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Recruiter welcomes sister home from Boot Camp

August 20 was a very exciting day for Sgt Christopher Butler; he had driven nearly 600 miles from Mobile, Ala., to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., to watch a boot camp graduation. But this was not just any graduation. Butler stood on the parade deck and was bursting with pride to see his sister graduating from boot camp on the same

Departing chief DI highly regards mentorship and welfare

Who takes care of the drill instructors? Staff Sgt. Cortez L. Brown said that's his top priority. Brown is one of Company K's chief drill instructors, and he makes sure his series' drill instructors are as well rested and stress-free as possible. "I have always believed in taking care of my own," said Brown, a father of two. "Raising my girls has

Recruiting, a family affair

Recruiters are constantly seeking highly qualified young men and women to fill the future ranks of the Marine Corps. One recruiter, however, did not have to look any further than home to find what he was looking for. When Sgt. Seth Bai checked into Recruiting Station Springfield in May he knew that his brother had what it takes to become a Marine.

RS Albany Marines aid Habitat for Humanity

Whether overseas or at home, Marines providing humanitarian assistance to a community remains an integral part of Military Operations Other Than War. In keeping with this principle, Marines from Recruiting Station Albany aid their community by building houses with their local Habitat for Humanity project. From shoveling dirt to installing dry

OIF Sgt. pins on Bronze Star

A sergeant in the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program received a Bronze Star with Combat "V" device July 30 for courageous acts during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Col. Salvador J. Calleros, depot deputy chief of staff pinned the award on Sgt. Christopher M. Genetti in a formation at Friday Morning Colors at Pendleton Hall. "I feel honored

Marine, American Idol Receives Medal

Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Gracin, American Idol 2 alumni, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal July 28, by Col. Warren J. Foersch, commanding officer, 1st Marine Corps District, Garden City, N.Y. According to the citation, Gracin received the award for his outstanding support of the 1st MCD’s recruiting mission, making appearances at

Recruiter enlists 11 in one month -- Q & A with Springfield's finest

He is the Michael Jordan of recruiters, scoring 11 contracts in the month of June for Recruiting Station Springfield. This Cleveland, OH native has been on the job for less than a year, but he is setting the standard for what is expected of an RS Springfield recruiter. Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Lanski, Recruiting Substation Waterbury canvassing

DI duty is hard - Though it might be understated, one detaching drill instructor knows just how demanding duty can be

"This is the hardest thing I have ever done," Staff Sgt. Javier Lozano said about being a drill instructor, one who issues challenges and guides recruits through Marine Corps boot camp. Now, after many trials and learning experiences, his three-year DI duty tour secures. "Drill instructor's are demanding of each other," said the 28-year-old

Marines participate in 2004 NAACP Convention

The 'City of Brotherly Love' was host to the 95th Annual NAACP Convention July 10-15, here, and the Marines were on hand to showcase the achievements of diversity within the ranks of the United States Marine Corps. More than 15,000 visitors, NAACP members and exhibitors from across the country filled the Philadelphia convention center to

Marine trades civil duty for combat duty

Honor, courage, commitment--the values that are the core of every United States Marine. "Whether active or reserve, you live the Marine Corps core values twenty-four, seven, 365. There is no reason or excuse to ever waiver from those values." Such are the words and the heart of Chief Warrant Officer Kim T. Adamson, local Salt Lake City Marine in

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