Stories - Page 29

Sgt. Brandon A. Small, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sternly instructs Terry Coker, geography teacher, Montgomery High school, Montgomery, Texas, to stand still and get into the position commanded on the depot’s yellow footprints, Aug. 10. - Sgt. Brandon A. Small, drill instructor, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sternly instructs Terry Coker, geography teacher, Montgomery High school, Montgomery, Texas, to stand still and get into the position commanded on the depot’s yellow footprints, Aug. 10.

Houston, San Antonio educators sample recruit training

High school administrators, teachers and counselors from Recruiting Stations Houston and San Antonio experienced a week-long synopsis of Marine Corps recruit training during the Educators Workshop Monday through today.The educators’ first step in their simulated transformation to becoming Marines began with their arrival on the depot.As the buses

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Recruits from Platoon 3275, Company M begin climbing the Sky Scraper obstacle on the Confidence Course during their Crucible. - Recruits from Platoon 3275, Company M begin climbing the Sky Scraper obstacle on the Confidence Course during their Crucible.

Recruits defeat towering obstacles

The main purpose for boot camp is to create basically trained Marines out of those who wish to enlist in the Marine Corps.For many recruits, the most dreaded part of basic training is the Crucible. During these few days recruits will face mentally and physically demanding obstacles while enduring simulated combat stress, consisting of food and

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Pfc. Wendu Gebremichael, foreground, Platoon 3275, Co. M, listens to directions before providing part of a perimeter around the Sky Scraper obstacle on the Confidence Course. - Pfc. Wendu Gebremichael, foreground, Platoon 3275, Co. M, listens to directions before providing part of a perimeter around the Sky Scraper obstacle on the Confidence Course.

Recruit returns favor to Corps for saving father's life

Those who enlist in the Marine Corps have many reasons for joining. These reasons can range from family tradition to a strong desire to serve one’s country, however very few have likely joined the Corps because a group of Marines saved their fathers’ lives.Pfc. Weldu Aregawi Gebrimichael, Platoon 3275, Company M, 3rd Battalion was inspired to join

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Maj.Gen. Ronald L. Baily, commanding general Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, addresses the spouses welcoming them and thanking them for their support at the Spouse Appreciation Spa Day held July 31 here. - Maj.Gen. Ronald L. Baily, commanding general Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, addresses the spouses welcoming them and thanking them for their support at the Spouse Appreciation Spa Day held July 31 here.

Military spouses attend annual Appreciation Day

Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Family Readiness Program held its Spouse Appreciation Spa Day here July 31. The event instructed spouses on dealing with family stress and separation while remembering to put themselves first every once in a while. The day started with greetings from Erin Vanko, Family Readiness trainer, MCRD San Diego and Maj.Gen.

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Colonel Nate Smith Scholarship recipients and family members present their Certificates of Achievement at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society's Quartley Breakfast at the Visitor's Reception Center in the Depot Museum, July 27. - Colonel Nate Smith Scholarship recipients and family members present their Certificates of Achievement at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society's Quartley Breakfast at the Visitor's Reception Center in the Depot Museum, July 27.

Historical society presents scholarships

Three Colonel Nate Smith Memorial Scholarships were presented to a Marine and two family members of Marines during the Museum Historical Society’s Quarterly Breakfast, at the Visitor’s Reception Center at the MCRD Museum, July 27.Recipients of the $1000 scholarships were David Mendez, son of Master Sgt. David N. Mendez, contact team member, 12th

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Sgt. Ricardo Lomeli,Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer, Marine Corps Martial Arts Satellite School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, right, throws fellow instructor trainer, Staff Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, left, during a MCMAP demonstration for the Educator's Workshop. - Sgt. Ricardo Lomeli,Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor trainer, Marine Corps Martial Arts Satellite School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, right, throws fellow instructor trainer, Staff Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, left, during a MCMAP demonstration for the Educator's Workshop.

California educators visit depot

High school administrators, teachers, counselors and Marines from Recruiting Stations Orange and Sacramento today wrap up a week-long synopsis of Marine Corps recruit training during an Educators Workshop. The educators begin their depot visit being welcomed the way new recruits are greeted, with a drill instructor in the face.As the buses stop at

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Company H recruits begin the steps of fast roping by repeating and doing what the Instructional Training Company drill instructors say. Once they have done that, they push off the edge and slide to the bottom of the rope attached to the rappel tower here. - Company H recruits begin the steps of fast roping by repeating and doing what the Instructional Training Company drill instructors say. Once they have done that, they push off the edge and slide to the bottom of the rope attached to the rappel tower here.

Co. H recruits have the world on a big string

With nearly three months of training completed, the recruits of Company H have overcome many challenges. They have qualified with a rifle, swam in a full combat load and endured demanding physical training sessions. With only a few weeks remaining on the depot, they are given a task that takes the challenge to new heights: the rappel tower.The

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Saturday night aproximately 70 Marines, other base personal and family members attended Movie Night on the Bay in front of the Bay View boat house. The movie played was Avatar. - Saturday night aproximately 70 Marines, other base personal and family members attended Movie Night on the Bay in front of the Bay View boat house. The movie played was Avatar.

Families turn out for Movie Night on the Bay

Marine families can be hard pressed to spend time together, even during summer months. Semper Fit is attempting to provide activities for Marine families this summer. Movie Night on the Bay was held at the Bay View boat house Saturday night.Kelly Sitar, deputy director of Semper Fit here, in charge of family events was there to set up a concession

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James Stewart, Life Skills Trainer, Marine Corps Family Team Building, instructs a class during the annual Joint Family Readiness Conference at the depot’s Command Museum July 12-15. - James Stewart, Life Skills Trainer, Marine Corps Family Team Building, instructs a class during the annual Joint Family Readiness Conference at the depot’s Command Museum July 12-15.

Joint Family Readiness Conference educates FROs

Family Readiness officers and volunteers from the Western Recruiting Region attended the annual Joint Family Readiness Conference at the depot’s Command Museum, July 12 to 15.“Our objective is to give FROs the tools and resources they need to be effective at their jobs,” said Natalie B. Francisco, director, Marine Corps Family Team Building. “It

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Keith Copeland, Athletic Director, Summit Leadership Academy, Hesperia, Calif., delivers elbow strikes with speed and intensity to his partner Sgt. Wayne Edimiston, media NCO, Public Affairs Office, MCRD San Diego, during the hands-on portion of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration. - Keith Copeland, Athletic Director, Summit Leadership Academy, Hesperia, Calif., delivers elbow strikes with speed and intensity to his partner Sgt. Wayne Edimiston, media NCO, Public Affairs Office, MCRD San Diego, during the hands-on portion of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration.

San Diego, Los Angeles educators experience recruit training

High school administrators, teachers, counselors from Recruiting Stations San Diego and Los Angeles experienced a week-long synopsis of Marine Corps recruit training during the Educators Workshop Monday through today.The educator’s first step in their simulated transformation to becoming Marines began with their arrival on the depot.As the buses

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