Kristen Sitek poses for a picture with her brother Marine Corps Pfc. Sean Sitek during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Kristen left soon after for recruit training of her own. After graduation, she received the honor of being named “Molly Marine” an award voted on by her peers while in recruit training, earning her a meritorious promotion to private first class. Both Sean and Kristen are natives of Warren, Michigan.

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