QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Recruiting Sub-Station Queen Creek looks very similar to any other Marine Corps recruiting station. Blue and red walls, memorabilia scattered throughout the office, and Marine recruiter accolades displayed proudly inside each cubical. In the far-left corner of the office is U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sebastian Villegas, one of the recruiters with RSS Queen Creek. Along the pin-board walls of his cubicle are dozens of photos displaying his time in the Marine Corps. His favorite section is the most recent to his collection – him standing proudly next to his newly recruited poolees. He never expected one those photos would be him standing next to his own younger brother, Aiden.
“It was surreal,” said Sebastian. “Recruiting someone you’ve known your whole life, someone you’ve seen grow up, is a different kind of experience.”
With Sebastian’s personal photos as testament to experiences so far, Aiden saw the Marine Corps as a way to build a future beyond their modest upbringing.
“We grew up without much, so I always wanted to do something bigger,” said Aiden. “I saw my brother’s journey, and I knew the Marine Corps could give me the same chance.”
Despite their family connection, Sebastian approached the enlistment process professionally, ensuring his brother was ready for the challenges ahead.
“I didn’t want to treat him differently than any other applicant,” he said. “I just wanted to make sure he had everything he needed to succeed.”
For the younger Villegas, having his brother guide him through the process made all the difference.
“It gave me a sense of comfort,” he said. “I wasn’t just talking to a recruiter—I was talking to my brother, someone I trusted completely.”
Once at boot camp, the reality of Marine Corps training set in. While he had prepared himself physically, the mental and emotional tests were more demanding than expected.
“The hardest part was leaving my mom,” he admitted. “But once I got through it, I realized how much I had grown.”
Sebastian noticed the transformation as well.
“He carries himself differently now,” he said. “He’s always been confident, but now he’s on his A-game — he’s focused, disciplined, and ready for whatever comes next.”
Their mother, while proud, had understandable concerns about both of her sons serving in the military.
“She worried, of course,” Sebastian said. “But she also understood that this was the best decision for him.”
Now, with both brothers in uniform, their bond has taken on new meaning.
“It’s something special,” Aiden said. “Not only are we brothers by blood, but now we’re brothers in the Marine Corps too.”
As he looks toward his future, he remains committed to growth and success.
“My goal is simple—to be successful,” he said. “To make my family proud, to always push myself forward, and to be someone other people can rely on.”
For Sebastian, his brother’s journey is a testament to the life-changing opportunities the Marine Corps provides.
“If it weren’t for my recruiter pushing me years ago, I don’t know where I’d be,” he said. “Now, I get to do the same for others—including my own brother.”
To those considering enlistment, the brothers share the same message: utilize the Marine Corps as a path to reach your goals.
“There’s so much the Marine Corps can give you,” they said. “It’s not just a job—it’s a way to build a future.”
| Date Taken: | 04.03.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.08.2025 17:45 |
| Story ID: | 497414 |
| Location: | QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA, US |
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