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Home sweet home

The Commandant of the Marine Corps ,Gen. James Jones, dropped by for a visit June 26 at the residence of Sgt. Daniel Sanchez, a recruiter from Recruiting Station New Orleans. The Commandant visited Sanchez's new housing community at Naval Air Station Belle Chase to address the base regarding "family readiness" and to cut the ribbon on a new

MCRC Gets Wired for Success

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently launched an update to its command website that gives a fresh look to the Marine Corps' most visible command. The website showcases the extraordinary achievements of Marines working on recruiting duty and highlights the benefits of joining the MCRC team. "We definitely need to educate Marines about

Recruit adapts, overcomes, takes the lead

Private First Class Harold J. Trombley grew up with an easy life in a well-off family in the small town of Farwell, Michigan. The 18-year-old played sports throughout his high school career, but never had to work a day in his life. His time was spent partying and hanging out with friends. Trombley graduated from high school a semester early and

Depot Marines oversee a flawless finish

More than 125,000 people crowded the streets of San Diego early Sunday morning to cheer on the participants of the fifth annual Suzuki Rock N' Roll Marathon. The Depot again played a major role in the race, which began at the intersection of Sixth Ave. and Laurel St., by hosting the finish line for the second year in a row. Approximately 50,000

Devil Dogs stick and roll

The first ever Southern California Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego In-Line Hockey Tournament featuring teams made up entirely of Marines from the region's bases took over Sportsplex USA in Poway, May 26. The tournament brought the MCRD Devil Dogs away from Memorial Day barbecues and family reunions to celebrate the long weekend in a different

Back draft puts Marine back in action

For Kevin Stein, the Marine Corps delivered its promise. It trained him as a machine gunner. It gave him experience, maturity and the opportunity to see the world. It promoted him with his peers and at the end of four years, it released him from his active duty commitment. Then, close to two years later, the Corps asked Stein to keep one of his

NROTC scholarship awarded to Alabama native

She's an unassuming young lady, soft spoken when first introduced, bright eyed with a ready smile like so many other 17-year-olds. What you learn when you talk to her though, is that this young lady from Pine Hill, Ala., is on her game. This high-school-graduate scholar, poet, sports leader and volunteer worker has plans. Some day she will be an

Kubasaki Student Wins AFYMCA Essay Contest

Susanna Wilson, a 10th-grader at Kubasaki High School, on Camp S.D. Butler, Okinawa, recently won a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond for her essay titled "What I love about what reading...DOESN'T do" in the Armed Forces YMCA Essay Contest 2002. Chad Henry Gobar, a 2nd grader at Russell Elementary, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., received a certificate

New Marine refuses to settle for average, achieves honorman goal

Carrying the red guidon with the numbers 1059 emblazed in gold, Lance Cpl. Sean R. Patereau marched across the parade deck today with his platoon. Patereau accomplished every obstacle set before him and led the way while doing so during the three months of recruit training. "Graduating is good enough for most," said Patereau. "I came to boot camp

Pacesetters welcome chaplain

Sixth Marine Corps District welcomed a first-ever addition to the Pacesetters' ranks in April. Navy Lt. Andy Richards, checked in as the district's new chaplain -- part of a Marine Corps Recruiting Command effort to have one at every district. Although having never gone through recruit training, the Missouri native has much experience on that side

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