Hometown Marines
Hometown Marines recognizes men and women 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...
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...
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...
Captain Edward Smid enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after high school graduation in 1996. After serving as a field wireman, Smid attended the...
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...
Corporal Nicolas Scott Roberts joined the Marine Corps in November 26, 2001, following his graduation from Rocky Mountain High School...
Staff Sergeant Timothy A. Hecker joined the Marine Corps in 1997 from Buffalo, NY. After graduating from the School of Infantry, he took his first...
Staff Sergeant Daniel R. Gibbons joined the Marine Corps in November 1999. Originally he served on active duty as an Avenger Technician and Instructor...
Sergeant Kerman joined the Marine Corps in February 2002. After recruit training, he attended the School of Infantry and earned the...


