Marine Corps Reserve

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Sgt. Robert Settle: The biggest reason why I was drawn to the Marine Corps was because growing up, I always liked the challenge. And the Marine Corps was supposed to be the ultimate challenge.

Cpl. Christopher Vogt: I first became interested in serving in the Military, especially in the Marine Corps, probably when I was five years old. There’s no doubt about it.

Lt. Akhil Iyer: As I got into high school, I was looking for ways to serve. I knew I wanted to go to college as well, and saw the ROTC program as a way to not only go to college and find a way to pay for school, but ultimately to have an opportunity to serve and to lead Marines.

Lt. Kaitlin Nickelotte: I chose to do it because I wanted to lead Marines. I wanted to make a difference in their lives. I wanted to focus more on the personal aspect of that. 

Cpl. Christopher Vogt: People say it’s the most elite, we’re the best of the best, and I believe all that. But I also believe that anybody who wants it bad enough can do it. You need to want to do it.

Lt. Akhil Iyer: As an infantry officer, I’ve learned, one, you’re always going to learn something every day, especially from the experience that your enlisted Marines have. Second, that you’ve really got to know your trade in and out and be confident in providing that plan, so that when you’re executing that plan people understand it and are confident.

Lt. Kaitlin Nickelotte: My favorite part is just getting to interact with other Marines, being able to share your experiences, ’cause everybody’s been all over the world.

Lt. Akhil Iyer: What excites me to be in the Marine Corps and to be an infantry officer is honestly the people around you. It’s working with the fellow platoon commanders and ultimately your Marines.