Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, left, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Arrieta, second from right, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Gregg A. Sturdevant, right, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, stand with Pvt. Rudy Arrieta after his graduation from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
October 17, 2012
From Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing:
Newly minted Marines, lined in nice neat rows, stand at attention. They are men now, having passed the most difficult entry level training of any service. Having shed their boyish demeanors, they stand with a sense of pride and purpose. Among the dozens of rows of Marines, one stands a bit taller than the rest.
Pvt. Rudy Arietta, a Marine ...
