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Marine achieves childhood dream October 25, 2013 — Pvt. Mark C. Cook, Platoon 2121, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, left home for recruit training wishing to go back for his step father who is fighting against cancer to see him wearing the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.From childhood, Cook dreamed of wearing the Marine uniform. Inspired by his ailing step father, a former Marine, earning the MORE

Brothers endure Corps' challenge together October 18, 2013 — Brotherhood in the Marine Corps is a driving factor in the way Marines train and fight. For Pfc. Andrew L. Haymaker and Pfc. Kale D. Milette, this has a deeper meaning since their parents married.Haymaker and Milette, Platoon 1053, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, bonded as brothers and brothers in arms, as they took the challenge to earn MORE

Recruits learn to hold bearing with confidence October 18, 2013 — Bearing is defined as the way one conducts and carries him or herself in a manner that reflects alertness, competence and control. Recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, had their bearing tested during their senior drill instructor’s inspection. The recruits were tested on Marine Corps knowledge, uniforms and rifle manual on MORE

Co. F learns uniform regs October 18, 2013 — Marine Corps uniforms are known to reflect the Corps’ proud legacy. To wear these uniforms take thought and attention to detail.Recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion received a Marine Corps uniform class aboard the depot, Oct. 2.Marine Corps uniform class was given to the recruits after they were issued their uniforms to ensure that MORE

High school athletes train with Marines October 18, 2013 — Marines are tested yearly on their physical abilities to react in combat situations. For Davis Lebaron and his baseball team, they had the opportunity to be tested at the Marine Corps level.About 80 athletes of West Ranch High School dropped their bats and picked up ammunition cans to participate in the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Challenge in MORE

Company C recruits train for final PFT October 18, 2013 — Physical fitness is essitial to the effectiveness and readiness of the Marine Corps. Throughout recruit training, several physical fitness sessions are set up to prepare the recruits to meet that standard.Recruits of Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performed various exercises including half-mile sprints, push-ups and sit-ups during a MORE

Co. B gears up to pass Obstacle Course October 18, 2013 — Geared up and ready for battle, Recruit John D. Johnson stared at the course in front of him, determined and ready for the challenge. Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, took on the Obstacle Course with helmet, flak, and service rifle aboard the depot, Oct. 12. The first time recruits ran through the course was without any MORE

Co. K displays precision during Final Drill October 11, 2013 — A senior drill instructor walks across the parade deck towards his platoon. He stops and readies himself. “Fall in!” Recruits of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, competed in their Final Drill aboard the depot, Sept. 23. The purpose of Final Drill is to test a platoon’s ability to execute a specific set of drill MORE

Recruits begin MCMAP with basics October 11, 2013 — One mind, any weapon; the motto for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program defines the purpose and goal of its training. Those wishing to excel must start with the basics, the fundamentals, of the program to eventually master. Recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, were introduced to the fundamentals of MCMAP aboard the MORE

Obstacles conquered with confidence October 11, 2013 — Some would argue there are limitations to what one is capable of accomplishing. For those who chose the Marine Corps path, recruit training builds their confidence, realizing anything is possible.For a boost start recruits of Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, paced during the Confidence Course aboard the depot, Sept. 17. “The Confidence MORE

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