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p. 4 AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION p. 8 Vol. 71 – Issue 16 “Where Marines Are Made” FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 Edson Range begins $90 million building project by Lance Cpl. Eric “(The construction) will Quintanilla change perspectives of how Chevron staff we make Marines,” said Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, The Weapons and Field commanding general, Marine Training Battalion held a Corps Recruit Depot and the ground breaking ceremony Western Recruiting Region. June 7 that revealed the “Every Marine and recruit who beginning of several military goes through your building construction projects at will gain something from that Edson Range, WFTBn, Camp experience,” he added. Pendleton, Calif. These construction projects The ceremony celebrated required dozens of meetings the start of five projects on to ensure contractors had Edson Range that have an sufficient information to place estimated cost of $90 million a bid. and are being built to enhance Progress began in May the training experience for once contracts were awarded recruits and instructors alike. and construction should be “The new facilities will completed by October 2012. provide more storage, and The field barracks will will help improve the quality be located near Ranges 501 of training the recruits will and 505 near the Confidence receive while at Edson Range,” Chamber and Team Shoot said Capt. Kathryn E. Baker, Event on the Crucible. They assistant logistics officer, will be sparse in nature, only Cpl. Matthew Brown WFTBn. providing a roof over the From left to right, Andrew Ortero, owner, A&D General Contracting, Blake Munroe, BILBRO The five major projects heads of recruits and Recruit Construction, Navy Capt. Martin Smith, officer-in-charge of construction, Marine Corps Installations included in the ceremony Training Regiment staff. West, Maj. Gen. Melvin Spiese, Deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Maj. are field barracks, support However, it will improve the Gen. Anthony Jackson, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Maj. Gen. Ronald facilities like a martial arts field experience by keeping L. Bailey, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting dojo, supply warehouse them out of inclement weather. Region, Steve Likins, vice president, Whiting-Turner, Dane Penick, vice president, T.B. Penick, and target factory, a mess The new mess hall will be Col. Christopher Dowling, commanding officer, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, use the hall, an Indoor Simulated the largest on Camp Pendleton, ceremonial gold shovels to dig into the plot of land June 7 at Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marksmanship Trainer and Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Edson Range have five construction projects underway with two range houses. see Building42 an estimated completion date of October 2012.

Depot hosts best military New Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps chef quarterly competition by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery regional food service teamed up with Chevron staff Sodexo to hold its Chef of the Quarter competition at the Duncan mess hall, Roman Emperor Maurice once said, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, “The commander who fails to provide his June 8. The contest was open to all Marines warriors with necessary food is making and sailors who work in the military food arrangements for his own defeat, even with service community. no enemies present.” The importance of “It’s all about pursuing food service military cuisine hasn’t changed much from excellence through friendly competition,” 600 A.D., but the quality has. said Patrick T. Grosso, regional food Marine Corps Installation West’s service manager, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Grosso explained the competition wasn’t just a way for chefs to show off their skills, but a way to learn through experience. On the first day, 18 individual participants were given a written test about basic food service information, then they were placed back into their two-man teams for a short jeopardy–style battle. Questions were based on important basics such as cooking safety and sanitation. At the end of the day, only four teams would advance. The teams that made it to day two were Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Mess Hall 5500 from Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif., Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center from Bridgeport, Calif. and Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing from Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes Miramar, Calif. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos hands the sword of The remaining teams were given office to Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett during a relief and a mystery basket full of ingredients appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington June 9, 2011. Barrett Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery pertaining to the theme of the month, soul took charge as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps as Sgt. Maj. Carlton Col. Wayne R. Steele, officer in charge, food, and had limited time to prepare a W. Kent, his predecessor, relinquished his duties as senior enlisted advisor to general staff, 3rd Marine Air Wing was menu that would appeal to the judges and a the Commandant and retired from active service in the Marine Corps. one of the many patrons who came out small group of critics. from the Western region to support See story, pictures page 3 their regional food service team. see Chef48 2 CHEVRON NEWS AND COMMENTARY JUNE 17, 2011

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps visits depot, dines with local officers Apply for scholarship Applications for the Colonel Nate Smith Memorial Scholarships are now available from the MCRD Museum Historical Society. Three scholarships will be awarded this year. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. The scholarships are available for MCRD San Diego and WRR enlisted Marines, sailors and their dependents who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate college degree program. Applicants must have a high school diploma and provide proof of enrollment in undergraduate or graduate program. Application forms are available at the Society business office in the museum. They are also on-line at www.mcrdmhs. org. The deadline for applications is July 14. For information about the scholarships or on how to apply, call (619) 524-6719.

