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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Swim school maintains amphibious readiness

Marines hoping to be the next Marine Combat Instructors of Water Survival began the grueling six-week course at the outdoor pool July 29. The class was made up primarily of drill instructors. Upon successful completion of the course, Marines will be certified to teach swim qualification in the Fleet Marine Force. The course begins with three weeks

Force protection exercise puts Depot to the test

To many aboard the depot, the war on terrorism is something they see on CNN, but depot personnel got their chance Aig. 6 and Aug. 7 to find out how they'd react to an attack. The depot conducted its Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Exercise for 2002 to test its readiness against several levels of terrorist threats. "The purpose of the exercise is to

Teens gain motivation from depot tour

Twelve teenagers from the Beaufort County Boy's and Girl's Club spent the afternoon of Aug. 2 touring the depot and observing numerous training events including pugil sticks, rappelling and graduation. Guiding them through their daylong Marine Corps journey were 1st Lt. Amy O'Donnell, the Headquarters and Service Battalion S-3 officer, and Sgt.

CREDO challenges couples to communicate, compromise effectively

Tucked away on the serene St. Simons Island lies Epworth-By-The-Sea, a sprawling recreational and resort facility that hosts the Chaplains Religious Education Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat. CREDO, as it is commonly referred to, is an intense weekend of seminars sponsored by Naval Air Station, Jacksonville Fl. and is led by

Depot softball duo makes All-Marine Team

Two Marines from the depot are on their way to the fun and sun of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. The two Marines were chosen to be part of the All-Marine Women's Softball Team that concluded its tryouts July 25. Cpl. Kristin M. Taft and Capt. Mary Flatley both won spots on the team for the first time as the field of hopefuls was cut to 15.

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

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