Company I Ceremonial recruits take hangs on to top on the Weaver spot in CG Cup Flag Football

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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION

Vol. 70 – No. 5 – COMPANY I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 WWW.MCRDSD.USMC.MIL WWII female Marine reminisces about depot by Pvt. Lauren Stehwien the wife of the famous Medal of “We met and married as pri- Abuse Control Officer, all came to on to since boot camp and has Chevron staff Honor and Navy Cross recipient, vates first class, and have been in visit and give birthday wishes. kept in mint condition. Her family John Basilone. love ever since,” he said. As Kornegay came through the showed off old photographs of As a child, one usually counts Riggi became the godmother of Now, Shirley and Kenneth, hallway she was greeted with hand her during her time spent in the down the days until his birthday; one of Kornegay’s daughters. shared their stories and time spent shakes, hugs, and kisses. Marine Corps. anticipating the cake, ice-cream, “At our age we didn’t real- in the Marine Corps with Marines “This was her first real birth- Kornegay labeled this day as and gifts galore, a day all his own. ize how lucky we were to have a from the depot. day party,” said Susie Krystek, the ‘happiest day of her life’ and a But, as he ages, birthdays often woman like Lena in our lives,” Col. Stephanie Smith, com- Kornegay’s sister. “We grew up day that she would always remem- become less important. Instead of said Shawnee Miller, Kornegay’s manding officer, Headquarters as ‘depression kids’ so we never ber. signifying happiness and glee, they daughter. “We always just knew and Service Battalion, Master Sgt. really had the opportunity to have “Even though I never did get just represent another year older her as Aunt Lena we didn’t realize Yolanda Hamilton, staff non- a birthday party,” she said. my dress blues, I’m still glad I and more responsibility. how important she and her hus- commissioned officer in charge, During the party Kornegay joined, I wouldn’t trade it for any- This year, Shirley Kornegay’s band were.” property control office, and Staff was sporting her old service uni- thing in the world,” she said. “I 87th birthday signified some- Upon completion of her basic Sgt. Heather Vecchia, Substance form cover, which she has held love the Marine Corps with all my thing more than just another year training, Kornegay, along with 48 older. It signified a time to remi- other women Marines were sent to nisce about her enlistment in the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Marine Corps, and a time to share Diego, Calif. These women, later her stories with her loved ones nicknamed “the 49-ers,” were the and Marines at the Veteran Home first female Marines aboard the of California, Chula Vista, Calif., depot. Jan. 30. “At first I thought I’d be home- Kornegay enlisted in the sick being so far from my home in Marine Corps in July 1943, in the Indiana, but once I got here I knew middle of World War II, at age 18. I wanted to stay,” said Kornegay. “After seeing the Marines come Originally, Kornegay was home in their dress blues, I knew assigned the job of a telephone that the Marine Corps was for operator, but eight weeks into her me,” said Kornegay. work aboard the depot, her com- She enlisted in the Marine manding officer called while she Corps the same day her brother was working the switchboard, and enlisted in the Navy, and left she requested the opportunity to for boot camp shortly after. In move to motor transportation 1943, boot camp was a bit differ- because telephone operator was ent than it is today. It was a six- too mundane. The colonel obliged week course at Marine Corps Base, and allowed her to change jobs. Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marksman- “In just the two years I was in, I ship and weaponry were subjects changed 100 percent. I went from female Marines were not taught. being too shy and timid, to too Instead they were taught basic brave,” she said. administration skills, proper wear During the time she was in the of the uniform, and Marine Corps Corps, Kornegay met the man history. to whom she’s been married for Shirley Kornegay, right, a former Marine, talks and reminisces with her friend Flo Harris, also a former While in basic training, Korne- 65 years. His name is Kenneth Marine, during her birthday celebration, Jan. 30. Kornegay and Harris became friends when they met gay befriended Lena Mae Riggi, Kornegay. at the Veteran Home of California in Chula Vista. Pfc. Lauren Stehwien/Chevron Finding black equality in the Marine Corps By Pvt. Lauren Stehwien Marines trained there and went on to become either a 1945, when Fredrick C. Branch was commissioned, earn- Chevron staff steward, ammunition technician, or supply man. ing the title of first black commissioned officer. “The Montford Point Marines were the first black Up until 1949, blacks stayed in their segregated units. Throughout history, racial equality has been one of the Marines to serve in the Marine Corps, but President Harry S. Truman put that to an end when he toughest battles America has fought, and in some aspects, there were blacks who served in the Continental Marines,” signed an executive order to fully integrate the armed still tries to fight. Blacks have gone through a series of said Joanie Schwarz-Wetter, education specialist, Com- forces, said Schwarz-Wetter. struggles while trying to gain equality in the United States. mand Museum, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was this same year that Annie E. Graham would be Whether it is, equality in lifestyle, voting, education, or “The Continental Marines were Marines who fought in the first black woman to enlist in the Marine Corps. even, the ability to serve their country, they have had to the Revolutionary War and other early wars in U.S. his- From that point forward, black men and women would fight for their rights to do so. tory.” be able to serve their country alongside their Caucasian June 25, 1941, was a turning point for blacks wishing The Montford Point Marines were sent to the all black, counterparts. to serve in the United States military. President Franklin 51st and 52nd Defense Battalions. Although they were As for Montford Point, it was later renamed Camp Gil- Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order No. 8802, which combat battalions, the Marines were non-deployable, bert H. Johnson, in honor of one of the earliest Montford was intended to establish the Fair Employment Practices therefore never got the