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.
Families should have fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in their homes for proper fire safety and prevention. Families should know how to work a fire extinguisher and check their detectors regularly. Matches and lighters should be kept out of reach of children like in a high cabinet or drawer.::r::::n:: - Families should have fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in their homes for proper fire safety and prevention. Families should know how to work a fire extinguisher and check their detectors regularly. Matches and lighters should be kept out of reach of children like in a high cabinet or drawer.::r::::n::
Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson. - Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson.
Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year. - Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, speaks to recruiting station commanders during the National Commanders' Conference at the Omni Hotel in San Diego Oct. 18. Amos spoke to the audience about the importance of diversity in the Marine Corps and addressed commanders' concerns. He also thanked them for their hard work and dedication in ensuring only the best and brightest men and women are selected to become United States Marines. The annual NCC is held to honor recruiting stations that have contributed greatly to the Marine Corps recruiting mission during the previous fiscal year and prepare for the next year.
A family member waits for her loved on who participated in the Ride for Semper Fi, a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at the Bay View Restaurant Oct. 15. The Ride for Semper Fi is an annual event that helps raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which assists service members and their families with hospital bills and recovery assistance. - A family member waits for her loved on who participated in the Ride for Semper Fi, a 430-mile bicycle ride from Scottsdale, Ariz. to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at the Bay View Restaurant Oct. 15. The Ride for Semper Fi is an annual event that helps raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which assists service members and their families with hospital bills and recovery assistance.
Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, stretches with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models. - Staff Sgt. Jarvis Rodriguez, a drill instructor with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Alpha Company, stretches with students during a visit to Holmes Elementary School as part of the Partnership in Education Program Tuesday. The PIE program consists of Marine volunteers visiting the school every other Tuesday to participate in physical educations classes in an effort to provide the students with positive role models.
Gene Calantoc, Semper Fit personal trainer, uses a pilates ball during an abs class at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Semper Fit Center Oct. 6 . Calantoc leads participants through a variety of abdominal exercises using different equipment, like medicine balls and weights, to target different core muscles. The class is held Monday through Thursday at the Semper Fit center. - Gene Calantoc, Semper Fit personal trainer, uses a pilates ball during an abs class at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Semper Fit Center Oct. 6 . Calantoc leads participants through a variety of abdominal exercises using different equipment, like medicine balls and weights, to target different core muscles. The class is held Monday through Thursday at the Semper Fit center.