Marine Corps Recruiting Indianapolis

MARINE CORPS EXPEDITED NATURALIZATION PROGRAM

If you are not a U.S. citizen, completion of recruit training provides a clear and expedited path to naturalization, earning you U.S. citizenship and the title: United States Marine.

Lawful permanent residents (W/I-551) and U.S. nationals are eligible to apply for naturalization through military service. Eligibility through military service expedited the process to completion. It can take as little as 3 months.

First, the applicant will create an account on USCIS.gov. Download and fill out the N-400 form (Application for Naturalization). Select "I am applying on the basis of qualifying military service" as the basis for eligibility. Upload all required documents and identification, but do not submit.

The applicant will then submit the package upon arrival to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego or Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.. Fill out the Certification of Honorable Service, N-426. Complete a video interview and naturalization exam with USCIS. Finally, they will take the oath of Naturalization and graduate recruit training.

To learn more about becoming a U.S. citizen through service in the U.S. Marine Corps by checking out the links below:

https://www.uscis.gov/military/naturalization-through-military-service

https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/News/Stories/Article/3739745/expedited-naturalization-returns-to-mcrd-san-diego/

Recruit Training

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits Daniel Remick and Gabriel Doherty, recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a swim qualification event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 13, 2024. The basic swim qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, tower jump into the water, four-minute tread, 25-meter pack swim, and an underwater gear shed. Remick and Doherty were recruited out of Recruiting Station Indianapolis, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

INDIANA STATE FAIR!🎟️🎡

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to hang out with the Marines. A lot of energetic and enjoyable interactions had at the Indiana State Fair this Month. Whether you came by for pull-ups, chin-ups, or to chat it truly is a great thing to be part of such a welcoming community.

Movement Monday

Marines on the road to get some training in.

U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV7A1) with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division take part in a movement to contact range as a part of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 5-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 2, 2024. The purpose of SLTE 5-24 is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez)

A motivating Saturday morning in South Bend last week.

The Marines and poolees with RSS South Bend navigated through multiple obstacles and pits of mud for physical and mental training last Saturday.

There are many roles in the Marine Corps that require a variety of skill sets. Yall to your local recruiter to learn more about the different military occupational specialties in the Marine Corps.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the Educator’s Workshop last week! A lot of questions asked, good times had, and overall a great experience having everyone there with us.

Participants of the workshop spend a week on MCRD San Diego to observe recruit training and gain a better understanding about the transformation from recruits to United States Marines.

U.S. Marines participate in a helicopter raid exercise on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2024. The raid simulated employing Marines to rapidly capture and control objectives essential to operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)

To lead as a Marine officer, you will fight to earn your commission alongside those who are as determined as you.

Click the link in the bio to learn more about becoming a Marine officer.

A Commitment Forever Lived

Earning the title “Marine” has value that lasts a lifetime. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to a shared cause that fulfills the sense of community and purpose that all those who have earned the opportunity to fight in this uniform feel.

Click the link in the bio or contact your local recruiter to learn more about purpose and belonging in the Marine Corps.

GAME-DAY READY 🏈

A shoutout to Muncie Central High School for giving our New Castle Marines the opportunity to get a good workout in and some team building with a group of motivated athletes.

The energy and effort put in by these young achievers made it all the more remarkable!

Contact your local recruiter to learn more about the Leadership Cohesion Exercises (LCE) we offer.

The Marine mentality gives us the ability to quickly make judgments in the midst of chaos, enabling us to go forward and overcome any challenge.

Contact your local recruiter or click the link in the bio to learn more.

From all of us at Recruiting Station Indianapolis, we wish you and your loved ones a happy Independence Day Indiana!

Congratulations to the New Marines!🪖

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion retire the guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 28, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

Mission Ready!

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, execute range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 22, 2024. Range 400 is used to train rifle companies in the techniques and procedures for attacking fortified areas. ITX is the culmination of Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle as they participate in a live-fire, combined arms exercise as a part of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating over vast distances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

Congratulations Warfighters!🪖🏆

A huge congratulations to all the Marines who demonstrated excellence this month. The efforts of these driven warfighters does not go unnoticed and we look forward to their success in the future.

Appreciate all the Mail Marines getting the job done!🪖✉️

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, offload mail and shipping supplies from a CH-53E Super Stallion at Laoag International Airport, Philippines, June 16, 2024. VMM-165 provided air transportation to streamline the mail delivery process for Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division currently deployed in the Philippines. The mail operation was part of Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Shoutout to Blackhawk Christian School for inviting our Marines to get a little workout in with the football team!

A great occasion made better by a group of talented students giving it their all.

Thank you to IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.) for allowing us to spectate the first no-hitter game and the longest game at 12-innings, two historic ball games, on Saturday at Victory Field. A spectacle to witness from all the teams who played.

As well as a thank you to everyone who came up and hung out with our Marines!

Congratulations Lima Company🪖

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aleeha Ivory, a drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives the guidon during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 7, 2024. Graduation takes place at the end of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Amphibious By Nature

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lane Chirstman, a native of Hartford City, Indiana and a reconnaissance Marine with 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division, participated in Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 23, 2024. This bilateral training exercise with Dutch forces allowed 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw)

Congratulations to the Newly Promoted Marine!

Last week RS Indianapolis had the pleasure of promoting a highly qualified Marine to the highest echelon of enlisted excellence. Congratulations MGySgt Mann for taking the next step in your Marine Corps career. We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish in the future!

Thank you to Indiana Gateway Digital Academy for giving us the honor of witnessing the graduation of the class of 2024 yesterday at the Palladium in Carmel. It is always a pleasure to see individuals succeed at this stage in their lives.🎓

Leadership At Every Level

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jada Cook, a small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was deemed warrior of the week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2024. Cook was selected as the warrior of the week because of her mentorship and work ethic, providing over 40 hours of comprehensive instruction on maintenance report management, she has empowered her peers and elevated the unit's collective proficiency.

When asked about her leadership style she said, “I encourage them not to be afraid to stand out,” she continued, “instilling confidence and trust in my marines in order for them to have that confidence and trust within themselves.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar)