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Recruits practice sparring with pugil sticks during a part of Event 2 of the Crucible. More than just a simple stop along the way, Event 2 serves as important tool in the creation of Marines. - Recruits practice sparring with pugil sticks during a part of Event 2 of the Crucible. More than just a simple stop along the way, Event 2 serves as important tool in the creation of Marines.

Recruits learn to duck, weave

During Event 2 of the Crucible, inside the arena dubbed “The Octagon” by drill instructors, recruits get one final chance to prove their mettle in hand-to- hand combat. Inside the giant wooden frame, reminiscent of gladiator pits of ancient Rome, future Marines square off against each other with simulated rifle bayonets in preparation for the

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Sgt. Jeremiah R. Dude, a block noncomissioned officer at Starlite Range from San Carlos, Ariz., is participating in the 2009 intramural rifle and pistol competition. Dude shot in the 2008 interservice competition representing the Depot.::r::::n:: - Sgt. Jeremiah R. Dude, a block noncomissioned officer at Starlite Range from San Carlos, Ariz., is participating in the 2009 intramural rifle and pistol competition. Dude shot in the 2008 interservice competition representing the Depot.::r::::n::

Traffic Management Offices use intranet to expedite “Do-IT-Yourself” move reimbursement

Traffi c Management Offi ces Marine Corps-wide are off ering a new service to expedite the reimbursement process for Do-IT-Yourself moves.“When Marines relocate to a new duty station, it can be a hassle to submit their paperwork in to get reimbursed for a DITY move,” said Sgt. Jacob R. Burling, household goods noncommissioned officer-in-charge at

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Red Ribbon Week begins Oct. 23

The history behind the national anti-drug movement, Red Ribbon Week, was inspired by a former Marine’s efforts to stop drug traffickers from growing and distributing illicit drugs both in the United States and abroad. Enrique Camarena, a former Marine and Drug Enforcement Administration agent, dedicated his life to stopping the effects of drugs in

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Key to disaster preparedness is at individual, family level

Last year’s San Diego County firestorms were the largest in San Diego County history, far surpassing those of 2003 in terms of intensity and duration, burning a total of 368,340 acres and evacuating more than 515,000 people. As a result of extensive planning, training, and exercises in the past five years, significant adjustments and improvements

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Catharsis Productions presents sexual harassment training

Service members stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego had a period of military instruction with a comical twist to shed light on sexual harassment Tuesday at the depot theater. The comedic-duo show, titled “Sex Signals” from Catharsis Productions, provided an entertaining, engaging and informative production that covered aspects of

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Pvt. Shawn W. Quist, center, and Platoon 2156, Company G, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practice eyes right Wednesday for their graduation ceremony. Today’s ceremony is the final event the new Marines will participate in during recruit training. - Pvt. Shawn W. Quist, center, and Platoon 2156, Company G, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practice eyes right Wednesday for their graduation ceremony. Today’s ceremony is the final event the new Marines will participate in during recruit training.