Pfc. Micheal B. Casey graduated from Marine recruit training today as the platoon honor graduate of Platoon 1080, Company A, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, for placing first of 73 recruits.
The honor graduate award recognizes the Marine who best exemplifies the total Marine concept, which encompasses physical fitness, marksmanship and leadership traits, during recruit training.
Casey, a native of Jasper, Georgia, acted as platoon guide for Platoon 1080.
Casey, is a graduate of Etowah High School and was recruited at Recruiting Substation Canton, by Staff Sergeant Ashley Massengale.
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