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Playing in the attic, Cpl. Dylan Rivere found an old sea bag and
plastic storage container. When he looked inside he found his
father’s old Air Force uniforms and equipment. He picked up the
uniform and ran downstairs where he asked his father what it was.
His father told him about when he served and what it was like
working on jet engines. From those stories he decided he wanted to
join the Armed Forces.
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March 13, 2017 - Cpl. Dylan Rivere is recognized by senior enlisted
non-commissioned officers and peers for his outstanding leadership
and skills in his job field. Rivere is a support equipment mechanic
assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft
Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, NC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux)
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Rivere left his family in Louisiana and arrived at Marine
Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to join the Marine Corps
Dec. 2, 2012.
“Since I was younger, I’ve always been
tearing apart lawn mowers and putting them back together,”
said Rivere. “My dad was a jet engine mechanic,
and I’ve always been fascinated with fixing things. I
thought it would be cool to do it in the military.”
Rivere works on a variety of equipment that helps the
aircraft mechanics complete their tasks. It is the
responsibility of Rivere and his Marines to maintain the
equipment, which allows the mechanics to maintain the
aircraft, allowing the unit’s aircraft to maintain readiness
and respond when needed.
Since Rivere joined the
military he has learned more than just how to do his job.
He’s learned what it takes to be a leader, that his Marines
are a reflection of him and his leadership ability. He also
learned to be a mentor and teach his junior Marines.
“I try to teach them how to be more efficient at their jobs
while also mentoring them to set them up for success for
their future careers,” said Rivere about being a leader and
teacher to his fellow Marines. “I want to give them a drive
to come to work and learn new things.”
By U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Roux
Provided
through DVIDS
Copyright 2017
The U.S. Marines
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