James W. Newton III, right, is following in the footsteps of his father, James Newton II, center, and his grandfather, Jack Hartel, left, by going through the Platoon Leader’s Course to become a Marine. The PLC program is available to college freshman, sophomores and juniors attending any accredited four-year college. It is one of many ways to become a Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration) - James W. Newton III, right, is following in the footsteps of his father, James Newton II, center, and his grandfather, Jack Hartel, left, by going through the Platoon Leader’s Course to become a Marine. The PLC program is available to college freshman, sophomores and juniors attending any accredited four-year college. It is one of many ways to become a Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration)