From Kinshasa to the Corps: Sgt. Toko’s Life of Service

Sgt. Lelo “Steven” Toko, a Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, reflects on his journey from war-torn Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to service in the United States Marine Corps. The story highlights Sgt. Toko’s family’s immigration to the United States, his multilingual background, Marine Corps career, pursuit of higher education and long-term goal of serving in the Department of State.