opportunity to join the fight. Point recruits who ended up serving a total of 32 years in Commission and created a non-discrimination policy in Instead, the depot ammunitions companies and the offi- the military, 17 of which were in the Marine Corps, and all branches of service. cer’s stewards were the ones who earned their battle scars. reached the rank of sergeant major. However, full integration wasn’t present until 1942 “The Montford Point Marines would volunteer to do The Montford Point Marines paved the way for future when Montford Point, N.C., was established in the Marine patrols and as many combat-oriented jobs as possible,” blacks to follow. Frank E. Peterson was promoted to brig- Corps. At this time, blacks were allowed in the military, said Schwarz-Wetter. “These Marines wanted to do any- adier general in February 1979, which earned him the title however, they were not allowed to work alongside their thing they could to prove themselves to the rest of the of first black general. In June 1999, Alford L. McMichael white counterparts. Montford Point was the place cre- Marine Corps.” was the first black to become Sergeant Major of the Marine ated for black recruits to train and approximately 20,000 Blacks only served as enlisted Marines until Nov. 10, Corps. 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Raising America’s flag CG’s Welcome Aboard MCRD San Diego’s next Com- manding General’s Welcome Aboard is scheduled for Tuesday from 8:30 on during WWII a.m. to 12 p.m., at Marine & Family Services, Bldg. 14. The Welcome by Cpl. Shawn Dickens symbol of the Marine Corps over the 2nd Battalion commander, found out Aboard is an information-based Chevron staff years. that Forrestal wanted the first flag as a orientation offering an overview of As a former corpsman, I know souvenir. In Johnson’s mind, the flag programs and services. A bus tour February marks an important time what it is like to be in the thick of it belonged to the men of 2nd Battalion, following the brief will include stops in the Marine Corps and the Navy’s with your brother Marines and know so he ordered the second flag raised. at key points of interest aboard the history. that you rely on each other to make it After Rosenthal sent his film to be depot. The tour ends at the Recre- On February 23, 1945, the men through the hardships you experience processed, the image was quickly wired ation Center, Bldg 590, where attend- of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 28th in combat. You truly are a team. out to be published and became to be ees will receive a free luncheon and Marines, and a Navy corpsman raised The image of the Iwo Jima flag rais- regarded in the United States as one of an Information Expo. the American flag at the summit of ing perfectly captures the Navy and the most significant and recognizable Newly-arriving service members, Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Marine Corps team. It portrays in a images of the war and possibly the most their spouses, dependents, retirees, Jima. According to then Secretary of photograph the one thing every corps- reproduced photograph of all time. civil service/DoD, and NAF employ- the Navy James Forrestal, this moment man who has served with the Marines Rosenthal’s photo was used for ees are invited to attend. Per Depot guaranteed a Marine Corps for the next knows, you have to go through every- raising money during the 7th War Order, the Welcome Aboard is a five hundred years. thing with the Marines you serve with, Bond Drive, and has been recreated mandatory attendance function for The first flag raising was an impor- from training in the field to clearing on everything from postage stamps to all newly arriving Marines. tant event that marked the capture of buildings in a combat zone. If you show commemorative coins. It was even used Childcare is available. To obtain an island that was the turning point them you will be there when they need as a comparison to photos of firefight- Welcome Aboard childcare arrange- in the second World War. But it was you, they will trust you with their lives. ers raising a flag at the aftermath of the ment information, call (619) 524- photos of the second flag raising that It is that trust that you cherish as a collapse of the World Trade Center on 0916. For additional information, call would be remembered for years to corpsman. To know that a platoon of September 11, 2001. (619) 524-5298. come. Marines looks to you to make sure they On that day in 1945, six men raised If you ask any stranger on the street come home safe, is on one hand, a great a replacement flag on top of a little Self-defense class for women to point out Iwo Jima on a map they burden, but on the other hand, a great mountain in the Pacific and Joe Rosen- probably couldn’t do it. But if you show reward. thal took a picture that would not only A self-defense class for women them the picture of the flag raising they , an Associated Press inspire millions, but capture what it will be held Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 are more than likely able to tell you photographer, took the Pulitzer Prize- means to be a part of the Navy/ Marine p.m. at Bldg. 5E classroom, second what it is. winning photograph of five Marines Corps team! floor. Instruction includes the myths The image of those six men, and one Navy corpsman raising the It has become such an iconic image and facts of sexual assault, personal Marines, Sgt. , Cpl. second flag, while Sgt. Bill Genaust, a that as we celebrate all that February safety, assertive techniques, and per- Harlon Block, Cpl. , Cpl. Marine Corps war photographer, shot has to offer us and we give heart shaped sonal defense. Free child care will be , Pfc. and video next to him. boxes of chocolate to loved ones, we offered to children age 2 and older. their Navy corpsman, Pharmacists’ According to petty officer Brad- should take a moment to reflect on our To register, call (619) 524-1200. Mate 2nd Class John Bradley, has ley’s son, , in his book, Marine Corps history and those who become not only an icon of American , the second flag have given so much for us to be where EFMP Activity & Resource triumph during the war, but also a was raised after Chandler Johnson, we are today. Expo The Exceptional Family Member Program at MCRD San Diego and Lincoln Military Houseing will host families enrolled in their service EFM Program to the 3rd Annual EFMP Become your best self in 2010 Activity & Resource Expo Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the depot by Lt. Cmdr. Ronald R. Ringo he had some years ago. He said, “In my dream, I was sitting fieldhouse. The event includes over H&S Battalion chaplain in a church with all of you, and I was wearing the most 40 agencies providing information god-awful, itchy suit imaginable. All I could think of was and resources; interactive demonstra- Have you ever wondered what things will really matter or being able to go home and get out of that itchy suit!” It made tions for the children; presentations be of consequence when this life has finally come to an end? him itch all over just to remember that vivid dream as he by legal, medical and Social Security Will the outwardly visible things we’ve done tip the scales retold it to us. Yet, the dream candidly expressed his fears experts; a Fun Zone; and lunch. For in our favor, or will it be the thoughts and intentions of our where God is concerned. I think too many people similarly lunch reservations call (619) 524- hearts? Or will it be some combination of these? When assume that God desires for them to live out their lives in 8086/6078 or email Jennifer Reid at it’s all said and done and we look back upon it all what will some itchy suit that they don’t want to be wearing in the [email protected]. really matter to us and to God? first place. However, I have found God to be a loving father, Think about the worldly standards of success we have all who recognizes and respects the intrinsic differences in each Military Saves Financial around us. Consider the man who rises through the ranks of His children, and loves those differences. I don’t think Seminar to be CEO of a major corporation, or his friend who worked he is looking for mass conformity. I think He desires for A Military Saves Financial Semi- hard to become an all-star quarterback or high-ranking us to be the happy, healthy, joyful people we are capable of nar will be offered to all eligible military officer. How about the woman who has devoted her being. I doubt we could picture or desire anything better for patrons March 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. at life to raising a good family, or her sister who has become ourselves, than He already has in mind. the depot theater. Learn how to build an outstanding cardiologist or senator? When we watch the I don’t know about you, but I would not want the flowers wealth, develop a personal financial Olympic games this coming month, we are inspired by the in my garden to all be the same, or look the same. Some are plan, establish good credit and take persistent hard work and determination of these athletes, more fragile than others and require special care; some are charge of your financial future. For who set new world’s records, and wish we could be in their hardier and can make it through a cold winter, untended. information, call (619) 524-5728. shoes as they win those gold medals. Yet the time inevitably That’s okay. Each one is a work of art. Each one is exquisite comes when the games are over, the spectators go home and and unique in its own way, much like our children. It’s hard new Olympic hopefuls train to take their places in the near to imagine that God could possibly have less love or desires Men’s varsity baseball team future. Similarly, the CEOs, quarterbacks, military officers, for us, than we have for our own children. The MCRD Warriors, the depot doctors and senators will retire and others will take their Probably the biggest desire I have for my children on any men’s varsity baseball team, is look- place; even moms will find their nests finally empty, in spite given day is for them to be kind to anyone and everyone who ing for active duty Marines, sailors of wondering if such a day would ever come! Then what? comes in contact with them. You may have heard the saying, and Coastguardsmen to join the I read a quote once by a former state Supreme Court “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” team. Tryouts will be March 1-3 from justice, Dallin H. Oaks, who stated, “The Final Judgment If any of my kids became famous, I’d be proud of them, but 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the main soft- is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil less so if they weren’t also good to other people. I have a ball field. For information, call Capt. acts – what we have done. It is an acknowledgement of the strong hunch God feels the same. Seth Chambers at (619) 524-4665. final effect of our acts and thoughts – what we have become. As I have people come to me for counseling, with their The commandments are not a list of deposits required to be hearts broken over things said and done to them, I feel badly CG’s Cup Bowling made in some heavenly account.” He went on to say that he that they have been denied the basic kindness, consideration Tournament believes the point of it all is to become what God desires us and compassion they deserve. Such experiences often cause Register for the CG’s Cup Bowl- to become. them to doubt their own value or worth as a person. For any ing (Scratch) tournament Feb. 16, While we may admire and envy the Olympians and others of you who may feel the same, I hope you will remember that from ll a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Health who achieve such extraordinary successes, the fact is that you were God’s child first, before you were anyone’s wife, Promotions Training Room located most of us are not going to be on the cover of any magazine. husband, parent or child. That is your first identity, your in the Fitness Center. This one-day It is seldom that those who go about quietly serving and ongoing identity, and the one that will still be left standing individual’s event will be hosted at blessing others, or who faithfully do their job day after day, when this life is all done. If you must walk away from any the MCRD Recreation Center on or persevere in a difficult marriage, are seen on the evening situation, you don’t walk away as a “no one.” You walk away as 24 February. This event is open to news or are heralded for their efforts. But, what of their a beloved child of God. Although we cannot control the way MCRD active duty, and DoD/NaFi accomplishments? Will they all be forgotten, or are they others may treat us, we still can control how we treat others employees aboard the depot. For seen and remembered by someone who will one day stand and how we choose to live. information, call (619) 524-0548. before us when we account for our lives here? If Justice I feel we all want a life that really matters, one that is full of Oaks is right, that God will be more interested in what we’ve purpose and hope. If this is what we concentrate our thoughts