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Recruits learn basic marksmanship skills November 1, 2013 — “Every Marine is a rifleman” is a popular saying in the Corps and recruits get their shot at marksmanship training during second phase of boot camp.Recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, were taught marksmanship fundamentals to be a rifleman during grass week at Edson Range, Oct. 15.The purpose of grass week is to teach recruits the MORE

Running for Semper Fi Fund November 1, 2013 — Semper Fidelis expresses the bond between Marines. Semper Fidelis, latin for always faithful, is a permanents reminder of how Marines always look out for each other.For Staff Sgt. Sara M. Pacheco, her passion for running lets give back to injured Marines and the Corps.She will be running The Boston Marathon in support of the Semper Fi Fund.The MORE

Depot welcomes new sergeant major November 1, 2013 — Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels retired and turned over his duties as the sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region to Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield during a post and relief ceremony at Shepherd Field, Oct. 25.During the ceremony, the sword of office was taken from the current sergeant major by the MORE

Marine finds home in Corps November 1, 2013 — Pvt. Sovaja R. Knox, Platoon 3241, Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, learned life lessons and developed mental toughness at a young age. Every challenge in his path made him stronger and inspired him to become a Marine.Knox’s mother was 16 at the time of his birth. She worked three jobs to support Knox after his father left to enlist in MORE

Recruits map out land navigation November 1, 2013 — In this day and age of smartphones and Global Positioning Systems, most people don’t know how to use a compass or map. For a Marine this knowledge must be second nature.Armed with compasses and maps, recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvered through the Land Navigation Course at Edson Range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp MORE

Recruits swim past another graduation requirement, water survival October 25, 2013 — As he nervously looked down from the 10-foot platform, Recruit Eligah C. Sanchez crossed his arms, looked up, down and jumped into the water.Sanchez and the recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tested their water survival skills during the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program aboard the depot, Oct. 7.“First thing they did MORE

Gary Sinise visits San Diego, troops kicks off USO's monthly barbecues October 25, 2013 — Actor Gary Sinise, mingled, talked and shared laughter with San Diego-based troops during the inaugural barbeque for the Feed the Troops program held at the Airport United Services Organizations, Oct. 11.This was the first Feed the Troops program inauguration the actor was able to attend due to his busy schedule, according to Katie F. Jones, MORE

Recruits apply hand-to-hand combat skills October 25, 2013 — Geared up and ready to spar, Company L recruits prepared to battle each other during Pugil Sticks III, Oct. 8. This event allowed recruits to apply different Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques they have learned in recruit training.Pugil Sticks III consist of recruits sparing with each other, simulating close-quarters-combat between two MORE

Recruits push their limits during Final PFT October 25, 2013 — With only a few weeks left before earning the title Marine, recruits from Company F, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pushed themselves to their limits during their final Physical Fitness Test, Oct. 10.It is important for recruits to score as high as possible on their final PFT because this score follows them into the Fleet Marine Force, and helps MORE

Co. I recruits send rounds down range October 25, 2013 — The Marine Corps is known for having one of the best marksmanship courses in the world. “The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle,” said Army Gen. John J. Pershing, highlighting the in-depth marksmanship training every Marine receives. Recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, armed with marksmanship fundamentals MORE