Sharplesss Graduates From USMC Boot Camp

February 6, 2012

Private Aaron R. Sharpless, 20, of Walnut Hill graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on January 20, 2012.

Private Sharpless successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 62 recruits in Training Platoon 1001.

Following 10 days home on leave he will report to Camp LeJeune for one month at Military Combat Training then Military Occupation Specialty School in Pensacola.

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13 Responses to “Sharplesss Graduates From USMC Boot Camp”

  1. .Marsha on February 9th, 2012 10:46 pm

    congrats Aaron I am very proud of you……

  2. Beth on February 9th, 2012 9:09 am

    So honored to be a part of your family! Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. I am proud of you!!!

  3. Greg Gibson on February 8th, 2012 5:31 am

    Congratulations Aaron! Coach Greg

  4. PaPa Rabbit on February 6th, 2012 9:49 pm

    Congrats Aaron! You make us all proud back here in the Pineville area. I know your Momma and Daddy are so proud of you!

  5. Jerry on February 6th, 2012 9:09 pm

    Semper Fi! Chesty still around?
    You kin to Rickey and Randy Sharpless? You sure favor them. We lived next door to them in Cantonment..
    I graduated from boot at P.I. in 1970. Once a Marine “Always” a Marine, a fact you will live! Make us old salts proud.

  6. Jeannie on February 6th, 2012 4:09 pm

    We are very proud of you! Congratulations! Mama and Daddy

  7. Kristi on February 6th, 2012 3:57 pm

    I remember swimming with Aaron with Atmore YMCA many many years ago…. I am sure your family is extra proud. Way to go!

  8. SnakeyTrickerCharlie on February 6th, 2012 1:11 pm

    Congratulations, Marine. Welcome aboard.
    Semper Fidelis.
    sign me a proud Vietnam Marine veteran

  9. Trevor on February 6th, 2012 12:01 pm

    Congratulations. Ill be leaving for camp pendleton in Cali from oklahoma in Sep. Can’t wait to join the few and proud.

  10. Sharplesss on February 6th, 2012 11:40 am

    Sharplesssssssss, congratulations.

  11. mel on February 6th, 2012 10:54 am

    Congratulations Aaron! You’ve grown up to be a mighty handsome man. Boy, do you favor your Mother!

  12. sam on February 6th, 2012 7:19 am

    semper fi, welcome to the few.

  13. Molino Res on February 6th, 2012 12:20 am

    Thank you for you service Private Sharpless and congratulations of your completion of basic training! God Bless!

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