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Marine Corps recruiting operations in the upper Midwestern U.S. We cover Minnesota, Wisconsin, Western Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, and most of the Dakotas. For more information about opportunities in the Marine Corps, visit: http://www.marines.com

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U.S Marine Corps Poolees Swear-In at Chicago White Sox Game                                                             ...
05/18/2026

U.S Marine Corps Poolees Swear-In at Chicago White Sox Game

U.S. Service Members and applicants are recognized at a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois. Before the White Sox’s May 13th baseball game, applicants for all of the armed services conducted a swear-in ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Lead like Marines do. Begin your journey today. Click the link in our bio to get connected

LAS VEGAS POOL FUNCTIONU.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City participate in the station’s ann...
05/13/2026

LAS VEGAS POOL FUNCTION

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Salt Lake City participate in the station’s annual pool function at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The pool function provided an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and attending military classes.

Lead like Marines do. Begin your journey today. Click the link below to get connected.

📸 Cpl. Maxwell Cook

Honor, courage, commitment. Live to a higher standard. Contact a Marine recruiter by clicking the link below:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

05/11/2026

The Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) provides the opportunity to serve as a United States Marine while pursuing your passion for music on a professional level. Here is where you will learn how to create a harmony of determination, resiliency, and talent as a Marine Musician.

About the United States Marine Corps: As the Nation’s forward-deployed force in readiness, the Marine Corps fights around the globe to defend Americans who are both home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles. The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles. Marines are forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle. Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active-duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps. Learn more about the Marine Corps and the opportunities available to you when you talk to a Marine Corps Recruiter:

https://us-marines.co/2D9R4FA

Earned Never GivenLife as a Marine means discipline, sacrifice, and a purpose greater than yourself. Challenge yourself ...
05/01/2026

Earned Never Given

Life as a Marine means discipline, sacrifice, and a purpose greater than yourself. Challenge yourself and lead from the front. Are you ready to earn the title?

For more information about life as a Marine, visit https://www.marines.com/become/life-in-the-marine-corps



📸U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

9MCD Hosts Mini-OCSU.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at  Camp Do...
04/13/2026

9MCD Hosts Mini-OCS

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Mini-OCS provided applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through a training environment designed to test endurance and resiliency.

📸Cpl. Maxwell Cook

Lead as Marines do. Begin your journey today by clicking the link below:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

9MCD Hosts Mini-OCSU.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Fort Smi...
03/31/2026

9MCD Hosts Mini-OCS

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates participate in a Mini-Officer Candidate School event at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mini-OCS provided applicants and candidates a glimpse into Officer Candidate School by placing them through a training environment designed to test endurance and resiliency.

📸Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

Unleash your potential. Serve with pride as a Marine. Contact a Marine recruiter by clicking the link below:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

💪Return to The Fight! 💪The Prior Service Enlisted Program (PSEP) gives former Active Duty and Reserve Marines the opport...
03/20/2026

💪Return to The Fight! 💪

The Prior Service Enlisted Program (PSEP) gives former Active Duty and Reserve Marines the opportunity to rejoin the Marine Corps and work alongside the new generation of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Your experience matters. Click the link below to get in contact with a Marine Recruiter:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

Once a Marine, Always a MarineThe Prior Service Enlisted Program (PSEP) gives former Active Duty and Reserve Marines the...
03/13/2026

Once a Marine, Always a Marine

The Prior Service Enlisted Program (PSEP) gives former Active Duty and Reserve Marines the opportunity to get back in the fight and continue the legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Your experience matters. Your leadership is needed. Click the link below to get in contact with a Marine Recruiter:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

Warriors Aren’t Born. They’re Built. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District pushed through their MCMAP culminating event...
02/13/2026

Warriors Aren’t Born. They’re Built.

Marines with 9th Marine Corps District pushed through their MCMAP culminating event at Naval Station Great Lakes, proving the warrior mindset isn’t just taught, it’s earned.

📸Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman

Unleash your potential. Serve with pride as a Marine. Contact a Marine recruiter by clicking the link below:

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

YOUR FUTURE AS A MARINE CORPS OFFICER BEGINS NOWLead from the front. Earn your commission. The Naval Officers Reserve Tr...
01/23/2026

YOUR FUTURE AS A MARINE CORPS OFFICER BEGINS NOW

Lead from the front. Earn your commission. The Naval Officers Reserve Training Corps (NROTC) allows college students to earn their commission into the Marine Corps while continuing to pursue their degree. Do you have what it takes to become a Marine Corps officer? (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kayla Goldman)

Lead like Marines do. Begin your journey today. Click the link below to get connected.

https://marines.com/9MCDDISTRICTSOCIALOFF

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