"Every Marine a rifleman" begins here

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Gunnery Sgt. George A. Vargas, drill instructor, Platoon 1023, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives a quick brief on basic weapons handling to recruits after they received a M16-A4 service rifle during their rifle issue aboard the depot, April 21. Tremendous responsibility was given to the young men of Co. B at the moment of received their weapon.

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"Every Marine a rifleman" begins here

May 12, 2014

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Gunnery Sgt. George A. Vargas, drill instructor, Platoon 1023, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives a quick brief on basic weapons handling to recruits after they received a M16-A4 service rifle during their rifle issue aboard the depot, April 21. Tremendous responsibility was given to the young men of Co. B at the moment of received their weapon.

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