Stories

DI saves life during coffee break

An M Company drill instructor became a local hero May 4, when he saved a man's life in a San Diego McDonald's drive-thru line. Staff Sgt. Jaime Nicholson was on his way to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to join his platoon for the Crucible when he stopped at the McDonald's on Balboa Drive to grab a quick cup of coffee. "I was about to

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Marines present Silver Star, bronze bust to fallen comrade’s family

Residents of Shelbyville, a small Tennessee town, were recently paid a special visit by United States Marines donned in their dress blues. The visit was a bright point in a tragic story of sacrifice and heroism. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C., descended upon the Shelbyville Court House to

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The Marine Corps joined with Team Marines Racing and driver, Ashton Lewis Jr., to produce a public service announcement (PSA) on vehicle safety. The PSA, aimed at Marines, will air this summer at Marine Corps bases and stations around the world in an effort to curb off duty mishaps. - The Marine Corps joined with Team Marines Racing and driver, Ashton Lewis Jr., to produce a public service announcement (PSA) on vehicle safety. The PSA, aimed at Marines, will air this summer at Marine Corps bases and stations around the world in an effort to curb off duty mishaps.

Team Marines buckles up

What does driving at speeds in excess of 180 miles per hour have to do with safety in the Marine Corps? It means a whole lot when Team Marines Racing is involved. Recently, the Safety Division, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), joined with Team Marines Racing and driver Ashton Lewis Jr., to produce a public service announcement (PSA) on driver

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Sergeant Paul Nixon, drill instructor, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., gives a poolee some added incentive to do what he?s told. Approximately 400 future Marines gathered May 7, 2005 at Fort Indian Town Gap, Pa., for Recruiting Station Harrisburg?s Annual Future Marine Challenge. The purpose of the event is to familiarize the future Marines with boot camp and to allow them to learn about teamwork and camaraderie. - Sergeant Paul Nixon, drill instructor, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., gives a poolee some added incentive to do what he?s told. Approximately 400 future Marines gathered May 7, 2005 at Fort Indian Town Gap, Pa., for Recruiting Station Harrisburg?s Annual Future Marine Challenge. The purpose of the event is to familiarize the future Marines with boot camp and to allow them to learn about teamwork and camaraderie.

RS Harrisburg Prepares Pennsylvania Natives for Boot Camp

Approximately 400 future Marines gathered May 7, 2005 at Fort Indian Town Gap, Pa., for Recruiting Station Harrisburg’s Annual Future Marine Challenge. The event is a series of physically and mentally challenging obstacles similar to those found in Recruit Training. The purpose is to familiarize the future Marines with boot camp and to allow them

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Major J. J. Dill, commanding officer of Recruiting Station New York, briefed at Little Round Top after SNCOICs hiked up the hill at Gettysburg. The SNCOICs and command group of RS N.Y., recently visited Gettysburg for a one-day conference. - Major J. J. Dill, commanding officer of Recruiting Station New York, briefed at Little Round Top after SNCOICs hiked up the hill at Gettysburg. The SNCOICs and command group of RS N.Y., recently visited Gettysburg for a one-day conference.