Senior Airman Karla Parra/US Air Force
Matt Rota for BI
Recruiting new Marines can be so challenging in parts of the US that some recruiters have resorted to fraud to meet their monthly goals.
Matt Rota for BI
Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales.
The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood of combat units.
Then the Corps made him a recruiter, leaving Partyka with no choice: When the Corps calls, Marines answer.
With over 3,000 units in service, the Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicle has become one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the Army. Able to transport nine dismounted infantry soldiers along with the driver and vehicle commander, the Stryker features a variety of powerful weapons systems.