JACKSONVILLE, FL – For brothers Kody, Keeno, and Konnor, the path to becoming United States Marines isn’t just a personal mission it’s a shared legacy in the making.
Sitting side by side at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, the three spoke about what it means to take this step as a family. Each brother brings his own story, but what binds them is a lifelong bond and a unified goal: to serve together, side by side, as United States Marines.
“We’ve always done everything together,” said Konnor. “Any time something happened, we’ve always had each other’s back. It just didn’t feel right for only one of us to take this on. This is another challenge for us to conquer together.”
Their unity has been...
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Col. Christopher S. Brock receives the General Holland M. Smith Award for Operational Competence during the Annual Professional Excellence Award presentation on June 06, 2025 at the Navy League National Convention in Jacksonville. Founded in 1902, the Navy League of the United States is a civilian, nonprofit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. With councils across the globe, the Navy League works to enhance public understanding of maritime defense, support active-duty and reserve personnel, and empower youth through programs like the Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt Cody Purcell)
U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station Jacksonville, conducted a annual pool function on March 22 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The event physically and morally screened Future Marines scheduled to ship to Recruit Training, ensuring readiness and reducing potential attrition. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt Cody Purcell)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – For brothers Kody, Keeno, and Konnor, the path to becoming United States Marines isn’t just a personal mission it’s a shared legacy in the making.
Sitting side by side at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Jacksonville, the three spoke about what it means to take this step as a family. Each brother brings his own story, but what binds them is a lifelong bond and a unified goal: to serve together, side by side, as...
Sgt Joshua Griffin a native of Charlotte N.C. was originally the embarkation chief and training Non-Commissioned Officer for Combat Logistics Battalion - 451. Though, after meeting GySgt. Justin Baldwin, a seasoned Prior Service Recruiter stationed in Charlotte, he became inspired by his leadership and professionalism. Griffin made it his mission to one day reach that same level.
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – U.S. Marines from Recruiting Substation Augusta, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District will assist the North Augusta High School (NAHS) wrestling team in hosting a multi-state individual wrestling tournament at the North Augusta Riverview Park Activity Center, North Augusta, South Carolina, beginning at 3:00 p.m., December 20, 2024.
Noah Young, a native of Navarre, FL, has always been one to seek challenges and overcome
them. As a former National Collegiate Athlete Association, Division One football player who
received the “Dawg Patch” from Coach Deion “Primetime” Sanders, Young has experienced a
level of challenge, determination, and discipline that very few individuals have. He now seeks an
even greater challenge: becoming a United States Marine Corps Officer.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Marines from Recruiting Substation North Charleston, Recruiting Station Columbia, 6th Marine Corps District will assist the Wando High School (WHS) wrestling team in organizing a state-wide individual wrestling tournament at the WHS gymnasium, Wando, South Carolina, 8:00 a.m., December 7, 2024.
