Life As a Marine
Social Science/History | Registration opens 1/5/2026 12:00 AM MST (Arizona)
A Marine's life will be filled with many firsts and lasts but they will be a Marine, First and Last.
Pat Connell
Connell, Pat - Was in the Marine Corps and graduated Honor Man from Platoon 3109 as part of a Security Company for the 1st Marine Air Wing. For over 30 years with the VA, he was able to be a huge part of a residential apartment complex for Women Veterans; an all purpose Sports Court for injured OIE/OEF Veterans and Veterans from all conflicts at the VA in Prescott and, working with the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, was able to establish a Fisher House on the VA Tucson property. He was nominated for and inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2015.