Creek enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 16, 1968. He completed recruit training with the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, in March 1968.
On January 16, 1968, Creek enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He finished his basic training at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, in March 1968.