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Depot PMO to unite with MCAS Beaufort

The Depot Provost Marshal's Office will begin a command transition with MCAS Beaufort PMO Oct. 1, as the two law enforcement commands combine into a single unit in order to extract maximum effectiveness out of their existing manpower. The new command arrangement will name MCAS Beaufort's PMO as the parent command, and the Depot's PMO will be a

Peabodies crush H&SBn. 22-5 to win tournament

The Peabodies defeated H&SBn. 22-5 to win the 2003 Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina Women's Intramural Softball Tournament at the Depot softball fields Aug. 26. Producing a relentless hitting display, the Peabodies remained out of their opponent's reach the entire game, leaving H&SBn. little hope of winning a first-place trophy. The

Five years after failing; Recruit claims title with help of former platoon-mate

In May 1998, she stepped onto the infamous yellow footprints, like thousands had before her, and wanted nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps and earn the coveted title of United States Marine. After making it more than halfway through her training, she was dropped from her platoon, having failed to qualify on the rifle range, then

Depot families get out, rock to the beat at Block Party

The Depot hosted a Block Party on Boulevard de France Aug. 23 with music, concessions and summertime activities for Marines, sailors, DoD civilians and their families to enjoy. The party featured a moon bounce, castle maze, duck pond and inflatable obstacle course as entertainment for the younger children. For the adults who were too old for the

CG Inspection puts Depot Marines to test

Depot Marines were put to the test Aug. 19-20 when they participated in the Commanding General's Inspection Program, which is aimed to evaluate unit efficiency, mission performance and combat readiness. All commands and special staff under the administrative and operational control of the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern

MCT instructor duty offers new option for B-billet

The first ever Marine Combat Instructor Courses were held at each of the Marine Corps Schools of Infantry, Camp Geiger, N.C., and Camp Pendleton, Calif., in April. Since established as a Special Duty Assignment in Oct. 2002, the MCT instructor billet, MOS 8513, offers Marines an alternative to drill instructor duty and recruiting duty. "Marines

One Source offers parents, students school study tips

As summer approaches its final days, many Tri-Command adults and children are beginning a new school year. During the month of September, Marine Corps Community Services One Source is highlighting back-to-school by promoting its educational resources. Since Dec. 1, 2002, One Source has been available to the Tri-Command as a referral and information

RMC helps turn recruits into religious warriors for Christ

In March 2001, the Depot's Religious Ministries Center and the Military Ministries' Campus Crusade for Life formed a spiritual bond through a program called Warriors for Christ to enhance the spiritual fitness of recruits. Warriors for Christ, a series of Sunday-morning classes that reconnect Protestant recruits with their faith, has enjoyed great

Chaplain inspires recruits on Crucible, says goodbye to 3rd RTBn

Walking along the tarmac at Page Field with his "war gear" on, he spots Kilo Co. recruits lying in the prone position near the tree line with their M-16A2 rifles in hand. "Gentlemen, watch for [the enemy]-he's out there, he's looking for you!" he says in a loud whisper, in an effort to motivate them through the rite of passage known as The

New Horse Island landfill cleans up contamination

The Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office recently began taking steps to restore the wetlands surrounding Horse Island that were contaminated by waste materials that seeped in from the nearby landfill. The Environmental Chemical Corporation, a contracted construction company, began building an improved waste disposal site and restoring

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