CPL Ángel D. Acosta III, 25, U.S.M.C., born in Texas May 18, 1998, lost the battle within on September 20, 2023. Acosta served as a Drill Instructor and stationed at Parris Island. There, he educated recruits on martial arts, force fitness, and swim survival, ensuring the next generation had the skills to thrive as Marines. Acosta is remembered as an outgoing family man with a lust for life. He enjoyed trips to the beach with his family, nearly all physical activities, and watching his Buckeyes play on Saturday. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!