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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Archive: August, 2002

3rd RTBn. ops chief's 'drill or kill' attitude precedes drill field

"Drill is life." With one short sentence, Staff Sgt. Edward D Parsons, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion operations chief, nearly summed up his entire storybook career. After four years with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Parsons was handpicked to be the leader of the body bearers, the burial detail at Marine Barracks, 8th

Swim school maintains amphibious readiness

Marines hoping to be the next Marine Combat Instructors of Water Survival began the grueling six-week course at the outdoor pool July 29. The class was made up primarily of drill instructors. Upon successful completion of the course, Marines will be certified to teach swim qualification in the Fleet Marine Force. The course begins with three weeks

Force protection exercise puts Depot to the test

To many aboard the depot, the war on terrorism is something they see on CNN, but depot personnel got their chance Aig. 6 and Aug. 7 to find out how they'd react to an attack. The depot conducted its Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Exercise for 2002 to test its readiness against several levels of terrorist threats. "The purpose of the exercise is to

Teens gain motivation from depot tour

Twelve teenagers from the Beaufort County Boy's and Girl's Club spent the afternoon of Aug. 2 touring the depot and observing numerous training events including pugil sticks, rappelling and graduation. Guiding them through their daylong Marine Corps journey were 1st Lt. Amy O'Donnell, the Headquarters and Service Battalion S-3 officer, and Sgt.

CREDO challenges couples to communicate, compromise effectively

Tucked away on the serene St. Simons Island lies Epworth-By-The-Sea, a sprawling recreational and resort facility that hosts the Chaplains Religious Education Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat. CREDO, as it is commonly referred to, is an intense weekend of seminars sponsored by Naval Air Station, Jacksonville Fl. and is led by

Depot softball duo makes All-Marine Team

Two Marines from the depot are on their way to the fun and sun of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. The two Marines were chosen to be part of the All-Marine Women's Softball Team that concluded its tryouts July 25. Cpl. Kristin M. Taft and Capt. Mary Flatley both won spots on the team for the first time as the field of hopefuls was cut to 15.

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