Commanding General’s Welcome Aboard MCRD San Diego’s next Commanding General’s Welcome Aboard is scheduled for Tuesday. The event is an information-based orientation. The morning program begins at 8:30 a.m. at the MCCS Personal & Professional Development Center (formerly Marine & Family Services), Bldg 14, with the formal welcome and an overview of available programs and services. A bus tour follows. Stops will be made at key points of interest around the depot. Cpl. Matthew Brown The bus tour ends at the Recreation General Joseph F. Dunford, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, enjoys a beverage with Marine Corps Recruit Center, Bldg. 590, where attendees will Depot San Diego officers during the Commanding General's Officer Field Mess Night near the Bay View June 10. be treated to a complimentary lunch Historically, MCRD San Diego conducts the CG's Dining In or Mess Night in the spring of each year to enjoy a pleasant and an Info Expo. The Info Expo evening of tradition and camaraderie and maintain a high morale. ''It was a great time and gave me the opportunity to affords attendees the opportunity to meet my fellow officers and build that camaraderie that's so important in our Marine Corps," said Capt. Kyle Gallagher, obtain additional information about action officer, Operations. "Plus, getting to hear the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps talk is always a great any of the programs and support thing." activities that may be of interest. 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 Student aid program provides student mandatory attendance function for all newly arriving Marines. For information call the Relocation Assistance Program Office, Bldg. 14, at employees an entrance to federal work (619) 524-5298. Lance Cpl. Katalynn the most flexible,” said to start a career in the staff,” said Roger Rickman, Thomas Edward Gonzales, director government,” said April director, RAB. “Without Freedom Run Chevron Staff of the Human Resources Santos, administrative them we would not be able to The June 24 5K Freedom Run Office. “The nature of the clerk, RAB. “As a young enjoy the successes we have begins at 1 p.m., at the Boathouse and Three Recruit work does not have to be student it is very difficult enjoyed the past few years.” Marina. This year an optional 1 mile Administrative Branch related to the student’s to get into a government According to Gonzales, fun walk will be included for strollers employees who started academic or career goals.” position because they to complete the program and kids. Barbecue grills, flat screen working aboard Marine According to Gonzales, usually hire military the students under SCEP TV, a beach bike, and Padre tickets Corps Recruit Depot to qualify for the STEP personnel, those with have to get a degree from are among the prizes awarded to through the Student and SCEP programs a experience working with an academic, technical, post race raffle participants. All race Educational Employment student must be enrolled the government, or hire or vocational course in an finishers will receive a free T-shirt, Program, have recently or accepted for enrollment within.” accredited high school, food and beverages. Register online at graduated college and now as a degree seeking student This program doesn’t technical, vocational, two mccsmcrd.com. Show ID at the time have chances to become taking at least a half-time just benefit the students; or four year college or of bib pick up. The race is free for all permanent personnel. academic, technical or it also helps the workplace university, and 640 hours of authorized patrons. For information The SEEP provides vocational course load. that hires them in many work related experience. contact Dominique Gary at garydj@ federal employment “Students in the SCEP ways. The students under usmc-mccs.org. opportunities to students program may be non- Appointments made STEP are required to have who are enrolled or competitively converted under the SEEP program a completion of degree CG’s Cup Softball League accepted for enrollment as to term, career or career can help agencies meet or a technical/vocational degree seeking students. conditional appointments their needs to continuously certification, said Gonzales. A coaches meeting is schedule for This program is available to following completion recruit and develop “Even in an era of Monday from 11 a.m. to noon in the any of the offices here, and of their academic and employees to support downsizing, there is a training room in the Fitness Center. is being used on a regular work requirements,” said changing missions, ensure continuing need to recruit Coaches should bring their team basis. Gonzales. that the government can and develop talented roster (all team members must be The SEEP program is When the three RAB meet its needs, and achieve employees to support from the same office/command). The divided into two different employees started out, a diverse workplace, said changing agency missions, six week season starts June 28 with programs: the Student they were just part time. Gonzales. ensure that the government games during the day on Tuesdays Temporary Employment Now they have chances at “As the director at RAB, can meet its professional, and Wednesdays at Beeson field. The Program and the Student permanent positions. I am happy to see that these technical, and administrative league is open only to MCRD active Career Experience “I applied for this students have completed needs, and achieve a quality duty and DOD/Nafi employees aboard Program. program because I thought their college degree and and diverse workforce,” said MCRD. League format will depend “The STEP program is it would be a great way still remain part of our Gonzales. on how many teams are entered. For more information, contact Athletics at (619) 524-0548

Building31 recruit training mission by providing complete their final test, the Crucible. the space and equipment necessary to Upon successful completion, recruits Send briefs to: improve training, Baker explained. will earn the title Marine while [email protected]. The Chev- capable of supporting 3,374 personnel, Edson Range is home to four of the aboard Edson Range. ron staff reserves the right to publish compared to the current one that has a largest ranges on Camp Pendleton. “This is not just monumental, but only those briefs that comply with dining capacity of 2,532. Recruits receive instruction in rifle historic,” said Bailey. “It’s changing Department of Defense regulations The new facilities will help Edson marksmanship, increase proficiency the face of this camp and changing the and the standards of the U.S. Govern- Range accommodate the growing in common Marine Corps skills and way we make Marines.” ment. CHEVRON AROUND THE CORPS JUNE 17, 2011 3

Around ‘Warfighter’ takes charge as the new the depot Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

