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Cpl. Oscar Roman, civil affairs noncommissioned officer, 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, low crawls during the first field exercise of the Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 2. There is one instructor for every 12 students to ensure they receive the attention they need to be successful and remain safe throughout the course.

Cpl. Oscar Roman, civil affairs noncommissioned officer, 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, low crawls during the first field exercise of the Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 2. There is one instructor for every 12 students to ensure they receive the attention they need to be successful and remain safe throughout the course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Marines enrolled in the Martial Arts Instructors Course perform various buddy drags and carries during their first field exercise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Throughout the course, students will be required to complete two quizzes, two written evaluations, and nine practical evaluations in order to become certified Marine Corps Martial Arts instructors.

Marines enrolled in the Martial Arts Instructors Course perform various buddy drags and carries during their first field exercise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Throughout the course, students will be required to complete two quizzes, two written evaluations, and nine practical evaluations in order to become certified Marine Corps Martial Arts instructors.

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Sgt. Mark Peters, drill instructor, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and his younger sister, Sgt. Amanda Peters, drill instructor, Company N, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island, S.C. spend endless hours training recruits in hopes to meet their goal.::r::::n::::r::::n::

Sgt. Mark Peters, drill instructor, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and his younger sister, Sgt. Amanda Peters, drill instructor, Company N, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island, S.C. spend endless hours training recruits in hopes to meet their goal.::r::::n::::r::::n::

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Some Marines struggle to shed pounds now that the commandant of the Marine Corps is cracking down on overweight Marines. Joan Fitzgibbon, Naval Medical Center San Diego dietician says Marines shouldn't turn to quick fix diets that deprive their body of its proper nutrition. Instead Fitzgibbon suggests choosing a more successful alternative; changing their lifestyle. Marines should incorporate more physical activity and healthy food choices to make a difference.

Some Marines struggle to shed pounds now that the commandant of the Marine Corps is cracking down on overweight Marines. Joan Fitzgibbon, Naval Medical Center San Diego dietician says Marines shouldn't turn to quick fix diets that deprive their body of its proper nutrition. Instead Fitzgibbon suggests choosing a more successful alternative; changing their lifestyle. Marines should incorporate more physical activity and healthy food choices to make a difference.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, practices his rear chokes on Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31. The three-week course will enable them to train Marines in Marine Corps Martial Arts up to their belt level.

Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, practices his rear chokes on Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31. The three-week course will enable them to train Marines in Marine Corps Martial Arts up to their belt level.

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Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, holds the pad for Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion to practice his kicks during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31.Twenty-one Marines from MCRD, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado are participating in the MAI Course.

Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, holds the pad for Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion to practice his kicks during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31.Twenty-one Marines from MCRD, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado are participating in the MAI Course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Single Marine Program hosted a trick-or-treating night Oct. 31 for anyone who wanted to dress up and go house-to-house for candy. The Marines made a stop in Old Town San Diego for dinner then made their way to houses in Old Town and Point Loma to get candy. Lance Cpl. Leandre Ingram, MCRD SMP president, arranged the event to give Marines that don't have family in the local area a way to celebrate Halloween safely.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Single Marine Program hosted a trick-or-treating night Oct. 31 for anyone who wanted to dress up and go house-to-house for candy. The Marines made a stop in Old Town San Diego for dinner then made their way to houses in Old Town and Point Loma to get candy. Lance Cpl. Leandre Ingram, MCRD SMP president, arranged the event to give Marines that don't have family in the local area a way to celebrate Halloween safely.

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Actress Denise Dean tells the story of a girl named Anna and her abusive relationship that led to her death in a play entitled, "The Yellow Dress" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 25. Anna told a detailed story, from the blissful beginning with her boyfriend, Rick, to bouts of jealousy and abuse that led to her death at his hands. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marines watched the 30-minute monologue to learn the warning signs and dynamic of abusive relationships.

Actress Denise Dean tells the story of a girl named Anna and her abusive relationship that led to her death in a play entitled, "The Yellow Dress" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 25. Anna told a detailed story, from the blissful beginning with her boyfriend, Rick, to bouts of jealousy and abuse that led to her death at his hands. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marines watched the 30-minute monologue to learn the warning signs and dynamic of abusive relationships.

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Marines purchase breakfast items at Duncan Hall's new breakfast kiosk Oct. 25. The new kiosk offers breakfast sandwiches, self-serve beverages, pastries, fresh fruit bowls, coffee, iced coffee, cappuccinos and lattes. "It allows more flexibility with what we can prepare for the Marines," said Mike Wolfenden, general manager, Duncan Hall, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. "It also allows for Marines to pick up some chow if they don't have the time to change out of their physical training gear."

