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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. David Emison, operations officer for Officer Programs, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to participants of the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED (attract, identify, mentor, educate, develop) Officer Program (DAOP) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2022. DAOP seeks to attract, identify, mentor, educate, and develop high-performing Marines from historically underrepresented populations to provide them an opportunity to visualize and pursue an officer career path. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. David Emison, operations officer for Officer Programs, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to participants of the Marine Forces Reserve Diversity AIMED (attract, identify, mentor, educate, develop) Officer Program (DAOP) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2022. DAOP seeks to attract, identify, mentor, educate, and develop high-performing Marines from historically underrepresented populations to provide them an opportunity to visualize and pursue an officer career path. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the commander's inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the commander's inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps total force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) explore The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines visited various exhibits within the museum which display the unique history of the United States Marine Corps and the legacy that current and future Marines must uphold. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps total force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) pose in front of The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) pose in front of The National Museum of The Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) watch the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington D.C, Aug. 20, 2021, during a Summer Officer Tour. The parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and Cpl. Chesty XV, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, and The National Museum of The Marine Corps. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) observe a demonstration of the Endurance Course at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MFR is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) observe a demonstration of the Endurance Course at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MFR is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey III, Commanding General of 4th Marine Division, speaks to Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) about Leadership Reaction Courses and Small Unit Leadership Evaluations at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey III, Commanding General of 4th Marine Division, speaks to Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) about Leadership Reaction Courses and Small Unit Leadership Evaluations at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) observe a demonstration of the Endurance Course at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) observe a demonstration of the Endurance Course at Officer Candidates School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. Marine Forces Reserve is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Maj. Sarah King, Officer Candidates School Operations Officer, provides a tour of the living spaces utilized at Officer Candidates School for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Maj. Sarah King, Officer Candidates School Operations Officer, provides a tour of the living spaces utilized at Officer Candidates School for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

A Marine climbs a rope at an Obstacle Course at Officer Candidates School (OCS) as part of a demonstration for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) participating in a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. The OCS Physical Training Program challenges officer candidates throughout OCS and ensures newly commissioned lieutenants are physically fit and prepared to lead Marines in any clime or place. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

A Marine climbs a rope at an Obstacle Course at Officer Candidates School (OCS) as part of a demonstration for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) participating in a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. The OCS Physical Training Program challenges officer candidates throughout OCS and ensures newly commissioned lieutenants are physically fit and prepared to lead Marines in any clime or place. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

A Marine maneuvers through an Obstacle Course at Officer Candidates School (OCS) as part of a demonstration for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) participating in a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. The OCS Physical Training Program challenges officer candidates throughout OCS and ensures newly commissioned lieutenants are physically fit and prepared to lead Marines in any clime or place. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

A Marine maneuvers through an Obstacle Course at Officer Candidates School (OCS) as part of a demonstration for Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) participating in a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. The OCS Physical Training Program challenges officer candidates throughout OCS and ensures newly commissioned lieutenants are physically fit and prepared to lead Marines in any clime or place. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) take part in a terrain model exercise at The Basic School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. This table-top exercise gives Marines an opportunity to practice critical thinking and employ battlefield tactics in a simulated environment. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour also included visits to Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) take part in a terrain model exercise at The Basic School during a Summer Officer Tour on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 19, 2021. This table-top exercise gives Marines an opportunity to practice critical thinking and employ battlefield tactics in a simulated environment. Enlisted Marines participated in the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour also included visits to Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Brig. Gen. George Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Brig. Gen. George Rowell IV, Director of Communication, Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate, speaks to Marines during a senior leader social event, part of a Summer Officer Tour, in Stafford, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Force Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces South, gives his opening remarks for the Summer Officer Tour at Liversedge Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Force Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces South, gives his opening remarks for the Summer Officer Tour at Liversedge Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 20, 2021. Marines participated in the Commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces South’s inaugural Summer Officer Tour to gain insight into the journey of becoming a Marine Corps Officer. The tour included visits to Officer Candidates School, The Basic School, Marine Corps University, The National Museum of The Marine Corps and Marine Barracks Washington. MARFORRES is seeking to identify high performing Active Component, Active Reserve and Selected Marine Corps Reserve Marines, who offer unique perspectives, to pursue a commission as an officer in an effort to better prepare the Marine Corps Total Force to meet future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Maj. Christopher J. Cayere, assistant operations officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, explains the functions of a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter to Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates during a tour of the squadron, March 10, 2018, New Orleans. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Maj. Christopher J. Cayere, assistant operations officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, explains the functions of a AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter to Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates during a tour of the squadron, March 10, 2018, New Orleans. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens

Maj. Christopher J. Cayere, assistant operations officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, goes over different aircraft the squadron operates with Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area, New Orleans, March 10, 2018. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Maj. Christopher J. Cayere, assistant operations officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, goes over different aircraft the squadron operates with Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area, New Orleans, March 10, 2018. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens

Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area view the aircraft at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during a tour of the squadron, March 10, 2018, New Orleans. The candidates had the opportunity to talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area view the aircraft at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during a tour of the squadron, March 10, 2018, New Orleans. The candidates had the opportunity to talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens

Lt. Col. Andrew M. Turner, commanding officer, Detachment C, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, gives opening remarks to Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area before a presentation at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, New Orleans, March 10, 2018. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Lt. Col. Andrew M. Turner, commanding officer, Detachment C, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, gives opening remarks to Officer Candidate School applicants and candidates from the local Louisiana area before a presentation at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, New Orleans, March 10, 2018. The candidates had the opportunity to view the aircraft at the squadron, talk with the pilots and learn about career opportunities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens