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LA Hard invades college field for fierce athletic competition

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, RS

NY recruiter earns two meritorious promotions in three years

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

Former NYC mayor reassures future Marines and families

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

Recruit training rewards maturity, strong character

With his platoon carrying an attrition rate of nearly 10 percent among platoon guides, the situation may have looked discouraging for some prospective recruit leaders, but there was one among 79 who was up to the challenge. Mature and strong-willed best describes Pfc. Jason B. Williams, guide, Platoon 3007, and company honorman, Company K,

Perseverance on drill field pays off for SDI

If a person peers at a senior drill instructor he may notice the shiny black patent leather belt that serves as a symbol of seniority and distinguishes a drill instructor as senior among his peers. What most people don't see is the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to earn that shiny belt and seniority. Staff Sgt. Terrence C. Whitcomb, senior drill

In 1930s, MCB San Diego was prime training grounds

The Marine Corps has a symbiotic relationship with the Navy, which derives from riding ships around the world together for various combat missions or training exercises. The Marines stationed on the West Coast are easily deployable; ready to go when the need is there. The Pacific Marines weren't always mobile, however, as the their role in combat

Chargers salute military

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 for

Day time is Chill time at Gaslamp Quarter

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,

MCRD, WRR welcomes new commander

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

Depot Decade: A base is born in San Diego

In an ongoing project to cover the 80-year history of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, the Chevron will be covering a decade in the history of the Depot in weekly installments. The archivist at the Command Museum has verified all facts.In 1915 Col. Joseph H. Pendleton envisioned a Marine Corps Base in San Diego and approached Congressman

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