Rct. Edward D. Henderson, a 19-year-old native of Boston, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, , in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Henderson is training with Platoon 2094, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and is scheduled to graduate Nov. 20, 2015. “I joined the Marine Corps to be a part of something big. Even though I will only be a small part, I know that I helped be a part of something good.” Henderson graduated from Brighton High School in 2015. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to b
Rct. Edward D. Henderson, a 19-year-old native of Boston, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, , in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Henderson is training with Platoon 2094, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and is scheduled to graduate Nov. 20, 2015. “I joined the Marine Corps to be a part of something big. Even though I will only be a small part, I know that I helped be a part of something good.” Henderson graduated from Brighton High School in 2015. Approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
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