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Welcome to the official page of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle (RS SEA).
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While we aim to provide an open, interactive space for all users to engage and connect with the Marine Corps, we ask that you share your opinions and feedback in a respectful manner. By liking our page, you take personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information you submit. In that spirit, users are asked to adhere to the guidelines below to ensure that our page remains

an interactive forum for all Marine Corps supporters. Violation of any of these guidelines may result in your comment being removed: - We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit, racist, or sexist comments under any circumstances.
- We do not allow comments that are abusive, hateful or slanderous to any person, organization, or nation.
- We do not allow comments that suggest, endorse, or encourage illegal activity.
- We do not allow any sort of solicitation or advertisement, including endorsement of any commercial, financial, or non-governmental organization. Additionally, the appearance of external links, as posted by fans of this page or other Facebook users, does not constitute endorsement on behalf of the United States Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. We encourage you to share your support for the Marines and connect with other supporters here on our page, and to visit frequently for news and updates. Thank you for being a fan of RS SEA on Facebook.

10/06/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m.EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

08/11/2025

Welcome to the Pack! 🐺

Sergeant Major Gilberto Castilloguzman, outgoing sergeant major of Recruiting Station Seattle, relieved his post to Sergeant Major Sergio Zaratecortina.

The relief and appointment of sergeants major is an important and symbolic event for Marine Corps units during which the sword of office officially changes hands.

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📸 Cpl. Avery Wayland

06/13/2025

Hometown Highlight: Promotion Time! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Cpl. Jonas G. Baldwin, a proud Washington native, on his recent promotion while deployed to the Philippines in support of Exercise KAMANDAG 9.

Baldwin, a small unmanned aircraft systems operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, was promoted during a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation alongside our Philippine Marine allies. His hard work and dedication continue to reflect the highest standards of the Marine Corps and make his home state proud.

Well done, Marine!

Do you think you have what it takes to become a United States Marine? Visit the link in our bio to find out more!

📸 by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

06/09/2025

READY, MOVE! 🏃

Poolees and guests from and participated in a joint pool function. This consisted of and Initial Strength Test and various competitions to help prepare poolees for Recruit Training.

Think you have what it takes to become a Marine? Find out more at the link in our bio!

📸 by Sgt. Seth Wagner

06/06/2025

HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHT: Officer Edition 🦅🌎⚓️

Meet 1st Lt. Caleb Stites, a Washington native and assistant operations officer with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Recently, 1st Lt. Stites helped teach a Martial Arts Instructor Course at MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms.

This challenging course strengthens Marines’ warfighting, leadership, and decision-making skills and 1st Lt. Stites led from the front!

Think you have what it takes to become a United States Marine? Find out more at the link in our bio!

📸 by LCpl Owen Coyle

06/05/2025

Hard work. Dedication. Brotherhood. 💪🪖

Congratulations to these outstanding Marines on their well-deserved promotions! Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar and set the standard for those around them.

Think you have what it takes to become a Marine? Find out more information at the link in our bio!

05/18/2025

HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHT!

Lance Corporal Richard PerezGarcia, from Yakima, Washington, serves as a combat photographer at . He participated in a PT event to honor the memories of Cpl Medina and LCpl Hug, two fallen combat camera Marines.

Be a part of our legacy! 💪

Click the link in bio to learn more.

📸 by Cpl Anna Higman

03/03/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the United States Marine Corps is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

The Marine Corps remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.

Semper Fidelis.

01/11/2025

Welcome to the Pack! 🐺

Major Matthew A. Silverstein, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Seattle, relinquished command to Major Patrick L. Kolb.

The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

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📸 SSgt Stephen Campbell

06/11/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Valerie Jackson, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, awards Arlan Russell an Eagle, Globe and Anchor during an Honorary Marine ceremony at Orting Middle School in Wash., June 8, 2024. The title of Honorary Marine is an honor bestowed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to civilians who have made extraordinary contributions to the . The program began in 1992 and is intended to strengthen the bond between the American people and the Marine Corps. Notable include Chuck Norris, Gary Sinise, and Joe Rosenthal. Russell is the 109th person to earn the title of Honorary Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)

11/13/2023

U.S. Marine Corps poolees and recruits from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, came together for a joint enlistment ceremony during a Seattle Seahawks military appreciation game in Seattle, WA, Nov. 12, 2023!

The swear in was conducted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michelle Smith, the commanding general of 7th Infantry Division on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

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