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Lance Cpl. Edgar Raul Torres-Roman poses for a photo with the Honorable Cynthia Norton at his naturalization ceremony at the Kansas City Courthouse, Aug. 22. Torres-Roman represented Mexico, one of 32 states in which applicants from the ceremony were citizens. - Lance Cpl. Edgar Raul Torres-Roman poses for a photo with the Honorable Cynthia Norton at his naturalization ceremony at the Kansas City Courthouse, Aug. 22. Torres-Roman represented Mexico, one of 32 states in which applicants from the ceremony were citizens.

Difficult journey, worth trip: From documented immigrant to serving American

For many foreigners, becoming a citizen of the United States can be an intimidating process. With the help of the United States armed forces it may be easier than most imagine. Lance Cpl. Edgar Raul Torres-Roman, 26, from the 9th Marine Corps district, Kansas City, Mo., is one Marine who recently became one of those few. “It feels weird, it’s

4th Law Enforcement Battalion holds activation ceremony

Marines from three military police units across the country traveled to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for 4th Law Enforcement Battalion’s activation ceremony June 8. Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Sidney R. Park and Sgt. Maj. Trevor Kent officially uncased the Colors during the event for the first time since the battalion deactivated in 1975. “This is a

Minnesota recruiters donate water, time for Oklahoma tornado relief

Five recruiters spent several hours volunteering at H2OK yesterday to help those affected by recent storms in Oklahoma.The Marines heard about KDWB’s initiative during their morning commute. Roughly $200 later, they were back on the road with a van full of water and headed to the Rainbow Foods drop-off site. “It was only 10 minutes from our office

Aspiring Marines march in Cinco de Mayo parade

Scarlet and gold appeared in St. Paul last week when a handful of aspiring Marines marched in the West Side Cinco de Mayo parade May 4. Thousands of residents watched Sgt. Julio Gonzalez drill eight members of the Delayed Entry Program along the parade route then stop every few yards to hand out stickers to children lining the streets. “I

Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall. - Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

Decades later, Marine awarded for heroism in Vietnam

Nearly 50 years separate his actions in Vietnam from his award, but the wait was well worth it. Family, friends and dozens more gathered at the 24th Marine Regiment drill hall May 4 to witness the awarding of the Bronze Star Medal to former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson. The award was presented for combat actions on Aug. 18, 1965 in support of

Aspiring Marines experience recruit training challenges at mini boot camp

Hundreds of Marine enthusiasts and members of Delayed Entry Program spent three days in Northern Minnesota for Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ annual mini boot camp April 26-28. Nearly 100 recruiters from four states bused 663 high school and college students to Camp Ripley, Minn., to experience some of the challenges associated with recruit

Sgt. Jared A. Parker (Left) locks up with his opponent during the Missouri Winter Games. Parker went on to take the gold in his weight class. - Sgt. Jared A. Parker (Left) locks up with his opponent during the Missouri Winter Games. Parker went on to take the gold in his weight class.

A Commitment to Excellence

Since the days of the first Olympics the sport of wrestling has been a means to test ones physical and mental limits in one on one combat.Although he is no stranger to tournaments, Sgt. Jered A. Parker, a Marine Recruiter with Recruiting Station Kansas City, pitted himself against fellow wrestlers in the Missouri Winter Games, wrestling at the

Bridging the gap; Marines connect with community through construction project

The flood waters receded months ago, but damage to the Superior Hiking Trail can still be seen.Several footpaths and roads along the 296-mile trail remain in disrepair, yet one bridge stands out like a shiny new toy among the frozen debris thanks to a few Marines."It was an opportunity to help out the community," explained Staff Sgt. Derek

Totino-Grace head football coach receives Semper Fidelis award

Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer Maj. Kenneth Gawronski presented Jeff Ferguson with the Semper Fidelis Coach Award at the Minneapolis Glazier Football Clinic Feb. 16. The head football coach for Totino-Grace High School accepted the award in front of hundreds of his peers attending this year’s clinic. “This is a great honor for me

Recruiter's sister enlists, follows in family's footsteps

Last year Allison Kruse felt she had hit a dead end. College wasn't hard, but it wasn't for her. When it came time to make a change, she chose the Marine Corps. "I lost my ambition," said Kruse, a 20-year-old Huron, S.D., native. "I only declared a new major twice, but I thought about changing it a lot more. I had no idea what I wanted to be."A few