U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anna Dryden, a judge advocate with Western Recruiting Region, discusses the process of becoming a Marine Corps judge advocate. Judge advocates are attorneys responsible for upholding the law and core values of the Marine Corps. By serving as judge advocates, Marines gain knowledge and expertise through criminal litigation experience across diverse legal portfolios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lennon Dregoiw)
Officer Selection Station Springfield with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Oklahoma City partnered with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law to host an Opening Statements Competition, giving law students the opportunity to showcase their skills to legal professionals and Marine leaders. The Marine Corps hosted an opening statements competition at Bowen Law School to better connect with future legal...
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Armando Lopez, an operations clerk with 9th Marine Corps District and Illinois native, is more than just a Marine, he’s a mentor, a motivator, and a certified Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI). Through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), he teaches Marines how to cultivate mental toughness, leadership, and grit.
Major. Hillebrand, a Wisconsin native and commanding officer of Recruiting Station (RS) Milwaukee, always had the drive and desire to join the Marine Corps, but he was not sure how to begin the process. Â Â As a student, Hillebrand struggled in school and felt uncertain about his future. High school came with pressure from all directions, and navigating his newfound adulthood
proved difficult.
On February 23rd, 2025, the City of Chicago and veterans from across Chicagoland honored the Marines of World War II and the 80th anniversary of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima by laying a wreath next to the Eternal Flame in the heart of Daley Plaza.
