Argentinean Finds Home In Marine Corps
September 19, 2000 — Every day, hundreds of hopeful emigrants make their way to the United States in search of a better life and to pursue the American dream. When they arrive to America's shores, many find themselves faced with seemingly endless obstacles to achieving the dream. They must learn a new language. They face prejudice and are often forced to compete for MORE
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Extreme Recruiter
August 22, 2000 — Before joining the Marine Corps, Mark Hart was so close to becoming a professional street skateboarder that he could smell the money. Seven years later, the Marine sergeant said regardless of the money, becoming a Marine was the best choice he has ever made. "My life wouldn't be where it is today. I love skating, but the Marine Corps has helped me MORE
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Headquarters Marines earn bragging rights
June 28, 2000 — Aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego there were no smiling faces; just war faces. There would only be one victorious team within Headquarters and Service Battalion. The two teams, Headquarters Company and Service Company, competed in the battalion's field meet April 19. Focused, they put on their cammies and laced up their boots. "The MORE
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Let Me Tell You About My Gang
June 22, 2000 — It's not often that you hear the Marine Corps being described as a gang. But when Lt. Col. Ismael Ortiz, assistant chief of staff of advertising for Marine Corps Recruiting Command, recently used a gang comparison as an attention gainer at Thomas Edison High School, in Philadelphia, Pa., the crowd grew silent. Ortiz, a South Bronx, N.Y. native, MORE
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RESERVISTS BRAVE COLD TO PRACTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS
March 3, 2000 — While most military leaders would prefer to have the upper hand and engage in offensive battle, history has shown that the need for strong defensive measures is paramount to success. Keeping with this philosophy, the Marine reservists of 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, recently honed their defensive skills during a battalion-level field MORE
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