Story by Staff Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 09.10.2016
As both an experienced climber and U.S. Marine, Capt. Nick Anthony has learned how to effectively “plan for the best and prepare for the worst.” Together with his team, the Seattle-based recruiting management officer was thrust into an emergency response situation while climbing in North Cascades National Park, Washington....
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 06.12.2015
Sgt. Cody Leifheit, a Marine recruiter in Lewiston, Idaho, responded to a 19-year-old man hanging himself from a tree outside his house June 7, 2015. Without hesitation, the 28-year-old infantry Marine from Ferndale, Washington climbed up the tree 25 feet and took hold of the man, who wasn’t breathing and lacked a pulse. Leifheit worked to keep him alive until first responders arrived,......
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 12.19.2014
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle is excited to announce the selection of Semper Fidelis All-American Benning Potoae, a defensive end for the Lakes High School Lancers varsity football team....
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 11.20.2014
History will forever honor famed Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal for capturing the celebrated photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising. But without the attention to detail of a young Marine lieutenant, this powerful image of American patriotism would likely not exist....
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 11.05.2014
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle is excited to announce the selection of Semper Fidelis All-American Shane Lemieux, an offensive tackle for the West Valley High School Rams varsity football team....
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 10.21.2014
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle is excited to announce the selection of Semper Fidelis All-American Austin Joyner, a cornerback for Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s football team, the Tomahawks....
Story by Sgt. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle | 10.21.2014
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle is excited to announce the selection of Semper Fidelis All-American Drew Berger, an inside linebacker for Coeur d’Alene High School’s football team, the Vikings....
Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 09.21.2012
Silence blankets the vast, hallowed grounds. At its entrance, the Stars and Stripes fly at half-mast, gently ruffling in the light morning wind. Today, unlike the day previous, a black and white flag flies below, honoring thousands who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action....