Married Marine officers finish grueling training a week apart

Married Marine Officers Complete Training

Cheyanne and Donald Reichard, who graduated a week apart from Officer Candidate School, drew strength from knowing the other was close by.

Donald Reichard, 28, pinned second lieutenant bars on his wife Cheyanne, a fellow OCS graduate, shortly after completing Marine Officer Candidates School this summer.

Donald, a former Navy corpsman, was inspired by his work with Marines to join the Corps, starting training five weeks before his wife.

Knowing the other was close by gave them strength during the challenging training period.

Authors: Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Summary: Married couple complete Marine Officer Candidates School a week apart.

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