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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jason Gordan, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Springfield, prepares to wrestle a high school student during a wrestling clinic with the United States Marines Corps Sports Leadership Academy (USMC SLA) at East Hartford High School, Hartford Connecticut, Oct. 19, 2024. The USMC SLA is an organization designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership techniques and skills through sports to help them in their high school sports careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jason Gordan, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Springfield, prepares to wrestle a high school student during a wrestling clinic with the United States Marines Corps Sports Leadership Academy (USMC SLA) at East Hartford High School, Hartford Connecticut, Oct. 19, 2024. The USMC SLA is an organization designed to teach athletes the fundamentals of Marine Corps leadership techniques and skills through sports to help them in their high school sports careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez

Educators with Recruiting Stations Harrisburg and Springfield stand in formation, during an Educators Workshop (EWS) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 12, 2025. EWS is designed to demystify recruit training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve, and increase advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Educators with Recruiting Stations Harrisburg and Springfield stand in formation, during an Educators Workshop (EWS) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Feb. 12, 2025. EWS is designed to demystify recruit training, foster stronger relationships among recruiting personnel and the communities they serve, and increase advocacy among influencers who help shape decisions of young men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with 1st Marine Corps District run in place during Mini-Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, April 4, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with 1st Marine Corps District run in place during Mini-Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, April 4, 2025. Mini-OCS provides applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through an intense training environment designed to test their endurance, resiliency, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees and guests with Recruit Sub-station Waterbury, Recruiting Station (RS) Springfield, celebrate their victory during the annual pool function at East Haven High School, East Haven, Connecticut, May 31, 2025. The annual pool function is held every year at RS Springfield to prepare poolees for the rigors of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees and guests with Recruit Sub-station Waterbury, Recruiting Station (RS) Springfield, celebrate their victory during the annual pool function at East Haven High School, East Haven, Connecticut, May 31, 2025. The annual pool function is held every year at RS Springfield to prepare poolees for the rigors of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez

Students with Stratford High School, perform a pregame ritual after conducting the combat fitness test (CFT) at Penders Field in Stratford, Connecticut, Aug. 20, 2025. The CFT assesses a Marine’s ability to perform high-intensity combat-related tasks and consists of three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Students with Stratford High School, perform a pregame ritual after conducting the combat fitness test (CFT) at Penders Field in Stratford, Connecticut, Aug. 20, 2025. The CFT assesses a Marine’s ability to perform high-intensity combat-related tasks and consists of three events: movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and the maneuver under fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez

Skyline of Annapolis, Maryland

Skyline of Annapolis, Maryland

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Miral Tsosie, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives instructions to a poolee during the Recruiting Station Baltimore statewide pool function at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, April 12, 2025. The statewide pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Miral Tsosie, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives instructions to a poolee during the Recruiting Station Baltimore statewide pool function at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, April 12, 2025. The statewide pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz

Educators from Recruiting Stations Frederick, Baltimore, and New York make a phone call home during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 14, 2025. The purpose of the workshop is to inform high school educators and community influencers about the process of becoming a United States Marine, and to raise awareness of the opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

Educators from Recruiting Stations Frederick, Baltimore, and New York make a phone call home during Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 14, 2025. The purpose of the workshop is to inform high school educators and community influencers about the process of becoming a United States Marine, and to raise awareness of the opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deandre Williams, left, and Sgt. Carlos Nievescintron, recruiters with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, gather with poolees before the baseball game for Marine Day at the Nationals Park, Washington D.C., June 4, 2025. The Washington Nationals dedicate a special pregame ceremony and Salute to Service game annually to honor the Marine Corps’ service and dedication to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deandre Williams, left, and Sgt. Carlos Nievescintron, recruiters with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, gather with poolees before the baseball game for Marine Day at the Nationals Park, Washington D.C., June 4, 2025. The Washington Nationals dedicate a special pregame ceremony and Salute to Service game annually to honor the Marine Corps’ service and dedication to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Villacis, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, and his poolees attend a "Our Community Salutes Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony" held at the Greektown Square & Event Center, Baltimore, Maryland, April 28, 2024. Since 2009, OCS has held the High School Enlistee Ceremony locally in 25 states, to not only recognize the young men and women enlisting into the military branches, but to also provide them with sources to aid in their transition to military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Villacis, a recruiter with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, and his poolees attend a "Our Community Salutes Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony" held at the Greektown Square & Event Center, Baltimore, Maryland, April 28, 2024. Since 2009, OCS has held the High School Enlistee Ceremony locally in 25 states, to not only recognize the young men and women enlisting into the military branches, but to also provide them with sources to aid in their transition to military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston, Recruiting Substation Manchester, conduct a pull-up competition at the annual No Hate Tour at Timberlane Regional High School Oct. 3, 2024. The No Hate High School Tour is an impactful educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students in a relatable, peer-to-peer manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Boston, Recruiting Substation Manchester, conduct a pull-up competition at the annual No Hate Tour at Timberlane Regional High School Oct. 3, 2024. The No Hate High School Tour is an impactful educational program that uses the energy and excitement of action sports to deliver critical bullying prevention tools, techniques, and information to students in a relatable, peer-to-peer manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

Photo by Sgt. Erin Vandehoef

DCO Change of command for 1 MCD

DCO Change of command for 1 MCD

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of Command

Change of Command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of Command

Change of Command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of command

Change of command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of command

Change of command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of Command

Change of Command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

Change of Command

Change of Command

Photo by Sgt Marcel Gorka

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, and Col. Melissa Cantwell, commanding officer of Fort Hamilton, stand at attention for the playing of Anchors Aweigh and the Marine Corps Hymn during the opening ceremony of the Robert Mullan Center, Fort Hamilton, New York, July 17, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor the opening of 1st Marine Corps District’s new headquarters after relocating from Garden City, New York.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, and Col. Melissa Cantwell, commanding officer of Fort Hamilton, stand at attention for the playing of Anchors Aweigh and the Marine Corps Hymn during the opening ceremony of the Robert Mullan Center, Fort Hamilton, New York, July 17, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor the opening of 1st Marine Corps District’s new headquarters after relocating from Garden City, New York.

Photo by Sgt. Marcel Gorka

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Jones, incoming commanding officer of 1st Marine Corps District (MCD), and Col. Charles Nicol, commanding officer of 1st MCD, stand at attention for the playing of Anchors Aweigh and the Marine Corps Hymn during the opening ceremony of the Robert Mullan Center, Fort Hamilton, New York, July 17, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor the opening of 1st MCD's new headquarters after relocating from Garden City, New York.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Jones, incoming commanding officer of 1st Marine Corps District (MCD), and Col. Charles Nicol, commanding officer of 1st MCD, stand at attention for the playing of Anchors Aweigh and the Marine Corps Hymn during the opening ceremony of the Robert Mullan Center, Fort Hamilton, New York, July 17, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor the opening of 1st MCD's new headquarters after relocating from Garden City, New York.

Photo by Sgt. Marcel Gorka