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Depot Marines honor Iwo Jima vets in parade

Many Americans like to settle down next to a grill, light fireworks, or play catch with their families on Independence Day. Several Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego celebrated America’s independence a little differently. Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton and several Marine volunteers from MCRD honored the

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Three-part series aids child safety

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego hosted the first in a series of children’s classes entitled “My Body Belongs to Me” July 14 in the Marine Corps Family Team Building, 6E. Approximately 24 children of service members attended the class to learn about respect and personal space. Each class in the three-part series is designed to build on the

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Gen Cone and SSgt Scott - Gen Cone and SSgt Scott

2010 TRADOC Instructor of the Year

Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, MO is honored to recognize SSgt Britni E. Scott for winning the title of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) NCO Instructor of the Year. On 10 May 2011 SSgt Scott was recognized by the Commanding General of TRADOC, General Cone, for her leadership and extraordinary ability to train students.

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Marines augmented to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego ceremonial platoon rehearse a 21-round rifle volley prior to a memorial service for a deceased Marine Corps Veteran at Rosecrans National Cemetery, July 1. The MCRD SD ceremonial platoon is responsible for ensuring fallen service members in the San Diego receive appropriate honors. - Marines augmented to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego ceremonial platoon rehearse a 21-round rifle volley prior to a memorial service for a deceased Marine Corps Veteran at Rosecrans National Cemetery, July 1. The MCRD SD ceremonial platoon is responsible for ensuring fallen service members in the San Diego receive appropriate honors.

With honors: Fallen service members laid to rest with precision and dignity

A lone bugler stands in the distance prepared to play Taps as seven Marines in dress blues send a 21-round rifle volley ringing in the air. A crisply folded American flag is presented to a family member mourning the loss of a loved one, signifying the gratitude of a nation. These are the final honors rendered to service members who die in the line

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Can Marines make the cut, new reenlistment procedures

Marines should be led by the best the Marine Corps has to offer. New procedures have been put into effect to ensure those quality Marines are retained. Marine Administrative Message 273-11, released May 5, lets Marines know what to expect when re-enlisting, beginning with fiscal year 2012 re-enlistments. “The Marine Corps wants to keep the best and

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A patron releases the ball in hopes of getting a strike at the depot recreation center. Some of the most popular amenities the recreation center offers include: free arcade games; a gamer’s center that includes an XBox 360, Playstation 3; free wireless internet access; a movie theater; bowling and a snack bar. - A patron releases the ball in hopes of getting a strike at the depot recreation center. Some of the most popular amenities the recreation center offers include: free arcade games; a gamer’s center that includes an XBox 360, Playstation 3; free wireless internet access; a movie theater; bowling and a snack bar.

Depot rec center offers fun for all

Are high prices giving you the summertime blues? Don’t have enough time to go off base to escape the hectic course of work? The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego recreation center is the place to go for affordable summer recreation and entertainment. Some of the most popular amenities the recreation center offers include: free arcade games; a

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30. - Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30.

MCRD welcomes new commanding general

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30. Bailey, who was commissioned in 1977, commanded MCRD SD/WRR since August 2009.

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Larry Yoshida, charter master, teaches Sgt Mario Tabarracci, drill instructor, Company G, how to tie the San Diego jam knot aboard The Indian. - Larry Yoshida, charter master, teaches Sgt Mario Tabarracci, drill instructor, Company G, how to tie the San Diego jam knot aboard The Indian.

Marines cast a line

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot spent a day on the water fishing and relaxing June 29, courtesy of Dan Hernandez, executive producer of “Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez.” “Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez” is a television show that airs every Sunday on San Diego’s MYTV 13. Hernandez has been hosting Marines for 14 years and was filming an

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Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention trainers are present during all physical parts of recruit training and Marine Combat training. This helps micromanage the recruit's physical fitness well-being. The SMIP program also began educating the drill instructors on what signs to look for regarding injuries. - Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention trainers are present during all physical parts of recruit training and Marine Combat training. This helps micromanage the recruit's physical fitness well-being. The SMIP program also began educating the drill instructors on what signs to look for regarding injuries.

SMIP works toward minimal injuries

Marines pride themselves on being the toughest of all military branches. According to a Time magazine article printed earlier this month, the United States Marine Corps’ basic training is the most “bone crushing” basic training in all the United States armed forces. Data contained in military reports from 2004 to 2010 show Marine Corps Recruit

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Marines taking on the mud pit. - Marines taking on the mud pit.

12th Annual Marine Mess Volkslauf 10k

This year’s 12th Annual Marine Mess Volkslauf 10k Fun Run hosted its largest crowd of runners yet, challenging approximately 1300 runners, 400 more than last year, to take on the vigorous 10k on 18 June , 2011. A special thanks goes out to all of those who supported the run and volunteered to make this event happen.

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