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Co. B Reaches Initial Drill the VA Health System Takes Visit with Veterans in the Spine by Pfc MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION Vol. 71 – Issue 10 “Where Marines Are Made” FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 San Diego veterans get surprise visit by Lance Cpl. Michael Ito the hospital is not encouraging Chevron staff or exhilarating. The Single Marine Program from Marine When the idea of military Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, service comes to mind, the however, is there to help. recalled images are usually of Ten depot Marines from SMP gallant dashes to capture a hill, were sent to the San Deigo VA massive assaults on foreign medical center in La Jolla, Calif. beaches or the legendary flag April 6. The trip was organized raising on Mount Suribachi. by depot SMP director Michelle While it’s true that these Diamond. moments capture the themes Their mission was to raise and emotions of selfless service morale of the veterans at the to country, they do not tell the hospital as well as connect the whole story. These war heroes depot and its Marines to retired complete their service and go military and the community at on to a new mission-successful large. citizenship. The Marines toured several Tens of millions of Americans areas of the health center, starting have honorably served in the with the mental health ward. armed forces and moved on to They spoke to patients suffering Company B, Platoon 1023 is inspected while filing in and getting alinged to begin initial drill lead successful lives in the civilian from several mental health issues as the sun was coming up over the arcade. Platoon 1023 was the first platoon to perform world. Living the military life ranging from combat-related Saturday morning. induces stressors on a person that stress injuries, to conditions require care later on in life. This developed after leaving the is where the Veterans’ Affairs service. Department becomes involved. They then made their way to Co. B reaches initial drill The VA health system takes visit with veterans in the Spine by Pfc. Crystal Druery cold the drill instructors tial drill showcases the drill care of more than 22 million Injury Clinic and then the therapy American veterans throughout wing. Chevorn staff rubbed their hands together instructors’ dedication and vigorously, hoping to the recruits’ newfound dis- 784 community clinics and “It was a hugely different As the sun rose over the generate heat and keep them cipline. 152 health centers or hospitals. perspective,” said Lance Cpl. horizon of the arcade aboard from going stiff. “The junior drill instruc- The San Diego VA healthcare Calvin Garrett, Basic Marine Marine Corps Recruit Depot Initial drill, held on train- tor teaches the recruits every- network is comprised of seven Platoon. “These are the guys who Saturday morning, drill ing day 17, wraps up the thing pertaining to drill, the community-based clinics and have been where we are. It was instructors of Company B third week of recruit train- newest drill instructor calls one major health center. humbling to speak to veterans sat in the reviewing booth ing. This is an important cadence for initial drill. Filling that health center that were a part of the old stories waiting for initial drill to day for both the recruits are hundreds of former service we hear and learn about.” begin. The air was so bitter and drill instructors. Ini- see DRILL42 members and their families, and unfortunately time spent in see VISIT42 Commandant cracks down on body composition by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas expects from the Marine Corps. “All of the commands aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Chevron Staff They think there is a lack of compliance and equality of have been notified of this,” said Staff Sgt. Jose Navarette, enforcement among the ranks. The Commandant has directed inspector general chief, depot inspector. “Last year we Recently the Commandant of the Marine Corps has decided the Inspector General of the Marine Corps to ensure immediate proactively included the Physical Fitness Test and the Combat to crack down on body composition in the Marine Corps compliance to the Body Composition Program and Military Fitness Test and inspected 25 percent of personnel aboard because he has discovered an unsatisfactory amount of Marines Appearance Program. the depot during the Commanding General’s Inspection who are overweight. “Admittedly, decisions to assign Marines to the Body Program. With this crackdown we have ‘upped’ it to 50 The order itself, Marine Corps Order P1600.12, has been Composition and Military Appearance Programs are difficult and percent.” in effect since 2002. The order focuses mainly on the physical sometimes involve Marines who are otherwise solid performers. It The MCRD inspector general says the depot is going to fitness of a Marine and their height and weight standards. is, however, the right thing to do.” said Gen. James Conway, 34th adhere to exactly what the new MARADMIN states. If a Marine fails their Physical Fitness Test, or is put on a Commandant of the Marine Corps, during an interview with “The “We are Marines; we have a physical training standard,” Body Composition Program, they will be placed on a Remedial Marine Corps Times.” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian C. Paradis, band master, Physical Conditioning Program. According to Marine Administrative Message 0190/09, if Marine Band San Diego. “We are simply doing our job as This program uses a combination of aerobic and resistance Marines do not meet established Body Composition Program leaders and holding Marines accountable to that standard. conditioning to get that Marine back to standards after a standards, they will be notified of their deficiencies and processed We, as leaders, can’t be reactionary when it comes to individual weight issue, injury, illness, pregnancy or a period that lacked a for BCP assignment. physical readiness. The standards need to be enforced at all structured physical fitness program. The MARADMIN also states that the Inspector General of the times. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to an individual Marine According to Marine Administrative Message 157/11 Marine Corps will provide an unbiased and objective analysis of the when they are identified as being out of shape.” released March 11, the Commandant and the Sergeant Major Body Composition and Marine Appearance Programs across the For more information, refer to Marine Administrative of the Marine Corps are continually observing Marines of all Marine Corps. The results will be submitted to the Commandant Message 0190/09, Marine Administrative Message 157/11 and ranks that lack the military appearance they believe America of the Marine Corps for review and future guidance. Marine Corps Order P1600.12. Takin’ care of business Gitty up – Go San Diego’s Coast The Corps makes Guardsmen protect family readiness a team international waters l p. 4 sport l p. 8 2 CHEVRON NEWS AND COMMENTARY APRIL 15, 2011 Happiest baby on the block class Learn how to soothe your infant and help your baby sleep longer. The happiest baby on the block class is taught by certified educators in the New Parent Support Program. This workshop, scheduled for Apr. 20, is for parents and infants up to six months old. Expectant parents are also welcome. Registration is required. For information and to register, call (619) 524-0805. Self-defense class for women A self-defense class for women is offered Apr. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 5E. The class promotes personal safety for women including awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontational skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable a person to successfully avoid, prevent, escape and survive violent assaults. Space is limited and registration is required. For information and to register, call Family Advocacy at (619) 524-0465. Month of the Military Child April is the Month of the Military Child. Join us as we celebrate and Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla recognize the importance of our Military children aboard the depot lined up to meet Lance Cpl. Belleau Wood, the depot mascot, during a Month of the Military military children. Your child will Child event April 4. The children were invited to interactive classes throughout spring break to recognize them for their part be entered in a raffle for each event in the success of their parents. attended! All events will be held at Bldg. 6E. The last event is: • April 23 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Depot celebrates Month of the Military Child L.I.N.K.S. for kids (6 to 12 years old) “Our Children, Our Future, Our by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla with the military, and a workshop that The activity mornings are held Responsibility” Chevron staff focuses on feelings and how to make regularly on the depot for children good choices. under five years old, allowing them to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San “It’s important to give positive participate in crafts and tell stories. Introduction to special Diego is celebrating the Month of recognition to what they do,” said This gives parents and children an education the Military Child by hosting classes Genica “They are the key to their opportunity to socialize. Karen Taylor, attorney for the available to all children aboard the parent’s success.” The last event this month will be a Exceptional Family Member Program depot throughout April. This month is a sample of all the L.I.N.K.S. class for children ages six at MCRD San Diego, will host a Marine Corps Family Team Building classes offered to children aboard the through 12 held at the building 6E work-shop to help parents understand prepared a total of eight classes, which depot, said Patricia L. Kalaye, Marine classroom April 23.
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