This week’s by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Wetzel continue to be selfless. I expect our Marines when conducting combat should do when he retires from the Chevron asks: Headquarters Marine Corps Marines to continue to sacrifice for operations in Helmand province. Corps – spend quality time with “What do you one another. I expect our Marines “Duty is not just a sublime word the family. WASHINGTON — “The Marines to continue to do brave deeds and to Sgt. Maj. Barrett. It’s everything Throughout his 35 years of admire most about in uniform today, every single one endure the tough times that lay to him,” said Spadaro. “We’re service in the Corps, Kent has your father?” of them, had a choice and they all ahead,” Barrett said. talking about a transcendental served as a drill instructor and chose to serve. I get to serve them, The position of Sergeant Major Marine who’s ideal for the part.” made Marine aviators as a chief and I am privileged to get to serve in of the Marine Corps was established In addition to a leader of drill instructor and senior enlisted this capacity,” said newly appointed in 1957 and was the first such post Marines in a combat zone, advisor at Naval Aviation Officers Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps in any of the branches of the United Barrett was a sniper early in his Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla. Micheal P. Barrett after he took the States Armed Forces. Typically, it’s career, made Marines as a drill He took on lead roles a sergeant reins as the senior enlisted advisor a duty served for four years at the instructor, and led Marines on major of an artillery battalion, to the Commandant of the Marine commandant’s discretion. the forward edge of the warzone sergeant major of the West Coast’s Corps. Barrett praised Kent for his – to include two tours to Iraq as Recruit Training Regiment, Barrett became the 17th successful tour and said he plans battalion sergeant major of the and sergeant major of I Marine Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps to carry on from where Kent left battle-hardened 2nd Battalion, 7th Expeditionary Force, a position during a relief and appointment off – to “work in line with the Marine Regiment. that put him in front of tens of ceremony June 9 at Marine commandant’s priorities and “The man is a warfighter,” said thousands of Marines and sailors. Barracks Washington as Sgt. Maj. modernize the force.” Kent, describing Barrett. “And, he’s He said it was an honor to serves Carlton W. Kent retired from the “I’m going to be focused on all a leader. The Marine Corps is in as a leader, and he’s leaving with a Corps. the issues. I’m going to give it all great shape because of the leaders sense of pride in knowing that the It was 90-degrees and humid of my effort. I’m going to give it all that we have.” Marines today are living up to the throughout the evening in the of my energies, and I’m going to Kent said he’s going to do “the legacy Marines from the past have 210-year-old Marine post in enthusiastically continue to coalesce most important thing” a Marine created. “Even though I live 3,000 downtown Washington when the team,” Barrett said. miles away, I get a phone the sword of office was handed to Before the appointment that call once a week making Barrett, signifying the transition brought Barrett to his current post, sure his youngest baby in responsibility. Nonetheless, all he was serving as the sergeant major is okay.” Kristina Moore, Marines in attendance were in of 1st Marine Division, a combat- divisional sales manager, Main Exchange their dress blues, a uniform of a ready unit of almost 20,000 Marines jacket and trousers that distinguish and sailors headquartered at Marine Marines since the 1800s. Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The warm night only intensified He recently returned from a two of the Corps’ most top enlisted deployment to Helmand province, Marines when they were center Afghanistan, where he served as stage during the scripted traditional Regional Command Southwest’s ceremony to impart their genuine sergeant major. comments. Their voices bellowed Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro said through the post’s courtyard to consider the appointment of corridors – Kent reflecting on his Barrett a warning order – “everyone 35-year career and Barrett sharing better bring their ‘A-game’ when anecdotes of Marines he’s met he’s around.” Spadaro was the Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes and the excitement on becoming sergeant major of 3rd Marine Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent approaches a leader of a “fearless and selfless” Aircraft Wing (Forward), a unit Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos to hand force. recently deployed to Afghanistan over the sword of office during a relief and appointment ceremony “I expect all of our Marines to that supported Barrett and his at Marine Barracks Washington June 9.

“He was a Marine and he had a strong foundation.” Pfc. Brooks Crittenton, postal clerk, Headquarters and Service Battalion

“He was a stand-up guy, very loving. He taught me to be a man, and to navigate through life’s Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes battles.” Chief Petty Officer Jason M. Taylor, master at arms, Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent and newly appointed Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett salute during USS Dewey the pass-and-review portion of the relief and appointment ceremony June 9, at Marine Barracks Washington. Barrett, an infantryman by trade, is the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, a billet appointed by the Commandant to be his senior enlisted advisor.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office henderson ave Maj. Michael W. Armistead Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas 1600 . #120 Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla san diego, ca. 92140 (619) 524-8722 Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery DEPUTY DIRECTOR www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar EDITOR The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Roger Edwards Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey Master Sgt. Robert G. Knoll CONTACT THE ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF 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 JUNE 17, 2011 Dancing, biking, muscle relaxation are all easy, fun steps to staying fit by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas “Yoga benefits every level of your being,” said Chevron Staff Marguerite Baca, MCRD’s Fitness Center’s first Yoga instructor. “You start to feel peaceful in situations Staying fit shouldn’t be seen as something difficult where you would normally freak out. When taught to do, or bothersome. Marine Corps Recruit Depot right, you can begin to calm your nervous system, San Diego’s Fitness Center provides a variety of group identify and manage your emotions, gain better exercises to help stay fit in fun ways. flexibility, and open the range of motion in your spine Zumba, Spin and Yoga are just a small selection of and joints.” activities that are provided at the fitness center. For those who enjoy the feeling of a really “These classes are ways of working out that are fun hard workout or being outside, there is spinning. and beneficial,” said Giovanna Thiesen, fitness director, Participants are on stationary bikes that can be geared Semper Fit. “Not everyone likes to work out alone so it with enough resistance to make it seem like you are offers a fun and motivating group environment.” going up hills or sprinting across flat pavement. Sometimes called a “Dance Fitness Party,” Zumba Spin classes are far more vigorous and are led by the is a Latin-inspired fitness program that blends instructor who guides attendees through warm-ups to international music with easy to follow dance steps. It more challenging phases, then to a period of peak effort began in 2001, and since then millions of people of all followed by a cool down. ages and sizes have been taking weekly classes all over “Spin uses interval training,” said Melissa Perkins, the nation. spin instructor, MCRD Fitness Center. “It is an “Zumba is a fun way to stay fit because everybody effective way to burn a lot of calories and maintain or can do it,” said Claudia Hillard, a Zumba instructor build your fitness level.” with MCRD’s Fitness Center. “It gives me great The good news is that there is no registration for satisfactions when I see them smile and share with me these classes. They are open to all eligible patrons and how much weight they have lost with Zumba.” up to two guests per patron. The fitness center strives If Zumba is too fast pace for an attendee, there are to accommodate all their patrons, and never turn calmer, more relaxing ways to help stay healthy and fit. someone away. A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, Yoga “All levels of fitness are welcome at our classes,” said includes breath control, simple meditation, and Thiesen. “Even if they are very fit or just beginners, adoption of specific body postures. It is widely all of our classes are modifiable to make sure that Participants of Marine Corps Recruit Depot's Fitness Center's Zumba Fitness class follow the instruction of Claudia Hillard, a Zumba instructor, June 10. "Zumba practiced for health and relaxation. everyone is comfortable.” is one of the hottest new workouts available," said Hillard.

Those who practice Yoga are called Yogis. Yogis hold a position in a set of warrior poses during their class, June 11. Yoga is one of the many group exercises provided by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Fitness Center. A class schedule is posted on www.mccsmcrd.com and in the fitness center.

Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Eligible patrons aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego used their lunch time to attend a Spin class provided by MCRD’s Attendees at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center's Yoga class start off in the child's pose, controlling their breathing and relaxing, June 11. Through Yoga, Yogis Fitness Center, June 13. Spin classes replicate the resistance of hills and sprints of flat pavement while riding a stationary bike. can achieve a calm state of mind better flexibility in their joints and spine. CHEVRON FEATURE JUNE 17, 2011 5

Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Participants of Marine Corps Recruit Depot's Fitness Center's Zumba Fitness class follow the instruction of Claudia Hillard, a Zumba instructor, June 10. "Zumba is one of the hottest new workouts available," said Hillard.

Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Those who practice Yoga are called Yogis. Yogis hold a position in a set of warrior poses during their class, June 11. Yoga is one of the many group exercises provided by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Fitness Center. A class schedule is posted on www.mccsmcrd.com and in the fitness center.

Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Attendees at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center's Yoga class start off in the child's pose, controlling their breathing and relaxing, June 11. Through Yoga, Yogis can achieve a calm state of mind better flexibility in their joints and spine. 6 CHEVRON FEATURE JUNE 17, 2011 Third week inspection a stressor tool for DIs by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery each other before inspection,” regular basis, such as in a senior memory is a method drill Marine make the best decision. Chevron staff said Capt. Thomas Zackary, drill instructor inspection, sets instructors engrave in recruits If either of the principles Co. K series commander for up recruits for any situation, by repetition. This helps them are missing, or they become Early in the morning June 10, lead series, Recruit Training helping them have the ability to perform the most paramount complacent, it could cost lives. recruits from Company K stood Regiment. “You can’t do this by adapt. They learn how to tune decisions under pressure, like The real test isn’t if the tall in formation, rifles in hand yourself. You need that team out the yelling of their drill during a fire fight against recruits can properly recite and aligned to the front of their mindset,” he added. instructors and focus solely on enemy forces. their general orders, nor is right boots. Most faces revealed To achieve that mindset, what’s at hand. During the drill instructor it if they can lace their boots no emotion, but anyone could the drill instructors have to Developing this skill inspection, confidence plays a properly, but it may be using the have sensed the nerve-racking teach the recruits to focus. early on will be more than big role, said Zakary. Just like in knowledge they have been given pressure they felt. These recruits Creating a chaotic and stressful beneficial later. It’s what will combat, confidence combined and applying it once they get to were standing by for their very environment for recruits on a help keep them alive. Muscle with muscle memory will help a the fleet. first inspection. The senior drill instructor inspection is held three weeks into recruit training, testing the recruit’s ability to meet Marine Corps standards in appearance, bearing and discipline. These principles are also imperative to success in a combat situation. “The senior drill instructor inspection tests recruits on stress,” Staff Sgt. Ray Williams, senior drill instructor, Platoon 3221. “We show the recruits how to conduct themselves through pressure so when they’re in combat they can adapt.” Proper preparation is the first step in preventing poor performance here or overseas. Recruits learn early on that working together by checking over one another prevents them from causing risks to themselves. Later they will need to apply these fundamentals while in combat. Checking their fellow Marines over to make sure they have their rifle, water and other essential gear for their mission at hand assists in reducing hazardous situations. “Checking each other is important before going outside Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery the wire, just like the recruits Sgt. Brandon L. Wesson, 3rd Battalion drill instructor, finds a discrepancy while inspecting a recruit during the senior drill instructor rely on one another to check inspection. Wesson yells at the scribe to document the discrepancy, in an attempt to create a stressful environment for the recruits.

