Marine Corps Maj. John Everette, born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Stafford, Virginia, a communications officer, space plans officer and assistant operations officer with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) poses for a photo aboard the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Feb. 8, 2024. Maj. Everette has been a Marine for 10 years and enjoys the adventure the Marine Corps provides. “I most enjoy the travel and adventure that the Marine Corps affords. Everyday brings a new adventure and challenge, whether we are in garrison or field envir
Marine Corps Maj. John Everette, born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Stafford, Virginia, a communications officer, space plans officer and assistant operations officer with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) poses for a photo aboard the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Feb. 8, 2024. Maj. Everette has been a Marine for 10 years and enjoys the adventure the Marine Corps provides. “I most enjoy the travel and adventure that the Marine Corps affords. Everyday brings a new adventure and challenge, whether we are in garrison or field environment. I enjoy the multifaceted aspects of leadership because at any moment I can serve as a counselor, financial advisor, life coach, and mentor.” “The Marine Corps has allowed me to provide financially for my family, purchase a home using the VA Loan, and travel to 10 different countries. I’ve been afforded the opportunity to lead Marines at the platoon and company level during my 10 years. I was able to deploy my Company to Norway, train and equip my Marines to support Operation Allies Welcome and several real-world operations. Being in a position to afford my Marines the opportunity to perform their duties in real world operations has been my greatest achievement. “ “Growing up I was surrounded by career African American Marines, laying the foundation for my drive to serve my country. My mom and dad are both retired Master Sergeants, serving over 20 years in the Marines Corps. They instilled in me the need to be a part of something bigger than myself and be the needed representation in the Officer Corps. I’ve been able to serve as a mentor to numerous African American Marines, understanding their different life experiences and providing specific guidance on how to maneuver through their careers. On numerous occasions I’ve been approached by Marines, conveying that I’m the first African American Officer they have seen and that it inspires them. I am also
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