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Recruits get physical for graduation

The physical fitness test is one of the many events demanded from each recruit on the depot. In order for a recruit to proceed to the School of Infantry, he must first pass his final inspection, complete field training, pass rifle qualification and meet minimum requirements for the Marine PFT. The PFT is a three-part assessment that tests their

Farm fresh Marine leaves Amish roots, finds new world in Corps

The Marine Corps is a cornucopia of people. It's an array of black, white, brown, red and yellow, and its varied folk practice a plethora of religions. In the last year, two recruits, who happen to be brothers, came separately from perhaps the Corps' most uncommon origin - the Amish Order. "It's a very small world within the Amish community," said

Depot, WRR donate most CFC money in three years

The depot's contributing period for the Combined Federal Campaign ended in a 3-year record high of donations this month. The depot inspector's office calculated $313,962.24 total donations from depot personnel, nearly doubling last year's contributions and making the depot one of only four commands to meet and beat the annual goals set by the

Hometown hero shares honor with San Jose community

A crowd of observers gathered at the San Jose Fire Department’s Training Division Facility at a billboard ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 10 to recognize Sgt. Michael P. Montemayor as the first “Hometown Hero” from the Bay Area. The ceremony commemorated the continuation of the Marine Corps’ Hometown Heroes program. “Nothing could keep me from being

Boxer rebellion; Amateur boxing sensation trades trouble for tradition

When he curls his fingers into a fist, the damage is undeniable. Years of pounding his fists against the hardened bodies of his opponents have left his knuckles broken and battered. The talents of Pvt. Sharret D. Holmes, 27, Platoon 3145, Company M, were first noticed at recruit training during a Marine Corps Marital Arts Program session. During

Outback Bowl showcases Marines

More than 60,000 extremely passionate fans rocked the stands of Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, while millions of television veiewers sat glued to the screen and witnessed a gridiron showdown at the 2006 Outback Bowl that showcased two prolific college football teams. The 2006 Outback Bowl, Jan. 2, in Tampa was an opportunity for the Marine Corps

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1MCD Hosts Holiday Classic Track Meet

First Marine Corps District and the Armory Foundation joined forces once again to host the second annual Marine Corps Holiday Classic at the Track and Field Center in Manhattan, Dec. 27. During the all-day track meet, Leathernecks from 1st Marine Corps District and Recruiting Stations New York and New Jersey came together with the Armory staff to

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High School honors fallen Marine

The Jericho High School officially dedicated their Varsity Swimming pool in memory of the late1st Lt. Matthew D. Lynch Park, at a memorial service held there Dec. 23, 2005. Lynch, a 25-year-old a native of Jericho, N.Y. and Jericho H.S. graduate, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,

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It's never too late

For years they’ve led Marines and emphasized the importance of taking advantage of military education benefits. Now, as senior staff non-commissioned officers, graduating from college and moving their tassels for the second time has enriched their lives. Knowing that experience alone would not satisfy their career goals, Master Gunnery Sergeant

Fort Myers Marines battle new front

Two Marines recently returned from boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., literally helped bring a shoplifter to justice Thursday Dec. 15, at Edison Mall. The Marines, Pfc. Shane Ailant and Pvt. Ryan Pitts had been recently secured from their recruiter assistant’s duties by the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge and decided to go to the Mall to do

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