John Flores, a senior originally from Los Angeles, tested out of high school at 17 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. From 20-mile hikes with 80-pound weights and simulated helicopter crashes, Flores experienced the physical and mental demands of military service while forming friendships and making memories along the way.
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