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Kayaks and canoes from the base marina can be utilized for physical training and recreation by authorized patrons, including active duty, reservists retirees and Department of Defense employees aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Kayaks and canoes from the base marina can be utilized for physical training and recreation by authorized patrons, including active duty, reservists retirees and Department of Defense employees aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas

MCCLL-April-2011-Newsletter-1

MCCLL-April-2011-Newsletter-1

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GENERIC PHOTE

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Recruits from Company E step into the water as part of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program April 18. Co. E is the second company to qualify under the new requirements. Now there are only three different levels of qualification; basic, intermediate and advanced. The changes implemented effective April 15 focus on making swim qualification more realistic. Marines are now required to wear the full camouflage uniform, including boots.

Recruits from Company E step into the water as part of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program April 18. Co. E is the second company to qualify under the new requirements. Now there are only three different levels of qualification; basic, intermediate and advanced. The changes implemented effective April 15 focus on making swim qualification more realistic. Marines are now required to wear the full camouflage uniform, including boots.

Photo by Pfc. Crystal Druery

A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival teaches the recruits of Company E how to tread water for five minutes as part of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program at the depot pool April 18.

A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival teaches the recruits of Company E how to tread water for five minutes as part of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program at the depot pool April 18.

Photo by Pfc. Crystal Druery

SgtMaj Taylor J D

SgtMaj Taylor J D

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Military spouses aboard the depot gathered at Butler Gardens for a day of appreciation with Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, Sunday. Spouses asked questions pertaining to the depot and made suggestions for the future. Breakfast and music were provided for the spouses, as well as time to introduce themselves to other spouses aboard the depot.

Military spouses aboard the depot gathered at Butler Gardens for a day of appreciation with Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, Sunday. Spouses asked questions pertaining to the depot and made suggestions for the future. Breakfast and music were provided for the spouses, as well as time to introduce themselves to other spouses aboard the depot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Sgt. Maj. Donald Jones hands the noncommisioned officers sword to Col. Stephanie Smith, Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony held at Shepherd's Field Friday. "It was my honor and priviledge to have known and worked beside the Marines (aboard the depot)," said Jones. "I'm not sad; I'm not going to cry; my eyes may tear up, but I'm not crying. This is a happy day." Jones was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Brookman.

Sgt. Maj. Donald Jones hands the noncommisioned officers sword to Col. Stephanie Smith, Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony held at Shepherd's Field Friday. "It was my honor and priviledge to have known and worked beside the Marines (aboard the depot)," said Jones. "I'm not sad; I'm not going to cry; my eyes may tear up, but I'm not crying. This is a happy day." Jones was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Brookman.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Recruit Jonathon Glenn lifts Recruit Alexander Edwards, both of Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the Combat Fitness Test. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

Recruit Jonathon Glenn lifts Recruit Alexander Edwards, both of Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the Combat Fitness Test. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Drill Instructor Sgt. Michael Sloan, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, motivates one of his recruits to throw a simulated grenade during a Combat Fitness Test April 14. If the dummy grenade hits within a certain area, five seconds are subtracted from the overall time.

Drill Instructor Sgt. Michael Sloan, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, motivates one of his recruits to throw a simulated grenade during a Combat Fitness Test April 14. If the dummy grenade hits within a certain area, five seconds are subtracted from the overall time.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

A drill instructor with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruit during the fireman's carry portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they're able to endure the rigors of combat.

A drill instructor with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruit during the fireman's carry portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they're able to endure the rigors of combat.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

A recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

A recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Ito

A recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to thrust the ammunition can into the air during the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

A recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to thrust the ammunition can into the air during the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit does ammunition can lifts while another recruit counts and drill instructors Sgt. William Caballero and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Oldham motivate him during a Combat Fitness Test April 14.

A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit does ammunition can lifts while another recruit counts and drill instructors Sgt. William Caballero and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Oldham motivate him during a Combat Fitness Test April 14.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit does ammunition can lifts while his drill instructor motivates him during a Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit does ammunition can lifts while his drill instructor motivates him during a Combat Fitness Test April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all Marines to ensure they’re able to endure the rigors of combat.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruits sprint during the movement to contact portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The movement to contact is the first event in the CFT. It is followed by the ammunition can lifts and the maneuver under fire course.

Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruits sprint during the movement to contact portion of the Combat Fitness Test April 14. The movement to contact is the first event in the CFT. It is followed by the ammunition can lifts and the maneuver under fire course.

Photo by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno

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SGTMAJ Bushway w_Border

SGTMAJ Bushway w_Border

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LTCOL STODDARD ALPHAS

LTCOL STODDARD ALPHAS

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1ST SGT GNECCO ALPHAS

1ST SGT GNECCO ALPHAS

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