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Pfc. Elias Patten, Platoon 2111, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, enlisted in the Marine Corps because he wanted to gain confidence in himself. When he first arrived at recruit training, he struggled in physical activities. Patten set personal goals and pushed himself to achieve them. His actions were noticed by his drill instructors, which got him a meritorious promotion to private first class and is considered the "most improved recruit."

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Dec 17, 2012

San Diego - Pfc. Elias Patten, Platoon 2111, Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, enlisted in the Marine Corps because he wanted to gain confidence in himself. When he first arrived at recruit training, he struggled in physical activities. Patten set personal goals and pushed himself to achieve them. His actions were noticed by his drill instructors, which got him a meritorious promotion to private first class and is considered the "most improved recruit."

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