Eighteen-year-old, Robert Dones, of Hicksville, N.Y. has dreamed of becoming a Marine since he was 10 years old and had the opportunity to come in with the Parade of Ships aboard USS Wasp, May 23, 2012 during Fleet Week New York 2012. Several potential Marines and sailors got the chance, allowing them to get a glimpse of their perspective service before they ship to their basic training.