Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan -- Cpl. Darius Jones, an intelligence analyst with Marine Aircraft Group 12, and a New York native, went to a specialized high school where he maintained his motivation for wanting a better future. He struggled with crime and negativity outside of school, but it didn't stop him from taking the step to join the United States Marine Corps. Since he joined, Jones attained a meritorious promotion to corporal and recently led his Marines in physical training at the obstacle course with a focus on teamwork and leadership.
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