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Archive: August, 2003

Depot families get out, rock to the beat at Block Party

The Depot hosted a Block Party on Boulevard de France Aug. 23 with music, concessions and summertime activities for Marines, sailors, DoD civilians and their families to enjoy. The party featured a moon bounce, castle maze, duck pond and inflatable obstacle course as entertainment for the younger children. For the adults who were too old for the

CG Inspection puts Depot Marines to test

Depot Marines were put to the test Aug. 19-20 when they participated in the Commanding General's Inspection Program, which is aimed to evaluate unit efficiency, mission performance and combat readiness. All commands and special staff under the administrative and operational control of the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern

MCT instructor duty offers new option for B-billet

The first ever Marine Combat Instructor Courses were held at each of the Marine Corps Schools of Infantry, Camp Geiger, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif., in April. Since established as a Special Duty Assignment in Oct. 2002, the MCT instructor billet, MOS 8513, offers Marines an alternative to drill instructor duty and recruiting duty. "Marines

One Source offers parents, students school study tips

As summer approaches its final days, many Tri-Command adults and children are beginning a new school year. During the month of September, Marine Corps Community Services One Source is highlighting back-to-school by promoting its educational resources. Since Dec. 1, 2002, One Source has been available to the Tri-Command as a referral and information

RMC helps turn recruits into religious warriors for Christ

In March 2001, the Depot's Religious Ministries Center and the Military Ministries' Campus Crusade for Life formed a spiritual bond through a program called Warriors for Christ to enhance the spiritual fitness of recruits. Warriors for Christ, a series of Sunday-morning classes that reconnect Protestant recruits with their faith, has enjoyed great

Chaplain inspires recruits on Crucible, says goodbye to 3rd RTBn

Walking along the tarmac at Page Field with his "war gear" on, he spots Kilo Co. recruits lying in the prone position near the tree line with their M-16A2 rifles in hand. "Gentlemen, watch for [the enemy]-he's out there, he's looking for you!" he says in a loud whisper, in an effort to motivate them through the rite of passage known as The

New Horse Island landfill cleans up contamination

The Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office recently began taking steps to restore the wetlands surrounding Horse Island that were contaminated by waste materials that seeped in from the nearby landfill. The Environmental Chemical Corporation, a contracted construction company, began building an improved waste disposal site and restoring

New sponsorship program will help youth PCS with ease

In a joint effort to improve young children's and teenagers' transition period during a permanent change of station, the Depot's and the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort's Relocation Assistance Programs have initiated a new program that allows incoming youth to contact a local sponsor and have their questions answered prior to arrival. "Having a

PREP helps couples make renewed commitment, grow closer

The Depot Marine Corps Family Team Building staff combines with Depot chaplains to offer Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program classes once a month. Six couples attended the August PREP session at the Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina Learning Center Aug. 16. PREP is a skills and principles-building workshop designed to help

New recruit clothing issue changes go into effect in Oct

Beginning in October, Marine Corps recruits will receive an altered seabag issue to include four significant changes, but these changes are not scheduled to affect current Marines until fiscal years 2005 and 2006.The changes include:* A move from brass to gold plated buckles, tie clasps, insignia and buttons.* A reduction in the number of men's and

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