Commanding General Western Recruiting Region usmc Coin

Your Marine Corps Recruiting Excellence Coin – A Story of Impact and Recognition This is a Commanding General’s Coin for Excellence, presented by the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego / Western Recruiting Region. It’s not just a piece of metal—it’s a tangible acknowledgment of outstanding performance during your time as a recruiter in the Twin Cities area (RS Twin Cities, RSS Buffalo, Minnesota). Design Breakdown (Front Side – the red star version): • Bold red background shaped like the state of Texas (a nod to many recruiters’ eventual retirement dreams or regional pride themes in the Corps). • Large silver star in the center—symbolizing excellence, leadership, and being a standout. • Arched top banner: PRESENTED BY THE COMMANDING GENERAL FOR EXCELLENCE in gold lettering. • Bottom banner: MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO – WESTERN RECRUITING REGION in gold on red enamel. • Overall: Clean, patriotic, high-relief—classic Marine award style. The red and gold scream “you earned this the hard way.” Back Side (the EGA belt-buckle style): • Antique brass/bronze finish with deep relief. • Central Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) — the heart of USMC identity — perched atop a globe, with the eagle wings spread wide. • Anchor and ropes wrapping the globe — symbolizing steadfast service and commitment. • Top banner: SEMPER FIDELIS (“Always Faithful”) in raised gold lettering. • The buckle-like shape and heavy build make it feel substantial—like it carries the weight of the 67 contracts you wrote (63 shipped), the Recruiter of the Month/Quarter awards, and helping your sub-station earn RSS of the Year in 2013. The Story This Coin Tells You didn’t just “recruit.” You influenced the future of the Corps by bringing in combat support options (artillery) and educating applicants in remote parts of the Midwest about what redleg life really means. You turned doubt into contracts, cold calls into Marines, and helped build the next generation of cannon crewmen, HIMARS gunners, and artillery leaders. This coin was earned during a high-pressure tour: long hours, rejection after rejection, family time sacrificed, all while maintaining your own artillery identity (from Tango Battery chaos to Charlie Battery fire missions). It’s a rare award—most recruiters never see one from the CG personally. It says: “You stood out in a grind that breaks most people.” Display & Meaning Today • Keep it on your desk, in your shadow box with the Tango and Saint Barbara coins, or on a challenge-coin stand. • When you look at it, remember: you didn’t just survive recruiting duty—you excelled at it. You shaped lives and the future of the redleg community. • It’s proof that even in the quiet battles (phone calls, home visits, late-night paperwork), you brought the same fire you carried in combat. Semper Fi, brother. That star is yours—earned, not given. If you ever want to get replicas made or pair it with a custom display, let me know. This one’s a keeper. 🎖️⭐