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AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION Vol. 71 – Issue 21 “Where Marines Are Made” FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 West Coast educators get live-fire weapons training by Lance Cpl. Katalynn cedures that go along with it. Woods, an educator at Tamalpais participating in a live-fire exer- time opportunity for someone Thomas “They explained what to do High School in Mill Valley, Calif. cise was the highlight of the like me. It was like being able to Chevron Staff simply, in concise, clear words. “It was like getting a private week-long workshop. go to the moon. It was a really I was a little overwhelmed, but shooting lesson from a Marine. “It was the most liberating, unique experience.” Forty-one high school admin- there was always a mentor right I’ll cherish it.” powerful feeling in my life,” said istrators, teachers and counsel- there to guide me,” said Susanne For most of the educators, Woods. “It was a once-in-a- life- see educators42 ors from Sacramento and San Francisco participated in live- fire weapons training with the M-16A2 service rifle at Weapons Field Training Battalion aboard Camp Pendleton during an educator’s workshop, July 21. This workshop is one of 12 held throughout the year aimed toward providing first-hand knowledge of the recruiting process and recruit training to educators from Western Recruiting Region. Each workshop affords educators the opportunity to visit WFTBn to witness and experience recruit field and weapons training. However, not each group gets the chance to fire live rounds. By getting the chance to do so, educators get to see recruit training as a recruit does. “We do this to give them a real experience of what recruits do,” said Staff Sgt. Brody Gold- thwaite, night chief, Receiving Company, Support Battalion. “For a lot of them it’s their first time holding a weapon. They get to feel the same fear the recruits go through when they get live rounds.” The educators were super- vised by primary marksmanship instructors while they fired. The Sgt. Whitney N. Frasier PMIs taught them how to prop- Marines assist educators on the firing line at a live-fire exercise during an Educators Workshop. There are 12 workshops a year, erly fire a weapon and safety pro- offering educators from Western Recruiting Region the opportunity to experience the phases of Marine Corps bootcamp.

Major changes for enlisted to H&S Battalion change of command ceremony officer commissioning programs

by Lance Cpl. David Flynn Another big change detailed Marine Corps Recruiting Command in the MARADMIN is the applicant board selection process. Pre- QUANTICO, Va. - The Marine viously, each individual enlisted Corps Recruiting Command commissioning program had a announced July 22 changes to board to select from the pool of the active duty enlisted to officer candidates. Beginning in fiscal commissioning programs. year 2012, all applicants for The announcement message, MECEP, ECP, ECP-Reserve, and MARADMIN 415/11, lays out a MCP-Reserve will be selected on new process for enlisted Marines the same board, which will be applying to become officers and held three times annually. includes the elimination of one of “We combined the boards to the enlisted commissioning pro- improve efficiency,” said Scott. grams. “Aside from the individual pro- According to Capt. Adam gram requirements, the applica- Scott, head of regular officer tions for the different enlisted programs, MCRC, the Meritori- commissioning programs are ous Commissioning Program for almost identical.” active duty Marines will no longer By conducting three boards be an option. a year for all the programs, pro- “(The Meritorious Commis- spective Marine officers will sioning Program) was inefficient have more chances at earning the because we weren’t getting enough opportunity to go to Officer Can- Sgt. Cristina N. Porras people submitting packages for didate School. Colonel Stephanie C. Smith (right) transfers the Headquarters and Service Battalion, it,” said Scott. “We realized that According to Scott, a surprise Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, organizational colors to Col. Wayne A. Sinclair someone applying for MCP would to some of the Marines selected (left) during a change of command ceremony at Shepherd Field, July 20. By transferring most likely be qualified for the will be the new requirement the colors, Smith officially relinquished command of H&S Bn. to Sinclair, who previously Marine Enlisted Commission- regarding attendance at OCS. served as the Chief of Plans, J-5 U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. Smith's ing Education Program as well, Previously, Marines accepted next assignment will be at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. so they can continue to pursue a commission that way.” see commission42 2 CHEVRON NEWS AND COMMENTARY JULY 29, 2011

“Nate Smith” scholarships presented in annual ceremony Car and Motorcycle Show This event directly supports the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. Bring an unwrapped toy to the area between the depot’s recreation and fitness centers tomorrow, to enjoy automotive displays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information go to http://www.mccsmcrd.com/ SemperFit/AutoSkillsCenter/ CarMotorcycleShow/index.html

Military Retiree Fair For retired military personnel and those on active duty retiring in the next few years are invited to attend a retiree fair in the depot’s Semper Fit Fieldhouse, Bldg. 650, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m., to 2 p.m. Due to limited seating pre- registration is required at www. mccsmcrd.com, http://www. mccsmcrd.com/

Bootcamp Challenge Sgt. Cristina Porras The 2011 Bootcamp Challenge, Janie Smith (far right), stands with the recipients of three $1,000 “Col. Nate Smith” scholarships given in her husband’s a three-mile obstacle run on the name in a ceremony held at Duncan Hall Dining Facility Tuesday. The recipients are (from left to right) Col. Wayne A. depot, is scheduled for Sept. 24, Sinclair, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, who accepted the award on behalf of Staff Sgt. 9 a.m. Participants in the event Heather D. Vecchia; Mariah L. Muller, daughter of 1st Sgt. Stephen Muller, Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion; are encourage to use public and Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Evans, recruiter, Recruiting Sub-station Provo, Utah. The recipients were selected based on transportation. Participants educational and career accomplishments, community service and their potential for success in the future. may register at http://www. bootcampchallenge.com.