1st Battalion, 11th Marines. a drill instructor in April 1997, and Staff Noncommissioned Officer Selection Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro deployed in December 1990, completed Drill Instructor School at Board. Spadaro to participate in Operations Desert MCRD San Diego, Calif., in June 1997. In 2006, Spadaro attended the Navy Shield and Desert Storm as a member of He completed seven cycles as a drill Senior Enlisted Academy (the first Marine Battalion Landing Team 3/1 until August instructor and wrapped up his tour as sergeant major to attend the course), in Parade Reviewing Officer 1991. During this deployment, Spadaro chief drill instructor. Newport, Rhode Island. Spadaro was a participated in combat operations against In July 1999, he was assigned to the distinguished graduate. Sergeant Major Anthony A. Spadaro the enemy in Operations Ripper and staff of Drill Instructor School. During In March 2007, Spadaro was assigned to was born in July 1963, in New Brunswick, Desert Slash. his time as an instructor, Spadaro was 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps N.J. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in In November 1991, Spadaro was responsible for making 1,300 Marines Air Station, Miramar, Calif., where he April 1985, and attended recruit training transferred to 11th Marines for duty in and 310 drill instructors. served as the squadron sergeant major of at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris intelligence. He was promoted to staff Upon his selection to first sergeant Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Island, S.C. sergeant in February 1993. in March 2001, Spadaro was assigned and the sergeant major for the Air Combat Following recruit training, Spadaro Element (ACE) of the 15th Marine Expedi- reported to Marine Artillery Detachment, tionary Unit. Following several assignments, he Fort Sill, Okla., for training as an artillery “Marines, today should be one of was selected as the 3rd MAW (Forward) fire direction controlman. He then those days that will remain burned sergeant major and, from April 2010 to reported to Marine Corps Air Ground into your memory - for today is not March 2011. He served as the sergeant Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., only your graduation but the start of a major for Aviation Combat Element, for duty with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th journey that will last a lifetime. Regional Command (Southwest), Marines. He was promoted meritoriously Like the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Afghanistan, in support of Operation to corporal in September 1986, and that you have earned and the title Enduring Freedom. attended Noncommissioned Officer you know wear proudly and present Spadaro has completed the following Leadership School in November. faithfully - depart this parade field Professional Military Education courses: In February 1987, Spadaro was of honor with the knowledge that NCO Academy (honor graduate), SNCO assigned to Naval Air Station North generations of Marines expect YOU to Career Course (distinguished graduate), Island, Coronado, Calif., for training as an carry our mantle of pride to the next SNCO Advance Course, First Sergeant’s artillery nuclear projectileman. century and through the next breach. I Course, Warfighting, Expeditionary Spadaro received orders to Marine speak for all Marines past, and present Warfare School (by extension), Command Security Guard School, Quantico in April - WE are proud of you and wish you and Staff College (by extension), Navy 1987 and upon completion of the school, fair winds and following seas.” he was assigned as a watch stander to Senior Enlisted Academy (distinguished the American Embassy, Abidjan, Cote graduate), the Senior Enlisted Professional D’Ivoire, Africa. He was meritoriously Military Education Course and the Senior promoted to sergeant in June 1988, and In January 1994, Spadaro returned as the first sergeant to Special Training Enlisted Joint Professional Military selected to activate the newly formed to Fort Sill, for the Marine Artillery Company, Support Battalion, MCRD San Education Course. Marine Security Guard Detachment in Operations Chief Course. When he Diego. In August 2001, he transferred to Spadaro’s personal decorations include Gaborone, Botswana as the assistant graduated in April 1994, he was assigned 3rd Marine Division and was assigned to the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious detachment commander in October to be the meteorological chief, 11th Battery B, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines. Service Medal with gold star, the Air 1988. In May 1989, Spadaro became the Marines, and as platoon sergeant for In July 2004, Spadaro reported to Medal with numeral “3”, the Navy and detachment commander. During his Headquarters Battery, 11th Marines. MCRD San Diego for duties as company Marine Corps Commendation Medal with tenure, the detachment was honored as In June 1995, he completed the Staff first sergeant for Company C, 1st Recruit three gold stars, the Navy and Marine the most improved MSG Detachment Noncommissioned Officer Academy Training Battalion. Corps Achievement Medal, the Army in Company F, Marine Security Guard Career Course, Marine Corps Air Station Spadaro was selected for sergeant Achievement Medal and the Combat Battalion. El Toro, Orange County, Calif., and in major in November 2004. He assumed the Action Ribbon. He is authorized to wear In March 1990, Spadaro was 1996, Spadaro became the regimental billet as the 1st Recruit Training Battalion Naval Aircrewman insignia, and has been transferred to 1st Marine Division and survey chief for 11th Marines, and an sergeant major in August 2005, and from inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint subsequently assigned to Battery G, 3rd instructor at the Artillery Training January to March 2006, he served as a Barbara recognizing his contributions to Battalion, 12th Marines, and attached to School. He received orders to become board member for the FY 2006 Reserve field artillery in 1996. CHEVRON GRADUATING COMPANY JUNE 17, 2011 7

Platoon 2102 Platoon 2107 Platoon 2101 Platoon 2103 Platoon 2105 Platoon 2106 Platoon 2106 Platoon 1022 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (335) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. A. Frison Pfc. F. A. Trejo Pfc. J. B. Federhofer Pfc. A. Perez Pfc. J. J. Ruiz Pfc. R. Lechuga Pvt. S. Moon Pfc. J. J. Ruiz Texarkana, Ark. Peoria, Ariz. O’Fallon, Ill. Phoenix Palm Desert, Calif. Fort Wayne, Ind. Albuquerque, N.M. Palm Desert, Calif. Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Sgt. R. Ford Staff Sgt. M. Walker Staff Sgt. S. Leemar Sgt. W. Lazo Staff Sgt. J. R. Guillen Gunnery Sgt. J. Reed Sgt. A. Green Staff Sgt. J. R. Guillen ECHO COMPANY HONOR PLATOON

2nd RECRUIT TRAINING SERIES 2101 PLATOON 2101 PLATOON 2102 PLATOON 2103 BATTALION Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Commanding Officer Capt. J. A. McNabb Sgt. A. J. Butler Staff Sgt. J. B. Ferguson Staff Sgt. J. J. Anciaux Lt. Col. R. L. Hairston Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Sergeant Major Staff Sgt. J. F. Richard Sgt. D. A. Bibbins Staff Sgt. J. A. Ratliff Staff Sgt. J. E. Orozco-Colorado Sgt. I. R. Castellanos Sgt. Maj. P. A. Siaw Sgt. F. Garcia Sgt. G. L. Borjon Sgt. J. Montalvo Battalion Drill Master Sgt. J. C. Lopez Sgt. R. Melendez Staff Sgt. K. J. Consiglio Sgt. J. M. Mansfield

COMPANY E SERIES 2105 PLATOON 2105 PLATOON 2106 PLATOON 2107 Commanding Officer Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Capt. A. Farsaad 1st Lt. B. T. Chen Staff Sgt. R. G. Lomeli Gunnery Sgt. A. W. Duncan Staff Sgt. A. Glenn II Company First Sergeant Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors 1st Sgt. K. L. Hutson Gunnery Sgt. D. J. Farmer Staff Sgt. A. Gomez-Fletes Staff Sgt. J. I. Abdul Sgt. J. A. Belill Sgt. J. B. Fuentes Staff Sgt. N. Casias Sgt. M. P. DiMauro Sgt. R. A. Jimenez Staff Sgt. Z. D. Curran Sgt. S. C. Jackman Sgt. H. Torres

