Hitting the beach - Marine Corps style
September 12, 2003 — There may not be any waves breaking on sandy beaches at Range 505, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif., but there is plenty of natural habitat for some of America's most celebrated 'Marine life.' Dirt, mud and sharp concertina wire to crawl around in, explosions, machine-gun fire and a new test of will every few meters - these are just a few MORE
 0 Comments
|
Recruit training mission expands with growth of Depot in 40s
September 12, 2003 — Despite preparations for war, which began during the late 1930's, the Marine Corps Base was still not equipped to handle the thousands of men who poured in after the war began Dec. 7, 1941. New Marine Corps camps for training purposes were quickly opened to make room for the expansion of the Depot. World War II brought the Marine Corps Base into a MORE
0 Comments
|
Young guns - Corps has new 'fortunate sons'
September 12, 2003 — For many families, the Marine Corps is a tradition, passed down through the generations. Perhaps the most famous example of that is Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, and his son, 1st Lt. Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Chesty is arguably the most famous Marine in history, earning five Navy Crosses and commanding victory in many battles. His son saw combat MORE
0 Comments
|
SFO and SAC area educators get inside look at Corps
September 09, 2003 — Local teachers, counselors and principals of Recruiting Station San Francisco's educational community recently got a rare taste of what Marine Corps recruit training is like at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 16-20. Following a warm welcome of barked orders from the Marine Corps drill instructors, the first two minutes of Marine Corps MORE
0 Comments
|
Former NYC mayor reassures future Marines and families
September 08, 2003 — About 450 future Marines from New York and their loved ones recently gathered for an evening of camaraderie and fellowship aboard the Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum in Manhattan. The Marines of Recruiting Sub-Stations Bronx, Brooklyn, Flatbush, Manhattan and Staten Island hosted a class-act poolee family night to formally introduce them to the MORE
0 Comments
|
NY recruiter earns two meritorious promotions in three years
September 08, 2003 — He may stand five feet three inches tall, but Gunnery Sgt. Myung Yoo has proven to be a giant in the world of recruiting In three years, Yoo has gone from being a disgruntled sergeant to a commander of a five-man recruiting sub-station. Along the way he has been meritoriously promoted twice. But success didn't come easy for him. Yoo faced MORE
0 Comments
|
LA Hard invades college field for fierce athletic competition
September 08, 2003 — On May 30, more than 600 Marines, poolees and guests invaded the West Los Angeles College soccer field for the Recruiting Station Los Angeles' 18th annual LA Games Field Meet. The athletic competition featured nine events that tested endurance; upper and lower body strength and mental agility. According to GySgt. Steve Rubio, pool coordinator, MORE
0 Comments
|
MCRD, WRR welcomes new commander
September 05, 2003 — Maj. Gen. Jan Huly relinquished command of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region to Brig. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. during a ceremony here Aug. 29. Six Marine platoons represented the units Huly commanded: Recruit Training Regiment, Western Recruiting Region, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Weapons and MORE
0 Comments
|
Day time is Chill time at Gaslamp Quarter
September 05, 2003 — Nights in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego consist mostly of college-aged people shaking what they got in the dance clubs, enjoying the nightlife and the bar scene. Restaurants line the streets for romantic dinners or fancy business gatherings. The Gaslamp in the daytime, however, is a consumer's dream come true. Stores stand in rows, MORE
0 Comments
|
Chargers salute military
September 05, 2003 — The Depot's Headquarters and Service Battalion color guard joined color guards from the Navy and Coast Guard Aug. 29 at Qualcomm Stadium to kick off the festivities at the San Diego Chargers 15th annual "Salute to the Military." The Chargers joined forces with military installations from all over southern California, pulling out all the stops MORE
0 Comments
|