Enlisted Selections for Academic Year 2026-2027 Advanced Visual Information Training Program at Syracuse University

1.  Purpose.  To announce screening panel results
of the Academic Year 2026-2027 undergraduate Advanced Visual
Information training program at Syracuse University for the
Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Occupational
Field (OccFld).
2.  This training program convenes at the S.I. Newhouse School of
Public Communication, 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY.  Nominee
calling message and program details found in reference (a).
3.  The Syracuse University Military Visual Journalism program
selectees are as follows:
Rank   LName      Int   PMOS   MCC   Program
Sgt    Chuluda    AS    4541   TNM   Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Sgt    Iwae       YM    4571   TNL   Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt    Livrieri   AM    4512   15A   Military Graphic Design (MGD)
Sgt    Martinez   AL    4571   121   Military Motion Media (MMM)
Sgt    Stauss     JM    4512   145   Military Graphic Design (MGD)
Cpl    Sara       AR    4541   137   Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
Cpl    Vazquez    N     4571   122   Military Motion Media (MMM)
4.  There are no alternates for this year's Syracuse University
Military Visual Journalism program.
5.  The Marines deferred to Academic Year 2027-2028 are as follows:
Rank   LName      Int   PMOS   MCC   Program
Sgt    Mazzamuto  AB    4541   122   Military Motion Media (MMM)
Cpl    Mazzamuto  JJ    4541   097   Military Photojournalism (MPJ)
6.  All selectees must contact the MARADMIN POCs NLT 6 May 2026 to
accept selection and receive further guidance.
7.  Selectees who accept assignment to Syracuse University will
incur two years of obligated service upon graduation.  Marines must
gain additional obligated service in order to report with a minimum
of 24 months remaining on contract upon graduation (on or around 20
May 2027).  Each Marine requires a page 11 entry prior to the
execution of the orders to document acceptance of the obligated
service commitment.
8.  Marines will be administratively assigned to Echo Company, 4th
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Syracuse, NY.  Permanent
change of station orders will be coordinated via separate
correspondence by Enlisted Assignments Branch (MMEA) and the 45XX
Occupational Field Support Branch SNCOIC.  The POCs listed in this
MARADMIN will assist in the submission of any applicable time-on-
station waivers.  This is an accompanied PCS.
9.  Per the 2026 MOS Manual, MGD graduates will earn the 4513
Advanced Visual Information – Graphics Marine (AVI-G) AMOS, MPJ
graduates will earn the 4543 Advance Visual Information –
Photography Marine (AVI-P) AMOS and MMM graduates will earn the
4573 Advanced Visual Information – Videography Marine (AVI-V) AMOS.
10. Upon graduation, assignment to payback tour in Necessary MOS
billets (NMOS 4513, 4543 and 4573) is expected; commanders are
highly encouraged to ensure 24-month payback in NMOS is achieved.
11. Selectees should expect to report on or about 15 July 2026 in
time for orientation.  Classes begin on or about 3 August 2026 with
a 6 May 2027 graduation date.  Ms. Nancy Austin of Syracuse 
University is the program's student liaison and may be reached at
njaustin@syr.edu and phone (315) 443-4082 or (315) 857-3084.  The
Marines will rate a non-observed academic fitness report based
upon their Syracuse GPA.
12. Find additional program information at
https://newhousemilitary.syr.edu.
13. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr.,
Director, Marine Corps Staff