“The best thing that I’ve learned about Texas A&M is the desire that most students have just to be good on their own,” she said. “They want to be here—and they love being an Aggie. And that’s something you can’t teach.”

Meet Gunnery Sergeant Desiree Ornelaz, a Marine and cadet training officer for the Corps of Cadets working with the 1st Brigade. Ornelaz helps guide cadets through their college journey at Texas A&M University.

Learn more about Desiree and her journey to Texas A&M at: tx.ag/BTSOrnelaz