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Archive: December, 2013

Marines Prepare for 3rd Annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Kickoff December 23, 2013 — The teams are set and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is gearing up for the kickoff of the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. This nationally televised bowl, featuring the nation’s best and brightest high school football players, will take place at The StubHub Center in Carson, CA. The game will be aired on the Fox Sports 1 Network MORE

Recruits step off the bus into a new world December 20, 2013 — Recruits kept their heads down, consumed with fear of the unknown, knowing that when the bus stopped, life as they knew it would be different.Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion experienced their first taste of recruit training during receiving week aboard the depot, Dec. 2.The minute the buses full of new recruits arrived at the depot, a MORE

Marines gain confidence in facing gas December 20, 2013 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.--Marines of Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, put on their gas masks and entered the Confidence Chamber during training day 60 at Edson Range, Dec. 9.The purpose was to ensure Marines knew how to properly use the equipment used for biological and chemical attacks. The chamber was filled with MORE

Recruits put mind, body to test December 19, 2013 — Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, accomplished another demanding task during recruit training known as the Circuit Course aboard the depot, Dec. 3.The purpose of the Circuit Course was to build stamina, strength and endurance. The physical training session was designed to constantly push the recruits without a break, testing MORE

Former sailor finds challenge in Corps December 19, 2013 — Sgt. Chris L. Smith joined the Navy in April 2000 to explore as an aviation electronics technician and seek a challenge. In his journey, he found that only in the Marine Corps could he achieve his goals.Smith, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1005, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, used his Navy experience to become a leader in the Marine MORE

Marine named Drill Instructor of the Year December 19, 2013 — Gunnery Sgt. Michael H. Wampler, chief drill instructor, Special Training Company, Support Battalion, was named the 2013 Drill Instructor of the Year and meritoriously promoted during a ceremony at the depot commanding general’s courtyard, Dec. 12.The Drill Instructor of the Year award was part of the 2013 Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Combined MORE

Local community joins depot in winter concert December 19, 2013 — “I know you’re really going to enjoy the concert you are about to see,” said Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Western Recruiting Region. “I want to take a second and brag of our fantastic band. They take every event and ceremony to the next level.”Civilians, retired service members, military MORE

Recruits begin warrior creation with rifle issue December 17, 2013 — To some, Marines are known as efficient warriors that can deliver consistent and effective shots at any target. The Marine and their rifle are infamously known worldwide, but this reputation could not be achieved without a strong basic foundation.Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, were issued their M16-A4 service rifle aboard MORE

Co. M cleared to graduate after Battalion Commander Inspection December 17, 2013 — Some may feel that the culminating event of recruit training to becoming a Marine is the Crucible. Though recruits do earn their eagle, globe and anchor, it is up to their battalion commander on whether or not they are allowed to graduate recruit training and continue on.Marines of Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stood strong during MORE

Log drills demand small unit leadership December 17, 2013 — Small unit leadership is one of the main principles in the Marine Corps. Great emphasis is put on leadership during recruit training for recruits to learn and execute on their own, however, it is not an attribute that can easily be taught in the classroom. Recruits will develop it in the toughest of conditions to continue the leadership MORE