Private First Class Colton William DeBerry, 21, of Middletown, Calif., graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Nov. 30, 2018.

PFC DeBerry successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of 50 recruits in Training Platoon 3241.

While in recruit training PFC DeBerry achieved the Expert Rifleman Medal.

Following 10 days home on leave he will report to Camp Pendleton for one month at Military Combat Training then Military Occupation Specialty School.

Once this is completed PFC DeBerry will report to his permanent duty station.