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A Moral Obligation to Lead and Serve

This U.S. Marine Corps video was created to highlight the experiences of Marine Corps officers navigating different pathways to become an officer and also their religious commitments while successfully serving in the military, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 3, 2025. This project was created to promote informed decision-making for potential applicants considering military service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Valerio and Cpl. Vivian Martinez-Reyes) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

Taken: 03.18.2026 | Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio

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