Code talker's family shares father's past
August 02, 2002 — Last week, a year after the President's presentation of the original 29 Code Talker Medals, the depot's Command Museum opened a new exhibit in honor of the World War II Native American veterans who played such a vital role during the war. The Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to MORE
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Secretary of the Navy tours MCRD San Diego
August 02, 2002 — The Honorable Gordon R. England, Secretary of the Navy, visited the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Maj. Gen. Jan C. Huly, commanding general, MCRD San Diego, provided a tour of the depot to England and a host of influential Californians. Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham of the 51st Congressional District, Congresswoman Susan A. MORE
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Artist completes boot camp, adds leadership to portfolio
August 02, 2002 — A painter precisely splashes paint across a vast white canvass, creating images and evoking emotions from those who see his creation. Drill instructors, like painters, are artists except their canvass is the Marine recruit. Often times, recruits come to the Corps with some artistic talents of their own. Pfc. James H. Noble, Platoon 3083, MORE
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Marine Recruiters Set Benchmark for Success
August 01, 2002 — July 31st marked a significant milestone for Marine Corps recruiters. That is because for 84 consecutive months, or seven years, the Marine Corps has succeeded in meeting its monthly recruiting goals. "We're not bragging about that, but the fact is, it's been going on for 84 months; we're having this year, the most successful recruiting year in MORE
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