Our family is celebrating the graduation of our son Joshua from the US Marine Corps basic training program at Parris Island, SC. Josh chose to serve his country as a Marine and we could not be prouder of him. He heads to Camp Geiger in NC for his Combat Marine Training and then on to his MOS in Aviation Supply.
Completing the Crucible and graduating from the basic training program at Parris Island is no small feat. Many do not make it through the program. So congratulations to Josh and the other Marine graduates of Hotel Company!
Semper Fi!
Here are some photos from family day and graduation. 
Hotel Company graduates preparing for on an base 3-hour leave on family day.
The first time Lisa had seen Josh in 13 weeks!
A very proud sister, Jessie.
A very proud dad too!
No longer a recruit…now a Marine!
Josh gave us a tour of his barracks.
A sense of great accomplishment.
Josh at the rappelling tower.
Graduation ceremony shots
Josh with his girlfriend, Erin.
Josh with his mom
Josh with his sister Jessie
Our family, minus Caleb, who could not be there.
Josh’s uncle Bart and aunt Kathy drove up from Florida for graduation.
Josh’s uncle Randy and aunt Sheri drove down from Liberty, NC to attend.
Josh with Erin and Jessie
Josh and fellow Marines!
Our son, the Marine!
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