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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

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

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