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Archive: February, 2014

Depot mourns passing of one of its own February 28, 2014 — Marine Corps Recruit Depot Marines mourn the death of one of their own from a highway crash while trying to help others. “What we should remember as Marines, Lance Corporal Jones, in his final living moments and without hesitation, he came to the aid of other individuals,” said Maj. Matthew A. Treptow, commanding officer, Headquarters Company, MORE

New Marine follows his father's footsteps February 20, 2014 — Some kids dream of becoming like their parents in one way or another. Pvt. Thomas J. Shevlin mirrors his life after his father’s.Shevlin, Platoon 3249, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sets his life goals by drawing inspiration from his father’s life accomplishments.His father left his home after being thrown out by his parents when he MORE

Recruits sight in on rifle qualification February 14, 2014 — One of the most famous Marine Corps mottos is ‘Every Marine a rifleman.’ Because of that standard, rifle training starts early in recruit training.Recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fired their rifles during Table One of their rifle qualification at Edson Range, Jan. 27.Rifle qualification is one of many graduation requirements MORE

Recruits learn meaning of Marine uniform February 14, 2014 — The Marine Corps uniforms are a representation of Marines. Therefore, it is critical that every Marine be taught all aspects of the uniforms to create the best image possible. Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, received a Marine Corps uniform class aboard the depot, Feb. 5.Recruits received the class not only to assure each MORE

Depot hosts 7th annual Father-Daughter dance February 14, 2014 — Service members danced and spent a special evening with their daughters during the 7th annual Father-Daughter Dance at the Fieldhouse aboard the depot, Jan. 31.The dance theme was an enchanted fairy forest. For a 10 dollar fee, patrons enjoyed a dance floor, long lines of food and beverages along with music to dance along to. Daughters wore dresses MORE