Send briefs to: become, then the question is, “What does God desire you to and actions upon, this is what we will achieve. We have all [email protected]. The become?” Something or someone you have no interest in known or heard of people whose love and goodness continued Chevron staff reserves the right being? I don’t think so. to be remembered long after they died, living on in the hearts to publish only those briefs that An elderly member of a family, who has shunned and memories of people for generations. Each of us has the comply with Department of Defense organized religion throughout his life, mentioned a dream power to be such a person. Go and become your best self. regulations and the standards of the U.S. Government. CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010 3 Recruit housing changes with nation’s call by Cpl. Wayne Edmiston According to the MCRD States’ involvement in World riorated, more than a half-million the next year. After years of Chevron staff Museum Historical Society, the War II and resulted in an enor- recruits occupied the depot’s adapting to the rise and fall of first place San Diego recruits mous influx of Marine recruits. Quonset huts during their tenure. recruit numbers, the depot finally Since Marine Corps Recruit called home was the current The recruits were forced out of The structures continued to be found a solution that was perma- Depot San Diego was built, the historical arcade located along the arcade and moved into tents used until the Vietnam War. nent and still houses recruits to face of the landscape has changed the north side of the parade deck on the opposite side of the tidal With tents being constructed in this day. time and again. A major factor in is now home to the multiple flats. The tents served as a tempo- response to the war influx, an The Quonset huts were torn the overall look of the installation recruit training battalions, as well rary solution, and soon the idea inspection was conducted by down, except for a remaining few is what recruits call, “the house,” as other command offices. The was proposed for Quonset huts. the Naval Facilities Engineering that lie in front of the recruit in- otherwise known as their squad depot broke ground for arcade Sheet metal Quonset huts Command in 1966, to decide the processing center. The modern bay. Squad bays are the places construction on March 15, were easy to fabricate and served fate of the Quonset huts. It was Confidence Course and Obstacle where recruits sleep after long 1919. Famous architect Bertram as an ideal location for recruits to determined that the Quonset huts Course now cover much of the days of training, and a source Goodhue designed the buildings, live. During World War II, many did not meet building standards ground where Quonset huts were of pride for every individual where new Marines are currently other buildings were constructed and a more permanent solution located. platoon. But over the years, the housed during the Marine Week on the depot to include a training was in order. The lack of space The multiple major conflicts squad bay has resided in many phase of the training cycle; a pool, gym, administration build- was such an issue on the depot that have occurred since the types of dwellings recruit’s final week on the depot ings, post office and exchange. that recruits were forced to attend Vietnam War have proven that Currently the squad bays prior to graduation. Goodhue’s During the 1950s, when the classes during the night to make the “H” style squad bays have a are “H” style buildings that are renowned work includes the Korean War started, 700 more room for recruits during the day. huge capacity. But it’s hard not scattered throughout the recruit Nebraska State Capitol and the Quonset huts were added on to Construction began on the to notice the footprints that can training side of the parade field. Church of Saint Thomas in New the hundreds already on base. “H” style squad bays in 1967 still be seen painted the arcade For the majority of the depot’s York City. Following the Korean War, and, in a year, two were finished. walkway, reminding us of how history, this was not the case. The 1940s brought the United although the buildings had dete- Three more buildings followed the depot used to be.

An aerial photo of MCRD demonstrates the layout of the base in the 1950s, with Quonset huts on the right side of the parade deck. Throughout the years depot has been in existence, the face of the landscape has changed in many ways. During the 1950s, when the Korean War started, 700 more Quonset huts were added on to the hundreds already on base. Photo courtesy of the MCRDSD Museum

Local chiropractor offers treatment services at depot by Pfc. Dustin R. Hamby At Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., his Coordinating closely alongside the depot’s sports Chevron staff previous command, Perez saw similar injuries with the medicine department as part of a multi-disciplinary Navy SEALs he treated as well as with the Marines his clinic focusing on sports injuries, Green said he con- or the first time, servicemembers aboard Marine command treats now. centrates on treatment that involves manual therapy, Corps Recruit Depot San Diego have the oppor- “We see both young and old Marines sustain the including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and tunity to receive hands-on chiropractic care at same injuries, however the older Marines require more soft tissues. Treatment also includes exercises and the Navy Regional Medical Center Branch Clinic, attention and alternative means of recovery whereas lifestyle counseling. MCRDSD.F younger Marines can heal quicker,” said Perez. “Cmdr. Penni Hiesler, department heard here, “This is the first chiropractic care clinic at the depot,” “As a chiropractor, I work with muscles, bones and said providing better care means thinking outside of said Lt. Cmdr. Rafael Perez, senior medical officer, joints,” said Dr. Bart Green, D. C., NMCSD. “You the box,” said Perez. “She encouraged us to increase NRMCBC. “I have seen great success in the medical field must focus on the body’s ability to heal.” the quality of care for not only recruits, but service- in relation to chiropractic care and I am proud to be able to The website www.lohas.com defines the chiroprac- members as well. That is why I believe that these offer this at the clinic.” tic system as based on the premise that the spine is chiropractic clinics are so popular. If you build it, Excited for the locally-situated clinic, Perez said service- literally the backbone of human health. Misalignments they will come. We have seen the clinic booked solid members now do not have to drive to Marine Corps Air of the vertebrae caused by poor posture or trauma for chiropractic care and Dr. Green has even accepted Station Miramar, Calif., or Naval Air Station North Island results in pressure on the spinal cord, which may lead walk-ins.” San Diego to receive chiropractic care. to diminished function and illness. The chiroprac- For more information about chiropractic care at Perez said chiropractic care is just part of what he hopes tor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments NRMCBC or to book an appointment, call staff health will bring better service and medical care at NRMCBC. through spinal manipulation or adjustment. at (619) 524-1565

