You have just taken the first step toward becoming a member of the world’s finest fighting force, the United States Marine Corps.
My Life
Arriving at Marine Corps Boot Camp – GET OFF MY BUS!
As the air brakes hiss, hearts beat faster, palms sweat, breaths become shorter – a bus of hopeful Marine Corps Recruits are unified by the fear of the unknown.
Marine Miguel Going to War – Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
A defining moment in my life!
In the pre-dawn darkness of March 20, 2003 – we breached the border defenses of Iraq & crossed the Line of Departure.
Marines in Iraq vs A Sandstorm From Hell
On March 25, 2003 – 5 days into the War in Iraq we got hit by a Sandstorm so thick it shut out the sun! It was like a scene from The Mummy. And it was my Birthday.
General James Mattis letter to 1st Marine Division Iraq 2003
On March 19, 2003 – 1 day before beginning the assault into Iraq. Every member of 1st Marine Division received this letter from General James Mattis.
Los Angeles Marathon 1999
A day I’ll never forget! On March 14, 1999 – at 17 years old (12 days short of my 18th birthday) I ran my first full marathon, 26.2 miles with my Dad.