6th Marine Corps District Parris Island, SC- As the high school year came to an end, Lackey started looking into a variety of universities and colleges to further continue her education into Law School. Heavily influenced by her brother who is serving in the United States Navy, she was determined to pursue a career as a military lawyer. The only thing standing in her way was deciding which branch was the best for her.
Violet Lackey a native from Los Angeles, California, who is currently enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University(FGCU) pursuing a Law degree and currently at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School(OCS), Quantico, Virginia.
Lackey spent her early years growing up in southern California, where she received homeschooling due to...
U.S Marine Corps Capt. Catherine Walls, a native from Beaufort, South Carolina and executive officer for Recruiting Station Columbia interacts with event attendees at the Carolina Country Music Fest, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on June 4, 2026. Marines with RS Columbia and the 6th Marine Corps District Enhanced Marketing Vehicle(EMV) team, attend CCMF in effort to Enhance Area Canvassing(EAC) at the event to engage with country music fanatics from all across the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yovanik Calderon)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with, Fox Company 2nd Recruit Training Battalion conduct an initial strength test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina on February 5, 2026. The IST is a baseline fitness test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation. (U.S. Marine Corps production video by Cpl. Yovanik Calderon and narrated by Sgt. Connor B. Stepp)
Violet Lackey a native from Los Angeles, California, who is currently enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University(FGCU) pursuing a Law degree and currently at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School(OCS), Quantico, Virginia.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dawson R. Bailey, the cyber operations chief with 6th Marine Corps District, had a hidden talent not many knew about… Shredding that guitar.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Erwin Zamoravega grew up in Manzanillo, Cuba, where water shortages and power outages were part of daily life. Despite the hardships, he was determined to build a better future.