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office Maj. Christopher B. Logan Cpl. Shawn M. Dickens 1600 henderson ave. #120 Cpl. Matthew Brown san diego, ca. 92140 DEPUTY DIRECTOR Lance Cpl. Rebecca Lamont (619) 524-8722 ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Pfc. Dustin Hamby The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine Pvt. Lauren Stehwien Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Brig. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey Gunnery Sgt. Laura Gawecki EDITOR ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron Roger Edwards is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF Mail comments to: considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Brian K. Jackson Sgt. Carrie C. Booze [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010

The recruits of Company I use teamwork in order to complete the Weaver on the obstacle course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2. Teamwork is essential in completing all of the obstacles during the Crucible, a 54-hour training exercise in which they receive little food and sleep. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron

A safety net hangs beneath the Weaver to catch any recruits who may fall off the logs, saving them from possible injury. Safety is a top priority during recruit training. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron

Sgt. Samuel R. Villa, drill instructor, Platoon 3205, Co. I, provides mentorship to the recruits of Co. I. Throughout recruit training, drill instructors mentor the young men in the hopes that they can sharpen their minds along with their bodies. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010 5

Recruit Jordan Kim, Platoon 3205, Co. I, attempts to go under a log on the Weaver. The Weaver is one of 32 obstacles that recruits must attempt during the Crucible. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron Recruits test smarts and brawn by Cpl. Jose Nava themselves through the logs, the recruits must lets an ammunition can full of sand slip from Chevron Staff also move weapons and ammunition cans filled his grasp. It falls off the logs and into the with 30 pounds of sand. If a recruit or a piece safety net below, forcing the recruits to start board Marine Corps Base Camp of gear fall from the logs into the safety net the obstacle over. Besides developing teamwork The recruits of Company I use teamwork in order to complete the Weaver on the obstacle course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2. Pendleton, Calif., a group of Marine below, they must start the task all over again. If among the group, this certain obstacle also Teamwork is essential in completing all of the obstacles during the Crucible, a 54-hour training exercise in which they receive little food and sleep. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron recruits yell and argue. They’re tired a recruit touches any part of red on the obstacle, challenges their ability to move gear from one and hungry, but they have a mission he is considered a casualty and the squad point to another. Ato accomplish. That mission is to move their becomes one person short. “It is also a small taste of logistical training squad through and over a wooden structure in a “Building teamwork and camaraderie is because the recruits have to pay attention certain amount of time. The structure they are important to accomplishing the Crucible and to all the moving parts and communication supposed to navigate looks daunting. these obstacles test the trust and confidence that is essential in completing the Weaver,” said That structure, known as the Weaver, is part the recruits have built for themselves over the Cpl. Greg T. Maisch, field instructor, Field of the Crucible, the final training event for three months they were in boot camp,” said Sgt. Company, WFTBn, MCB Camp Pendleton, recruits before they earn the title, Marine. The Samuel R. Villa, drill instructor, Platoon 3205, Calif. “The Weaver is one of the more difficult Crucible is a 54-hour training exercise where Company I, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training obstacles as everyone has to work together to the recruits work their way through 32 obstacles Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San accomplish the mission.” with limited sleep and food. Diego. The recruits finish the task, climb off of the Before they take on the challenge, one of the Seven hours into the Crucible, the recruits’ wooden structure and get into a formation. recruits is appointed leader of a squad. The weariness begins to surface while they attempt Their drill instructor barks the order to start leader reads a five-paragraph order, detailing to complete their challenge. Though they are their movement to the next series of challenges what the group must do in order to complete the tired, the recruits still manage to keep going. over the following 47 hours. assigned task. “I thought I was prepared to take on the “The Crucible is not as bad as I have made it After the order has been read to the squad, challenge of the Crucible, and I knew I would out to be in my mind, but it is still intense and the recruit in charge must then devise a strategy be tired, but after I have finished I would feel challenging,” said Henry. “It is simple for me to complete the task. In the case of the Weaver, like I accomplished something worthwhile,” said to put myself into a combat mindset with all the recruits must get through the obstacle Recruit Tanner J. Henry, Platoon 3205, Company the surrounding noise of the helicopters flying by weaving over and under 22 logs set up in I, 3rd Battalion, RTR, MCRD San Diego. over head, shots fired in the distance and the an A-frame design. In addition to weaving Near the end of the task, one of the recruits recruits yelling.”

