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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Archive: July, 2002

World commandants visit depot

General James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visited Parris Island, July 19, as part of the Inaugural Worldwide Commandants Conference along with Marine commandants and commanders of naval infantry from 32 foreign countries. They came to the United States to tour U.S. Marine Corps installations and share ideas, form goals and forge new

Sibling Marines share same blood, duties, goals on depot's drill field

Most brothers and sisters have shared many things throughout their lifetimes. They share their toys when they are children, their parent's car keys as young adults, and advice as they grow older. Not many brothers and sisters can say they have shared the Parris Island drill field, however. For Staff Sgt. Alonzo Baxter, senior drill instructor for

DI School student takes comfort in standing out

The indoctrination of "doing more with less" has become as much a part of being a Marine as the term devil dog. For one sergeant undergoing training at Drill Instructor School, doing more with less has become a way of life. The 4-foot-8-inch Sgt. Tama Casilus left Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, Norfolk, Va., and arrived on the depot to

Legal officer attacks work, play with equal intensity

Since medieval times, taunting from one's peers can coerce individuals into undertaking colossal tasks that normally would not be attempted. From Shakespearian thumb-biting to the modern-day triple dog dare, no self-respecting individual - this usually applies to males - can say no to a challenge. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony J. Hatchett, Depot

Depot's Education Fair to showcase programs, schools

"Eventually, I'll be a psychologist." Gunnery Sgt. Larry D. Johns, a Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. drill instructor, is sitting in a swivel chair in the Education Office with a big grin on his face. He's got a lot to smile about. He's about to get paid to go to school. Johns started with only a minimum of college credits when he

Crucible leader inspires through motivation

The lore of the Corps is bigger than any one person could ever be, and anyone who has served even one day has a unique story to tell. Many of these stories focus on the one common denominator of all enlisted Marines - recruit training. For many Marines who graduated from Parris Island since 1999, one figure stands out and reaps the same ghost-story

Depot duo showcase skills in hopes of making All-Marine

For two Depot Marines, the opportunity to represent their country and earn the title of U.S. Marine has already been realized. While they rest among an organization that considers itself elite, the opportunity for the two of them to go above and beyond and distinguish themselves among other Marines is at hand. Monday marked the start of the

Depot Marine dominates H&S Bn. boards

Your forehead and palms are covered in sweat. You are surrounded by Marines, but conversation is non-existent. Your entire body seems stiff, and your uniform is starched to the point of being uncomfortable. You're 10 minutes away from a brief examination by five sets of eyes that could mean the difference between advancing your career and remaining

3rd RTBn. 1stSgt. reunited with former recruit on the drill field

Every recruit has that one drill instructor that they emulate, even above all the others. For Sgt. Jonathan Wrigley, it was "Drill Instructor Sgt. Stoll." "I told myself when I graduated from Recruit Training that I would earn the rank of sergeant and become a drill instructor, and I would be like him as much as possible," said Wrigley. The "him"

Aiken Festival showcases Depot Band

The Depot Band traveled to Aiken, S.C., to take part in the Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series to kick off the city's 4th of July festivities Tuesday. The evening performance in Aiken marks the 30th consecutive year the Parris Island Marine Band has made the trip, dating back to the concert series' conception in 1972, said Cathie Lindler,

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