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MEEKER | Drew D. Drake and Aidan A. Tapia, both 2025 graduates of Meeker High School, became United States Marines on Oct. 24, 2025.
Drake is the son of Daniel and Julie Drake and brother to USMC Combat Engineer Sergeant Ethan E. Drake. Tapia is the son of Arturo and Amy Tapia and brother to Ashton.
USMC bootcamp is the longest and most mentally and physically rigorous of any military branch.…