Marine Maj. of Marine Recruiting Station Patrick Blankenship, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Charlotte, North Carolina, speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the station during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, September 5, 2018. Charlotte is the second-largest city in the southeast and growing. By engaging local audiences and pursuing a long-lasting relationship with the city of Charlotte during events like Marine Week, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command ensures its message of aspirational service to the nation reaches all corners of the country.

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Marine Maj. of Marine Recruiting Station Patrick Blankenship, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Charlotte, North Carolina, speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the station during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, September 5, 2018. Charlotte is the second-largest city in the southeast and growing. By engaging local audiences and pursuing a long-lasting relationship with the city of Charlotte during events like Marine Week, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command ensures its message of aspirational service to the nation reaches all corners of the country. Previously, 50 Marines were assigned and actively engaged in recruiting within the area. The opening the station brought an additional 17 Marines to assist.

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