Sgt. Samuel R. Villa, drill instructor, Platoon 3205, Co. I, provides mentorship to the recruits of Company I recruits move ammunition cans filled with 30 pounds of sand over and under logs on the Weaver, one of the obstacles they must Co. I. Throughout recruit training, drill instructors mentor the young men in the hopes that they negotiate during the Crucible. Recruits must work together as a team to successfully move themselves and gear. If a recruit or a piece of gear can sharpen their minds along with their bodies. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron falls off the obstacle, the recruits must start the challenge over again. Cpl. Jose Nava/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010 Recruit honors promise, commits to Corps by Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. When Recruit Calvin J. LaDuke spent the majority of would be right.” planning on going to the Univer- Lamont LaDuke’s grandfather made this his adolescence at his grandfather’s Prior to his grandfather’s sity of Texas in Austin, Texas, for Chevron staff one request before his death, house, who lived right down the request, LaDuke aspired to become pre-medical classes. Instead, a few LaDuke agreed to let nothing stop street from him. an architect. months after making the promise “Would you become a United him from becoming a Marine and “Everything my grandfather did “I have a fascination with to his grandfather, LaDuke spoke to States Marine if I had asked?” said honorably fulfilling his duty. was in a professional manner,” said structures, building and being able a Marine recruiter and enlisted. the cancer-stricken elderly man as “My whole life I followed my LaDuke. “He was calm, collected, to design something,” said LaDuke. When LaDuke arrived at Marine he lay weak in his hospital bed. grandfather,” said LaDuke, an Atti- trustworthy and I didn’t know “I like the idea of someone putting Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, “Yes, I promise I will become cus, Ind., native. “He was always anyone who didn’t like him.” their unique style in their work and he was picked up by Platoon 3205, one,” responded his grandson, there for me, even if I just scuffed He also admired his grandfa- having it exist for generations.” Company I. without hesitation. my knee while playing.” ther’s intelligence and noticed his Ieoh Ming Pei is LaDuke’s “I’m very glad he adhered to grandfather reading a different favorite architect because he his commitment,” said Staff Sgt. book every week. admires the way Pei designs his David J. Washington Jr., senior “Like my drill instructors, my structures with a unique style. Pei’s drill instructor, Platoon 3205, Co. I. grandfather didn’t sugar-coat any- designs include the Luce Memorial “This indicates his commitment to thing,” said LaDuke. “He was very Chapel in Taichung, Taiwan, the the Corps’ values of honor, courage honest.” Mesa Laboratory for the National and commitment.” LaDuke’s grandfather served Center for Atmospheric Research LaDuke said that he knows he in the Marine Corps for 20 years. in Boulder, Colo., and the John F. is making a successful path for However, he rarely spoke about Kennedy Presidential Library and himself and enlisting was a positive being a Marine and said nothing Museum in Boston, Mass. life-altering decision. specific about his experience. “Another reason why I like him “I see a change in myself But when he was suddenly in is because people know him by already,” said LaDuke. “I used to be the hospital for terminal cancer, the name and not just by the structures more big-headed and now I am a Corps was the only topic he wanted he designed,” said LaDuke. lot more grateful.” to discuss with his grandson. When LaDuke was young, his LaDuke explained during “It really surprised me that he favorite toy was Legos and took Christmas in boot camp, he would ask for me to become a every chance he could to get more. received one cookie and it was inde- Marine because he rarely spoke “For my birthday and for scribably delicious because there about it,” said LaDuke. Christmas, I would always ask for aren’t a lot of treats in boot camp. After his grandfather died, Legos,” said LaDuke. “My room “My outlook on life is different, I LaDuke discovered that his grand- was covered in Legos. I even made take it one day at a time now,” said father’s wedding band had some a life-sized chair for my room with LaDuke. etched lettering inside of it. them.” LaDuke chose combat engineer- “My grandma showed me the LaDuke was also interested in ing as his military occupation spe- wedding band which had the letters the medical field. cialty because it complemented his USMC and my initials inscribed “My mom is a nurse and intro- interest in architecture and design. Recruit Calvin J. LaDuke, Platoon 3205, Co. I, helps his fellow in it,” said LaDuke. “I broke down duced me into the medical field,” “I hope LaDuke reaches for the recruits complete the Weaver obstacle at Edson Range, Marine because it must have been some- said LaDuke. “I am a Certified moon,” said Washington. “If he Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2. thing he wanted to ask of me but Nurse Assistant.” misses he will at least be among the Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont/Chevron just didn’t know when the time After high school, LaDuke was stars.”

