Photo by Sgt. Justin Shemanski | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 02.21.2010
Lance Cpl. Clifton Perkins, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion-6, Combat Logistics Regiment-2, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, lost 120 pounds in order to earn the title "Marine." With an intense schedule of running, weight lifting and healthy eating, the Glasgow, Ky., native was able to accomplish this feat within six months prior to recruit training.......
Photo by Sgt. Justin Shemanski | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 02.21.2010
A fit and trim Lance Cpl. Clifton Perkins, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion-6, Combat Logistics Regiment-2, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, poses next to a "7-Ton" Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement. Before entering the Marine Corps, Perkins weighed in at 310 pounds and was able to shed more than100 pounds within a six month period prior to enlisting....