Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race. - Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race.
Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter - Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter
::r::::n::Recruit Isaiah D. Harris, Platoon 2162, Company H, stands proudly in front of Weapons Field and Training Battalion Headquarters, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Harris arrived to recruit training only two weeks after speaking to a Marine recruiter. ::r::::n:: - ::r::::n::Recruit Isaiah D. Harris, Platoon 2162, Company H, stands proudly in front of Weapons Field and Training Battalion Headquarters, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Harris arrived to recruit training only two weeks after speaking to a Marine recruiter. ::r::::n::
Pfc. Curtis, left, and Lance Cpl. Jonathon Bailey, Platoon 1042, Company C, joined the Marine Corps as brothers on the Buddy Program. Curtis held the position as the second squad leader while Jonathon was the platoon guide. Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Brown, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1042 said that their natural leadership abilities helped the platoon earn the title of honor platoon. - Pfc. Curtis, left, and Lance Cpl. Jonathon Bailey, Platoon 1042, Company C, joined the Marine Corps as brothers on the Buddy Program. Curtis held the position as the second squad leader while Jonathon was the platoon guide. Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Brown, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1042 said that their natural leadership abilities helped the platoon earn the title of honor platoon.
Lance Cpl. Robert E. Gebhardt, Platoon 3221, Company K, performs his duty as platoon guide and carries his platoon’s guidon at the front of the formation as the platoon marches to Shepherd Memorial Drill Field for graduation practice, June 16. Gebhardt was meritoriously promoted to lance corporal when he was selected as Co. K honorman. - Lance Cpl. Robert E. Gebhardt, Platoon 3221, Company K, performs his duty as platoon guide and carries his platoon’s guidon at the front of the formation as the platoon marches to Shepherd Memorial Drill Field for graduation practice, June 16. Gebhardt was meritoriously promoted to lance corporal when he was selected as Co. K honorman.
Twin brothers Nathan, left, and Samuel Watts stand at parade rest with their platoon during Battalion Commander’s Inspection Tuesday, as Company I Marines prepare for their graduation ceremony today. The twins will return to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., following leave to go through the School of Infantry – together. - Twin brothers Nathan, left, and Samuel Watts stand at parade rest with their platoon during Battalion Commander’s Inspection Tuesday, as Company I Marines prepare for their graduation ceremony today. The twins will return to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., following leave to go through the School of Infantry – together.