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Archive: June, 2022

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 25, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki) - Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 25, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Injured West Coast Recruit Finishes Recruit Training on East Coast Depot

On October 24, 2021, 18-year old Kylie Hathaway shipped out to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from North Manchester, Ind. to begin her journey of becoming a United States Marine. After 48 training days, and two weeks shy of becoming a Marine her training was abruptly halted when Hathaway fractured her tibia.Hathaway was then placed in

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Semper Fit

During high school, Ronald Maltez found himself struggling—he weighed nearly 300 pounds and his self-confidence was at an all-time low. Since he was 14, Maltez wanted to be a U.S. Marine. But as he went through high school, his poor decisions and choice of friends led to an unhealthy lifestyle. Maltez said he hit rock bottom when his mom just stared at him and cried about his weight gain.

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