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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

PUNTERS AREN'T WIMPS - Injury ends NFL player's game, toughens him for Marines

From a field of dreams to field training exercises, making the transition from a professional punter in the National Football League to a professional Marine in the United States Marine Corps brings a rewarding change of lifestyle to one new Marine. A Chino, Calif. native, PFC Christopher H. Gutierrez, Platoon 2093, Company G, loved playing

A Miracle on 42nd Street!

In years past, people have been successful at the recruiting office in Times Square, but today, Staff Sgt. Marcos Cordero has brought it to new heights. Being a recruiter at Times Square can be a dream come true or a nightmare waiting to happen. The ability to balance an abundance of tasks and still surmount oncoming challenges is what makes

12th District sets unprecedented record

The sun was shining and a cool breeze was blowing off the ocean July 2, at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Boat House as 12th Marine Corps District celebrated 100 consecutive months of making mission. The celebration included a picnic, team sporting events and a tug-o-war competition to top off the day. Attending the event were Colonels Asher W.

Marines and country music - Only in America

Perhaps the biggest duo in country music, Brooks and Dunn, is currently illustrating to thousands of dedicated fans their love for the United States Marine Corps while on the road with their traveling neon circus. The country musicians loved having the Marines during their first tour, so they decided to bring them back for another round. All four

Recruiter nabs burglary suspects

When Sgt. Raymond Strike stepped out on the balcony of his southeast Portland apartment, all he was expecting was a breath of fresh air after a tough day of prospecting and interviews. Instead he found suspicious criminals exiting a neighboring apartment building trying to make a getaway. "My wife and I went outside ... and we heard a smash,"

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