Cpl Warford Recognized as Marine of the Quarter

Photo By Staff Sgt. Keonaona Paulo | U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John K. Love, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), awards Marine of the Quarter to Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Warford,3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d MARDIV, during a morning colors ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Love recognized Marines and Sailors, within 2d MARDIV, who set themselves apart from their peers during the previous quarter by demonstrating their leadership abilities, espirit de corps and their skill and will. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo, 2d MARDIV Combat Camera)  

NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

12.09.2016

Story by 1st Lt. John McCombs 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Cpl Zachary W. Warford was recognized as the Marine of the Quarter for 2nd Marine Division during a morning colors Ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Dec. 9, 2016.
Warford, a team leader with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment was personally recognized by Maj. Gen. Love at the morning colors ceremony. He was recognized alongside fellow Marines and sailors in the 2nd Marine Division for their exemplary performance in their duties.
Marine of the Quarter is presented to an individual Marine who exemplifies leadership, morality and professionalism.
Warford, a Floridia native, has been in the Marine Corps for just under four years but has worked hard to contribute significantly to the mission effectiveness of his unit. He commented that even though it is good to be recognized by higher ups, what matters most is that his Marines are taken care of.
Warford had this parting piece of advice to his peers, “Just keep pushing. Times will get tough but you just can’t give up, and you have got to keep pushing.”

• Date Taken: 12.09.2016
• Date Posted: 12.15.2016 15:02
• Story ID: 217877
• Location: NORTH CAROLINA, US