12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS

50th Anniversary of Rick Monday's Legendary Flag Save

Rick Monday, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Los Angeles Dodgers radio broadcaster, speaks about his experience interfering with a flag burning protest during a Major League Baseball game during an interview in Los Angeles, California, November 30, 2025. April 25, 2026 marked 50 years since Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue during a Los Angeles Dodger and Chicago Cubs game. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Michele Clarke)

Taken: 04.23.2026 | Video by Sgt. Michele Clarke

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ASA No Hate Tour: Lake City High School

04.23.2026 | Photo by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

A BMX rider performs stunts during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, April 23,...

ASA No Hate Tour: Toppenish High School

04.22.2026 | Photo by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

A BMX rider performs stunts during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at Toppenish High School in Toppenish, Washington, April 22,...

ASA No Hate Tour: Selah High School

04.21.2026 | Photo by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

Zack Yankush, an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour member, interacts with the crowd during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at...

ASA No Hate Tour: Ellensburg High School

04.20.2026 | Photo by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

Ellensburg High School students give a speech on anti-bullying during an Action Sports Association No Hate Tour event at Ellensburg High School in...

12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS

04.19.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew T. Perry, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, speaks to officer candidates during a...

12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS

04.18.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jordon M. Bennett, a platoon commander with Officer Candidate School, demonstrates an obstacle during a Mini-Officer...

ASA No Hate Tour: Lakewood High School

04.17.2026 | Photo by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Driscoll, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Burlington, Recruiting Station Seattle, hands out...

12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS

04.17.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,...

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50th Anniversary of Rick Monday's Legendary Flag Save

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12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS: B-Roll

04.17.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,...

12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS

04.17.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,...

12th MCD hosts Mini-OCS: B-Roll

04.17.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Monserrath Mora

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,...

NROTC Scholarship Recipient: Jack Strand

04.03.2026 | Video by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jack Strand, executive officer of Direct Support Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, discusses his pathway from...

RS San Diego: 2026 Annual Pool Function

03.28.2026 | Video by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez

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RS San Francisco: Top 5 Benefits of NROTC

01.16.2026 | Video by Cpl. Gideon Schippers

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Marine Judge Advocate

11.14.2025 | Video by Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Phil Downer speaks to Marines about his time in the Marine Corps and as a trial lawyer during a Marine Corps Birthday...

100 Marines: A Recruiter’s Journey to Centurion

12.01.2024 | Story by Cpl. Fred Garcia

For today’s youth, charting a course through life becomes exponentially tedious when there is no one to provide guidance along the journey. Once...

From Dress Blues to Boxing Shoes: Capt. Stephanie...

10.07.2024 | Story by Cpl. Bruin Largent

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephanie Simon is no stranger to improvising, adapting and overcoming – the three words paramount for fighting and...

Expedited Naturalization returns to MCRD San Diego

04.02.2024 | Story by Staff Sgt. Courtney Glen White

As recruits arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego this week, a new chapter of patriotism and opportunity unfolded. With the revival of...

Overseas students awarded NROTC Scholarships

03.11.2024 | Story by Staff Sgt. Courtney Glen White

Amidst the shimmering blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, four exceptional students residing in Guam and Okinawa, Japan, have emerged as the newest...

Salt Lake City MAC named MAC of the Year

02.06.2024 | Story by Staff Sgt. Courtney Glen White

With nearly 270,000 square miles that include pristine lakes, emerald-green hillsides, snowy mountains, vast amounts of farmland, and vibrant...

Commandant of the Marine Corps Superior Achiever Award

10.19.2023 | Story by Cpl. Bruin Largent

Coronado, Calif. – Leaders from across Marine Corps Recruiting Command gathered for the annual National Operations and Training Symposium (NOTS)...

100-Year-Old USMC Veteran Celebrates Milestone...

06.03.2023 | Story by Sgt. Menelik Collins

Tualatin, Oregon – The indomitable spirit of the United States Marine Corps was on full display on June 3, 2023, as one remarkable centenarian...

Drill Master Returns Home during Battle Color...

03.09.2023 | Story by Sgt. Stephen Campbell

The iconic dogsled race across Alaska was set to be opened by the group. It was up to U.S. Marine Corporal, Benjamin Gabica, platoon drill master...

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