Mario Marquez:  

Life I attended Artesia High school and graduated class of 1988. I joined the Marines in 1989 and left to boot camp that same year. I have traveled quite a bit as a Marine. I also served as a Marine Drill Instructor and have served multiple combat tours in Iraq. My Pets I have a two dogs named Boogie and scout, both labs. I am married and am currently Living in Okinawa, Japan. I have over 18 Years in the Marines. School I attended wesley Gaines elementary in Paramount, CA. from 1975-1980. In 1980 we moved to Hwaiian Gardens, CA where I attended Bloomfield elementary until graduation in 1981 then Killingsworth Junior High from 1982-1984. I went Artesia High School from 1984-1988 and graduated with the class 1988. Had a great time in high school, got good grades and made good friends but chose the miltary life and have never looked back. I have attended some college when I can. College Attended college courses in California, North carolina and in Iraq including online. Workplace Flipping burgers was my first job in high school. Good ol' Burger king in Los Alamitos and also Hawaiian Gardens. Had a good time, had great friends who I still talk to today. Helped prepare my work ethic and made me grow up quick financially! Military I joined the Marine Corps in October of 1989 and graduated from recruit training in San Diego, Ca. I went to my military Job school in North carolina from Feb to may of 1990. The 1st 5 years of my career I spent in Okinawa, Japan at Camp Foster, 3rd Landing Support Battalion(1990-1995). Japan was great and I was able to see t...Expand for more