Joel was recuited into the Marines during his senior year of high school.  Joel went to school in Stockbridge Michigan. 

Joel's brothers, Matthew and Dustin, are also both Marines. 

Joel's grandfather, Phil Marentay, served in the Coast Guard during World War II, transporting Marines during the D-Day landings.  His grandmother Wanda Marentay, is a past president of the V.F.W. Auxilary.

Our prayers are with Joel and his family as they serve our country.