The transformation is complete. ‘Recruit Mullet’ becomes a Marine

CW5 Jack Cardwell From Redneck Chic to a Right Proper Sea Service Veteran, Not to Shabby!

I've seen a few complete transformations of people from Basic training that had arrived as something far different but did adapt, after all that is what does and should happen there. That preparation for Military life also reaches even beyond service to a lifetime with a positive effect.

He looks like a different man now.