Marines


Retention (MMEA-1)





 

Who We Are

 

Welcome to the MMEA-1 Retention Section at HQMC! We handle all retention-related requests for the Marine Corps, including reenlistment, extension, lateral moves, SDA, overseas requests, and more. Our mission is to efficiently process your requests and provide timely responses to support our valuable service members. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your dedication. Stay Marine, Semper Fidelis!
 

New Policy Alert Regarding Bonus Opportunities

 

Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) Guidance


Program Overview

The FY26 Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) opens on 1 January 2025. Marines interested in participating in the program are strongly encouraged to submit their reenlistment requests promptly to maximize their opportunities for the best available incentives.

Check MARADMIN 596/24 to see the list of CRP selected Marines.

Marines are encouraged to select up to five MCCs from the CRP vacancy list when submitting their request.


Submission Process and Command Responsibilities

Screening Requirements:

All FY26 CRP submissions must be thoroughly screened by the unit Career Counselor and Commanding Officer before submission. This screening process ensures that:

  • The Marine meets all qualifications.

  • The Marine is fully recommended for participation in the CRP.

Submission Acknowledgment:

Submitting an FY26 CRP request through the Total Force Retention System (TFRS) serves as the Command's formal acknowledgment of the Marine's qualifications and recommendation for the program.


Enhanced Duty Station Incentive (EDSI)

Duty Station Preferences:

Marines selected for the FY26 CRP have the option to request an Enhanced Duty Station Incentive (EDSI) as part of their reenlistment package.

  • Marines are encouraged to select up to five MCCs from the CRP vacancy list when submitting their request.

  • Unit Career Counselors must document these preferences in the TFRS submission by listing the Marine’s MCC choices in priority order (1 to 5).

Preferred Method of Contact:

Marines should provide their preferred method of contact to facilitate direct communication with Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) Monitors regarding assignments. This ensures:

  • Timely coordination for duty station placement.

  • Effective communication throughout the process.


Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments MMEA-1

 

 Billet /  Population Section Person Primary Phone Alternate Phone Email & Chat Additional Info  DSN
 MMEA-1 Section Head  EA-1 Koselak LtCol Eric  (703) 432-9124  (571) 319-1328    (312)-378-9214
 Deputy Section Head  EA-1 Chung Maj Dale Lee  (703) 432-9019      (312)-378-9019
 Retention/TEB Officer  EA-1 Cerrato Maj Marcus  (703) 432-9145      (312)-378-9145
 DAP OIC  EA-1 Emison LtCol David R II  (703) 432-9152      (312)-378-9152
 Enlisted Retention Operations Chief  EA-1 Foster MSgt Clifford W  (703) 432-9125      (312)-378-9125
 Assistant Retention Chief  EA-1 Piliaris GySgt Jason W  (703) 432-9152      (312)-378-9152
 MMEA-1 Admin Chief  EA-1 Valenzuela Cpl Roxana  (703) 432-9149      (312)-378-9149
 MMEA-1 Processing Chief  EA-1 Richardson GySgt Melissa A  (703) 432-9153      (312)-378-9153
 MMEA-2 Section Head  EA-2 Murray LtCol David R  (703) 784-9569  (703) 432-9484    (312)-278-9569
 MMEA-21 Retention Chief  EA-21 Ripper GySgt Beatriz R  (703) 784-9936      (312)-278-9936
 MMEA-21 Retention Liaison  EA-21 VACANT        
 MMEA-22 Retention Chief  EA-22 Deanes GySgt Elizabeth A  (703) 784-9334  (703) 463-0259    (312)-278-9334
 MMEA-22 Retention Liaison  MMEA-22 Serwas SSgt Erich J  (703) 784-9774      (312)-278-9774
 MMEA-23 Retention Chief  EA-23 Branch GySgt Ethan Wayne  (703) 432-9144      (312)-378-9144
 MMEA-23 Retention Liaison  EA-23 Almonte SSgt Alexander E  (703) 784-9772      (312)-278-9772
 MMEA-24 Retention Chief  EA-24 VACANT        
 MMEA-24 Retention Liaison  EA-24 Hilliard SSgt Evan M        
 MMEA-25 SDA Chief  EA-25 Elsey GySgt Brandon M  (703) 432-9144      (312)-378-9144
 
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