U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Vallen Grayson, the Commanding Officer’s Recruit Drive Marine with Recruiting Sub-Station Austin North, Recruiting Station Austin, and recent graduate of Marine Corps basic training, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, Calif. on Dec. 12, 2025. Grayson lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet the Marine Corps’ enlistment standards showing his dedication and perseverance to joining the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Vallen Grayson.)
| Date Taken: | 11.24.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.30.2025 10:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9462948 |
| VIRIN: | 251124-M-JB267-1001 |
| Resolution: | 4284x5712 |
| Size: | 4.83 MB |
| Location: | AUSTIN, TEXAS, US |
| Hometown: | AUSTIN, TEXAS, US |
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