PFC Shawn P. Sochacki, 19, of Hillsborough graduated from U.S. Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 9.
The 2011 graduate of Hillsborough High School completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 78 recruits in Training Platoon 3101. Following 10 days home on leave and five days of recruiter assistance, he reported to Camp Lejeune, N.C., for one month of military combat training and graduated on Jan. 24.
Upon graduation of his Military Occupation Specialty School for electronics, he will receive his permanent duty station.

