MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. – For the Smith family, becoming a Marine represents more than individual achievement and commitment. Military service has been a defining part of their household as early as the first world war, grounded in values of discipline, perseverance and accountability.
Pfc. Alexander Smith, a 26-year-old native of Wichita, Kansas, earned the title United States Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, becoming the fourth brother in his family to do so and continuing a legacy of Marine Corps service that spans over generations.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso | Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:49:54 -0500