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Archive: December, 2003

PIFD stresses home safety during holidays

As Christmas lights and decorations adorn city streets and homes this holiday season, fire prevention for Tri-Command personnel becomes paramount. The Parris Island Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division has compiled some guidelines for Depot families to keep their homes safe from fire throughout the holidays and into the New Year. According to

Liberty Belles ring in holidays

The United Service Organization's show troupe, the Liberty Belles, along with the Parris Island Jazz Band, preformed a USO-style show straight from the 1940s at the Depot Lyceum Saturday. The 2003 Christmas Concert, hosted by Brig. Gen. Joseph J. McMenamin, commanding general MCRD/ERR, entertained members of the Tri-Command with performances

Above and beyond; Marine swims way to victory in Recruit Training

Private First Class Robert Trego, Platoon 1104, Delta Co., graduates today after a 13-week journey to become a Marine. So far, his Marine Corps experience tops his long list of accomplishments. However, he may never have marched across the parade deck had it not been for his unrelenting desire to be the best - that, and his love of swimming, which

RTR names McClure, McNeal NCO, Marine of the year

The Recruit Training Regiment awarded its NCO of the Year at Support Bn. Headquarters and its Marine of the Year at the 4th RTBn. Conference Room Dec. 2. Sergeant Josh McClure, an assistant recruit special screener at Naval Security Group, Support Bn., and Cpl. Christopher McNeal, a personnel administrator at 4th RTBn. S-1, were named RTR's top

Working dogs receive new gear in time for Christmas

The Provost Marshal's Office K-9 section received $60,000 worth of new equipment Dec. 1, which allows Military Working Dogs and their handlers to accomplish their missions more efficiently. The unit received cool packs, muzzles, cool vests, toys, boots, patrol harnesses, gear bags, collars and other equipment, courtesy of Headquarters Marine Corps.

12 Days of Fitness challenges Depot

Two Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina Semper Fit employees, whose lives are ruled by good health and exercise, have begun a personal crusade to enhance the overall strength, health and endurance of all Depot service members and their families wanting to slim down and shape up for the holidays. Cynthia May, the Depot fitness specialist

Exercise your right to vote, change future

With the presidential primary elections quickly approaching, it is more important than ever to get out and vote. Many people believe that their vote does not matter, yet there have been many elections - not just on a local level - that have been decided by less than 100 votes. So, thinking your vote does not count could not be further from the

WMA provides sweet treats for vets

During Christmas time, families gather and gifts are exchanged under the luminescence of a brightly-lit Christmas tree and near the warmth of a crackling fire. However, there are some people who do not have family close enough to share these experiences with during this special time of the year - or any time at all. In an effort to bring a bit of

New commissary director brings changes, less wait for customers

When James Hayden took over as the Depot Commissary director in November, he sought out to improve the store's appearance, efficiency and overall quality of produce and selection. Hayden has high hopes that the changes he will implement Jan. 1 will turn his vision into reality. One of the first changes will be increasing and changing the

Depot, USO to celebrate Christmas with concert

The Depot will be conducting a Christmas concert at the Lyceum Saturday at 8 p.m. for all service members, their families, retirees and civilians in the Tri-Command area. The concert, which is hosted by Brig. Gen. Joseph J. McMenamin, commanding general, MCRD/ERR Parris Island, is entitled "A USO Christmas" featuring the Parris Island Jazz Band and

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