M&M Holzmann

In the words of Ice Cube, “I gotta say, today was a good day.”

Today, I received several awards upon graduation from the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School (MCCES) 0656 Tactical Data Network Operator’s Course (TDNOC).

1st in class – Meritorious Promotion to Lance Corporal

Warrior’s Award – Peer award for Marine that most exemplifies Core Values

Highest PFT (Physical Fitness Test) – 295pts (out of 300pts)

CO’s Challenge Coin, an extra honor received from the Bravo Company Commanding Officer.

Director’s Award – Received by entire class for outstanding academic and physical achievement, community service, and no negative paperwork (Non-Judicial Punishments or Page 11’s)

Needless to say, I’m very happy. Additionally, I’m very proud of the class with which I served. They showed outstanding character and commitment by staying out of trouble, studying, and staying physically fit. I also thank them for selecting me to receive the Warrior’s Award.

UPDATE: Other big news, my orders were changed this morning. I will still be serving at Camp Pendleton under the 1st Marine Division – the oldest and most decorated Division in the United States Marine Corps. More specifically, I will now be serving a Victor Unit, known as 1/5 – 1st Marine Division/5th Regiment/1st Battalion - the most highly decorated Regiment in the Marine Corps.