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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Marine reenlists after eight years out of Corps

When a Marine needs help, it's the nature of other Marines to lend a hand in any way they can. Some Marines will continue to help even after a Marine leaves the Corps. Lieutenant Col. Karla M. Jessup, commanding officer, 4th RTBn., helped one of her former Marines to reenlist back in the Marine Corps after he was discharged for having knee

Ammo technicians keep shooters locked and loaded

Every Marine needs ammunition. On Parris Island, all ammunition requirements go through the ammunition technicians of Weapons and Field Training Battalion's Ammunition Section. For the Marines of the Ammunition Section, their day starts before the sun even rises and ends long after it sets. The day starts when the two Marines on the morning crew,

Drill instructor awarded Navy Cross

Throughout history, Marines have been recognized and remembered for their selfless acts on and off the battlefield. On Jan. 19, one more Marine was added to a distinguished list. Sergeant Aubrey McDade, a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, received the Navy Cross, the Marine Corps second highest award. He

34th Commandant, Sgt. Maj. of Marine Corps visit Parris Island

General James T. Conway, 34th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada, 15th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visited Parris Island Jan. 9 and 10. During the visit, General Conway spoke to Marines aboard the Depot about his plans for the Marine Corps, answered questions and asked what Marines would like to see happen in the

Parris Island Marines teach 5th graders customs

Two Parris Island Marines visited three fifth grade classes at Joseph S. Shanklin Sr. Elementary School, Beaufort, S.C., on January 8 to teach them the history and customs of our nation's flag. Warrant Officer Duane Ledford, platoon commander, Starlight Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, asked two of his Marines, Sgt. Michael Ray, line

Fresh paint for Fox Company

For weeks, Pfc. Matthew Sachs ran up the stairs to his squad bay and stared at a Fox Company mural that was over 20 years old. Sachs, who graduated from Platoon 2001, Fox Co., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Jan. 5, thought he could paint a better one. "I knew the old mural was old and thought it would be motivating for recruits [to have a new

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Parris Island Marine awarded Bronze Star

Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Spivey, S-3 chief, Support Battalion, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in a ceremony Tuesday. The award, presented to him by Lt. Col. Laura Little, commanding officer, Support Bn., was given to him for his actions while deployed with the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq from April 17, 2005, to April 27, 2006.

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Battle Colors display its finest precision

The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color Guard made their annual visit to the Depot Oct. 18. The Battle Colors Ceremony began with the Drum and Bugle Corps' musical mixture of patriotic tunes. The Marines of this unit didn't miss a beat as they moved about Peatross Parade Deck performing solos, duets

New SMP hang out opens at Brig-n-Brew

Through Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina, and with the help of EMBARQ, the Single Marine and Sailor Program opened their new Liberty Center inside the Brig and Brew Oct. 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Liberty Center allows Marines and sailors to enjoy their liberty hours with free Internet access, movies and video games.

Parent Teacher Organization encourages family support in schools

Parents of children at the Laurel Bay's elementary schools are sprnging into action by taking part in their child's educational experience with participation in school events and organizations. These relationships are now more important than ever, said Noel Tillman, principal, Galer Elementary School. "If a parent only asks, 'How was school

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