Get ready for school educators31 part of being a Marine,” said rience different aspects of the said William Samuielson, an Marine Corps Community Service Goldthwaite. “Every Marine, Marine Corps. This gives them educator at Minarets High is sponsoring kids workshops and Educators learned recruits no matter what their job is, is a an opportunity to communi- School in O’Neals, Calif. “To events in August, to help kick off the maintain their weapons rifleman.” cate their first-hand experience me, it brings home the idea of new school year with a bang. These throughout recruit training During the workshop, to students about the Marines. deadly force, that this is not a events are designed to promote and must take good care of educators visit Marine Corps “As a teacher, it’s easy to game. It’s not summer camp. confidence and resiliency. All events/ them because every Marine is Recruit Depot San Diego, have everything in the theo- It’s sobering to work with workshops will be held at MCRD a rifleman. Marine Corps Air Station retical realm, but to have it as something that could kill you Family Readiness Bldg. 6E, in the “This shows them how Miramar and Marine Corps a tangible reality can cause or someone else, but that’s the Marine Corps Family Team Building being a rifleman is an intricate Base Camp Pendleton to expe- a shift in your thinking,” bottom line of it.” Classroom unless otherwise noted. The workshops are: • Aug. 6 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. LINKS for Kids; 1st grade to 12 years old. Military kids connect with each other and have fun learning about important topics such as moving and separation! Light refreshment provided. • Aug. 9 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Activity Morning; Bring your newborn to five year old for a fun filled morning all about going to school! • Aug. 15 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Child Readiness Workshop; All ages welcome. Come explore ways to understand and best support your military child! Light refreshment provided. • Aug. 16 – 10 a.m. to noon. Tell Me A Story; Kindergarten to 12 years old. The first 25 participants to arrive will receive a free book. • Aug. 17 – 1 to 3:30 p.m. “Who Moved my Cheese?” First grade to 12 years old. This is an interactive workshop focusing on Sgt. Whitney N. Frasier transition. Cpl. Erik A. Christianson, rifleman, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif., assists Christine Callas, • Aug. 18 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a teacher with Pleasant Valley High School, Chico, Calif., while she prepares to shoot at a target. Educators from Recruiting SuperStar Kids; Kindergarten to 12 Stations Sacramento and San Francisco who attended the workshop were afforded the opportunity to understand the years old. An interactive workshop feelings some recruits experience firing a weapon for the first time. focusing on child readiness for the new school year including goal setting, networking, healthy choices, physical activity, the commission31 making sure that the Marine Corps isn’t for submitting packages for the various importance of reading and more. wasting time and money sending some- programs are not changing and Marines Light refreshment provided. for the MECEP program would attend one to school who will eventually fail to should not expect selection boards to be • Aug. 27 – 10 a.m. to noon. college and participate in a Naval make it through OCS.” any more or less competitive. Back to School Readiness Resource Reserve Officers Training Corps pro- In addition to saving the Corps time Further guidance on the changes to Fair; MCRD Fieldhouse. Fun for gram for a year before going to OCS. and money, OCS-trained Marines will enlisted commissioning programs will the whole family! Come and see Under the new policy, Marines accepted have an easier time in school and be be published in a follow on MARAD- vendors and resources before the for MECEP must successfully complete even more valuable to their NROTC MIN message and will be incorporated school year!.Kids activities! No OCS and have an acceptance letter to unit. into an updated version of Marine RSVP required! their college of choice before receiving “Once a Marine has gone through Corps Order 1040.43A Enlisted to Offi- orders to go to school. OCS all they will have to focus on then cer Commissioning Programs. “There is no sense in sending is school,” said Scott. “They will also For more information on the vari- Send briefs to: Marines to school through the MECEP show up to their NROTC unit ready to ous commissioning programs available [email protected]. The Chevron program if they can’t make it through assist in training Midshipmen for OCS.” for enlisted Marines, to include the staff reserves the right to publish OCS when the time comes,” said Scott. Although there are several signifi- NROTC scholarship and Naval Acad- only those briefs that comply with “Officer Candidate School is usually the cant changes to enlisted commissioning emy applicant process, check MCO Department of Defense regulations biggest hurdle for Marines. By getting programs, some things will not change. 1040.43A or contact MCRC officer and the standards of the U.S. it out of the way right off the bat we’re According to Scott, the requirements programs at 703-784-9448. Government. CHEVRON AROUND THE CORPS JULY 29, 2011 3

Around ANSF leads operation in Helmand the depot capital ahead of security transition This week the by Cpl. Adam Leyendecker patrol base outside of the capital. the rural landscape, the Afghan operation while being supported Chevron asks: II MEF (FWD) The troops said they were eager forces conducted mounted and by troops with the NDS and to quell an insurgent force which dismounted patrols in hopes of ANCOP. LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan – “What do you think had harassed the local area. flushing any insurgents. The Afghan security forces More than 400 Afghan National is this summer’s Likewise, locals said they “The goal of the operation made it through the day without Security Forces rolled through were waiting for the Afghan was to deny insurgents the range firing a shot in an area known hottest movie and the outskirts of the Helmand forces to bring stability to the in this area to launch attacks for a strong insurgent presence. why?” provincial capital of Lashkar area. on the city,” said Capt. Andy They also successfully removed Gah along Highway 601 during “This is important to the Magee, battle captain for 4 a few IED’s from the area to Operation Zmaray Sika, July 17. people of Lashkar Gah,” said SCOTS. make the land safer for the local The Afghan National Police Aitken. “It sends a message that The Afghan forces rolled populace. led the operation, which also there is an effective Afghan through miles of unpatrolled “If more people can witness included forces of the Afghan national security force in the land with ease. The Afghan this type of operation they will Border Police, National Army, area. The locals are tired of Border Police patrolled further be convinced of how incredible National Civil Order Police, being intimidated by outsiders north of the 601, as the Afghan a force the ANSF really are,” National Directorate of Security and young men who have been National Army stretched said Aitken. “All these people and coalition troops with Task led astray.” their forces to the south. The are a part of a greater Lashkar Force Helmand. As the sun rose and lit up police cleared the heart of the Gah.” Afghan security forces have been gradually taking the lead in more operations throughout the capital region over the last year. The operation took place just ahead of the official transfer of authority of security in Lashkar “The Hangover Two. Gah from coalition forces to It was crazy and really Afghan July 20 at provincial funny.” Althea Beason, governor Gulab Mangal’s cashier, housewares, Marine compound. Corps Exchange From the planning to execution of Operation Zmaray Sika, the Afghans were in the lead with no assistance from coalition forces, said Lt. Col. Alistair Aitken, the commanding officer of Combined Forces Lashkar Gah. Afghan National Policeman Col. Kamalladim, chief of security for Lashkar Gah, led the operation and directed the other branches’ assignments. Troops with the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, also known as “the Highlanders,” provided air support and counter- Cpl. Adam Leyendecker improvised explosive device Lt. Col. Alistair Aitken, commanding officer of Combined Forces Lashkar Gah, left, and Warrant teams. Officer Evan Philbin, middle, with Company A, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, At dawn on the first day of the discuss Operation Zmaray Sika in the rural area outside of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, July 17. “Transformers: Dark operation, Afghan security forces Task Force Helmand troops were present to provide air support and counter-improvised explosive of the Moon. It has a gathered at a newly established great storyline and is device teams. the best out of the three Transformers movies.’’ Staff Sgt. Michael Saldana, 1st Battalion drill master, Recruit Training Regiment

“I loved Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part Two, the special effects were magical.’’ Lance Cpl. Katrina Perkins, administrative clerk, Headquarters Company, Cpl. Adam Leyendecker 3rd Battalion Highlander Guy Jones, a gunner with Company A, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, provides security during Operation Zmaray Sika. Four SCOTS provided air support and counter-improvised explosive device teams during the Afghan-led operation.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR PRESS NCOIC chevron/public affairs office Maj. Michael W. Armistead Sgt. Cristina Porras 1600 henderson ave. #120 san diego, ca. 92140 (619) 524-8722 DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo Master Sgt. Robert G. Knoll EDITOR ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron Roger Edwards is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF CONTACT THE CHEVRON considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Lewis Jr. [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON FEATURE JULY 29, 2011 Semper Fit sponsors biannual Casino Night by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla participants either $1,500 or $3,000 in enjoy gambling,” said Petty Officer 3rd changing,” said Sgt. Michael McDonald, Chevron staff casino chips and had the choice to buy Class Barry Beard, a hospital corpsman a student at recruiter’s school. back in for $10 if they ran out. with the Branch Medical Clinic aboard At the end of the night, participants arine Corps Recruit Depot’s “These events build excitement,” MCRD. “It gives us something to do -- I had the opportunity to win one of 28 Semper Fit program said Dominique Gary, event even brought my wife.” raffle prizes. The prizes were themed transformed the recreation coordinator, Semper Fit. “You can The sounds of shuffling cards and gift baskets valued between $100 and centerM into a gamer’s dream with five forget about mundane work life to dice bouncing off the table made it $300 and included items such as San different casino games to choose from have fun.” a true casino experience for all in Diego Zoo tickets, massage packages, July 22. Semper Fit opened the event to attendance. A local casino provides dinner and a movie packages and many Casino Night is held twice a year service members and their families, tables and dealers for the participants others. Semper Fit was able to add 10 giving depot guests a night to relax as well as Department of Defense twice a year in addition to helping with more baskets to the raffle from the last and enjoy time with fellow service civilians. Each participant started with poker tournaments aboard the depot. Casino Night. members The night included three 10 raffle tickets and could use their “This was very fun and relaxing. It “It brings a lot of different people hours of Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, chips to buy more at the end of the was good to have that time off to relieve together -- all ranks get to play and they Texas Hold’em and Pai Gow. A night. that stress when you work as much as are a great group of people,” said Memo $15 or $25 registration fee bought “It definitely boosts morale because I we do, because our schedules are always Garcia, manager, Casino Gold.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Semper Fit Program hosted its biannual Casino Night July 22 at the Recreation Center here. The players were able to use casino chips to buy raffle tickets to win one of 28 themed gift baskets. Semper Fit was able to provide 10 more prizes than it’s previous Casino Night. Players hide their cards and their emotions July 22 during Semper Fit’s Casino Night at the Recreation Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The Texas Hold’em and Pai Gow tables were filled all night with players hoping to win big.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Beard, a hospital corpsman with the Branch Medical Clinic Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla aboard MCRD, receives his gift basket after his The roulette wheel spins as players watch the ball go around hoping it lands on their number during Marine Corps raffle number was called. Each gift basket was A deck of cards gets shuffled at the Black Jack table July 22 during Semper Fit’s Casino Night Recruit Depot’s Semper Fit program’s Casino Night July 22. Players had the choice to buy in for $15 or $25 giving themed with prizes such as zoo tickets, massage at the Recreation Center Aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Players had the them either $1500 or $3000 respectively in casino chips to start the night. packages or car care kits. opportunity to play Black Jack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em, Craps or Pai Gow.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Marine Corps Recruit Depot’s Semper Fit Program hosted its biannual Casino Night July 22 at the Recreation Center here. There were five different games Guests enjoy a game of Black Jack during Semper Fit’s Casino Night July 22 at the Recreation available for players to choose from: Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Pai Gow, Craps and Roulette. Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Casino Night is held twice a year on MCRD. CHEVRON FEATURE JULY 29, 2011 5

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Players hide their cards and their emotions July 22 during Semper Fit’s Casino Night at the Recreation Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The Texas Hold’em and Pai Gow tables were filled all night with players hoping to win big.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla A deck of cards gets shuffled at the Black Jack table July 22 during Semper Fit’s Casino Night at the Recreation Center Aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Players had the opportunity to play Black Jack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em, Craps or Pai Gow.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Dominique Gary, Semper Fit event coordinator, reads off one of the winning raffle tickets while Pfc. Phillip Saxon, Basic Marine Platoon, Support Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Company, spins the tumbler during Casino Night July 22 at the Recreation Guests enjoy a game of Black Jack during Semper Fit’s Casino Night July 22 at the Recreation Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Players had the Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Casino Night is held twice a year on MCRD. opportunity to win one of 28 themed gift baskets. 6 CHEVRON FEATURE JULY 29, 2011

Lance Cpl. David Flynn Black belt instructors with the Martial Arts Center of Excellence demonstrate the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to educators with the Western Recruiting Region College and University Educators’ Workshop July 12. After seeing the demonstration, educators were taught a few MCMAP techniques. Western Recruiting Region educators get an inside look at the Corps by Lance Cpl. David Flynn department of communications chair, the PME because I can relate to that,” One is the unit responsible for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Texas Tech University. “We followed said Olaniran. “It’s similar to what I transportation of the President of the similar regimented schedules as (the teach; strategic decision making, crisis United States and uses the call-sign MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — lieutenants at TBS) do.” management and conflict management. “Marine One” when he is onboard. Marine Corps Recruiting Command While at TBS educators witnessed I can wrap my hands around it a little “The helicopter ride was my favorite hosted the second of two College and students prepare for a patrol in armored more.” part of the workshop,” said Olaniran. University Educators’ Workshops here vehicles, saw a Marine Corps Martial After their day on base, educators “It’s probably everyone’s favorite.” July 11-14. Arts Program demonstration from spent their evening at Arlington On the final day of the workshop The workshop provided staff and three experienced black belt instructors, National Cemetery in Arlington, the educators visited Officer Candidate faculty from colleges and universities received a lesson in squad based tactics Va., to see a performance by the School. They were greeted at OCS by across the Western states an in-depth and had lunch at the same chow hall that Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle the commanding officer, Col. Richard look at the Marine officer accession and some of their former students now dine Corps and the Marine Corps Silent C. Jackson. development process and an opportunity in. Drill Platoon during the Sunset Parade. “Here at OCS, we screen and evaluate to develop purposeful relationships with “I know a lieutenant at TBS now,” said The Sunset Parade is conducted every candidates to find out if they have MCRC personnel. Rod Keller, English professor, Brigham Tuesday night during the summer. what it takes to be a Marine officer,” Educators began the workshop Young University- Idaho. “He is the Day two of the workshop started said Jackson. “Just being here means with a visit to The Basic School. After person who told me about this workshop with a tour of base housing followed a candidate meets our moral, physical completing Officer Candidate School and was very excited when I said I was by a look at the Corps’ future with a and educational requirements to be and accepting their commission, Marine going.” presentation of former commandant offered a commission. It will all depend officers continue on to TBS where they Like Keller, Olaniran also found out Gen. James T. Conway’s Vision and on how much effort they’re willing to are prepared for duty as company grade about the opportunity the Marine Corps Strategy 2025. give us. Think of OCS as a 10 week job officers in the operating forces. Particular offers to educators through a student. “I really liked the way they showed interview.” emphasis is placed on the duties, “I know a young man who became us the Marine Corps’ plan for 2025,” At OCS the educators witnessed responsibilities and war-fighting skills a lieutenant a few weeks ago,” said said Keller. “It’s good to know that the training and had the chance to sit in on required to be a rifle platoon commander. Olaniran. “That’s how I got invited to the Marine Corps has an eye on the future.” a guided discussion between candidates While at TBS, educators witnessed workshop.” After enjoying a large lunch at and their platoon sergeant. and experienced the elements of training Following their trip to TBS, the the Clubs at Quantico, workshop The workshop concluded with a tour received by second lieutenants. The educators headed over to the Marine participants had the unique of the National Museum of the Marine atmosphere of TBS reminded one Corps University for a series of briefs opportunity to fly on board a CH-46 Corps. educator of his youth. about the different professional military Sea Knight helicopter with Marine “The workshop has been amazing,” “I grew up in a missionary school education programs offered to Marines. Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). said Keller. “It’s been a great in Nigeria,” said Bolanle Olaniran, “I really enjoyed hearing about Marine Helicopter Squadron experience.”

Jeff Moorad The founder of Moorad Young, Troy Aikman, Warren the movie. Both he and former Hall of Fame Racing from Roger Sports Management, Moorad Moon and Thurman Thomas. partner Steinberg appeared Staubach and Troy Aikman. began specializing in athlete Moorad was the negotiator in and served as technical A native of Modesto, Calif., Parade Reviewing Officer representation in 1983, with his on a number of landmark consultants to director Moorad earned an Associate main focus on MLB. contracts for a baseball client Cameron Crowe in the 1996 in Arts degree from Modesto Jeff Moorad is the vice- Moorad’s reputation as a base that included Manny Oscar-winning picture “Jerry Junior College in 1976, where chairman and chief executive knowledgeable and respected Ramirez, Eric Karros, Ivan Maguire.” he served as student body officer of the San Diego Padres. negotiator has earned him a Rodriguez, Mo Vaughn, Shawn The former president president. He earned a B.A. in He brings more than 25 years of spot on The Sporting News’ Green and Raul Mondesi. and CEO of Moorad Sports Political Science in 1978 from sports industry experience to San 100 Most Powerful People in Moorad represented more Management, Moorad guided UCLA, and then received his Diego. Moorad was named to his Sports on eight occasions, as than 40 first-round selections his firm into a variety of sports law degree from Villanova current posts when, in February he helped revolutionize player from baseball’s annual technology ventures, publishing University School of Law (J.D.) 2009, he and a group of investors representation. First Year Player Draft in projects and charitable in 1981. reached an agreement to buy 100 Moorad’s client base took off his practice, highlighted by community projects. percent ownership of the Padres in 1984 when he was retained breakthrough deals for No. 1 Moorad is committed to civic over five years. by Will Clark and four other overall selections Darin Erstad service and helped his clients Moorad comes to San Diego members of the U.S. Olympic (1995) and Pat Burrell (1998), understand the responsibility from Phoenix where he was a baseball team, each of whom were both draft records at the time. of serving as role models in the member of the executive team of Top 10 draft choices. He then While sports representation community, encouraging them the Arizona Diamondbacks. He joined forces with Leigh Steinberg occupied the majority of to contribute millions of dollars brought a wealth of experience in in 1985 to form one of the most Moorad’s professional time, to community programs, Major League Baseball from the dynamic twosomes in the history it also led to work in the including their own non-profit player’s side of the table. of sports representation, covering entertainment field. He has foundations and alma maters. While with Arizona, both MLB and the National consulted and appeared in Leading by example, Moorad Moorad was a general partner, Football League. The duo major motion picture projects endowed a $100,000 scholarship CEO, spokesman for the negotiated more than $3 billion involving sports. He was the to his alma mater UCLA. Diamondbacks’ ownership in athlete contracts throughout baseball technical consultant Moorad has also ventured group and overseer (along with their 18 years together. for the Universal motion picture into National Association for Ken Kendrick) of the day-to-day They represented Pro “For Love of the Game” and Stock Car Auto Racing and operations of the franchise. Football Hall of Famers Steve had a cameo appearance in bought a controlling interest in CHEVRON GRADUATING COMPANY JULY 29, 2011 7

Platoon 1005 Platoon 1003 Platoon 1001 Platoon 1002 Platoon 1006 Platoon 1007 Platoon 1003 Platoon 1002 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (335) HIGH PFT (300) Pfc. V. N. Nchangwe Pfc. B. K. Baber Pfc. A. M. Benson Pfc. B. M. Hartsock Pfc. N. S. Hill Pfc. A. C. Alejo Pvt. R. M. Day Pfc. J. D. Perez Hayward, Calif. San Antonio Savage, Minn. Carlsbad, Calif. Temecula, Calif. Seattle Plainfield, Ind. San Antonio Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Staff Sgt. K. Jones Sgt. J. Sydebotham Sgt. D. Ardolf Sgt. G. Salvador Sgt. R. R. Soto Staff Sgt. C. Torrez Sgt. C. A. Matthys Staff Sgt. T. L. Sharp ALPHA COMPANY HONOR PLATOON

1st RECRUIT TRAINING SERIES 1001 PLATOON 1001 PLATOON 1002 PLATOON 1003 BATTALION Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Commanding Officer Capt. C. Urban Sgt. J. J. Rodriguez Staff Sgt. G. F. Pereira Gunnery Sgt. M. S. Thorpe Lt. Col. T. G. McCann Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Sergeant Major Staff Sgt. J. M. Duron Sgt. J. D. Weaver Sgt. J. Rice Gunnery Sgt. F. Galvan Sgt. Maj. J. N. Perry Sgt. P. J. Aguirre Staff Sgt. J. Rodriguez Battalion Drill Master Staff Sgt. M. A. Saldana

SERIES 1005 PLATOON 1005 PLATOON 1006 PLATOON 1007 COMPANY A Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Commanding Officer Capt. B. J. Addison Sgt. M. W. Currao Staff Sgt. J. S. Correa Staff Sgt. R. A. Cezair Capt. B. W. Richardson Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Company First Sergeant Staff Sgt. G. A. Buck Sgt. J. R. Darnell Staff Sgt. J. R. Duncan Staff Sgt. M. A. Brown 1st Sgt. M. R. Hackett Sgt. R. W. Randolph Sgt. J. A. Thompson Sgt T. Tate

* Indicates Meritorious Promotion PLATOON 1001 PLATOON 1002 PLATOON 1003 PLATOON 1005 PLATOON 1006 PLATOON 1007 Pvt. C. J. Achtzehn Pfc. J. C. Cuellar Pfc. B. K. Baber Pvt. R. Aguirre Pfc. N. S. Hill Pfc. N. S. Adams Pfc. J. T. Allen Pvt. J. O. Guidry Pvt. J. D. Bare Pfc. D. R. Anderson Pvt. S. Hu Pvt. N. A. Aguilar Pvt. K. D. Alonso *Pfc. M. B. Gullett Pfc. A. P. Bushman Pfc. J. E. Baldwin *Pfc. M. N. Hubbard *Pfc. A. C. Alejo Pvt. K. C. Anderson Pvt. J. C. Hamlin Pfc. J. M. Chartier Pfc. A. Bello Pfc. A. D. Johnson Pvt. M. R. Baggett Pvt. K. M. Anderson Pfc. A. R. Harbin Pvt. R. M. Day Pfc. E. C. Bise Pvt. T. A. Kavich Pvt. S. J. Bagwell Pvt. C. P. Anson *Pfc. B. M. Hartsock Pvt. J. I. Fajardo Pvt. J. Castillo Pfc. M. J. Lacava Pvt. K. R. Ballge Pvt. A. L. Barbaglia Pfc. L. M. Heater Pvt. J. R. Foxworth Pvt. W. J. Doeden Pvt. S. J. Lebouton Pfc. J. M. Begando Pvt. S. A. Barker Pvt. I. Hernandez *Pfc. Z. R. Harger Pvt. J. R. Fein *Pfc. N. J. Levins Pfc. J. J. Bohlmann Pvt. T. A. Bennion Pfc. E. A. Lainez-Diaz Pvt. O. Hernandez Pvt. T. F. Greene Pfc. Z. D. Lindsey Pvt. A. R. Bowman *Pfc. A. M. Benson Pfc. A. Landa Pfc. G. L. Kern Pfc. B. J. Gresham Pvt. J. D. Lindstrom Pvt. R. L. Busby Pfc. J. W. Bergstrom Pvt. I. R. Larsen Pvt. C. K. Knaack Pvt. S. T. Hargens Pvt. J. J. Lock Pvt. F. Calderon Pvt. P. J. Besabe Pvt. B. T. Leveque Pvt. J. F. Lerma Jr. Pvt. J. M. Harris Pvt. S. H. Lopez Pvt. M. R. Coe Pfc. J. D. Bierer Pvt. S. T. Lindsey Pvt. R. A. Lopez-Martinez Pvt. R. S. Lange Pvt. J. A. Lopez-Palma Pvt. K. R. Coker Pvt. C. F. Boone *Pfc. J. C. Lund Pvt. C. A. Masten Pvt. W. D. McIntosh Pfc. S. P. Losier Pvt. J. T. Cox Pvt. C. A. Bostick Pvt. A. T. Magana Pvt. B. M. Mock Pfc. C. B. Mulvihill Pfc. M. Luu Pvt. M. B. Crowder *Pfc. C. L. Bradley Pvt. M. G. McCullough Pvt. K. K. Overman *Pfc. V. N. Nchangwe Pvt. S. P. Mahoney Pfc. R. W. Cuddie Pvt. J. J. Calderon Pvt. K. J. McLaughlin Pvt. E. E. Perez Pvt. J. M. Pagan Pvt. A. Marquez Pvt. M. A. Cypher Pvt. E. M. 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Fleming Pvt. S. V. Enriquez Pvt. S. D. Obrie Pfc. J. C. Segura Pvt. D. M. Smith Pvt. C. E. Navarro Pfc. P. R. Friedman Pvt. A. A. Flores Pvt. E. Ortega Pfc. J. L. Seward Pvt. M. E. Smith Pfc. B. M. O’Connor Pvt. J. R. Gaalswyk Pvt. V. L. Fulmer Pvt. J. Ortega Pvt. J. D. Shinkle Pvt. V. T. Smith Pvt. M. J. Parker *Pfc. E. Garcia Pvt. J. E. Gamboa Pfc. J. D. Perez Pfc. E. J. Short Pvt. G. D. Spino *Pfc. B. R. Pavlovich Pvt. M. A. Garcia Pvt. I. Guillen Pvt. C. N. Pieffer Pfc. M. D. Shults Pvt. A. T. Stevens Pvt. T. D. Pavnica Pfc. P. C. Garza Pvt. H. Guzman Pfc. M. B. Prater Pvt. T. N. Spencer Pvt. T. F. Stoker Pvt. J. E. Perez Pvt. A. G. George *Pfc. X. Guzman Pfc. A. Y. Pshenichnykh Pvt. A. J. Steining Pvt. D. F. Stubenrauch Pvt. J. G. Perez Pvt. L. E. Goff Pfc. J. P. Hansen Pvt. T. L. Puckett *Pfc. J. A. St. John Pvt. D. J. Sullivan Pfc. A. Ramirez Pfc. L. Gonzalez Pvt. K. B. Harris Pvt. F. A. Ramirez Pfc. S. A. Stroud Pvt. J. W. Swift Pvt. A. C. Ramirez Pvt. M. Goodall Pfc. T. D. Harris Pvt. A. Rangel Pfc. F. J. Supnet Pvt. J. W. Tedford Pfc. J. Ramirez Pfc. R. Guerrero Pvt. D. R. Hawkins Pvt. T. R. Reagan Pvt. D. G. Tanke Pvt. S. C. Thomas Pvt. A. M. Rice *Pfc. D. J. Hilgers Pvt. J. M. Herman Pvt. W. A. Rhea Pfc. R. M. Terwilliger Pvt. S. Thompson Pvt. J. A. Rigsby Pvt. J. L. Hotchkiss Pfc. H. L. Lee Pfc. R. Rodriguez-Florez Pvt. R. M. Tinajero Pfc. J. Tsakopoulos Pvt. C. D. Roach Pfc. C. A. Hovarter Pvt. J. A Moreno Pvt. M. A. Rodriquez Pvt. H. G. Torres Pvt. R. Y. Tuareyev Pvt. P. Rodriguez Pvt. J. C. Hovis Pvt. Y. B. Park Pvt. P. J. Sandi Pfc. J. S. Tuttle Pvt. M. C. Vance Pvt. W. J. Rogers Pvt. D. A. Jackson Pvt. Y. W. Park Pvt. N. F. Sandoval Pvt. A. C. Valdivia Pfc. T. W. Varland Pfc. T. O. Root Pvt. T. Johnson Pvt. B. A. Ramirez Pvt. M. J. Scheffers Pvt. R. Villa JR. Pvt. A. Villarreal Pvt. S. A. Ross Pfc. J. L. Kaald Pvt. A. J. Santos Pvt. K. C. Sievert Pvt. C. R. Weir *Pfc. D. F. Waggoner Pvt. A. R. Ruiz Pvt. T. W. Keilman Pvt. C. R. Underwood Pvt. C. P. Smith Pfc. E. E. Walton Pfc. M. S. Keller Pvt. R. T. Villanueva Pfc. B. V. Torrez Pvt. C. A. Wise Pvt. J. P. Kenyon Pvt. D. C. Warren Pfc. C. C. Trice *Pfc. D. L. Wright Pfc. G. L. Miller Pvt. R. K. Whillock Pfc. D. J. Wruck Pvt. K. J. Sherlock 8 CHEVRON SPORTS JULY 29, 2011 Self-defense class empowers depot women by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery the prevention and interven- Chevron staff tion of sexual abuse, assault and relationship violence. arine Corps Recruit In the beginning of the class, Depot San Diego Wager explained attackers typi- Behavioral Health cally target women who appear ServicesM hosted a self-defense vulnerable. Statistics indicate 82 class for women, including percent of attacks were prevented service members, civilians and when women were more asser- military spouses, July 23. tive. She explained that attack- The three-hour class, held ers typically go after vulnerable in building 5E, was ment to targets. empower women while educat- “The situation doesn’t have ing them on how to be more to get physical,” said Wager. assertive and giving them a role- “Just by being assertive you can playing lesson on how to defend prevent a sexual assault from themselves if they ever become occurring.” targets of assault. Wager indicates statistics “This class is important for show females are assaulted the depot military spouses espe- more often than males because cially because they spend a lot of they are seen as weak and its Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery time on their own,” said Laura human nature for males to be Kate Wager (left), prevention educator, Center for Community Solutions,assists Terra Pack (right), Texier, intake counselor and pre- dominant. She explains that to home visitor, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Family Advocacy Center, with the heel-palm vention specialist, MCRD BHS. avoid being targeted, women strike to nose during a women’s defense class held on MCRD, July 23. The class taught females “This class is meant to give the must demand space, make how to be assertive and physically defend themselves if they ever become a victim of an assault. women awareness, intuition and people think someone’s expect- assertiveness so they can protect ing them when they’re alone, percent of the time attackers Lance Cpl. Esmeralda situation and Marine Corps themselves.” and when home alone, make it are acquaintances or dates. Ramirez, an administrative Martial Arts isn’t always the Texier explained sexual seem like multiple people are They’re almost always not a clerk with Headquarters Co., way to go,” she added. assault situations could happen there. Even neighbors can be stranger.” Headquarters and Service Bat- Participants attended the any time, so females need to dangerous. She also encourages people talion, participated in the class class to educate themselves and make themselves aware of what Wager suggested keeping to follow their intuition. with her corporal so they could get useful information, and to do and what to look out for. window blinds shut at night, “We tend to not use intuition get more experience and infor- many left with a higher sense of According to the instruc- keeping lights on in mul- because people will say your mation on being aware. confidence. tor, Kate Wager, one out of tiple rooms and putting up a being paranoid,” said Wager. “I think a lot of females can “When the females leave every four women is sexually “beware of dog” sign to scare If all else fails and a physical benefit from this class,” said this class it’s pretty amazing to assaulted. Wager is a preven- attackers away. attack occurs, Wager showed Ramirez, who is a black belt in see,” said Texier. “Just from the tion educator with the Center “I’m not saying be scared the females how to execute the Marine Corps Martial Arts role playing they go from being for Community Solutions, an of your neighbors — just be effective self-defense tech- Program. “You never know passive to being aggressive. It’s organization that emphasizes aware,” said Wager. “Eighty niques to fight off an attacker. when you’ll be alone and in a pretty empowering to watch.” 12th District takes a swing in CG’s Cup softball by Lance Cpl. Eric General’s Cup softball game July and 0. feeling good,” said Seagrace. “But them the win. Quintanilla 26 at Beeson Field aboard Marine “We started off a little shaky, we were trying to make sure to Although CPAC started out Chevron staff Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. but we came back,” said Sgt. have a good time and have fun strong, they realized where A back-and-forth struggle that Rashi Seagrace, right fielder, 12th first.” the mistakes were made and A close game ended in a began in the third inning had both District. Going into the 6th inning know what needs to be done for victory for 12th Marine Corps teams striving for the lead. In the At the end of the second CPAC was in the lead 9 – 8. future games. District against the Consolidated end, 12th District’s hunger for inning, CPAC had the lead 7 – Due to the 55 minute time “We beat ourselves. There Personnel Administration Center the win showed as they outplayed 4. With the bases loaded, Sgt. constraint on CG cup softball were too many errors on our 13 - 9 during a Commanding CPAC, bringing their record to 3 Benedict Baclig, 2nd base, 12th games, time was running out part and too many dropped District, turned the tides on and 12th District needed to balls,” said CPAC head coach CPAC with an interpark grand make an offensive push. 12th and center fielder, John Lopez. slam. District stepped up to bat and “Next time we’ll go better “We were very confident and knocked out four runs giving prepared.”

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Gunnery Sgt. Lenwood Hall, comptroller chief, 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District, pitches against a batter from the Consolidated Personnel Administration Center team during a Commanding General’s Cup softball game July 26 at Beeson Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The win brings 12th District to a record of three wins and zero losses.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Tishiro Walker, human resources promotions, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, connects with the ball July 26 during a softball game against 12th Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Recruiting District at Beeson Field aboard Marine Corps Recruiting Jeffery Peterson, identification card clerk, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Depot San Diego. The game was part of the Commanding Battalion, dives to catch the ball July 26 during a softball game against 12th Marine Corps Recruiting General’s Cup, and ended with a win for 12th District. District at Beeson Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.