(Photo by Lance Cpl. John Simpson)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Vasquez is promoted to the rank of Corporal during his promotion ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 1, 2024. Promotion to the rank of Corporal signifies the undertaking of additional responsibility and the ability to set the standards of being a non-commissioned officer for all junior Marines. Vasquez, a native of Texas, is a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.
