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Archive: August, 2013

Field Company brushes up on infantry skills August 29, 2013 — Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.--Marines of Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, raced in a squad competition at Edson Range, Aug. 23.The purpose of the competition was for the Marines to stay proficient in their infantry skills especially since they teach recruits infantry tactics. Proficiency in their field skills is MORE

Marine conquers obstacles to obtain ultimate goal August 29, 2013 — Recruit training is a physically and mentally demanding environment. However, to some recruits, the challenge may turn seemingly impossible due to circumstances beyond their control.For Pvt. Geramey G. Evans, Platoon 2170, Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battallion, recruit training was possibly more emotionally challenging than for most recruits MORE

Final Drill inspires pride in recruits August 28, 2013 — Recruits of Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marched in formation for their Final Drill competition aboard the Depot, Aug. 12.Prior to stepping on the parade deck to perform an array of drill movements, drill instructors verbally reviewed commands and movements with their recruits to remind them of what to expect.Each platoon in the MORE

Co. C plunges into Swim Week August 21, 2013 — The Marine Corps is always closely connected with the water, whether at home or forward deployed. It is during the fourth week of recruit training that recruits are introduced to the amphibious nature of the Corps.Recruits of Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, plunged into the pool during Swim Week aboard the depot Aug. 19.Swim Week is used MORE