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Archive: June, 2014

MCRD San Diego receives words of wisdom from an American hero - Kyle Carpenter June 26, 2014 — The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military honor awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. On June 19, 2014, President Obama presented the award to the eighth living recipient.Cpl. William K. Carpenter (retired) is the newest recipient of the Medal of Honor for his selfless acts during Operation Enduring Freedom MORE

MCRD host Medal of Honor recipients June 24, 2014 — The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor and often comes with great sacrifice. It is awarded for personal acts of valor a service member displays by going above and beyond the call of duty.Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego had the honor of hosting Medal of Honor recipients retired Col. Bob J. Modrzejewski, MORE

Haiti native become U.S. citizen, Marine June 20, 2014 — For centuries the U.S. has been a melting pot for people of all races, colors and religion who are searching for better opportunities for themselves and their families. For one new Marine, America offered much more than the hope of opportunity. It gave him the brotherhood he’d been searching for in the United States Marine Corps.Pvt. Jean G. Volcy, MORE

Tailors set Corps' image with each new Marine June 20, 2014 — The Marine Corps is known for looking a certain way, and when it comes to appearance, Marines are held to high expectations. Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, received their first uniform fitting aboard the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 11. “This is their initial fitting for every dress MORE

Recruits strike their way through MCMAP session June 20, 2014 — The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training is given to build the recruits knowledge of the MCMAP techniques and warrior ethos.According to retired Col. Roderick Smith, warrior ethos are based on the willingness to subordinate individual thoughts and concerns, including the concern to protect one's own life, for the good of the group and the MORE

Depot's Auto Hobby Shop to help save, teach June 20, 2014 — Nowadays vehicles are a necessity for most people in their daily lives, but repairing them can be very pricey.The Auto Hobby Shop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is here to assist Department of Defense employees and their dependents when it comes to repairing their vehicles at just a fraction of what they would pay a mechanic in town.For MORE

Recruits complete their first combat fitness test June 17, 2014 — Although no form of training can completely replicate the strains of combat, there are some exercises that can come close.Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, finished their first combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 11. The Combat Fitness Test includes a 880-yard run, ammunition-can lifts and a MORE

Sergeant Major's son joins the Marine Corps June 17, 2014 — Every recruit has his own personal reason for joining the Marine Corps. For one recruit, it was to continue his father’s legacy. Lance Cpl. Lawrence A. Liechty, Platoon 2127, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, knew he had large shoes to fill when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. “My father is the sergeant major of MORE

Two on one drills for pugil sticks June 17, 2014 — Only a few feet separated the three recruits from each other as they were given the order to attack. Armed with padded sticks, two of them attacked their single opponent. Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducted two -on-one pugil stick matches at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 12. The MORE

Rappel Tower- Big challenge in recruit training June 16, 2014 — Standing at the top of a 60-foot tower can be intimidating, but trusting just a single rope and one person to assist you down over the edge can be completely frightening. Recruits of Lima Company rappelled down the 60-foot tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6, and although some recruits were unfazed by the height, there were others MORE

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