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Lance Cpl. Jacob Willmon, ordnance light armored vehicle mechanic, Exercise Support Division, spends his free time painting and volunteering for various events around the base.

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Mudd

What I’ve Learned: Jacob Willmon

3 Jun 2016 | Cpl. Thomas Mudd Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

Lance Corporal, ordnance light armored vehicle mechanic, Exercise Support Division
Hometown: Durant, Okla.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Willmon, ordnance light armored vehicle mechanic, Exercise Support Division, spends his free time painting and volunteering for various events around the base.

>My great-grandmother taught me how to paint while I was growing up. I continued to paint because I can use it to calm myself down or brighten my mood no matter what the circumstances.

>I paint as a way to express myself. I paint whatever comes to mind. Starting with three colors and being able to create any other color I can imagine is a great feeling.

>I was a boy scout growing up and the opportunity to help out other people was one of my favorite parts about being a scout. I loved being outside and learning about the various skills they taught.

>I started volunteering with the boy scouts. It gave me the opportunity to go a lot of different events while doing my volunteering and I grew to love it. Different events are a great way for people to get together and have fun.

>I have continued to volunteer ever since then. I have spent time volunteering for concerts and conventions. Volunteering makes me feel like I’m contributing to the community while also getting to go events and have fun. I have also been going to the Elks Lodge to volunteer about twice a week for a while.

>I have always strived to help others when they need it, even if it means going to the store at 2 a.m. and buying ice cream for a friend.

>I feel that everyone deserves to have a friend that will be there for them. I have always been that friend and love being able to do it.

>I joined the Marine Corps for a many reasons, one of them being that my family has been in the military for a generations.

>I chose the Marine Corps over other branches because I thought their dress uniforms looked the best. The other reason was that my father owned a noncommissioned officer sword and I decided I would earn that sword too.

>I got married shortly after joining the Marine Corps. I met her in high school and while on leave for Christmas, I proposed to her. My great-grandmother somehow knew I was going to propose without me telling her and gave me one of her rings to use as an engagement ring.

>I would love to make a career out of the Marine Corps. I feel that I can help more people while I’m in part of the Marines.
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