Face of Defense: Detroit Native Draws on Experience

What a great article about another Marine considering his troops, his family. He is always there for the younger troops. In the article it states: "A lot of Marines know I'll do whatever I can for them and believe in them. If they are going to fail, it doesn't matter," he said. "I just want them to put forth whatever they can, give them the benefit of the doubt as much as I can. A lot of times, doubt is the only thing keeping the Marine from doing it. I mean we all got here somehow, trying to be the best." His understanding and patience don't go unnoticed. Many of the Marines in the platoon look up to Marchioni as a leader. "He is more like a father figure," said Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Nelson, a gunner and squad member. "With the kind of personality he has, before he chews you out, he'll talk to you about what you did wrong, instead of making you feel stupid. It's just the way he is, and it just works." 01/23/2012 08:24 AM CST Face of Defense: Detroit Native Draws on Experience By Marine Corps Cpl. Meredith Brown 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2012 - Nicholas Marchioni enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 as an infantryman. Like many others, he completed his four-year contract and headed back home to start a new chapter in his life.