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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Working dogs receive new gear in time for Christmas

The Provost Marshal's Office K-9 section received $60,000 worth of new equipment Dec. 1, which allows Military Working Dogs and their handlers to accomplish their missions more efficiently. The unit received cool packs, muzzles, cool vests, toys, boots, patrol harnesses, gear bags, collars and other equipment, courtesy of Headquarters Marine Corps.

12 Days of Fitness challenges Depot

Two Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina Semper Fit employees, whose lives are ruled by good health and exercise, have begun a personal crusade to enhance the overall strength, health and endurance of all Depot service members and their families wanting to slim down and shape up for the holidays. Cynthia May, the Depot fitness specialist

Exercise your right to vote, change future

With the presidential primary elections quickly approaching, it is more important than ever to get out and vote. Many people believe that their vote does not matter, yet there have been many elections - not just on a local level - that have been decided by less than 100 votes. So, thinking your vote does not count could not be further from the

WMA provides sweet treats for vets

During Christmas time, families gather and gifts are exchanged under the luminescence of a brightly-lit Christmas tree and near the warmth of a crackling fire. However, there are some people who do not have family close enough to share these experiences with during this special time of the year - or any time at all. In an effort to bring a bit of

New commissary director brings changes, less wait for customers

When James Hayden took over as the Depot Commissary director in November, he sought out to improve the store's appearance, efficiency and overall quality of produce and selection. Hayden has high hopes that the changes he will implement Jan. 1 will turn his vision into reality. One of the first changes will be increasing and changing the

Depot, USO to celebrate Christmas with concert

The Depot will be conducting a Christmas concert at the Lyceum Saturday at 8 p.m. for all service members, their families, retirees and civilians in the Tri-Command area. The concert, which is hosted by Brig. Gen. Joseph J. McMenamin, commanding general, MCRD/ERR Parris Island, is entitled "A USO Christmas" featuring the Parris Island Jazz Band and

Depot DIs come to rescue of Battery Creek Lady Dolphins

Depot Marines recently raised money for the Battery Creek High School Lady Dolphins basketball team. India Company drill instructors, under the leadership of Gunnery Sgt. Andre L. Smallwood, India Company first sergeant, 3rd RTBn., raised $500 for needed gear for the team. The money went towards the purchase of basketball shoes and warm-ups. "The

ISMT upgrades equipment, software

The WFTBn. Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Training facility recently improved its marksmanship training capabilities by installing 12 new projectors and upgrading its simulated weapons and software - improvements that cost an estimated $500,000. The new projectors were installed in every room of the ISMT and are a vast improvement from the previous

New RMP helps female recruits shoot on target;;

Range Co. personnel from WFTBn. have recently implemented a new marksmanship training program for female recruits who fail to qualify on the rifle range during initial qualification, and also while in the Marksmanship Training Platoon. The new program, entitled Remedial Marksmanship Platoon, is a specifically designed to reduce female entry-level

Marines exert max effort during 6-week water survival course

Thrashing around in 10-foot deep water and gasping for every possible breath, each Marine struggled to stay afloat as an instructor, posing as a drowning victim, pulled them under the watery depths with all of his weight. Each Marine was taught how to locate a certain pressure point on the arm in order to subdue the victim and swim them to

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