Seattle Marines

Hard work. Dedication. Brotherhood. 💪🪖

Congratulations to these outstanding Marines on their well-deserved promotions! Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar and set the standard for those around them.

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Welcome to the Pack! 🐺

Major Matthew A. Silverstein, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Seattle, relinquished command to Major Patrick L. Kolb.

The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.



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📸 SSgt Stephen Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Valerie Jackson, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, awards Arlan Russell an Eagle, Globe and Anchor during an Honorary Marine ceremony at Orting Middle School in Wash., June 8, 2024. The title of Honorary Marine is an honor bestowed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to civilians who have made extraordinary contributions to the . The program began in 1992 and is intended to strengthen the bond between the American people and the Marine Corps. Notable include Chuck Norris, Gary Sinise, and Joe Rosenthal. Russell is the 109th person to earn the title of Honorary Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees and recruits from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, came together for a joint enlistment ceremony during a Seattle Seahawks military appreciation game in Seattle, WA, Nov. 12, 2023!

The swear in was conducted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michelle Smith, the commanding general of 7th Infantry Division on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.