Recruit Jordan Butler, Platoon 1050, Company C. performs pull-ups during the first portion of his final PFT, 26 August. For a pull-up to count the recruits must pull their chin clear over the bar and fully extend their arms on the way down. - Recruit Jordan Butler, Platoon 1050, Company C. performs pull-ups during the first portion of his final PFT, 26 August. For a pull-up to count the recruits must pull their chin clear over the bar and fully extend their arms on the way down.
Pvt. Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Company C, stands outside the recruit chow hall waiting for the rest of his platoon to finish evening chow. Paseka is older than most recruits who come through training. At the age of 24, he adds the Marine Corps’ values to his foundation of past experiences and strong moral character. - Pvt. Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Company C, stands outside the recruit chow hall waiting for the rest of his platoon to finish evening chow. Paseka is older than most recruits who come through training. At the age of 24, he adds the Marine Corps’ values to his foundation of past experiences and strong moral character.
Marines part of the depot’s Special Response Team, stack up Sept. 2, outside the entry into a building, which is a method of surprise and entry. The SRT addresses hostages, reconnaissance, dynamic entry and clearing buildings and areas like in general military operations on urban terrain. (from left) Sgt. Justin M. Curtis, special response team leader, acts as forward security, Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Neuman, SRT assault man, Lance Cpl. Wes L. Irwin, military police, acting in the assault position, and Staff Sgt. Brian J. Weinmeister, SRT commander. - Marines part of the depot’s Special Response Team, stack up Sept. 2, outside the entry into a building, which is a method of surprise and entry. The SRT addresses hostages, reconnaissance, dynamic entry and clearing buildings and areas like in general military operations on urban terrain. (from left) Sgt. Justin M. Curtis, special response team leader, acts as forward security, Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Neuman, SRT assault man, Lance Cpl. Wes L. Irwin, military police, acting in the assault position, and Staff Sgt. Brian J. Weinmeister, SRT commander.
A kettlebell is an object that was once used as a counter balance to weigh grain in Russia during the 1700s. Today, they are used for exercise. - A kettlebell is an object that was once used as a counter balance to weigh grain in Russia during the 1700s. Today, they are used for exercise.
Recruit Robert J. Nystrom, Platoon 3236, Company K, posts security at 12 Stall, an obstacle in the Crucible, Aug. 24, at Weapons Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Nystrom, a Troutdale, Ore., native, always had high expectations for himself. - Recruit Robert J. Nystrom, Platoon 3236, Company K, posts security at 12 Stall, an obstacle in the Crucible, Aug. 24, at Weapons Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Nystrom, a Troutdale, Ore., native, always had high expectations for himself.
Company K recruits buddy rush a simulated enemy postition during Copland's Fire Team Assault Course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 24. The course is designed to test recruits' communication and teamwork abilities while also improving them. - Company K recruits buddy rush a simulated enemy postition during Copland's Fire Team Assault Course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 24. The course is designed to test recruits' communication and teamwork abilities while also improving them.
Patrick Ward, left, acting deputy director for supply reduction and United States interdiction coordinator, presents Cmdr. Jon Totte, commanding officer, pacific tactical law enforcement team, with the 2009 United States Interdiction Coordinator Award to the Coast Guard PACTACLET at the Bay View Restaurant, here, Aug. 19. The award was established to recognize superior performance of front-line narcotics interdictors in the ongoing battle against drug smugglers and the organizations that support them. - Patrick Ward, left, acting deputy director for supply reduction and United States interdiction coordinator, presents Cmdr. Jon Totte, commanding officer, pacific tactical law enforcement team, with the 2009 United States Interdiction Coordinator Award to the Coast Guard PACTACLET at the Bay View Restaurant, here, Aug. 19. The award was established to recognize superior performance of front-line narcotics interdictors in the ongoing battle against drug smugglers and the organizations that support them.
Families should be prepared for any disaster with an emergency readiness kit. Some essential items to include are: enough food for a week, toilet paper, personal care items, emergency blankets, a tent, candles and waterproof matches and a first aid kit. - Families should be prepared for any disaster with an emergency readiness kit. Some essential items to include are: enough food for a week, toilet paper, personal care items, emergency blankets, a tent, candles and waterproof matches and a first aid kit.
Lance Cpl. Cody Andrew Katz, Platoon 2155, Company G, directs his squad leaders on where to stage the water and Meals, Ready-to-Eat, that they would need for the Crucible. Their gear was staged behind the Shepard's Field Parade Deck here, Aug 8. - Lance Cpl. Cody Andrew Katz, Platoon 2155, Company G, directs his squad leaders on where to stage the water and Meals, Ready-to-Eat, that they would need for the Crucible. Their gear was staged behind the Shepard's Field Parade Deck here, Aug 8.
Sgt. Johnny Sermersky, chemical biological radiological nuclear instructor, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., burns more chlorobenzylidene malononitrile capsules, also known as CS gas on Aug 9. CS gas is not fatal, but it does cause burning skin, irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, excess mucous and watery eyes. - Sgt. Johnny Sermersky, chemical biological radiological nuclear instructor, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., burns more chlorobenzylidene malononitrile capsules, also known as CS gas on Aug 9. CS gas is not fatal, but it does cause burning skin, irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, excess mucous and watery eyes.