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.
Lt. Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, branch head, Headquarters Marine Corps, assumed Lt. Col. Thomas G. McCann's position as command of 1st Recruit Training Battalion Dec. 9. Kazmier has held various billets during his Marine Corps career that began in 1980, this includes a sucessful tour as a drill instructor. In 1992 he graduated from University of Texas at Austin and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Now that Kazmier has been assigned to 1st Recruit Training Battalion he said he is honored. "I'm incredibly excited to be taking charge of First Recruit Training Battalion. I've had the chance to see them train and they are setting the standards. It's going to be and honor for me to take it to the next level," said Kazmier. - Lt. Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, branch head, Headquarters Marine Corps, assumed Lt. Col. Thomas G. McCann's position as command of 1st Recruit Training Battalion Dec. 9. Kazmier has held various billets during his Marine Corps career that began in 1980, this includes a sucessful tour as a drill instructor. In 1992 he graduated from University of Texas at Austin and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Now that Kazmier has been assigned to 1st Recruit Training Battalion he said he is honored. "I'm incredibly excited to be taking charge of First Recruit Training Battalion. I've had the chance to see them train and they are setting the standards. It's going to be and honor for me to take it to the next level," said Kazmier.
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Vikings and the Murphy Canyon Cowboys came to a stalemate at the end of their 40-minute game with neither team scoring any points Dec. 3. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Vikings and the Murphy Canyon Cowboys came to a stalemate at the end of their 40-minute game with neither team scoring any points Dec. 3.
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.
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.
A Marine color guard stands at parade rest before marching on the colors for the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. This color guard is comprised of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. They carry the national ensign and the battle standard of the Marine Corps out to the ceremony while the national anthem is played. - A Marine color guard stands at parade rest before marching on the colors for the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. This color guard is comprised of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. They carry the national ensign and the battle standard of the Marine Corps out to the ceremony while the national anthem is played.
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.
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.