Sgt. Shakyra S. Parrish and her son Michael, age 6, take a warm-up lap around the track Nov. 3 at Kadena Air Base. "I did (Marine Corps recruit training) for my son," said Parrish. "I had to stick it out because I left my son at home for this opportunity. He was my motivation ... I did it all for him." Single mom, NCO inspires others 131103-M-ZH183-001

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