Cadet Byrd shares a moment of congratulations with his mom after today's cresting ceremony. Fifteen recruits were given their crest after completing their Intensive Training Cycle, a requirement and right of passage when joining the Corps. Welcome to MMI Cadets! #Hooah #congratulations #cadetlife #corps #marionmilitaryinstitute #crestingceremony #itc #military #college #momhugs #thebest #😊 It was a chilly day!