Jackson O’Connell

Jackson O’Connell and his mom Suzanne

From: Fitchburg, WI

High School: Wisconsin Heights High School

Class: 2018

Branch: United States Marine Corps

Why I decided to enlist in the military
I chose to enlist for my friends and family and to better myself and become a more humble and proper human being.

Why I chose the Marine Corps
I chose the Marine Corps because it was the hardest of the branches and the most rewarding.

Basic training location
Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California

Basic training dates
10/15/2018

Job in the military
Infantry rifleman

Family in the military
I am the first.

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