From fixing up choppers to making brand new Marines by Pvt. Lauren N. Stehwien instructor would help me not ion are selected to compete company first sergeant and uniform. Chevron staff only become a better Marine, in a board. During these their battalion sergeant major After winning his board, but a better person.” boards, the Marines present and are tested on knowledge, Jones was offered the oppor- ften times, people Being in the drill instructor themselves in front of their bearing, and the wear of their tunity to compete on a Meri- tend to be their field poses many challenges to torious Staff Sergeant Board own worst critics, overcome, such as adjusting in September 2009. With only which can be both to the busy schedule, limited three days to prepare, Jones aO positive and negative trait. sleep, and rigorous physical went in there exuding con- For Staff Sgt. Dana A. Jones, training. fidence and putting his best senior drill instructor, Platoon However, these small foot forward. The long nights 3207, Company I, self critiqu- obstacles weren’t going to get of studying and uniform ing is what formed him to be in the way of Jones’ success. preparation paid off when he the best Marine he can be. “I take pride in everything received an e-mail from the Prior to reenlisting with a that I do,” said Jones. “The commanding officer of his drill instructor duty incen- smallest thing that I mess up battalion congratulating him tive, the Redmond, Ore., on is something I take very on his success in earning the native spent his first four personal, and I feel that is rank of staff sergeant. years working as a helicopter what makes you a better drill “Staff Sgt. Jones is one of mechanic. instructor.” the best senior drill instruc- “I wanted to be a drill Jones’ pride and hard work tors in the company,” said instructor because a gunnery paid off when his superiors Staff Sgt. Erick Guvman, chief sergeant in my last command told him he would be compet- Staff Sgt. Dana A. Jones, senior drill instructor, Platoon 3207, drill instructor, Co. I. “He has who I admired was a former ing for Drill Instructor of the Co. I, gives guidance to a recruit while the recruit awaits a hair the ability to make calls with drill instructor,” said Jones. Quarter, in February 2009. cut outside the recruit barber shop, Feb. 9, 2010. Jones meritori- no hesitation. Not only is he “He was a good leader, and Two drill instructors from ously earned the rank of staff sergeant after competing in boards a good teacher, but he is also a I felt that becoming a drill each recruit training battal- against his peers in September 2009. Pvt. Lauren N. Stehwien/Chevron good learner.”

Maj. Gen. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Tustin, Calif., Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. HQMC. In April 2007, he returned to and later transferred to MM-268 where he Maj. Gen. Fox next served as executive the Joint Staff as the deputy director of Raymond C. Fox served as the operations officer during the officer, and then commanding officer, of Resources and Acquisition, remaining until squadron’s first shipboard Marine Expedi- MM-163, 3rd MAW, El Toro, Calif. In July 2008, when he was ordered to his cur- Parade Reviewing Officer tionary Unit deployment. June 1999, he attended the U.S. Army War rent assignment. In 1986 Maj. Gen. Fox was transferred College in Carlisle, Penn., concurrently Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox assumed to Headquarters Marine Corps, Washing- completing a master’s degree in public duties as the commanding general of the ton, D.C., and was assigned to the Enlisted administration from Shippensburg Univer- 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in July 2008. Assignment Branch serving as the head of sity, Shippensburg, Pa. Maj. Gen. Fox was born in Spokane, enlisted counseling/substandard perfor- In June 2000, he reported to the chair- Wash. He received a Bachelor of Arts in mance section. man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washing- political science from Eastern Washington In July 1989, he was transferred back ton, D.C., serving in joint requirements University in 1977, entered the Marine to MM-268, 3rd MAW, Tustin, Calif. In division. In May 2002, he reported to Corps through the Platoon Leaders Class December 1989, he was the commander of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics program, and was commissioned a second Law Enforcement Marine Air Ground Task Squadron, Yuma, Ariz., as the executive lieutenant in June 1977. He was designated Force 2-90. In December 1990, he deployed officer. He later assumed command of a naval aviator in August 1979. to Operations Desert Shield and Desert MAWTS-1 in November 2002. In Febru- Maj. Gen. Fox was transferred to 1st Storm as part of the 11th