Profile photo of Cpl. Alyssa VonDras. - Cpl. Alyssa VonDras, pictured here, was named as USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey 2018 Service Member of the year. She currently serves as the command photographer with 4th Marine Corps District Headquarters, Marine Corps Recruiting Command located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2018.

Pfc. Gabbrielle Cecil, a native of Spencer, Ohio, enlisted as a United States Marine after turning down her acceptance to Harvard University. Cecil says that she is proud of her decision and is ready to start the next chapter in her career as a United States Marine.“I have no regrets for joining the Marines at all,” said Cecil. “I think it was the best decision I made for my life at this point in time.” (Courtesy Photo) - Pfc. Gabbrielle Cecil, a native of Spencer, Ohio, enlisted as a United States Marine after turning down her acceptance to Harvard University. Cecil says that she is proud of her decision and is ready to start the next chapter in her career as a United States Marine.“I have no regrets for joining the Marines at all,” said Cecil. “I think it was the best decision I made for my life at this point in time.” (Courtesy Photo)

Candidate Elaine Lewis, center, poses with her parents during liberty at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Lewis, a 22-year-old native of Stafford, Virginia, is a senior at Virginia Tech and will graduate college May 12, 2017, and commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps May 13, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Elaine Lewis) - Candidate Elaine Lewis, center, poses with her parents during liberty at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Lewis, a 22-year-old native of Stafford, Virginia, is a senior at Virginia Tech and will graduate college May 12, 2017, and commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps May 13, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Elaine Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, poses for a photo on April 11, 2017, at Recruiting Substation Muskegon. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rogers, a native of Muskegon, Michigan, poses for a photo on April 11, 2017, at Recruiting Substation Muskegon. Rogers reported to Marine Combat Training on April 17 where he will learn basic infantry tactics and skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Stations North and South Columbus stand on the ice during an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at the Columbus Blue Jackets game Jan. 21, 2017. The Oath of Enlistment pledge is made by each enlisted member of the Armed Forces. This is the final step before basic training and confirms their duty to defend the constitution and obey orders given by officers appointed over them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)