Marines, Army hit recruiting goals while building bonds for new servicemembers

When Marine Staff Sgt. Dimetri Bouchee talks to high school students interested in joining the Marine Corps, he’s got his work cut out for him.

While the Marines pride themselves on being the elite service branch that recruits only the best, securing those candidates is getting harder, and sometimes Bouchee has to downplay the image Marines are most known for – their warfighting.

• LCpl. William Harding demonstrates the capabilities of an M777A2 Howitzer 150mm gun for San Clemente residents Oliva Duncan...