Sgt. Matthew Rearick and Pvt. Marc Rearick pose for a photo with their family on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 9, 2021. Matthew, a Recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, Md., recruited his younger brother Marc. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn to rappel aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 26, 2021. Recruits face the rappel tower to overcome a fear of heights and to learn to trust their own abilities and gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Randall D. Whiteman)
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. — The September 11 attacks were seen on T.V. screens for most, but for a young Michael Longo it was through a car window. After witnessing the most devastating attack on American soil as a child Michael knew he wanted to serve his country. After 20 years, he is now teaching the next generation of warfighters as a primary marksmanship instructor.
Sgt. Matthew Rearick, a Recruiter with Recruiting Station Frederick, Md., and his younger brother Pvt. Marc Rearick share not only the bond of brotherhood but also the title Marine.
Matthew recruited his younger brother once Marc expressed interest in joining.
