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)

Veronica Andrea Romero-Dugarte receives a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship check from U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett Warming, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brain Erdman at the Dewitt E. Rhoades Conference Center at Forsyth Tech Community College at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 8, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. Veronica is currently a senior at Early College of North Forsyth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released) - Veronica Andrea Romero-Dugarte receives a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship check from U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brett Warming, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brain Erdman at the Dewitt E. Rhoades Conference Center at Forsyth Tech Community College at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 8, 2017. The NROTC scholarship, valued at up to $180,000, will pay for the cost of full tuition, books and other educational fees at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. Veronica is currently a senior at Early College of North Forsyth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/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 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)

Kristen Sitek poses for a picture with her brother U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean Sitek during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kristen left soon after for recruit training of her own. After graduation, she received the honor of being named “Molly Marine” an award voted on by her peers while in recruit training, earning her a meritorious promotion to private first class. Both Sean and Kristen are natives of Warren, Michigan. - Kristen Sitek poses for a picture with her brother U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sean Sitek during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kristen left soon after for recruit training of her own. After graduation, she received the honor of being named “Molly Marine” an award voted on by her peers while in recruit training, earning her a meritorious promotion to private first class. Both Sean and Kristen are natives of Warren, Michigan.

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)