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Archive: April, 2010

Marines drown sailors on the court

The Navy and Marine Corps are known for their unshakeable inter-service bond. They have worked side-by-side in garrison and have fought together in countless battles throughout history.This brotherhood that took decades to nurture was thrown to the wind when the Marines of Ceremonial detail and sailors of Medical went head-to-head, during the fifth

Exemplary Marine leads Kilo Company recruits

He stands contemplating the answer to the question of why he joined the Marine Corps all the while he adjusts his uniform, ensuring it looks perfect.“The reason I joined the Marine Corps is pretty lame,” said Staff Sgt. Gary Wiedner, senior drill instructor, platoon 3227, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. “But I can tell you why I became a

The Reaper: chews up recruits, spits out Marines

If someone hiked to the top of the San Diego hills, they would find a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean below, and the cool breeze will set the tone for a beautiful day. But for the recruits of Company K, who stood atop one particular hill, this just may be the most beautiful sight they’ve seen since they started their journey on the depot’s

From the gridiron to the grinder

He spoke of wanting to be a Marine since he was a child, but there was a reason his enlistment was delayed for four years; he was an exceptionally-good football player. Although Pfc. Cody Walker, Platoon 3227, Company K, did not join the Marine Corps immediately after high school, he still gained valuable lessons from playing football at Mesa State

The panoramic photo shows recruits training aboard Parris Island at Khe Sanh Range. - The panoramic photo shows recruits training aboard Parris Island at Khe Sanh Range.

Now and Then: A look at rifle training through the years

1946 – 1950Once World War II came to a close, Marine Barracks, Parris Island was renamed Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island in September 1946, according to Eugene Alvarez, a researcher for the Marine Corps Historical Division.Alvarez writes that along with the name change, women were allowed to return to the Corps on a permanent

Recruit Brian Shumacher, Platoon 2147, Company G, looks behind him as he wall rappels down the final feet Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's 60-foot rappel tower, March 26. The recruits learned both wall rappel and fast roping. Although this may be the last time the recruits ever rappel, the exercise can be useful in combat military occupational specialties. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron - Recruit Brian Shumacher, Platoon 2147, Company G, looks behind him as he wall rappels down the final feet Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's 60-foot rappel tower, March 26. The recruits learned both wall rappel and fast roping. Although this may be the last time the recruits ever rappel, the exercise can be useful in combat military occupational specialties. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron

Company G recruits learn the ropes

With nearly three months of recruit training under their belts, the recruits of Company G have conquered many fears and challenges that they never thought were possible. They have qualified with a rifle, swam in a full combat load and endured grueling physical fitness sessions. With only a couple weeks remaining in boot camp, the recruits are given

Command Museum Opens New Gallery for Viewing, Events

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego consistently upgrades its facilities and after years of planning and more than six months of construction, the Visitors Reception Center is host to the new Boot Camp Gallery at the depot’s James L. Day Command Museum. The facility’s new addition was unveiled and had its first visitors during a reception, Feb

Depot Hosts Warrior Transition Seminar

The depot hosted a Warrior Transition for Families Life Trauma Workshop at the Bay View restaurant, March 24, to help Marines and their families work through and heal traumatic stress. The workshop taught participants to communicate openly with each other, to transform upset from the past into positive plans for the future, and move on to a

Co. G drill instructor enlists late, has no regrets

Many young men and women leave for recruit training with memories of prom still freshly imprinted in their minds. Others arrive years after high school. One drill instructor, after having earned two college degrees and several years of work experience, celebrated his 32nd birthday in a recruit squadbay.“Enlisting in the military was something I

Just a case of he say Sesay

When Pvt. Mohamed Sesay left Dallas 13 weeks ago and arrived here at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and his bus pulled up to the famous yellow footprints, he knew he was in for a challenge. What he didn’t know was that he would be greeted by someone who had made the same journey he had several years prior, someone who just so happened to be

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