Megan Reimer-Rothmeyer, the principal at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, Wittenberg, Wis., recounts her experience after attending an Educators' Workshop with 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., July 30, 2024. Participants visited MCRD San Diego to observe recruit training and gain a better understanding about the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. Educators also received classes and briefs on the benefits that are provided to service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)
Staff Sgt. Amilcar Marroquinsalinas and Staff Sgt. Eric Kinglewis, Marine Corps recruiters with Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, had just arrived at their recruiting office when a loud noise rang out. Without hesitation, the Marines went to investigate the source of the sound.