U.S. Marines and civilians attend the 9th Marine Corps District change of command ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Ill., July 31, 2026. The change of command ceremony served as the official changeover between commanding officers, honoring the outgoing officer’s contributions to the unit while offering the opportunity for the oncoming officer to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Stippey and Lance Cpl. Truxton T. Tobin)
For Kaitlyn Imhof, a life already packed with careers as a reserve sheriff’s deputy, front desk medical facility manager, and horse breeder wasn't quite complete. There was still one more title she was determined to earn before it was too late: United States Marine.
