Shirley Kornegay was one of the first 49 women to be stationed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego when President Franklin Roosevelt institued the 'Free a Marine to Fight' program during World War II. Under this program, women fulfilled military jobs in the United States to allow more men to deploy and join the fight overseas. Kornegay passed away March 7 at the age of 87. - Shirley Kornegay was one of the first 49 women to be stationed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego when President Franklin Roosevelt institued the 'Free a Marine to Fight' program during World War II. Under this program, women fulfilled military jobs in the United States to allow more men to deploy and join the fight overseas. Kornegay passed away March 7 at the age of 87.
Recruit Harley J. York, Platoon 3221 guide, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an obstacle during the Crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 28. York joined the Marine Corps for the challenge and according to his drill instructors, has demonstrated a high level of leadership throughout recruit training. - Recruit Harley J. York, Platoon 3221 guide, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an obstacle during the Crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 28. York joined the Marine Corps for the challenge and according to his drill instructors, has demonstrated a high level of leadership throughout recruit training.
Recruit from Company C rush out of the Confidence Chamber April 2 aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. They were exposed to CS gas, also known as tear gas, to build confidence in their masks. - Recruit from Company C rush out of the Confidence Chamber April 2 aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. They were exposed to CS gas, also known as tear gas, to build confidence in their masks.