Hometown Marines
Hometown Marines recognizes service members who've received a commendation for their service in the Corps. Read the stories of these inspirational Marines from your area, and from across America.
Staff Sergeant Dustin Rose, a 26-year-old graduate of Taylor Truman High School, enlisted out of Recruiting Station Detroit, Recruiting Sub-Station Southgate, Mich...
Corporal Montemayor joined the Marine Corps in September 2001. After recruit training, he attended the School of Infantry...
Sergeant William Kittell joined the Marine Corps in October 2003. After graduating from recruit training, he went to the School of Infantry and earned the...
Corporal Madrigal joined the Marine Corps in May 2001. After recruit training, he attended the School of Infantry and earned the...
Lance Corporal Andrew Bickerstaff is a 2003 graduate of Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida. He joined the Marine Corps in June 2003 and...
Staff Sergeant Aubrey L. McDade, Jr. was awarded the Navy Cross for heroic actions demonstrated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the fall...
Captain Edward Smid enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after high school graduation in 1996. After serving as a field wireman, Smid attended the...
Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Santiago
Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Santiago, a high school graduate of St. Benedict Academy in Chicago's north side...
First Sergeant Kevin S. Oxner joined the Marine Corps in June 1988, after graduating from Sam Houston High School. After recruit training, he attended the...
