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.
Dr. Robert M. Gates, secretary of defense, United States, addresses graduating Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion Recruit Training Regiment, on Shepherds Drill Field, Aug. 13. Gates was also the Parade Reviewing Officer for these Marines’ graduation. This was included in Gates’ two day visit in southern California. - Dr. Robert M. Gates, secretary of defense, United States, addresses graduating Marines from Company A, 1st Battalion Recruit Training Regiment, on Shepherds Drill Field, Aug. 13. Gates was also the Parade Reviewing Officer for these Marines’ graduation. This was included in Gates’ two day visit in southern California.
GySgt Todd Snyder is awarded the Master Instructor certification. - GySgt Todd Snyder is awarded the Master Instructor certification.
Staff Sgt. Antonio Gomez, drill instructor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, center, and Sgt. David Chavez, Osprey Mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-161, left, attempt to keep in line with their squad mates during the fireman carry. - Staff Sgt. Antonio Gomez, drill instructor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, center, and Sgt. David Chavez, Osprey Mechanic, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-161, left, attempt to keep in line with their squad mates during the fireman carry.
Jim Casey of the South Bay Cruisers car club poses with his car, a restored 1957 Chevy, after winning the General's Choice at the 7th Annual Auto hobby Car and Motorcycle Show here, July 31. - Jim Casey of the South Bay Cruisers car club poses with his car, a restored 1957 Chevy, after winning the General's Choice at the 7th Annual Auto hobby Car and Motorcycle Show here, July 31.