{"id":8317,"date":"2017-07-20T09:57:29","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T09:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/07\/20\/terminally-ill-8-year-old-made-honorary-marine-at-pendleton-ceremony\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:47:21","slug":"terminally-ill-8-year-old-made-honorary-marine-at-pendleton-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/gallery\/2017\/07\/20\/terminally-ill-8-year-old-made-honorary-marine-at-pendleton-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Terminally ill 8-year-old made Honorary Marine at Pendleton ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1816\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18892\" data-id=\"18892\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg?resize=300,195 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg?resize=768,498 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg?resize=1024,664 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg?resize=1536,996 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715995520284-160730-m-wq808-015jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1328 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1873\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18898\" data-id=\"18898\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg?resize=768,514 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg?resize=1024,685 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1027 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715990684253-160730-m-wq808-018jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1370 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1795\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18903\" data-id=\"18903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg?resize=300,192 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg?resize=768,492 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg?resize=1024,656 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg?resize=1536,985 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913619759-160730-m-wq808-122jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1313 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1807\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18919\" data-id=\"18919\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg?resize=300,194 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg?resize=768,496 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg?resize=1024,661 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg?resize=1536,991 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715989904248-160730-m-wq808-025jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1322 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1803\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18922\" data-id=\"18922\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg?resize=1024,684 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1026 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716050588637-160730-m-wq808-033jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1368 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18926\" data-id=\"18926\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716002852331-160730-m-wq808-059jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1721\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18932\" data-id=\"18932\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg?resize=300,191 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg?resize=768,490 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg?resize=1024,653 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg?resize=1536,979 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716037796555-160730-m-wq808-067jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1305 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1839\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18934\" data-id=\"18934\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg?resize=300,197 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg?resize=768,504 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg?resize=1024,673 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1009 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716072116775-160730-m-wq808-076jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1345 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1761\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18939\" data-id=\"18939\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg?resize=768,501 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg?resize=1024,668 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1002 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716032492521-160730-m-wq808-082jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1336 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18943\" data-id=\"18943\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg?resize=300,187 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg?resize=768,478 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg?resize=1024,638 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg?resize=1536,957 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716058232686-160730-m-wq808-089jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1276 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2700px) 100vw, 2700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2835\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18954\" data-id=\"18954\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg?resize=190,300 190w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg?resize=768,1210 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg?resize=650,1024 650w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg?resize=975,1536 975w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716083816850-160730-m-wq808-100jpg.jpg?resize=1300,2048 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2798\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18965\" data-id=\"18965\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg?resize=182,300 182w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg?resize=768,1264 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg?resize=622,1024 622w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg?resize=933,1536 933w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055716115173051-160730-m-wq808-103jpg.jpg?resize=1244,2048 1244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2908\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18976\" data-id=\"18976\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg?resize=186,300 186w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg?resize=768,1241 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg?resize=634,1024 634w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg?resize=951,1536 951w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715920483803-160730-m-wq808-154jpg.jpg?resize=1268,2048 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2866\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-18989\" data-id=\"18989\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg?resize=188,300 188w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg?resize=768,1223 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg?resize=643,1024 643w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg?resize=965,1536 965w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715911435745-160730-m-wq808-127jpg.jpg?resize=1286,2048 1286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1855\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19004\" data-id=\"19004\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg?resize=768,509 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg?resize=1024,678 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1018 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715933899889-160730-m-wq808-132jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1357 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1828\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19017\" data-id=\"19017\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg?resize=768,501 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg?resize=1024,669 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1003 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715913463758-160730-m-wq808-133jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1337 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3200\" height=\"1545\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19029\" data-id=\"19029\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg 3200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg?resize=300,145 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg?resize=768,371 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg?resize=1024,494 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg?resize=1536,742 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715944039954-160730-m-wq808-144jpg.jpg?resize=2048,989 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  The disorder mainly affects the brain, the immune system and the skin and causes secondary medical problems such as leukodystrophy, seizures, type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, hypertension and adrenal insufficiency. \r\r\r\rWyatt&#8217;s father, SSgt. Jeremiah Gillette, is currently a drill instructor with 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard the Depot.\r\r\r\rWyatt is only the 96th recipient of the award since the program&#8217;s inception in 1992.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2507\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19039\" data-id=\"19039\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg?resize=215,300 215w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg?resize=768,1070 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg?resize=735,1024 735w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg?resize=1103,1536 1103w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/636055715978516175-160730-m-wq808-028jpg.jpg?resize=1470,2048 1470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented the title of Honorary Marine to Wyatt Seth Gillette in a ceremony at the School of Infantry-West Parade Deck, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016, at 9 a.m. \r\r\r\rWyatt was born on Aug. 15, 2008, and diagnosed with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1 (Trex 1 Mutation) when he was four years old.  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