6th Marine Corps District Parris Island, SC– Bailey was sitting down at his desk on what seemed to be a regular workday. He noticed a text from his wife, but didn't open it right away. Once he did, he was surprised.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dawson R. Bailey, the cyber operations chief with 6th Marine Corps District, had a hidden talent not many knew about… Shredding that guitar.
Bailey grew up in the small town of Brevard, North Carolina. He was surrounded by a musical environment. At a young age he was part of the choir, learned to play various instruments and had entered multiple talent shows during his school years. Never did he think he would be using these talents and experience in the Marine Corps.
Bailey took a moment to...
An attendee at the Sweet Auburn Music Festival in Atlanta, GA conducts pull ups, Sep 27, 2025. The Marine Corps recruiters attended this event to engage with the local community in the Atlanta area.
(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Colin Harper)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bobby Robinson, officer selection officer assigned to Recruiting Station Montgomery, issues the oath of enlistment to enlisted applicants and officer candidates across the state of Alabama and Mississippi during the Alabama State University Football's home opener vs Miles College on Sept. 13, 2025. This game is otherwise known as the Magic City Classic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ruben Padilla)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dawson R. Bailey, the cyber operations chief with 6th Marine Corps District, had a hidden talent not many knew about… Shredding that guitar.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Erwin Zamoravega grew up in Manzanillo, Cuba, where water shortages and power outages were part of daily life. Despite the hardships, he was determined to build a better future.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – For brothers Kody, Keeno, and Konnor, the path to becoming United States Marines isn’t just a personal mission it’s a shared legacy in the making.
Sitting side by side at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, the three spoke about what it means to take this step as a family. Each brother brings his own story, but what binds them is a lifelong bond and a unified goal: to serve together, side by side, as...
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.
