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From firefighter to warfighter Company B Marine finds home among devil dogs

From fighting fires to fighting for his country, one Company F Marine has lived a life of service since he was young.Pvt. Philip A. Whitener, Platoon 2125, grew up wanting to be a member of a team and earn a sense of doing his part for his home in Cove, Ark., and his country.At age 17, Whitener became involved with the Cove Volunteer Fire

‘Dirty Jobs’ ... with a depot Devil Dog Chevron correspondent takes an exclusive journey into the dark and dirty unknown

It has been a particularly hot summer here at the depot, and while many of us complain about getting sweaty and sticky behind our desks, there are a lot of workers here who work outside and really get down and dirty.Like Mike Rowe on his television program “Dirty Jobs,” I’m here to tell you about these people and what they do. My first tale is

Depot personnel, families learn to cook a healthy dish with MCCS

Depot Marines and civilians cooked up a storm Tuesday at Marine Corps Community Services’ Healthy Cooking Class at the Bayview Restaurant.Class members learned how to cook some of their favorite tailgate party foods with a special, healthy twist."Most people think that in order to eat healthy they have to sacrifice flavor,"said Pam Swords, health

Recruiters School ensures future of Marine Corps

The mission of a Marine Corps recruiter is to represent the Marine Corps in their communities and search for qualified and motivated individuals to provide them with the chance to join the ranks of the world’s finest fighting force.Dedicating their lives to working long exhausting hours and enlisting more than 40,000 individuals a year, the

Bayonet training receives ‘sharpened’ makeover

Recruit training has taken a sharp turn toward more realistic close quarters combat training.Since early July, recruits aboard the depot have been using real bayonets during the first phase of boot camp, instead of the blue, rubber trainer bayonets.A new obstacle, the bayonet trench, was added to supplement the change and there were modifications

CG’s world of sports Week three of intramural flag football comes to an end

Depot Marines and sailors battled for ground on the gridiron during the third week of the Commanding General’s Cup flag football season on the depot soccer field Tuesday and Wednesday.Undefeated Headquarters and Service Battalion led the Scarlet Division in the third week with a 5-0 record, followed by the Navy’s Dental team with a record of

Company A recruit graduates as company honorman after nine-month tour on depot

After nine months on the depot, one Company A Marine proved nothing could hold him back as he graduates today as a lance corporal and the company honorman.With a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Full Sail Real World Education in Orlando, Fla., Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Zimmer initially never considered the military as an option. As Zimmer

Depot color guard takes pride in work, actions are recognized

At the beginning of many community events, like Padres baseball games, there is one group who is often seen but not recognized for the patriotism they bring to audiences throughout San Diego.Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Color Guard is responsible for presenting the National Colors at several events and honoring fallen veterans by

MECEP student spent five years in Corps before returning to Harvard

From Harvard to the Marine Corps and back, one student at the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program preparatory school is on her way to becoming an officer in the Corps.Sgt. Talya C. Havice left Harvard University, Mass., after completing her first year with aspirations of becoming a United States Marine.She realized that after 13 years

Depot Marines receive Col. Nate Smith scholarship

Three depot Marines stood proud Tuesday morning as they were presented with educational scholarships at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Historical Society’s July Quarterly Breakfast.Gunnery Sgts. David Rodriguez, chief instructor at Drill Instructor School, John Wilson, instructor at Recruiter’s School and Chun Park, Marine Enlisted Commissioning

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