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Archive: January, 2014

Co. D hurdles over obstacles January 31, 2014 — Many times throughout recruit training, recruits are put through events that require them to push themselves past the point of exhaustion to complete it. Recruits of Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, were introduced to the Obstacle Course, or “O-Course,” during training day nine aboard the depot, Jan. 17 During MORE

Depot hosts history with Montford Point Marines January 31, 2014 — Sitting in front of a display that recapped their past in the depot’s Command Museum, two gentlemen of history told their story. Montford Point Marines, Joe Jackson and J.T. Inge, discussed their Marine Corps careers aboard the depot, Jan. 24. In 1941 President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802, banning racial MORE

Drill instructors teach basics of hand-to-hand combat skills January 31, 2014 — Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, were evaluated on 48 Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard the depot, Jan. 22.After approximately 50 hours of practice and review, recruit’s skills were evaluated in a performance evaluation. In order to pass and receive a MCMAP tan belt, recruits in the program had to prove they MORE

New Marine immigrates to America from Iraq January 31, 2014 — For most people, immigrating to the United States is a matter of choice. However, Pvt. Ali J. Mohammed and his family were forced to leave their home country and take refuge in another where he found a lifestyle worth fighting for. Mohammed, Platoon 2134, Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, escaped Iraq under threat to make the United States MORE

Marines rewarded for hard work January 31, 2014 — Most people have heard the saying, in one form or another, “hard work and dedication, in the long run, pay off.” During recruit training, hard work and dedication to become a Marine are rewarded to those who excel and demonstrate leadership traits throughout training.Marines of Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, were meritoriously promoted MORE

Co. F conquers depot's rappel tower January 31, 2014 — Recruits must overcome every obstacle, including their fear of heights, during recruit training to earn the right to claim the title Marine. Marines of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conquered the Rappel Tower with confidence on training day 58 aboard the depot, Jan. 17. The purpose of the Rappel Tower was for Marines to build trust and MORE

Recruits overcome fear to build confidence January 27, 2014 — Recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conquered the ropes and heights of the Confidence Course aboard the depot, Jan. 14. According to Sgt. Cesar A. Lopez, drill instructor, Platoon 3211, the purpose of the Confidence Course was to build confidence in the recruits to overcome their fears. “At the beginning, MORE

Educators get taste of recruit training January 24, 2014 — Approximately 40 educators visited multiple Marine Corps installations in southern California to learn more about the Corps. However, for many, the most informative and impactful experiences were when they were challenged to participate in recruit training like activities.Educators of the Chicago and St. Louis area conducted the Combat Fitness Test MORE

Marine continues family military legacy January 24, 2014 — For some children their father is their role model while growing up. Though some may try to emulate their morals and values, few decide to continue in the family business. Pfc. Frederick M. Padilla Jr., Platoon 1046, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is following in his father’s footsteps while finding his own path. Padilla grew up in the MORE

Uniform Code of Military Justice taught to recruits January 24, 2014 — Marines are known as some of the most disciplined members of the U.S. military. Some of the reasons for a Marine’s discipline include their prideful traditions, customs and courtesies and because they uphold the strict rules and regulations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.Recruits of Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learned about MORE

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