* Indicates Meritorious Promotion PLATOON 2101 PLATOON 2102 PLATOON 2103 PLATOON 2105 PLATOON 1026 PLATOON 2107 Pvt. A. C. Aguayo Pvt. A. M. Albright Pvt. M. L. Amador Pvt. J. M. Blakeman Pvt. J. L. Forrest Pvt. M. A. Aguirre Pvt. A. M. Allen Pvt. J. S. Aluia Pvt. E. P. Araozpaz *Pfc. T. R. Geronzin Pvt. A. J. Gagliardo Pvt. B. A. Ashworth Pvt. J. A. Andrade- Pvt. J. A. Alvarez-Aguilar Pfc. J. A. Back Pvt. K. I. Gibbons Pfc. A. M. Galaviz Pvt. B. D. Gough Hernandez Pfc. T. J. Atherton Pvt. D. M. Beathard Pfc. B. D. Gibson Pfc. J. E. Garcia-Rizo Pvt. J. C. Hale Pfc. K. C. Bangi Pfc. A. S. Bailey Pvt. J. E. Caple Pvt. C. L. Gilliam Pvt. C. J. Gooden III Pvt. J. A. Millian *Pfc. M. A. Bannister Pfc. C. W. Barrett Pvt. D. D. Davis Pvt. B. S. Graham Pvt. H. Guerrero Pvt. B. S. Romero Pfc. L. Barraza Pvt. D. F. Bauer Pvt. M. A. Garcia Pfc. J. M. Graham Pfc. Y. I. Gutierrez Pvt. C. B. Roop Pvt. S. E. Baum Pfc. M. L. Bearden Pvt. G. J. Geare Pvt. K. D. Graham Pvt. M. R. Hall Pvt. E. E. Rooy Pfc. A. Betancourt III Pfc. B. H. Benner Pvt. A. J. Gersch Pvt. J. P. Gutting *Pfc. J. D. Hansen Pvt. K. Silva Pvt. M. S. Boterf Pfc. A. A. Blane Pvt. R. J. Hession Pvt. C. Hernandez Pvt. D. M. Hanson *Pfc. J. A. Sizer Pvt. M. R. Broadbent *Pfc. J. T. Brown Pvt. T. W. Jones Pvt. X. C. Hernandez Pvt. R. A. Happe *Pfc. R. L. Slown Pvt. M. L. Brown Pvt. G. R. Burch Pfc. S. S. Kim Pvt. P. E. Herrara Pvt. M. R. Hollern Pvt. P. K. Smith Pvt. C. J. Buege Pvt. J. W. Chapman Pvt. J. Koerts Pvt. J. C. Hoke Pfc. G. A. Hultman Pfc. D. D. Soundara Pvt. T. M. Bushell Pvt. V. L. Choate Pfc. T. J. McCourt Pfc. C. M. Hoospianmer Pfc. J. Imhoff Pfc. A. J. Spann Pvt. A. T. Calderon Pvt. F. Cisneros *Pfc. J. M. McKee Pfc. A. D. Hopperstad Pvt. J. A. Isom Pvt. T. T. Speir Pvt. D. W. Camden Pvt. J. F. Clark Pvt. M. D. Medema Pvt. A. G. Jerzyk Pvt. J. A. Jackson Pvt. R. E. Sprague Pvt. F. A. Campos Pvt. A. M. Conklin Pfc. E. S. Membreno *Pfc. J. M. Joyce Pvt. A. Kim Pvt. J. M. Steinbeiser Pvt. A. Carrillo Pvt. N. Coronado Pfc. E. T. Meyervolinek Pvt. K. E. Kreski Pvt. J. A. Kniesel Pvt. R. H. Stobbs Pvt. J. T. Corrales Pfc. S. P. Delawder *Pfc. A. Perez Pvt. J. M. Larson Pvt. B. A. Knoblauch Pvt. C. L. Stoner Pfc. B. J. Coulthart Pvt. T. K. Demelo Pvt. D. M. Pezan Pvt. J. R. Lawson *Pfc. R. Lechuga Pvt. K. E. Stumpf Pvt. M. T. Courson Pfc. C. J. Dimeoediger Pvt. B. F. Pike Pvt. C. A. Lemke Pvt. A. R. Lewis Pfc. V. L. Sutton Pfc. A. M. Curtis Pfc. J. B. Edelstein Pfc. J. L. Poynter Pfc. J. H. MacFadden Pfc. S. K. Liggins Pvt. T. C. Thetard Pfc. S. D. Dadamo Pfc. A. F. Escobar *Pfc. J. M. Puda Pvt. R. Mandujano Pvt. P. V. Lim Pfc. J. O. Thomas Pvt. J. R. Davis Pvt. W. B. Evans Pvt. M. W. Rachow Pvt. C. A. Martinez Pvt. C. J. Longo Pvt. G. J. Thompson Pfc. J. A. Delarosa Pvt. E. Falcon Pfc. T. F. Relva Pvt. D. L. Martinez Pvt. A. G. Luna Pvt. J. N. Thurman Pfc. F. S. Duran Pvt. F. I. Fernandez Pfc. T. J. Reynders Pvt. D. J. Mason Pvt. J. W. Martin Pvt. A. J. Tipton Pvt. K. A. Dycus *Pfc. A. B. Field Pvt. T. Riley Pfc. T. J. McCrea Pvt. D. I. Medrano Pfc. F. A. Trejo Pvt. L. Esparza-Nunez *Lance Cpl. A. C. Frison Pvt. B. J. Roach Pvt. M. K. Miller Pvt. J. M. Miranda Pvt. M. J. Troyer Pvt. N. J. Evans *Pfc. A. Gonzales Pvt. B. R. Robbins Li Pvt. J. J. Nash Pfc. G. L. Mock Pfc. A. Uribe Pvt. J. E. Fagalnifin Pfc. J. L. Hester Pfc. E. J. Roggenkamp Pvt. A. S. Navarro Pvt. S. Moon Pvt. J. Vanderploeg Pvt. J. A. Fay Pvt. J. D. Lee Pvt. S. Rosas Pvt. A. J. Nishimura Pvt. A. E. Moran Pfc. T. A. Vasko Jr. Pfc. T. L. Fears Pvt. O. A. Lopez Jr. Pvt. T. A. Sabyan Pfc. J. K. Otsuka Pvt. O. Olivares Pvt. J. Vega-Pacheco *Pfc. J. B. Federhofer Pvt. N. J. Magness Pvt. A. Salcedo Jr Pfc. A. M. Palumbo Pfc. T. S. Paine Pfc. V. V. Vo Pvt. J. D. Foster Pfc. J. A. Moore Pvt. R. A. Sassen Pvt. J. H. Park *Pfc. B. R. Perkins- Pvt. J. K. Walbridge Pvt. T. J. Frazierfortson Pfc. Z. J. Neuharth Pvt. S. Selhorn Pvt. M. T. Parker Olsen Pvt. T. J. Wesley Pvt. S. R. Glover Pfc. A. O. Onyango Pfc. B. E. Seller Pvt. J. A. Pendley Pfc. K. K. Pradhan Pvt. J. J. White Pvt. J. W. Hofmann Pfc. C. D. Pullen Pfc. S. A. Shoemake Pvt. V. M. Perez Pvt. B. J. Reed Pvt. N. F. Whitten Pfc. B. C. Lacroix Pfc. M. Sanchez Pvt. J. L. Sinsheimer Pvt. M. P. Pflughoeft Pvt. K. M. Reedy Pvt. M. H. Wileman Pvt. M. D. Lopez Pvt. N. R. Stevens Pvt. D. M. Smoll Pvt. T. X. Pham Pvt. D. A. Rivas Pvt. J. D. Williams Pvt. A. J. Stoelb Pfc. B. P. Stewart Pfc. W. J. Stewart Pvt. J. W. Phelps Pvt. M. A. Robles Pfc. J. L. Wrazidlo Pvt. T. N. Thomas Pvt. A. S. Taapken Pvt. D. R. Tippie Jr. Pfc. M. C. Polivany Pvt. M. Rojo *Pfc. D. K. Wrenn Pvt. B. M. Wheeler Pfc. A. J. Tondini Pfc. H. E. Wilkerson *Pfc. J. D. Ruiz Pfc. S. E. Streeter Pfc. D. I. Wright *Pfc. J. M. Young Pfc. T. Yang 8 CHEVRON SPORTS JUNE 17, 2011 Finance tips balance in third game of CG’s Cup volleyball match by Staff Sgt. Kenneth played well and did what we Finance, who dominated G. Lewis, Jr. did,” added the 23 year-old the first game, attributed the Chevron staff coach. loss to a lack of one crucial The Medical team was requirement. Medical squared off full strength by the time the “We didn’t communicate against Finance in the second game began. The very well,” said Pulido. “We Commanding General’s difference could be seen by were just hitting the ball Cup volleyball league June looking at the scoreboard. over.” 15 at Marine Corps Recruit Medical took a demand- With the teams trading Depot San Diego’s field ing lead early in the game victories, a third match was house. 19-13. Finance battled back required and Finance was The two depot units were strongly and tied the game able to establish their domi- neck and neck in the stand- at 22. nance once again. ings, Medical in fourth place However, Medical “We got our original pack and Finance in fifth place. wouldn’t be denied and in and were able to regroup” Much like the standings, scored three unanswered said Pulido, from Madera, the match was close and points and won the second Calif. “We got back to bump, required all three games to game 25-22. set, and spike.” determine a winner. “We had momentum Medical is looking for- Finance fell behind early starting with the serve and ward to a rematch when the in the first game, but recov- we were able to capital- playoffs roll around later this ered nicely and was able to ize,” said Petty Officer 3rd season. dominate the shorthanded Class Andrew H. Johnson, “We’ll be back and Medical team with a 25-15 hospital corpsman, Branch should see them again,” said victory. Medical Clinic. “They came Johnson. Master Sgt. Robert Knoll “We communicated back, but we were able to The volleyball season Finance’s coach, Cpl. Tony J. Pulido, fiscal clerk, spikes the volleyball over the net really well in the first game,” regain the lead,” added the concludes June 21. The top against Medical June 15 during a Commanding General’s Cup volleyball match at said Cpl. Tony J. Pulido, 29-year-old from Engle- six teams will advance to the the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego field house. Finance won the match fiscal clerk, Finance. “We wood, Fla. playoffs beginning June 22. two games to one.

