The official page for 4th Marine Corps District. The District Headquarters moved to its present location in New Cumberland, PA in July of 1995.
We support recruiting stations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. First activated as the 4th Reserve District in Philadelphia in September of 1937, the District was re-designated as the 4th Marine Corps Reserve District. The District retained that title until January 1964 when it became the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District. The Distric
t covers 10 states and Washington D.C., has 600 recruiters and is responsible for recruiting 6,000 new Marines each year. Conduct and Page Guidelines
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02/18/2026
The Sound of Music!
The U.S. Marine Corps Musician Enlistment Option Program. MEOP provides the opportunity to serve as a member of a performance ensemble within Marine Corps Fleet bands throughout the world. All MEOP prospects must be evaluated through auditions and complete all requirements of becoming a U.S. Marine. If you are a musician and want to learn more, reach out to your local Recruiting Station!
(U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Clayton Baker)
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U.S. Marine Corps graphic describing the Communication Strategy and Operations Military Occupational Specialty.
For more information on becoming a Marine or about the COMMSTRAT MOS reach out to your local recruiter.