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Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar October 11, 2016 — Colonel Jennifer Shaar is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 1992.Colonel Shaar's leadership assignments include Service Company Commander, HQSVCBN, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Atlantic; Finance Officer, Marine Corps Base MORE

Marine Learns the Difference Between Thin and Fit October 7, 2016 — “It’s a lot easier on your body to lose weight over time than it is to work it all out in one day,” said Pvt. Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. “I know that I’m going to need my body to be healthy, especially in the Marine Corps.”Andrade is a Richland Hills, Texas, native who, as a wrestler in high school, MORE

18-Year-Old Father of Three Earns Title September 23, 2016 — Joining the Marine Corps after high school graduation is the pathway to adulthood for many teens. However, for an 18-year-old, Wharton, Texas, native, adult life started much sooner than graduating high school. He had to learn how to balance growing up with becoming a father at the same time. Private First Class Kirkland B. Outlar, Fox MORE

New Marine alters plans by joining Marine Corps September 14, 2016 — Even with his life following his plan, Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Bayer, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, was looking for a change of pace in his life, and found it with the Marine Corps. MORE

Golf Company Marine Stays Ambitious and Humble September 2, 2016 — Recruits received discipline from drill instructors from the very beginning of training, but it takes self-disciple for recruits to acquire initiative and ambition. For Pvt. Jacob A. Clark, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, that ambitious attitude came easily. “I was sitting on my couch in my underwear eating a bowl of MORE

Star player trades cleats for combat boots September 1, 2016 — “I just realized I wanted to do something bigger for myself,” said Lance Cpl. John R. Porchivina, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. “I was just sitting around doing nothing. I could go to school and play football, but how is that benefiting anybody else but me?” The 20 year old grew up in Novato, Calif., with a loving and supportive family that included his mother, father, brother and sister. He played football, baseball and basketball, but decided to commit most of his time to his favorite sport, football. He played in the Pop Warner league and at Casa Grande High School. “Football was what I excelled in,” said Porchivina. “It was pretty much my entire life. When I was a kid, I realized I wanted to play football in college and later join the Marine Corps.” MORE

Marine Joins Before It's Too Late August 16, 2016 — The majority of recruits entering the Marine Corps are young men and women at an average age of 19. However, Pfc. Nicholas W. Nichols, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, began his service at 26 years old, just two years before he would be ineligible.Growing up in Pismo Beach, Calif., with his mother and five siblings, Nichols’s mother MORE

New Marine Leads From The Front August 12, 2016 — “Just keep going,” said Recruit Sean C. Kennedy, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. “Remember why you’re here. You’re here for the brothers around you, and you have to keep fighting no matter what it takes.” Kennedy, who is graduating as a lance corporal, accepted the responsibilities of being platoon 3261’s guide, and has led them MORE

Marine leaves college to earn title August 2, 2016 — “I’d feel exhausted and negative, and then a minute later think, ‘I’m almost there and it’ll be worth it,’” said Bismarck, N. D., native, Pfc. Joe T. Hertz, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. The decision to join was easy for Hertz after learning about the Corps at a young age.The 20-year old was exposed to the Marine Corps by his MORE

MMA fighter drops gloves, picks up title 'Marine' July 22, 2016 — The fighter looked down at his gloves and thought to himself, “I can do more.”Private First Class Shawndel C. Hunter, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, experienced a physical challenge in college and in the octagon before feeding his need to serve in the Marine Corps. Hunter grew up in Elkhart, Ind., with his mother. MORE

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