MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - On April 1, 2025, Marines and civilian leaders gathered for a proclamation signing at the district headquarters, not just as a formality, but as a clear statement: the Marine Corps remains fully committed to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.
While policy changes continue to shape the future of the force, one thing hasn’t change, our obligation to protect and support our Marines. “There’s been a lot of policy changes in the last couple of months,” said District Commanding Officer Col. Scott E. Stephen, “but sexual assault prevention is not going away, nor should it. We’re talking about taking care of our Marines and civilian Marines.”
That’s exactly what...
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Phillip Bailey, a recruiter with 6th Marine Corps District, gives a speech onstage at the Fuel Fest event at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA, Oct 19, 2025. The Marine Corps recruiters attended this event to engage with the community in the Atlanta area.
(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Colin Harper)
U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Jacksonville, conducted a annual pool function on March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The event physically and morally screened Future Marines scheduled to ship to Recruit Training, ensuring readiness and reducing potential attrition. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt Cody Purcell)
Sgt Joshua Griffin a native of Charlotte N.C. was originally the embarkation chief and training Non-Commissioned Officer for Combat Logistics Battalion - 451. Though, after meeting GySgt. Justin Baldwin, a seasoned Prior Service Recruiter stationed in Charlotte, he became inspired by his leadership and professionalism. Griffin made it his mission to one day reach that same level.
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – U.S. Marines from Recruiting Substation Augusta, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District will assist the North Augusta High School (NAHS) wrestling team in hosting a multi-state individual wrestling tournament at the North Augusta Riverview Park Activity Center, North Augusta, South Carolina, beginning at 3:00 p.m., December 20, 2024.
Noah Young, a native of Navarre, FL, has always been one to seek challenges and overcome
them. As a former National Collegiate Athlete Association, Division One football player who
received the “Dawg Patch” from Coach Deion “Primetime” Sanders, Young has experienced a
level of challenge, determination, and discipline that very few individuals have. He now seeks an
even greater challenge: becoming a United States Marine Corps Officer.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Marines from Recruiting Substation North Charleston, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District will assist the Wando High School (WHS) wrestling team in organizing a state-wide individual wrestling tournament at the WHS gymnasium, Wando, South Carolina, 8:00 a.m., December 7, 2024.
Recruiting Station (RS) Orlando reached full operational capability Oct. 1, 2024, becoming the fourth Marine Corps RS in the state of Florida for 6th Marine Corps District.
