Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 deputy family readiness officer and Web City, Mo., native, stands with Gunnery Sgt. David W. Smith, left, the training chief of H&S Bn., MCRD San Diego and Star, Texas, native, after Caddell was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Feb. 15. Caddell was a key contributor in saving Smith™s life after Smith was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle in Rancho Bernardo. - Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 deputy family readiness officer and Web City, Mo., native, stands with Gunnery Sgt. David W. Smith, left, the training chief of H&S Bn., MCRD San Diego and Star, Texas, native, after Caddell was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Feb. 15. Caddell was a key contributor in saving Smith™s life after Smith was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle in Rancho Bernardo.
Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, pins a Silver Star on Sgt. Phillip A. McCulloch Jr., drill instructor, Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during the morning colors ceremony aboard MCRD Feb 10. McCulloch was awarded the medal for his actions during a six-hour engagement with insurgent forces in the Sangin District in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Jan. 8, 2011. - Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, pins a Silver Star on Sgt. Phillip A. McCulloch Jr., drill instructor, Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during the morning colors ceremony aboard MCRD Feb 10. McCulloch was awarded the medal for his actions during a six-hour engagement with insurgent forces in the Sangin District in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Jan. 8, 2011.
Lance Cpl. Kayla Hickingbottom, Training Regiment team 1 team member, throws a dodge ball at Headquarters and Service Battalion team 2 team members Jan. 24 during the Women's Dodge Ball Tournament aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Julica Evans, RTR 1 team member, followed Hickingbottomes lead aiming and throwing her ball at H&Q 2. RTR 1 showed no mercy taking home MCRD's first Women's Dodge Ball Tournament against H&S Bn. 2. - Lance Cpl. Kayla Hickingbottom, Training Regiment team 1 team member, throws a dodge ball at Headquarters and Service Battalion team 2 team members Jan. 24 during the Women's Dodge Ball Tournament aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Julica Evans, RTR 1 team member, followed Hickingbottomes lead aiming and throwing her ball at H&Q 2. RTR 1 showed no mercy taking home MCRD's first Women's Dodge Ball Tournament against H&S Bn. 2.
Lonnie Hoxie, vice principal, Jenkins High School, Chewelah, Wash., fireman carries Sam Jackson, vice principal, Inglemoor High School, Kenmore, Wash., during the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test during an educators workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 17. Several educators volunteered to participate in the ammo can lifts and maneuver under fire portions of the CFT. - Lonnie Hoxie, vice principal, Jenkins High School, Chewelah, Wash., fireman carries Sam Jackson, vice principal, Inglemoor High School, Kenmore, Wash., during the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test during an educators workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Jan. 17. Several educators volunteered to participate in the ammo can lifts and maneuver under fire portions of the CFT.
Company G drill instructors participate on "Price is Right," Nov. 30.::r::::n:: - Company G drill instructors participate on "Price is Right," Nov. 30.::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:: - 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::
Brigadier General Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, presented Headquarters and Service Battalion with the prizes from the Commanding General’s cup, Jan. 11. - Brigadier General Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region, presented Headquarters and Service Battalion with the prizes from the Commanding General’s cup, Jan. 11.
Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region,makes the first kick during the San Diego Sockers' military appreciation night at Del Mar Arena, Del Mar, Calif. Dec. 17. John P. Kentera, general manager, Sockers, exclaimed the great respect the Sockers have for the military and that an appreciation night can be expected every year. - Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region,makes the first kick during the San Diego Sockers' military appreciation night at Del Mar Arena, Del Mar, Calif. Dec. 17. John P. Kentera, general manager, Sockers, exclaimed the great respect the Sockers have for the military and that an appreciation night can be expected every year.
Families gathered aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during the chilly evening Dec.10. Under lights of green, red and gold, they chatted merrily with one another as they settled down to watch the evening’s events unfold. - Families gathered aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego during the chilly evening Dec.10. Under lights of green, red and gold, they chatted merrily with one another as they settled down to watch the evening’s events unfold.
Sita, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego military working dog, launches after Sgt. Andrew Johnson, kennel master, after her handler Cpl. Christian Gallego, canine handler, tells her to. The six military working dogs aboard the depot train reguarly in bite work and explosive and narcotics searches. Once a month they also undergo gun fire training to ensure the dogs are willing to protect their handlers under any circumstances and do not fear loud noises. - Sita, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego military working dog, launches after Sgt. Andrew Johnson, kennel master, after her handler Cpl. Christian Gallego, canine handler, tells her to. The six military working dogs aboard the depot train reguarly in bite work and explosive and narcotics searches. Once a month they also undergo gun fire training to ensure the dogs are willing to protect their handlers under any circumstances and do not fear loud noises.