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Capt. John Howarth the company operations liaison officer with Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stands outside Echo Company’s barracks at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Michigan, during exercise Northern Strike 17, Aug. 9, 2017. - Capt. John Howarth the company operations liaison officer with Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stands outside Echo Company’s barracks at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Michigan, during exercise Northern Strike 17, Aug. 9, 2017. Howarth has been in the Marine Corps Reserves for his entire 18 year career, first enlisting after high school and then commissioning after college. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Faces of the Force: Capt. John Howarth

Sitting calmly and collectively on a U.S. Army Boeing CH-47 Chinook in flight, Capt. John Howarth the company operations liaison officer with Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, watches as Reconnaissance Marines jump out of the helicopter during exercise Northern Strike 17. Worn proudly above his left breast pocket are his Combatant Diver and Naval Parachutist badge, symbolizing his experience and hard work.

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Active Reserve program officer new applicant accession board

Marine administrative message 417/14 announces guidance on the qualifications and application process of the fiscal year 2015 Active Reserve Officer Accession Board. The board will convene at Headquarters Marine Corps Oct. 20, 2014.Qualified Marine officers can now submit applications to HQMC requesting accession into the AR program. Marine

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Cpl. Cecil Otieno, a supply clerk with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, attends his Platoon Leaders Class phase one graduation practice in July 2013. Otieno was the third squad leader. In July this year, he will attend the second phase of PLC and plans on being commissioned in May 2015, after he earns his degree. - Cpl. Cecil Otieno, a supply clerk with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, attends his Platoon Leaders Class phase one graduation practice in July 2013. Otieno was the third squad leader. In July this year, he will attend the second phase of PLC and plans on being commissioned in May 2015, after he earns his degree.

Kenyan Marine one step closer to achieving dreams

Cpl. Cecil Otieno always wanted to be a military officer, but growing up in Kenya, he faced many challenges.“Back at home I was thinking of joining the military and my aim was to become an officer,” said Otieno. “But at home I couldn’t join the military because it was too corrupt, and only certain tribes could join.”After arriving in America in

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The Marine Corps color guard opened the 2013 All-American high school game at New Orleans Arena here, April 6, as a part of the Women Basketball Coaches Association Conference. Staff Sgt. Tyrone Hendrickson lead Sgts. Jerry West, Josue Castillo, and Colbert Jackson on the team from Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Baton Rouge. - The Marine Corps color guard opened the 2013 All-American high school game at New Orleans Arena here, April 6, as a part of the Women Basketball Coaches Association Conference. Staff Sgt. Tyrone Hendrickson lead Sgts. Jerry West, Josue Castillo, and Colbert Jackson on the team from Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Baton Rouge.

Marine officer reflects, brings basketball opportunities

The United States Marine Corps partnered with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association to support their annual conference here, April 5-9. They reached out to collegiate coaches and students to discuss leadership and teamwork. The Marines also offered coaches the chance to sign up for leadership workshops at their individual schools. Leading the

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(Left) Ralph Tice, Class of 1974, then (now former) president of The Citadel Alumni Association, and Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa (right), Class of 1973 and president of The Citadel (center) present Former Marine Reserve Capt. Abigail R. Zuehlke with a plaque to signify her induction into the Arland D. Williams Society Nov. 11, 2011. Zuehlke, 31, rescued a Marine and his brother from drowning in a fierce rip current at Hunting Island State Park, S.C., July 8, 2011. Zuehlke has since been a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her heroic actions. Zuehlke is currently assigned to the Inactive Ready Reserve, Marine Forces Reserve. (Photo courtesy of Russ Pace/Citadel Photographer) - (Left) Ralph Tice, Class of 1974, then (now former) president of The Citadel Alumni Association, and Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa (right), Class of 1973 and president of The Citadel (center) present Former Marine Reserve Capt. Abigail R. Zuehlke with a plaque to signify her induction into the Arland D. Williams Society Nov. 11, 2011. Zuehlke, 31, rescued a Marine and his brother from drowning in a fierce rip current at Hunting Island State Park, S.C., July 8, 2011. Zuehlke has since been a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her heroic actions. Zuehlke is currently assigned to the Inactive Ready Reserve, Marine Forces Reserve. (Photo courtesy of Russ Pace/Citadel Photographer)

Marine Reflects on 2011 Water Rescue

They were going to drown. No one moved.The crowd just stood there, watching a strong rip current wear out three struggling swimmers. “They were treading water, but it was rough,” said former U.S. Marine Reserve Capt. Abigail R. Zuehlke. “There wasn’t any rescue team in sight and the crowd of onlookers was steadily growing.”When Abigail arrived with

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