Master Sgt. Robert Knoll Finance and Medical battled neck and neck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego field house June 15. Finance won the first match easily. Medical regrouped and won the second game, forcing another game to break the tie. Finance won the third match, giving them a 2-1 victory in the best two-out-of-three format. chef31 have the challenge and pleasure of going back to their unit and serving the dish they made at The second day kicked off the competition for their own with spatulas and knives in chow hall, which consisted of full force to prepare an award- fresh green salad with grilled winning meal that would land chicken and a mixed berry them the prize of a five-week vinaigrette, rolled stuffed pork course at the Culinary Institute wrapped with bacon, sautéed of America in New York. They kale with ham hocks, roasted were judged on sanitation, taste, sweet potatoes, and bread texture and presentation. pudding with fresh rhubarb jam. “We are raising the bar for “It’s a lot of hard work and food service. These competitions not glamorous,” said Petty teach them how to be better Officer 2nd Class Matthew cooks and share their skills,” Gerritson. “This is a good way said Donavon Brown, a regional to show we don’t just open cans executive chef for Sodexo. and warm stuff up,” he added. Until recently, the Chef of Though the Navy cooks are the Quarter was only open to proud of their accomplishment, Marines, making this year a the two Marines, Sgt. Jonathan highlight for Navy personnel King, and Sgt. Hiram Carrion, who were invited to participate from Marine Wing Support in the competition and also Squadron 373, 3rd Marine the first place winners for this Aircraft Wing, Miramar, Calif., quarter’s event. who placed second, will be “This is something we really attending the Culinary Institute Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery wanted, we always compete Association in New York City, People came from all over the Western region to support their regional food service team. The on the Navy side of the house due to funding purposes. supporters got to act like critics and taste the different dishes. They later voted the Marines of Mess but wanted to compete on the “The experience is what helps Hall 5500 from Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif. the People's Choice Award. Marine side and maybe open up us learn. There are a lot of years some doors,” said Petty Officer of experience walking around, solely off the taste of the food. the receivers of the People’s teamwork and the chance to 2nd Class Denis Camarillio. so we get to take advantage of The final result may have been Choice Award. learn from some of the very best Petty Officer 2nd Class that,” said Sgt. Jonathan King, a bit of a surprise to the judges, Everyone took home Sodexo chefs. Matthew Gerritson and Petty Marine Wing Support Squadron as the winner was neither the something, whether it was a “Everyone did great,” said Officer 2nd Class Denis 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st or 2nd place victors they free ride to a world renowned Brown. “They have learned Camarillio prepared a meal fit Miramar, Calif. chose earlier. Critics gave the culinary school or an honorable new skills they can bring back for kings, but with nutrition in Awards didn’t end there. thumbs up to the Marines of mention. But in the end, the to their unit and have built mind to cater to their everyday The group of critics tasted and Mess Hall 5500 from MCAS, real reward may have been camaraderie while here,” he chow hall-goers. They now voted on the teams menu based Miramar, Calif., making them recognizing the power of added.