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Vol. 71 – No. 5 – COMPANY I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011 February is Black History Month by Lance Cpl. Mike Ito tions companies and the offi- Chevron staff cers’ stewards who earned the battle scars and took the casu- It was a balmy South Caro- alties. linian evening as the sun set Blacks continued to serve on Fort Wagner, just north of in segregated units until the Charleston, N.C., when Brig. fall of 1949, when an executive Gen. Quincy Gilmore led the order from President Harry S. 54th Massachusetts Regiment Truman established a policy into the second assault on of full integration. Addition- the fort. The three Union bri- ally, in the fall of 1949, the gades, comprised of approxi- first black woman, Annie E. mately 5,000 soldiers, charged Graham of Detroit, enlisted in toward the fort defended by the Marines. only 1,800 Confederate troops. Black Marines continued The situation quickly became to valiantly serve throughout Staff Sgt. Michael A. Saldana, right, drill instructor, 1st Battalion, Delta Company, Marine Corps hopeless for the North, and a the Korean and the Vietnam Recruit Depot San Diego, receives a Navy Commendation Medal from Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, retreat was hastily sounded. Wars, expanding not only the commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region. In the front of the line, a color storied Marine name, but the Saldana was named Drill Instructor of the Year in the 2010 Commandant of the Marine Corps sergeant carrying the national Marine Corps’ understanding Combined Awards Ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico, located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., ensign was shot through the of modern combat. on Jan. 28. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David T. Howard/MCB Quantico heart and his die-hard grasp For example, 2nd Lieuten- on the colors was released. ant Frank E. Peterson Jr., was Sgt. William Carney saw the first black Marine Corps this and quickly grabbed the pilot, who flew 64 combat mis- colors and ran them to the sions before the war ended. front. He fought until the He earned the Distinguished retreat was absolutely neces- Flying Cross and six Air sary, ran the colors back to his Medals in the final months of unit, and proudly proclaimed, the Korean War. “Boys, the old flag never It was Marines like Peter- touched the ground!” son, regardless of color, that For holding fast to the honor paved the way for successful of his country, and being shot operations in future conflicts four times in the process, by developing the concept of Sgt. Carney was awarded the close-air support. Peterson Medal of Honor, the nation’s served 38 years in the Corps highest military award. and became the first black But there was something Marine Corps general officer. exceptional about this story. Black Marines also served The 54th Massachusetts was in the Vietnam War, repre- an all-black unit commanded senting approximately 13 per- by white officers, and Carney cent of Marines in the region was the first black service and absorbing more than 14 member to earn the Medal percent of casualties. of Honor. Since that date, 86 In the modern era, blacks more black service members make up approximately 12 have received the honor. percent of the Marine Corps February was officially total strength and just under deemed “Black History two percent of officers. Month” by President Gerald The Marine Corps is not R. Ford in 1976, and has served only mindful of what is to to celebrate the identity and come in the future, but also achievements of blacks. recognize the importance of It was April 7, 1942 that looking back to the heroic sac- blacks were officially allowed rifice made by so many in the to enlist. The first month, 24 past. black recruits arrived at Mont- “Because of the many nega- ford Point, N.C., the segre- tive influences and events gated Marine confronting today’s African- area. American, it becomes increas- Over the next two years, ingly vital to acknowledge, Montford Point would be understand and celebrate the the training site for the 51st achievements and accomplish- and 52nd Defense Battalions. ments of our early leaders,” First Sergeant Lance Harrell, company first sergeant, Company M, dances with his daughter, Ironically, these combat units said Sgt. Maj. Sylvester Dan- Logan, 9, at the Third Annual Father Daughter Dance, held at the Semper Fit Field House never actually saw combat iels, Marine Corps Recruit January 28. The Family Readiness division’s Children, Youth and Teen Department hosted during the war. Instead, it was Depot San Diego sergeant the event which attracted 122 guests. Cpl. Frances Johnson/Chevron the black depot and ammuni- see History, page 8 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011

2010 W-2 tax statements available Around the depot The 2010 W-2 and 1099 tax statements are now available in MyPay. This week the Chevron asks: “What are you doing this Valentine’s IPAC has the capability to reset MyPay accounts for all military personnel, federal Day?” service employees, and military retired personnel. IPAC is located in Bldg. 622, Room 127. For more information, call J. Gonzalez at (619) 524-8369.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center opened The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center is open in Bldg. 12 at the Legal Services Center. Services are available by appointment only. Tax preparers will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. For appointments and information, call (619) 524-4116.

Commanding General’s Welcome Aboard MCRD San Diego’s next Commanding “I’m going to hang out with my “Incentive training, physical “Right now I’m scrambling to buy General’s Welcome Aboard is scheduled boyfriend because he’s fun. It training, and prepping recruits my fiancé something.” 1st Lt. Matthew for Tuesday. The event is an information- based orientation. The program begins doesn’t matter what we do.” for the practical testing.” Staff Sgt. Lunkes, air intelligence officer Melissa Hansen, library technician Anthony Schannutte, drill instructor, at 8:30 a.m. at the MCCS Personal Company H & Professional Development Center (formerly Marine & Family Services), Bldg. 14. Following the brief will be a bus tour that will include stops at key points of interest aboard the depot. The bus tour ends at the Recreation Center, Bldg 590, where attendees will be treated to a complimentary luncheon and an “Info Expo.” The “Info Expo” affords attendees the opportunity to obtain additional information about any of the various programs and support activities that may be of particular interest to them. Newly- arriving service members, their spouses, dependents, retirees, Civil Service/DoD, and NAF employees are invited to attend. Per Depot Order, the Welcome Aboard is a mandatory attendance function for all newly arriving Marines. Childcare is available by calling (619) 524-0916. For additional information, call (619) 524-5298.

“I’m going out with my boyfriend, “I’m taking my girlfriend to dinner, “I may be going to the Single Free health screening and blood hopefully somewhere nice. a movie and the mall. Then we are Marine Program they’re having drive He hasn’t told me where were going to watch the sunset.” Lance Cpl. at the Locker Room for Anti- A free health screening and blood going yet.” Lance Cpl. Katie Snell, Tommy Diaz, personnel clerk Valentines.” Cpl. Amanda Mazzei, drive will be held Tuesday at the Fitness administration clerk financial clerk Center. The cardiac screening includes total cholesterol and blood sugar screening, blood pressure, body fat/BMI, hip-to-waist ratio measurements, and individual counseling. Appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact Plan for the next disaster the Fitness Center at (619) 524-4427. The blood drive will be in the Fitness by G3 Mission Assurance next to each bed. • Locate a safe place outside of your Center parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 • Teach everyone in your household home to meet your family after a p.m. Refreshments will be provided. ill everyone in your to use emergency whistles and to disaster. For more information, call Andrea household do the right knock three times repeatedly if • Designate an out-of-state contact Callahan, at (619) 524-8913. thing during the violent trapped (Rescuers searching collapsed person who can be called by everyone shaking of a major buildings will be listening for sounds). in the household to relay information. Wearthquake or during the confusion of • Identify the needs of household • Provide all family members with a Heart Health Contest a terrorist attack? Will everyone know members and neighbors with special paper list of important contact phone Heart disease is the #1 cause of death how to reconnect in the aftermath of requirements or situations, such as use numbers. of men and women in the United States. a tsunami? Can you and your family of a wheelchair, walking aids, special • Determine where you might live if February is National Women’s Heart survive until help arrives? diets, or medication. your home cannot be occupied after Month. Show your support by wearing Before California suffers her next • Take a Red Cross first aid and an earthquake or other disaster (ask red every Friday in February. Need disaster, get together with family or cardiopulmonary resuscitation friends or relatives). something red to wear? Stop by Health housemates to plan what each person will training course. • Know about the emergency plan Promotions to pick up a red pin or sticker. do before, during and after. • Learn who in your neighborhood is developed by your children’s school Win prizes every Friday in the Health When a disaster is over, victims trained in first aid and CPR. or day care and keep your children’s Promotions contest for the Best Dressed will have to live with the risk of fire, • Know the location of utility shutoffs school emergency release card in Red. Send us a picture of you dressed the potential lack of utilities and basic for your home (gas, water, electricity) current. in red. There are three ways to enter: services such as medical care. and keep needed tools nearby. Only • Keep copies of essential documents, • Upload a picture to our Facebook at The safety and wellbeing of your loved turn off the gas if you smell or hear such as identification, insurance www.facebook.com/mccsmcrdsd.hp ones is important, so take time now to leaking gas. policies and financial records, in a • Email your picture to Andrea Callahan develop a family emergency plan. If you • Get training from your local fire secure, waterproof container, along at [email protected] already have one, take time to review and department on how to properly use a with your disaster supplies. • Stop by our office in Bldg. 5W, upper update it. fire extinguisher. • Include a household inventory deck and we will take your picture for • Install smoke alarms and test them (a list and photos or video of your you! Plan to Be Safe During a Disaster: monthly. Change the battery yearly or belongings). Winners will be announced each • Practice “drop, cover, and hold on” to when the alarm emits a chirping sound • Have occasional disaster drills Friday by 3 p.m. be safe during an earthquake. (low-battery signal). to practice your plan. Ask your • Identify safe spots in every room, such • Check with your city or county to babysitters, house sitters, neighbors, Send briefs to: as under sturdy desks and tables. see if there is a Community Emergency coworkers and others about their [email protected]. The Chevron • Learn how to protect yourself no matter Response Team program in your area. disaster plans and share your plan staff reserves the right to publish only where you are when a disaster strikes. If not, ask if they will start one. with them. those briefs that comply with Department For further information, go of Defense regulations and the standards Plan to Respond After a Disaster: Plan to communicate and recover to MCRDSD.ORG/Emergency of the U.S. Government. • Keep shoes and a working flashlight after a disaster Preparedness or www.espfocus.org. CHEVRON ~ AROUND THE CORPS ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 3

Brian Deatherage, biology teacher, Kuna High School, Kuna, Idaho, keeps positive control of his weapon and his Kevlar helmet while crawling through a tunnel during the bayonet assault course, here, Feb. 08. Deatherage was among the 83 educators from Recruiting Stations Portland, Ore., and Salt Lake City visiting the depot this week, to learn what students who join the Marine Corps can expect from recruit training. Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas/Chevron RS Portland, Salt Lake City educators visit depot by Lance Cpl. Katalynn known by yelling orders at the aboard the depot is a good received a class on the Marine Meyerson, English teacher, Thomas educators. thing,” said Sgt. Jaime Soto, Corps Martial Arts Program. American Leadership Academy, Chevron Staff After giving the educators drill instructor, Instructional Educators were also invited South Spanish Fork, Utah. commands to get off the buses Training Company, Support at the end of the first day to “Understanding what they go High school administrators, and lining them up on the Battalion. “It helps expand their take part in the Bayonet Assault through only amplifies that teachers and counselors from yellow footprints, the drill minds and lets them see recruit Course on the depot. respect. I see how much good Recruiting Stations Portland, instructors paced up and down training. It shows them that we Through this course, the this could do for some of my Ore., and Salt Lake City the rows barking commands aren’t creating killing machines, educators maneuvered through students.” participated in a week-long and ensuring the educators but instead instilling morals and obstacles; crawled through The educators also visited synopsis of Marine Corps recruit snapped to the proper position of values into the young Marines.” tunnels; and navigated a rope Weapons Field Training training during the Educators attention. The educators also attended bridge. The whole time they Battalion, Marine Corps Base Workshop Monday through Following several minutes classroom briefs describing were suited in flak jackets and Camp Pendleton, Calif., to today. of controlled chaos, the drill the entire enlistment process, Kevlar helmets, while carrying witness firing and field training. The educators started off instructors stopped yelling and including recruiting, joining rubber M16-A2 service rifles The Educators also toured their first day of the workshop took the time to congratulate the the Marine Corps, boot camp with rubber bayonets attached Marine Corps Air Station aboard the depot by being educators for surviving the first graduation, the Fleet Marine to engage training targets when Miramar, Calif., where they greeted by the legendary Marine few minutes of Marine Corps Force, and Marines’ lifestyles. they reached the end of the talked to a panel and viewed a Corps drill instructors. recruit training. They also visited various course. static display of air crafts. When the buses came to The educators were then training sites around the depot. “I’ve always had plenty Educators leaving the depot a stop in front of the famous taken on a tour of the rest of the They watched demonstrations of respect for those who are today said that they now have yellow footprints, the drill receiving process by their drill of water survival training at willing to sacrifice their a better understanding of the instructors boarded the buses instructor guides. the depot Swim Tank, Marines time and sometimes lives Marine Corps and its young men in a fury, making their presence “Having the educators tackle the confidence course, and for their country,” said Jodi and women.

Jodi Meyerson, English teacher, American Leadership Academy, South Spanish Fork, Utah, maneuvers through a field of simulated tripwires while running the Two Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors demonstrate some moves that are part of the Marine Corps bayonet assault course Feb. 8. Martial Arts Program that every Marine learns in recruit training. The educators were encouraged to try Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas/Chevron out some basic moves under the supervision of the MAI’s, Feb. 08. Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas/Chevron

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office henderson ave Maj. Michael W. Armistead Cpl. Frances Johnson 1600 . #120 Cpl. Kristin Moreno san diego, ca. 92140 (619) 524-8722 Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas DEPUTY DIRECTOR www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Lance Cpl. Michael Ito The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine Pfc. Crystal Druery COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- aj en onald ailey Gunnery Sgt. Laura Gawecki M . G . R L. B ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron EDITOR is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF Roger Edwards considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels Cpl. Jose Nava [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Recruits use teamwork to ascend new heights by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla In Holder’s Stance, an exercise Ascent, they carried him down conditions. Chevron staff during the Crucible, recruits had to a rope net in order to get him “We’re here to help guide them, find a way to get ammunition cans medical attention. not to tell them what to do,” Two recruits carefully crossed and water jugs to the other end of “Every Marine has to be said Lance Cpl. Duane Curley, a rope bridge, each holding one a rope bridge using various lengths evacuated safely without creating field instructor, Field Company, end of a rope attached to an of rope. At Dunham’s Ascent, more casualties,” said Recruit WFTBn, MCB Camp Pendleton. ammunition can. If they fell or another obstacle, they had to Berkeley Blum, Platoon 3209, Co. “The leadership they learn and dropped their gear, they had to retrieve a “wounded” dummy from I, 3rd RTBn. “This ensured the develop here will be used at Marine start over. the top of an 18-foot tower with no troop’s welfare and mine.” Combat Training and Infantry Recruits from Platoon 3209, stairs, called the Skyscraper. Each obstacle had areas painted Training Battalion, so they can Company I, 3rd Recruit Training At the obstacles, the recruits in red that the recruits were not take it with them to the fleet.” Battalion, challenged themselves separated into squads; one to allowed to touch to help complete At each obstacle, the drill on new obstacles during the accomplish each obstacle and the the mission. If a recruit touched instructors assigned one of the Crucible, Feb. 1, at Edson Range, other to provide security around any of these areas, he would have recruits to be the squad leader. Marine Corps Base Camp the perimeter to make sure the area to go back to the beginning and The squad leader had to devise a Pendleton, Calif. is secure. perform an exercise before starting plan for completing their mission. The Crucible is a 54-hour “Marines have to learn to again. He is the recruit who will separate training event conducted during provide cover in almost every “Real-life situations could the squads and supervise their Marine recruit training. Recruits situation,” said Sgt. Jason Lansdon be different all the time,” said progress. go through simulated combat , drill instructor, Platoon 3209, Co. Lansdon. “These are worst-case “These squad leaders haven’t stress scenarios, consisting of food I, 3rd RTBn. “So no matter what scenarios. It’s good to learn like been in a real leadership role,” and sleep deprivation. The recruits squad they are in, they get good this.” said Lansdon. “They have to take must learn to work as a team to training.” The Holder’s Stance exercise charge and learn how to work as a overcome mentally and physically- Once the recruits reached the represented the resupply of a unit team. None of these obstacles can demanding obstacles. simulated casualty on Dunham’s of Marines under less than optimal be completed without teamwork.”

Recruit Case Fenster, left, and Recruit Dillon Erickson, Platoon 3209, Company I, use rope to carry an ammunition can across a rope bridge during the Crucible. Holder’s Stance is an event used to simulate a resupply mission under extreme conditions. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Recruits Gabriel A. Becerra, left, and Luke A. Burrow, right, perform a chair carry to move simulated casualty, Recruit Craig E. Candies Jr., to their platoon’s designated checkpoint before he can return to the Crucible. The recruits are members of Platoon 3209, Company I. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Recruits Jacob R. Brown, top, and Enrique G. Calderon, Platoon 3209, Recruits from Platoon 3209, Company I, help each other to reach Recruit Bryce Buss, Platoon 3209, Company I, provides cover for the other recruits of his squad. Half of the squad provides cover while the other half completes the Company I, work together to bring a simulated casualty down the rope net to the second story of the Dunham’s Ascent obstacle. The recruits obstacle during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron get medical attention during the Crucible. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron must climb to the fourth story to reach and save a simulated casualty. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 5

Recruit Gabriel Becerra, Platoon 3209, Company I, leaps from the second story of the Dunham’s Ascent obstacle during the Recruit Case Fenster, left, and Recruit Dillon Erickson, Platoon 3209, Company I, use rope to carry Crucible. If the recruits do not maintain a low-profile they may an ammunition can across a rope bridge during the Crucible. Holder’s Stance is an event used to become simulated casualties and must begin the exercise simulate a resupply mission under extreme conditions. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron again. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Recruit Bryce Buss, Platoon 3209, Company I, provides cover for the other recruits of his squad. Half of the squad provides cover while the other half completes the obstacle during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Recruit motivates platoon by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla are where they are supposed to be and complete Chevron staff their work. The squad leader will also mentor recruits who struggle with parts of training. A motivated recruit runs while yelling at the “He had pretty good motivation, and has done sound of his name coming from one of his drill everything we asked,” said Staff Sgt. Ernesto instructors. Although the recruits are told from Delgadillo, senior drill instructor, Platoon 3210, day one to be loud and motivated at all times, Co. I. “He has gone above and beyond his squad one stands out above the rest. leader duties, as well.” Recruit Dylan K. Bolt, Platoon 3210, Bolt said he chose the military occupational Company I, said he has always strived to be his specialty of infantryman because he wanted best and that is why he chose to join the Corps. the opportunity to go overseas and fight for his Bolt, 19, has two other family members who country. have served in the Marine Corps, including his “He has done a lot to earn the respect of the grandfather, retired Marine and actor, R. Lee recruits and his drill instructors,” said Staff Sgt. Ermy, but the decision to enlist was strictly his Mike Chavez, Platoon 3210, Co. I. own, he said. Although he was a quiet recruit, he did very Ermy played Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, a well when we put him in charge, and got the drill instructor, in the war movie, “Full Metal tasks done, said Chavez. Jacket.” Bolt is excited to go home to Posser, Wash., Only three months out of high school, Bolt for his 10 days of boot leave, and hopes to use his left for recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit time home to go skiing and pick up his car from Depot San Diego. the shop. His car is a 1968 Ford Mustang, which Because it was his nature to be the best, was being reupholstered and repainted in gold Bolt showed initiative and leadership so he with black racing stripes. was appointed as a squad leader by his drill After leave, Bolt will attend the School of instructors in the first phase of training. He was Infantry West, MCB Camp Pendleton, and hopes able to hold onto the position throughout boot to be stationed on the West Coast when his camp. training is complete. Recruit Dylan K. Bolt, Platoon 3210, Company I, is the grandson There are usually four squad leaders in a “I’m making my family proud,” said Bolt. of film and television actor, retired Marine and honorary Gunnery platoon that are in charge of a group of recruits. “But I’m doing something that makes me feel Sgt. R. Lee Ermy. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron The squad leader will make sure his recruits accomplished.”

Recruit Dylan K. Bolt, Platoon 3210, Company I, practices his Marine Corps Martial Arts moves after competing in the body sparing event during the Crucible, Feb. 1, at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

Col. Christopher C. Training Team to Mauritania, Africa. the maritime special purpose force Joint Service Achievement Medal; Navy Conlin attended the Infantry Officer commander. In 1999, he transferred to Achievement Medal; and Combat Action Conlin Advanced Course and Basic Airborne Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., Ribbon with gold star. Course at Ft. Benning, Ga., in 1989. He was to serve as the director, Marine Corps He is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff Parade Reviewing Officer then ordered to the 1st Bn., 3rd Marines, Training Department, Expeditionary College Senior Course; Command and serving initially as the assistant operations Warfare Training Group, Pacific. Staff Course; Fire Support Coordination Colonel Christopher C. Conlin served officer. In 1990, he assumed command of He transferred to the 7th Marine Course; Tactical Air Control Party as the assistant chief of staff, operations, Co. C, and deployed to Operations Desert Regiment in May 2002, serving initially as Course; and certified as a Marine Aviation Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Shield and Desert Storm for the liberation the operations officer. In August 2002, he Weapons and Tactics Squadron-Weapons since May 24, 2008, and will retire from of Kuwait. He returned in April 1991 assumed command of 1st Bn., 7th Marines. and Tactics Instructor. active duty on May 31. and assumed command of the Weapons He deployed with the “First Team” in Conlin was born in March 1959 in Company. January 2003 to fight for the liberation of Quantico, Va. He entered the Marine Corps He was selected to the rank of major Iraq, and later served as the provisional via the Naval Reserve Officer Training in 1992 and transferred to Headquarters, governor of Najaf Province during Corps Program, and was commissioned U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. He stabilization operations. He returned in May 1981 following graduation from served concurrently as the Marine Corps from Iraq in August 2003 and reported the University of Rochester, N.Y.. After Security Forces action officer at Plans, to U.S. Joint Forces Command, serving attending and Infantry Policies and Operations Department, and initially as the director, Multinational Officer Course, Conlin reported to as the MCSF liaison to Naval Sea Systems and Interagency Experimentation, and Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Command. In 1995, he transferred to the then as the deputy director for Joint and served as a rifle platoon and weapons Chief of Naval Operations Staff, physical Experimentation until May 2006. He platoon commander. security/antiterrorism department. commanded Weapons and Field Training In 1984, Conlin assumed duties as the In 1996, Conlin assumed command Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, executive officer and guard officer for the of Headquarters and Service Co., Camp Pendleton, Calif., from June 2006 to Marine Detachment, USS Constellation Headquarters Bn., 1st Marine Division. May 2008. (CV-64). He was assigned as a tactics He was reassigned in 1997 as the His personal decorations include the instructor at TBS. In 1987, he was selected executive officer for 3rd Bn., 1st Marines, Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of as an instructor for the IOC. He finished and deployed with the 15th Marine Merit; Bronze Star with “V;” Meritorious this tour as the senior instructor for the Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Service Medal with two gold stars; Navy Department of State-sponsored Mobile Capable) concurrently serving as Commendation Medal with gold star; CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 7

Platoon 3211 Platoon 3214 Platoon 3209 Platoon 3210 Platoon 3213 Platoon 3215 Platoon 3215 Platoon 3214 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (336) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. J. J. Ibarra Pfc. R. P. Klemz Pfc. Z. F. Moore Pfc. T. J. Motley Pfc. E. Garcia Pfc. A. Sifuentes Pvt. J. K. Stone Pfc. R. P. Klemz Laredo, Texas DuPage, Ill. Springfield, Ill. Byrant, Ariz. Downey, Calif. Ft. Worth, Texas Ingram, Texas DuPage, Ill. Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Sgt. D. Balderas Sgt. J. San Nicholas Sgt. M. S. Hernandez Sgt. P. Youngblood II Sgt. H. Gomez Staff Sgt. J. C. Funt Sgt. R. L. Coleman Sgt. J. San Nicholas INDIA COMPANY 3RD RECRUIT TRAINING Pfc. D. R. Landrum Pvt. J. A. Plikh 1st Lt. K. M. Stahl Staff Sgt. N. N. Lewis Pfc. J. S. Martin BATTALION Pvt. T. K. Lee Pvt. B. M. Pojar Chief Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. P. C. Salcido Pvt. C. D. McLouth Commanding Officer Pfc. J. P. Littleton *Pfc. T. M. Price Staff Sgt. M. I. Renteria Pfc. R. Medina-Ferrer Lt. Col. N. C. Stevens Pvt. H. M. Luna-Rodriguez Pfc. C. A Sitton Pfc. S. D. Abercrombie Pfc. M. B. Milks Sergeant Major Pvt. L. Millan-Miranda Pfc. T. Stokes PLATOON 3213 Pfc. M. Aceves Pvt. J. J. Mitchell Sgt. Maj. D. A. Lee Pfc. Z. F. Moore Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. A. P. Acosta Pfc. H. E. Murphey Chaplain Pfc. S. P. Morrow PLATOON 3211 Staff Sgt. G. E. Widmar Pfc. F. Alam Pfc. K. G. Neubauer Lt. R. W. Peters III, USN Pvt. D. E. Mullinax Senior Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Pvt. D. P. Amos Pvt. D. W. O’Neil Battalion Drill Master Pfc. J. D. Peach Sgt. W. Anwar Sgt. T. C. Ferguson Pvt. J. D. Baker Pfc. J. R. Pena Staff Sgt. A. K. Bernatowski Pfc. N. A. Reil Drill Instructors Sgt. C. S. Soto Pvt. E. G. Barbosa-Villagomez *Pfc. C. A. Peters Pvt. S. R. Tarango Sgt. A. K. Brown Sgt. E. T. Sterner Pvt. D. E. Beltran Pfc. J. S. Posada COMPANY I Pfc. A. J. Vance Sgt. M. C. Birch Pvt. M. W. Bennion Pfc. K. N. Pouliot Commanding Officer Pfc. N. N. Webb Sgt. B. J. Dodson Pvt. B. A. Anderson Pfc. R. K. Bryant Pvt. B. P. Privette Capt. G. M. Duesterhaus Pfc. C. L. Wilson Sgt. M. J. Magers Pvt. F. Aramburo-Barraza Pvt. C. C. Carlgren Pfc. T. D. Rawlison Company First Sergeant Pvt. J. J. Barajas Pfc. C. T. Charon Pvt. G. H. Reed 1st Sgt. M. D. Wright PLATOON 3210 Pvt. R. E. Arnold Pfc. F. J. Barraza-Lopez Pvt. D. A. Crisp Pvt. F. Rios Jr. Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. R. Banning Pfc. R. C. Bautista-Vazquez Pvt. E. J. Dickey *Pfc. B. T. Robbins SERIES 3209 Staff Sgt. E. Delgadillo Pvt. E. W. Bard Pvt. R. E. Birmingham Pvt. A. K. Driver *Pfc. D. J. Robles Series Commander Drill Instructors Pvt. N. N. Barela Pvt. A. T. Bolewski Pvt. B. P. Duldulao Pvt. J. A. Rodriguez Capt. M. M. Phelps Staff Sgt. W. J. Blagg Pfc. V. G. Barnett Pvt. K. W. Brawley Pvt. D. T. Fernandez *Pfc. R. C. Rodriguez IV Chief Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. M. J. Chavez Pfc. I. G. Barone *Pfc. J. M. Brookshire Pvt. R. R. Francis Pvt. J. Romero Jr. Gunnery Sgt. D. R. Simons Staff Sgt. E. D. Ramirez Pfc. M. G. Barone *Pfc. J. D. Brown Pvt. R. T. Grabowski Pvt. A. J. Rositas Pvt. H. M. Barrientos Pvt. C. M. Bustamante Pvt. S. A. Honcoop Pvt. J. E. Rudd Pvt. R. S. Bell PLATOON 3209 Pfc. L. V. Albers Pfc. A. B. Carrasco Pvt. M. P. Janis *Pfc. V. A. Ruiz-Vasquez Pfc. B. M. Benzing Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. D. Avila Pfc. D. F. Casey Pfc. O. Jimenez Pfc. M. A. Ryan Pvt. J. D. Berzanske Gunnery Sgt. M. P. Zamora *Pfc. J. R. Bail Pvt. E. Y. Cortes Pfc. M. S. Jones Pvt. R. Salaverry Pvt. C. A. Bewell Drill Instructors Pvt. M. R. Balbina IV Pvt. M. J. Crane Pvt. D. K. Jordan Pfc. I. P. Salinas Pvt. A. A. Brown Gunnery Sgt. W. J. Milline Jr. Pfc. J. A. Beard Pfc. D. J. Cueva Pvt. B. A. Karow Pvt. J. E. Salinas Pvt. K. M. Burkhart Gunnery Sgt. T. A. Plotz Pfc. M. M. Belnap Pvt. P. M. Deaver Pfc. J. M. Kaste Pvt. B. J. Santos Pvt. M. D. Carey Gunnery Sgt. M. Rojas Pvt. J. D. Bergan Pvt. D. A. DeJesus *Pfc. R. P. Klemz Pvt. F. J. Sawvel Pvt. J. R. Cervantes Pvt. J. W. Bledsoe *Pfc. D. J. Diaz Pvt. D. F. Kubiak Jr. Pfc. T. W. Schafer Pvt. C. B. Childers Pvt. E. M. Acevedo Pvt. D. C. Boje Pvt. L. Espitia-Robles Pvt. O. Lara Pvt. J. C. Scott Pfc. R. R. Davie Pvt. C. Aguilar-Torres *Pfc. D. K. Bolt Pvt. A. M. Fleek Pvt. G. E. Lebron Pvt. C. J. Sentmore Pvt. M. D. Davis Pfc. J. R. Anderson Pvt. W. J. Bradley Pfc. E. Garcia Pvt. R. Lee Pvt. D. B. Shelbourn Pfc. E. J. Downing Pfc. J. E. Andrews Pvt. J. A. Brooks Pvt. J. I. Garcia Pvt. S. M. Lewis Pvt. T. B. Sidney Pvt. M. T. Drayton Pvt. D. R. Anzualda Pvt. S. A. Brownlee Pfc. D. Gonzalez Pfc. A. P. Martinez *Pfc. A. Sifuentes Pvt. W. S. Dye Pvt. R. D. Aquino Pvt. L. Burrell Jr. Pvt. A. J. Martinez Pvt. B. Smith Pfc. J. S. Fernette *Pfc. A. J. Higuchi Pvt. M. R. Avila Pvt. M. A. Caballero *Pfc. M. O. Martinez Pvt. M. D. Soll Pfc. J. P. Franke Pvt. R. R. Hittu Pfc. J. F. Baca Pvt. D. L. Caldwell Pvt. L. Mata Pvt. T. S. Solum Pvt. J. A. Fritz Pvt. P. R. Hunter Pfc. P. R. Beauchamp Pfc. T. E. Camp Pvt. T. R. McElderry Pvt. B. R. Stang Pvt. R. Garcia-Gamiz Pfc. M. D. Johnson Pvt. G. A. Becerra Pvt. E. Cardoza Pfc. D. R. Meyer Pvt. J. A. Steele Pvt. T. A. Gentile Pvt. H. J. Kim Pvt. B. R. Blum Pvt. J. J. Carpenter Pfc. S. R. Miller Pfc. D. A. Stoddard Pvt. R. J. Gibson Pfc. S. R. Laman Pfc. I. S. Braker Pvt. A. M. Chadwick Pvt. D. M. Mossman Pfc. J. K. Stone Pfc. A. K. Gorman Pfc. D. W. Lane Pfc. P. D. Briones Pvt. J. Cole Pfc. I. Mota Pfc. C. L. Stucki Pvt. N. M. Gorton Pvt. S. W. Lehman *Pfc. J. R. Brown Pfc. K. D. Corbin Pvt. C. O. Munguia Pvt. K. G. Swanson Pvt. W. B. Goudreau Pfc. J. J. Lewis Pvt. D. T. Bui Pvt. J. A. Cornelius Pfc. B. A. Neibel Pvt. M. J. Szumlinski Pfc. L. J. Gregory Pfc. M. A. Lopez Pfc. L. A. Burrow Pfc. W. J. Cowart Pvt. D. B. Nowak Pvt. K. J. Talcott *Pfc. J. A. Grier Pvt. T. E. Lynch Pvt. D. A. Bush Pvt. S. R. Dean Pvt. J. D. O’Brien-Flasch Pvt. W. R. Taylor Pvt. B. C. Harris Pvt. J. L. Maier *Pfc. B. C. Buss Pfc. J. A. Dilworth Pvt. R. M. Owens Pvt. A. W. Thoman Pvt. M. A. Harris Pfc. J. Martinez *Pfc. E. G. Calderon Pvt. J. E. East Jr. Pvt. J. A. Padron Pvt. T. D. Thomas Pvt. M. T. Heling Pvt. J. C. McGregor Pvt. N. D. Canaan Pvt. J. D. Edwards Pfc. A. J. Passard II *Pfc. A. E. Thompson Pfc. E. M. Hobson Pvt. L. A. Miramontes Pvt. C. E. Candies Jr. Pfc. J. A. Espinoza III Pvt. A. J. Pearman Pvt. N. Thompson Pfc. T. J. Hoover Pvt. C. Montenegro Pfc. J. Carrillo Pvt. H. Fairman Jr. Pvt. R. A. Pelzek Pvt. M. J. Thornton Pvt. M. W. Hundley Pfc. I. Murillo Pvt. A. L. Casares Pvt. G. D. Faulk Jr. *Pfc. A. R. Penwitt Pvt. L. R. Torres *Lance Cpl. J. J. Ibarra Pfc. J. B. Phouangphanith Pvt. I. L. Chabal Pfc. N. A. Fields Pvt. A. D. Perkins Pvt. R. Torres Pfc. J. D. Isch Pvt. J. B. Pivaral Pvt. T. J. Christen Pvt. M. C. Gammelgaard Pvt. M. A. Perry Pvt. S. D. Trevino Pfc. C. R. Johnson Pvt. G. D. Pope Pvt. A. B. Clark Pvt. J. A. Garcia Pfc. S. A. Perry Pvt. Z. D. Triplett *Pfc. C. J. Jones Pfc. C. K. Rathkey Pvt. M. C. Connolly Pvt. M. Garcia Pvt. R. P. Pettway Pfc. P. J. Turk Pvt. A. J. Kirkland *Pfc. J. P. Reed Pfc. K. L. Cooley Pfc. K. D. Gardner Pvt. J. L. Pressdee Pvt. A. Umanskiy Pfc. T. Knasiak Pfc. A. J. Rodriguez *Pfc. L. E. Crow Pvt. G. T. Gebre-Michael Pvt. P. Ramirez Jr. Pfc. J. T. Unger Pvt. T. J. Lane Pvt. G. Rodriguez Pvt. A. T. Crum Pvt. T. L. Goins Pvt. J. A. Ransom Pvt. E. A. Vazquez Jr. Pvt. A. I. Larson Pvt. J. A. Sanchez Pvt. K. A. Dawson Pfc. R. A. Guzman Pvt. M. F. Reyes Jr. Pvt. N. A. Veon Jr. Pfc. D. M. Lewis Pfc. M. K. Sangiewa Pvt. R. L. Doerrfeld Pvt. C. M. Hadley Pvt. T. D. Rezba Pvt. A. E. Vernon Pvt. E. A. Lomas Pvt. A. C. Schultz Pvt. J. S. Duane Pfc. R. L. Hager III Pvt. R. D. Rivera Pvt. B. D. Vu *Pfc. J. B. Lothamer *Pfc. K. K. Silva Pvt. K. T. Duffey Pvt. M. P. Hally Pvt. A. J. Robinson Pvt. L. T. Ware Pfc. R. N. Melendres Pfc. E. J. Smith Pvt. D. B. Erickson Pvt. S. F. Harris Pvt. A. D. Robold Pvt. D. A. Wastart II Pfc. J. Mendez Pvt. A. J. Strachan Pvt. C. R. Espinosa Pvt. G. C. Hewlett Pvt. A. M. Rodriguez-Perez Pvt. K. L. Weber Pvt. B. A. Mersich Pfc. F. T. Talamoni Pvt. S. D. Eveland Pvt. W. J. Hoene *Pfc. A. J. Rosenwinkel Pvt. T. Webster Pvt. T. J. Moening Pvt. J. R. Taylor Pvt. C. W. Fenster Pvt. S. E. Howerton Pvt. D. D. Ross Pfc. B. E. Weil Pvt. J. D. Moore Pvt. C. J. Teich Pvt. I. J. Fouts Pfc. P. L. Hua Pvt. J. S. Nelson *Pfc. K. K. Ruebe Pvt. A. R. Wheeler Pvt. C. J. Tell Pfc. S. Gamez-Morales Pvt. J. N. Hutchins Pfc. C. A. Oldham Pvt. K. R. Sabatucci Pvt. F. W. Whetstone Pfc. J. B. Thies Pvt. M. A. Gattuso Pvt. M. A. Irby Pfc. T. R. Olmsted Pvt. J. C. Saucedo Pvt. A. D. Whittington Pvt. M. J. Thompkins Pvt. J. K. Giese *Pfc. C. T. Jackson Pvt. G. S. Onstott Pvt. L. D. Schopp Pvt. C. M. Woodruff Pfc. C. E. Thompson Pvt. A. J. Gonzalez Pfc. M. R. Johnson Pvt. J. D. Paetz Pvt. J. Serna Pfc. J. B. Young Pvt. J. Toscano Pvt. R. E. Gonzalez Pvt. J. P. Kelchen Pvt. H. P. Patterson Pvt. J. A. Serrano Pvt. T. T. Urquidez Pvt. Z. T. Gray Pfc. R. M. Koppel Pvt. S. H. Pennington Pvt. B. P. Shaffer Pvt. M. Villagomez Pvt. A. E. Greenwood Pvt. J. B. Kruse Pfc. M. E. Polem Pfc. D. K. Shannon Pvt. M. Villalpando Pvt. T. J. Guzman Pvt. S. H. Lawing *Pfc. J. N. Quinn Pfc. G. A. Shearin Pvt. E. Villela Pvt. T. G. Haerr Pvt. J. A. Layer Pfc. E. Ramos Pvt. A. W. Shue Pfc. J. A. Williams *Pfc. T. D. Hamilton Pvt. S. Lesu Pvt. G. A. Renn Pfc. L. G. Sievers Pfc. T. O. Wilson Jr. Pvt. B. C. Harrel Pvt. J. H. Maier *Pfc. M. R. Robbins Pvt. C. J. Smith Pvt. D. O. Harris Pvt. G. D. Martin III Pfc. D. C. Robinson Pvt. A. M. Woltz Pvt. S. T. Vencill Pvt. R. L. Hirst Pvt. R. B. Martin Pvt. A. Rosales Pvt. D. L. Wood Pvt. T. G. Ingram Pvt. M. O. McNeill Pvt. J. San Miguel Pfc. S. G. Wozniak PLATOON 3215 Pvt. C. Iverson Jr. Pfc. A. J. Minor Pvt. S. B. Saulsberry Pvt. D. Xiong Senior Drill Instructor * Indicates meritorious Pfc. S. B. Janson Pfc. M. B. Mortiz Pvt. T. J. Scoggins Pvt. S. A. Yoemans Staff Sgt. D. L. Peetz promotion Pfc. R. K. Jauregui Pvt. D. R. Morton Pvt. D. M. Sherley Pfc. H. A. York Drill Instructors Pvt. C. D. Johnson *Pfc. T. J. Motley Pfc. T. D. Skipworth Pfc. Z. T. Zoerman Sgt. K. Y. Chung Pvt. L. T. Jones Pvt. B. A. Mulvihill Pvt. J. E. Snydsman Pvt. B. E. Zuchowski Sgt. J. R. Lansdon Pvt. K. M. Kammeyer Pfc. J. C. Newcomb Pvt. W. M. Solsbee Sgt. J. A. Salguero Pvt. L. T. Karolchik Pfc. T. J. Niziolek Pvt. Z. D. Thibodeau PLATOON 3214 Pvt. S. J. Kelley *Pfc. J. M. Ortiz Pfc. A. J. Tickle Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. K. Beashore Pvt. J. A. Korous Pfc. R. L. Pelucca Staff Sgt. T. L. Hill Jr. Pvt. J. D. Chaisson Pvt. N. D. Kothe Pvt. D. A. Peterson SERIES 3213 Drill Instructors Pvt. R. S. Cotton Pvt. M. A. Kurtz Pvt. E. J. Piona Series Commander Staff Sgt. N. G. Deweever Pvt. A. C. Malone 8 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 11, 2011 San Diego, PGA Tour recognize local service members by Lance Cpl. Michael Ito amount raised was $575,000 for Upon approach, each caddy Century Club of San Diego, an home a firm sense of where Chevron staff military appreciation activities removed the pin from the organization that shares our the community stands on their according to the Century Club hole and handed the flag to strong commitment to the local service. As the golfing parties website. the Marine on duty to guard community and the United “To all who currently serve or approached the 14th hole, Jan. 27 In addition to providing until the hole was finished. States Armed Forces.” are retired from active military - Jan. 30, they were not greeted financial support for military During the exchange, it was The players took home a service, we at the Century Club by the familiar PGA Tour logo families and activities, the Open not uncommon to see caddies purse of nearly $5.5 million, stand and salute you, and say on a white flag. Rather, they were featured several events catered and even the golfers themselves and the military members a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for your greeted by the National ensign, specifically to the military exchange handshakes and who attended the event took service,” said Horton. as crisp as the uniform of the community. thanks with the Marine. Marine guarding it. On Jan. 25, the Century “We were shown a lot of The Farmer’s Insurance Club hosted the second annual appreciation,” said Sgt. Jesse Open is a PGA Tour event held Military Appreciation Luncheon. Fuentes, supply chief for annually at the Torrey Pines Golf More than 300 sailors and Security Battalion, Marine Course in , Calif. For Marines were invited to enjoy Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the past six years, the Century lunch at the Torrey Pines Hilton Calif. “I was surprised at how Club of San Diego, with the help and listen to an impressive conscientious the caddies were of local business partners, have list of keynote speakers. Lou of making sure the flag was added a perspective to honor Champagne, a veteran of the taken care of.” the military that is now a major battle of Iwo Jima, joined the San Even though they were highlight of the tournament. Diego Padres and Gerald Coffee, working at the event, the guards “It first began when several a prisoner of war during the were pleased with their time on retired military Century Club Vietnam War, in addressing the the course. members suggested that we find service members. “We got a lot out of the ways to honor and show support Once the event was underway, experience,” said Cpl. Vahliah for our military during the all active duty military could Bradshaw, corrections specialist, tournament,” said Jim Horton, gain free admission to the Open. Security Bn., MCB Camp President of The Century Club They were also privy to all the Pendleton. “I’m honored to be of San Diego. “We always offer services offered at the military able to do this, and felt that complimentary admission to all pavilion overlooking the 14th we (Marines and players) all active duty personnel and their green. The pavilion had a variety benefited from being here.” immediate family members of snacks and refreshments, As tournament activities during tournament week and with complimentary steak wound down and Bubba our efforts to show our thanks sandwiches. Watson sank his winning putt and appreciation for their service The pavilion was largely on Jan. 27, San Diego Padres continues to grow every year,” populated by Marines and Vice Chairman and CEO Jeff The Century Club has made sailors coming to enjoy the Moorad expressed his gratitude military appreciation one of event, but was also home to for the service of all the armed their key philanthropic priorities the color guard responsible for forces and enthusiasm for for the Farmer’s Insurance honoring the American flag participating in events honoring Sgt. Joseph Barton, primary marksmanship instructor, C Range, Open. This year, more than that hung on the pin of the 14th that service. Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, replaces $73,000 was raised in donations hole. There was always a Marine “The San Diego Padres the pin flying the American Flag, on the 14th hole Jan. 27. and sponsorships. Including on the course guarding the flag are thrilled to partner for the The caddies delivered the pin to Marines to guard during the donations, the six-year total once the party was on the green. second year in a row with The Farmer’s Insurance Open Jan 27 to 30. Lance Cpl. Michael Ito/Chevron

History, from Pg. 1 occasion with several events and major. “Understanding and observations. The University of using the knowledge from our California at San Diego is host- cultural past will enable us ing a month’s worth of events to more effectively explore a that feature film screenings and widening range of opportunities luncheons, and will culminate The Battle Color Detachment today.” in the Black History Month United States Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps, Daniels said understanding Scholarship Brunch, Feb. 26 at and using the knowledge from the UCSD Faculty Club. the Corps’ cultural past will Public events in the commu- The Silent Drill Platoon enable Marines to more effec- nity range from the San Diego tively explore a widening range Public Library offering featured The Marine Corps Color Guard of opportunities today. He said reading lists and classes, to the while some may not be sensi- Kuumba Fest, sponsored by the Saturday, March 12, 2:30 p.m. tive to the importance of our San Diego Repertory Theatre. various ethnic heritage months, Most of the events around On Shepherd Memorial Drill Field he is. the community are either free, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Here on Marine Corps or cost very little to attend. Recruit Depot San Diego, the Blacks have fought in every (619) 524-8753 depot Marine Corps Commu- major American conflict since www.usmc.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego nity Services is hosting the 2011 the Revolution, and have sac- Umoja Ball, celebrating Black rificed so much to make this History Month. The ball fea- country the beacon of freedom tures several traditional items and diversity that it is today. from black heritage, and Maj. February is not merely a time to Gen. Ronald Bailey, command- put an event poster on a bulletin ing general for MCRD and the board, go to a themed party, or Western Recruiting Region, is a commemorate a speech in his- keynote speaker. tory; rather, it is a time to rec- The local San Diego com- ognize a part of our society that munity is also celebrating the we could not be whole without.

A contemporary woodblock carving illustrates the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, and the death of Crispus Attucks, an escaped slave who was the first to fall during the event.