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)

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)

A U.S. Marine walks with his poolees to their objective point during the practical application period of land navigation at Hogback Ridge Park February 18. These poolees were taught land navigation by their recruiters from Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Mentor, Ohio. Land navigation is an important part of the recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Recruits are expected to pass two different land navigation training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released) - A U.S. Marine walks with his poolees to their objective point during the practical application period of land navigation at Hogback Ridge Park February 18. These poolees were taught land navigation by their recruiters from Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Mentor, Ohio. Land navigation is an important part of the recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Recruits are expected to pass two different land navigation training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton, left, stands with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeants Zachary Corbin, middle, and James Hopper, with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville prior to being awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released) - Chillicothe High School head football coach Ron Hinton, left, stands with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeants Zachary Corbin, middle, and James Hopper, with Recruiting Sub-Station Circleville prior to being awarded the 2017 Semper Fi Coach's award Feb. 7, 2017, during halftime of the Chillicothe Cavaliers boys' varsity basketball game. The Semper Fi Coach Award recognizes a high school football coach who exemplifies the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis – always faithful. It is earned by a coach who models the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage, and commitment. Hinton is the only coach to receive the award from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Charleston, which covers much of Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink/Released)