenlists Cpl. Jack Defilippis, an air traffic control radar technician, center left, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Stevens, a correspondence chief, left, during a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Recruiting Command played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro speaks with U.S. Marine Corps and civilian key leaders from Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role M&RA and MCRC played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Anthony Ramsey)

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro speaks with U.S. Marine Corps and civilian key leaders from Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) and Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2024. The SECNAV’s visit recognized the overwhelming success of the Marine Corps’ recruitment and retention efforts, and the instrumental role M&RA and MCRC played in recruiting and retaining high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Anthony Ramsey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean LeClaire, an Oregon native and combat videographer, left, and his wife Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire, an Alabama native and combat photographer, both with Communications Strategy and Operations, pose for a photo after a ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 11, 2024. The LeClaire family celebrated Sean’s promotion to corporal and Kayla’s reenlistment in front of their friends and the COMMSTRAT family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean LeClaire, an Oregon native and combat videographer, left, and his wife Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire, an Alabama native and combat photographer, both with Communications Strategy and Operations, pose for a photo after a ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 11, 2024. The LeClaire family celebrated Sean’s promotion to corporal and Kayla’s reenlistment in front of their friends and the COMMSTRAT family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Ellen Guo

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, right, shakes hands with Dr. Michael R. Strobl, assistant deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with Strobl and other leadership on base, as well as educators at the Child Development Center, to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, from Virginia, right, shakes hands with Dr. Michael R. Strobl, assistant deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 28, 2024. Kaine met with Strobl and other leadership on base, as well as educators at the Child Development Center, to discuss problems the Quantico CDCs are facing and possible improvements that could be made. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Haley G. Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at The Basic School, left, and Cpl. Brandon Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at Officer Candidates School, pose for a family portrait after their reenlistment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2024. The Gillriveras are a dual-military couple who decided to reenlist together, continue to develop their individual careers, and utilize the benefits the Marine Corps has to offer to their family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Haley G. Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at The Basic School, left, and Cpl. Brandon Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at Officer Candidates School, pose for a family portrait after their reenlistment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2024. The Gillriveras are a dual-military couple who decided to reenlist together, continue to develop their individual careers, and utilize the benefits the Marine Corps has to offer to their family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Haley G. Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at The Basic School, left, and Cpl. Brandon Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at Officer Candidates School, pose for a portrait with their certificates of reenlistment after their reenlistment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2024. The Gillriveras are a dual-military couple who decided to reenlist together, continue to develop their individual careers, and utilize the benefits the Marine Corps has to offer to their family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Haley G. Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at The Basic School, left, and Cpl. Brandon Gillrivera, a motor vehicle operator at Officer Candidates School, pose for a portrait with their certificates of reenlistment after their reenlistment ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2024. The Gillriveras are a dual-military couple who decided to reenlist together, continue to develop their individual careers, and utilize the benefits the Marine Corps has to offer to their family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anthony Ramsey