The tense moment you’ve prepared for during your entire college career is over. You’ve just turned your tassel to the left side to signify that you are now a graduate of a higher education institute.

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms. Two sets of sisters graduated from Marine Corps training together this weekend, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. said. After deciding to join the Marine Corps, her sister Amber, 22, made the decision to enlist as well. The two will not be attending Marine Combat Training together, however, Ashley suffered a hip fracture prior to graduation and will be remaining on the island while she heals. The three other sisters, Maria, 21, identical twins Melissa and Vanessa, 22, were also in the ROTC program exploring their options of different branches, but it was their younger sister who first spoke with a Marine Corps recruiter.