8th MCD Recruiting HQ

National Day of the Cowboy
Who says you have to choose between life as a Marine and the cowboy way?
Enlisted Marines from any Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) are able to try out for the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard ( ) stationed in Barstow, California.

The unit is the last remaining ceremonial unit of its kind in the Marine Corps and travels the country demonstrating both patriotism and horsemanship to a variety of crowds.

Where have you seen them?

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(Photo acquired from Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard)

Winners Unite🏆

Top performing recruiters across the 8th District gather for a week to share , & in what contributes to their & shine a bright light on what right looks like. Guests of honor included Maj. Gen William Bowers & Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno from . Special thanks to .co.aav for lending their pistol range & boats & to our .us instructors Kevin Clay & Robert Reid!

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