An Ecuadorian Marine's Path to the U.S. Marine Corps
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news:
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An Ecuadorian Marine's Path to the U.S. Marine Corps
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -
Long before earning the title of United States Marine, Lance Cpl. Juan G. Ipialesparedes served as a special operations Marine in his native country of Ecuador. Today, as a personnel administration specialist with 1st Marine Logistics Group, I M . . .
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An Ecuadorian Marine's Path to the U.S. Marine Corps
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -
Long before earning the title of United States Marine, Lance Cpl. Juan G. Ipialesparedes served as a special operations Marine in his native country of Ecuador. Today, as a personnel administration specialist with 1st Marine Logistics Group, I M . . .
