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WASHINGTON - A Henderson-native was promoted to the rank of corporal in the United States Marine Corps at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 1.
Cpl. Marcus Terry, 20, enlisted in the Marine Corps June 15, 2009, and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He has served as an infantryman assigned to grounds maintenance at Marine Barracks Washington since March 11, 2010.
The rank of corporal is the first non-commissioned officer rank in the Corps, and is an important rank of leadership. NCO’s obtain their position of authority by promotion through the enlisted ranks.
“It’s a great honor to earn the title of NCO, and it comes with high responsibility,” said the 2009 graduate of Northern Vance High School. “Leading Marines is rewarding, and I know every day I make Henderson proud.”
While stationed at the Barracks, Terry is responsible for ensuring the grounds of the Corps’ oldest post are properly maintained.
His awards include a National Defense Service Medal and a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Terry plans to re-enlist in the Marine Corps when his current enlistment ends.
Barracks Marines support ceremonial and security missions in the nation’s capitol. Each year, the Marines support more than 30 parades and hundreds of ceremonies and functions, to include funerals and sporting events across the country and globe, while maintaining proficiency in their respective occupations and meeting their annual Marine Corps training requirements.
| Date Taken: | 01.01.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.06.2012 16:21 |
| Story ID: | 82130 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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