New Orleans teen Marine is one of USA's best
She's a Young Marine.
A Sargent Major, in fact.
WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood found out she signed up to be a Young Marine when she was really young.
She was 8 years old when she knew she wanted to be part of the national program that build's tomorrow's leaders today.
'Being a young marine has changed me so much in my life. I wake up in the morning and I remember that I'm a Young Marine and appreciate it so much,' said Williams.
And now, she's one of the best.
She's the Young Marine of the Year in her division.
Now she's headed to the national competition.
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