Lance Cpl. Cody Andrew Katz, Platoon 2155, Company G, directs his squad leaders on where to stage the water and Meals, Ready-to-Eat, that they would need for the Crucible. Their gear was staged behind the Shepard's Field Parade Deck here, Aug 8. - Lance Cpl. Cody Andrew Katz, Platoon 2155, Company G, directs his squad leaders on where to stage the water and Meals, Ready-to-Eat, that they would need for the Crucible. Their gear was staged behind the Shepard's Field Parade Deck here, Aug 8.
Sgt. Johnny Sermersky, chemical biological radiological nuclear instructor, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., burns more chlorobenzylidene malononitrile capsules, also known as CS gas on Aug 9. CS gas is not fatal, but it does cause burning skin, irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, excess mucous and watery eyes. - Sgt. Johnny Sermersky, chemical biological radiological nuclear instructor, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., burns more chlorobenzylidene malononitrile capsules, also known as CS gas on Aug 9. CS gas is not fatal, but it does cause burning skin, irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, excess mucous and watery eyes.
Dr. Robert M. Gates, secretary of defense, United States, addresses graduating Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion Recruit Training Regiment, on Shepherds Drill Field, Aug. 13. Gates was also the Parade Reviewing Officer for these Marines’ graduation. This was included in Gates’ two day visit in southern California. - Dr. Robert M. Gates, secretary of defense, United States, addresses graduating Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion Recruit Training Regiment, on Shepherds Drill Field, Aug. 13. Gates was also the Parade Reviewing Officer for these Marines’ graduation. This was included in Gates’ two day visit in southern California.
GySgt Todd Snyder is awarded the Master Instructor certification. - GySgt Todd Snyder is awarded the Master Instructor certification.
Staff Sgt. Antonio Gomez, drill instructor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, center, and Sgt. David Chavez, Osprey Mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-161, left, attempt to keep in line with their squad mates during the fireman carry. - Staff Sgt. Antonio Gomez, drill instructor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, center, and Sgt. David Chavez, Osprey Mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-161, left, attempt to keep in line with their squad mates during the fireman carry.
Jim Casey of the South Bay Cruisers car club poses with his car, a restored 1957 Chevy, after winning the General's Choice at the 7th Annual Auto hobby Car and Motorcycle Show here, July 31. - Jim Casey of the South Bay Cruisers car club poses with his car, a restored 1957 Chevy, after winning the General's Choice at the 7th Annual Auto hobby Car and Motorcycle Show here, July 31.
Sgt. Brandon A. Small, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sternly instructs Terry Coker, geography teacher, Montgomery High school, Montgomery, Texas, to stand still and get into the position commanded on the depot’s yellow footprints, Aug. 10. - Sgt. Brandon A. Small, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sternly instructs Terry Coker, geography teacher, Montgomery High school, Montgomery, Texas, to stand still and get into the position commanded on the depot’s yellow footprints, Aug. 10.
Maj.Gen. Ronald L. Baily, commanding general Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, addresses the spouses welcoming them and thanking them for their support at the Spouse Appreciation Spa Day held July 31 here. - Maj.Gen. Ronald L. Baily, commanding general Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, addresses the spouses welcoming them and thanking them for their support at the Spouse Appreciation Spa Day held July 31 here.
Colonel Nate Smith Scholarship recipients and family members present their Certificates of Achievement at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society's Quartley Breakfast at the Visitor's Reception Center in the Depot Museum, July 27. - Colonel Nate Smith Scholarship recipients and family members present their Certificates of Achievement at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society's Quartley Breakfast at the Visitor's Reception Center in the Depot Museum, July 27.
Sgt. Ricardo Lomeli,Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer, Marine Corps Martial Arts Satellite School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, right, throws fellow instructor trainer, Staff Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, left, during a MCMAP demonstration for the Educator's Workshop. - Sgt. Ricardo Lomeli,Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer, Marine Corps Martial Arts Satellite School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, right, throws fellow instructor trainer, Staff Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, left, during a MCMAP demonstration for the Educator's Workshop.