Marines purchase breakfast items at Duncan Hall's new breakfast kiosk Oct. 25. The new kiosk offers breakfast sandwiches, self-serve beverages, pastries, fresh fruit bowls, coffee, iced coffee, cappuccinos and lattes. "It allows more flexibility with what we can prepare for the Marines," said Mike Wolfenden, general manager, Duncan Hall, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. "It also allows for Marines to pick up some chow if they don't have the time to change out of their physical training gear."

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Shirts with statistics about domestic violence were displayed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Exchange Mall Oct. 22 as Marine Coprs Community Services hosted Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo. The day consisted of a mile-and-a-half walk around the depot and educational booths and services to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence.

Shirts with statistics about domestic violence were displayed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Exchange Mall Oct. 22 as Marine Coprs Community Services hosted Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo. The day consisted of a mile-and-a-half walk around the depot and educational booths and services to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Children create art projects of people they knew affected by domestic violence and breast cancer Oct. 22 at the art therapy booth on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the day to raise awareness on the two issues. The children's artwork was put into a collage, giving the children a way to contribute.

Children create art projects of people they knew affected by domestic violence and breast cancer Oct. 22 at the art therapy booth on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the day to raise awareness on the two issues. The children's artwork was put into a collage, giving the children a way to contribute.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

AnnaLisa Hansing, a U.S. Navy spouse, gets her hair cut by a local hairstylist to be donated to people suffering from cancer during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 22. Marine Corps Community Services hosted Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo to raise awareness on domestic violence and breast cancer. This opportunity helped participants feel like they could contribute to those suffering from cancer, said Hansing.

AnnaLisa Hansing, a U.S. Navy spouse, gets her hair cut by a local hairstylist to be donated to people suffering from cancer during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 22. Marine Corps Community Services hosted Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo to raise awareness on domestic violence and breast cancer. This opportunity helped participants feel like they could contribute to those suffering from cancer, said Hansing.

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Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego commanding general, pets a therapy dog during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Fair aboard MCRD Oct. 22. The day was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services to help raise awareness for domestic violence and breast cancer. "I think the key to awareness is by educating people," said Yoo. "These events are important because such a large population is affected by (domestic violence and breast cancer)."

Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego commanding general, pets a therapy dog during Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Fair aboard MCRD Oct. 22. The day was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services to help raise awareness for domestic violence and breast cancer. "I think the key to awareness is by educating people," said Yoo. "These events are important because such a large population is affected by (domestic violence and breast cancer)."

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Participants walk around Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 22 for the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo at the MCRD Exchange Mall. The event was held to raise awareness on breast cancer and domestic violence.The mile-and-a-half walk was marked with signs that contained statistics on the two causes. "The facts help remind the participants why they're here," said Andrea Callahan, Marine Corps Community Services health promotions coordinator. "The more information they have, the better they will be to look after their families."

Participants walk around Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 22 for the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo at the MCRD Exchange Mall. The event was held to raise awareness on breast cancer and domestic violence.The mile-and-a-half walk was marked with signs that contained statistics on the two causes. "The facts help remind the participants why they're here," said Andrea Callahan, Marine Corps Community Services health promotions coordinator. "The more information they have, the better they will be to look after their families."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

Children take off as the horn blows to start the mile-and-a-half walk around the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Oct. 22. The MCRD Exchange Mall was filled with pink Saturday during the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. This is the seventh year the depot has hosted Make a Difference Day to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence.

Children take off as the horn blows to start the mile-and-a-half walk around the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Oct. 22. The MCRD Exchange Mall was filled with pink Saturday during the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. This is the seventh year the depot has hosted Make a Difference Day to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

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Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator,sets up the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. For the past 12 years she has been orginizing everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. Dickinson is known for going the extra mile and putting others first. "Her focus is the military on the depot. She makes the program, giving one hundred and twenty percent," said Renaud Villedieu, intramural sports superviisor, who has been here boss all 12 years and is the one that hired her.

Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator,sets up the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. For the past 12 years she has been orginizing everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. Dickinson is known for going the extra mile and putting others first. "Her focus is the military on the depot. She makes the program, giving one hundred and twenty percent," said Renaud Villedieu, intramural sports superviisor, who has been here boss all 12 years and is the one that hired her.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery

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