Stories

SSgt Oscar Hayott poses for a photo on the basketball court in Marcus Garvey Projects where he grew up. - SSgt Oscar Hayott poses for a photo on the basketball court in Marcus Garvey Projects where he grew up.

From Marcus Garvey Houses to the Marines

It is well known that it takes hard work and dedication to earn the title “Marine” at recruit training. But for some, they must overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles just to stand on the famed yellow footprints. Staff Sergeant Oscar Hayott, a recruiter serving with Recruiting Station New York, persevered through a particularly challenging

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General Holland “Howlin’ Mad” Smith (left) speaks with two Silver Star recipients, one being Captain Robert Haggerty (right). - General Holland “Howlin’ Mad” Smith (left) speaks with two Silver Star recipients, one being Captain Robert Haggerty (right).

Guadalcanal Veteran Assumes Final Post at Age 100

There are very few veterans and heroes still roaming this earth from the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Though this battle was surely the defining moment in many of these young Marines’ lives, all of their stories are layered with hardship, valor, violence and even love. This is the story of Major Robert H. Haggerty, a husband, father,

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Gunnery Sergeant Jose Bugarin stands next to his wall of accomplishments in his office at 1st Marine Corps District (1MCD), Garden City, New York, July 16, 2019. As his latest accomplishment, Bugarin brought the 1ST MCD food establishment, Tun Tavern, to earn its first Marine Corps Community Service’s Food and Hospitality Excellence Award by placing 12th overall. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Paul T. Williams III) - Gunnery Sergeant Jose Bugarin stands next to his wall of accomplishments in his office at 1st Marine Corps District (1MCD), Garden City, New York, July 16, 2019. As his latest accomplishment, Bugarin brought the 1ST MCD food establishment, Tun Tavern, to earn its first Marine Corps Community Service’s Food and Hospitality Excellence Award by placing 12th overall. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Paul T. Williams III)

Marine Revives Tun Tavern…in New York

Garden City, New York - - The Marine Corps Community Service’s Food and Hospitality Excellence Awards probably aren’t the first thing to come to mind when the thinking of the Marine Corps, but for Gunnery Sergeant Jose Bugarin, those awards represent a personal commitment to excellence and a legacy of achievements.1st Marine Corps District’s Tun

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Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty. - Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman poses with his group of future Marines at Recruiting Substation Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 18, 2019. Alliman recently won the “Centurion” for recruiting 100 individuals into the Marine Corps during his 36 month tour on recruiting duty.

Bridgeport Recruiter Earns Centurion Title

“Honestly I wasn’t paying attention to the Centurion thing,” said Staff Sgt. Damali Alliman, recruiter, Recruiting Substation Bridgeport. “I was just here to help as much as possible and change lives.”Changing the life of one person is already an incredible feat, but altering the course of over 100 people’s lives is what Alliman was able to

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Why the Marines: Victor Desouza

Marine Corps enlistee Victor Desouza wants to join the Marine Corps to become a better person. He was born and grew up in Maringa, Brazil. Desouza moved to the U.S. to join the Marines.

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