MEU. ary 2003, Maj. Gen. Fox served as a battle Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Kaneohe, In January 1993, Maj. Gen. Fox attended captain for 3rd MAW during Operation , in 1980. Serving with Marine Australian Army Command and Staff Iraqi Freedom. In November 2004, he Medium Helicopter Squadrons 262 and College, Victoria, Australia, and earned a served as the 2nd MAW liaison officer 265, he completed multiple deployments graduate diploma in management. In Janu- to the Combined Air Operations Center, to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. ary 1994, he was assigned to an air-ground Qatar. From July 2005 to April 2007, Maj. In January 1983, he was transferred to exchange tour, serving as the logistics Gen. Fox served as the assistant deputy Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 301, officer for 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine commandant for Programs & Resources, CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010 7

Platoon 3206 Platoon 3203 Platoon 3201 Platoon 3202 Platoon 3205 Platoon 3207 Platoon 3202 Platoon 3206 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (334) HIGH PFT (300) Pfc. L. C. Seitz Pfc. N.T. Berry Pfc. A. M. Dickel Pfc. C. C. Bannister Pfc. A. J. Glenn Pfc. E. C. Ross Pfc. C. C. Bannister Pfc. L. C. Seitz Keller, Texas Anchorage, Alaska Fort Wayne, Ind. Fargo, N. D. Twin Cities, Minn. Indianapolis Fargo, N. D. Keller, Texas Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Staff Sgt. M. Quintero Gunnery Sgt. N. Howard Sgt. R. R. Valdez Staff Sgt. J. Jamason Staff Sgt. W. S. Jackson Staff Sgt. S. T. Williams Staff Sgt. J. Jamason Staff Sgt. M. Quintero INDIA COMPANY 3RD RECRUIT TRAINING Drill Instructors Pfc. A. N. Garcia Pfc. M. S. O’Brien Pvt. S. A. Smith BATTALION Staff Sgt. J. B. Boswell Pvt. J. R. Garza Pvt. P. A. Ortiz Pfc. G. A. Swift Commanding Officer Staff Sgt. K. W. Thompson Pvt. J. J. Hinton Pvt. K. R. Pacsai Pfc. S. P. Taroma Lt. Col. J. S. Meade Staff Sgt. T. A. Plotz Pfc. B. J. Hurt Pvt. D. D. Paddack II Pvt. C. L. Tegen Sergeant Major Staff Sgt. J. R. Rochefort Pvt. O. G. Iglesias Pvt. A. D. Parks Pvt. M. J. Tello Sgt. Maj. D. A. Lee Pvt. D. D. Islas Pfc. M. A. Patterson Pfc. J. F. Thein Chaplain Pvt. N. E. Anderson *Pfc. R. T. Jackson Pvt. J. C. Paulo-Gilbert Pfc. B. M. Wareham Lt. R. W. Peters III, USN Pvt. B. D. Andrews Pvt. J. S. Johnson Pfc. T. J. Pearson Battalion Drill Master *Pfc. A. L. Applegate Pvt. C. S. Jumper *Pfc. J. W. Petrakovitz PLATOON 3207 Staff Sgt. S. Gaytan Pvt. J. L. Avery Pvt. E. D. Kirkland *Pfc. J. A. Presley Senior Drill Instructor *Pfc. C. C. Bannister Pvt. E. M. Kwoka Pvt. T. Price Staff Sgt. D. A. Jones COMPANY I Pfc. T. C. Bloes Pfc. F. S. Magallanes Jr. Pfc. J. S. Pritchard Drill Instructors Commanding Officer Pfc. J. M. Boese Pfc. F. J. Malone III Pvt. J. Rodriguez Jr. Staff Sgt. N. G. DeWeever Capt. A. J. Mallo Pvt. J. J. Boyd Pfc. J. A. Marlowe Pvt. D. J. Schalchlin Sgt. E. A. Mitchell Executive Officer Pvt. B. D. Brown Pfc. S. C. McCallister Pvt. T. P. Schneider Sgt. E. H. Soto Capt. E. B. Eagon Pvt. A. D. Burden *Pfc. S. Moreno Jr. Pvt. J. D. Short Sgt. G. E. Widmar Company First Sergeant Pvt. R. T. Carey Pvt. B. E. Murphy Pfc. P. P. Ta 1st Sgt. O. R. Lucas Pvt. J. H. Carignan Pvt. V. Muy Pfc. E. R. Tola Pvt. J. C. Alfano Pvt. S. J. Carpenter Pvt. D. R. Newton Pvt. A. J. Tortrakul Pvt. G. T. BristoL SERIES 3201 Pfc. J. P. Carroll Pvt. S. D. Obrien Pvt. E. I. Turner Pvt. J. P. Brosset Series Commander Pvt. J. J. Church Pvt. S. L. Oliver Pvt. K. J. Vangiesen Pvt. T. J. Butler Capt. T. K. Evans Pvt. N. M. Clark Pvt. J. A. Olmedo Pvt. J. A. Verdugo *Pfc. D. Ford III Chief Drill Instructor Pvt. G. R. Cole Pfc. T. K. Olmsted Pvt. T. S. Vickers Pvt. C. L. Gonzales Gunnery Sgt. S. Quezada-Arcos Pfc. J. A. Coolbaugh II Pvt. A. Orrosquieta Pvt. D. T. Waldrop Pvt. Z. D. Hendricksen Pvt. J. M. Cox Pvt. A. C. Parker Pvt. R. J. West Jr. Pfc. A. P. Laestander PLATOON 3201 Pfc. J. E. Crabb Pvt. D. A. Peltier Pvt. C. J. Williams Pfc. J. L. Law Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. C. D. Crawford Pvt. J. M. Piastuch Jr. Pfc. D. T. Williams Pvt. M. M. Martinez Gunnery Sgt. J. Y. Booker Pvt. M. D. Curtis Pvt. G. A. Pitcher *Pfc. C. J. Woodard Pvt. I. M. Navarro Drill Instructors *Pfc. P. M. Devlin Pvt. C. E. Pittman *Pfc. J. A. Woofter Pvt. S. S. Nez Gunnery Sgt. W. J. Milline Pvt. E. N. Dunaway Pvt. R. L. Provence Pvt. Z. R. Wrightsman *Pfc. T. D. Nielson-Gibson Gunnery Sgt. C. R. Williams Pvt. M. D. Dyer Pfc. O. Rangel Pvt. J. Xiong Pfc. S. M. Orosco Staff Sgt. W. P. Blagg Pfc. B. P. Dykes Pfc. T. Rios Pvt. J. R. Yager Pvt. G. J. Ortiz Staff Sgt. D. A. San Soucie Pvt. E. L. Elliot *Pfc. E. L. Rivas Jr. *Pfc. K. P. Young Pvt. R. E. Pedroza Pvt. J. N. Ellis Pvt. J. Robles Pvt. B. G. Zeller Pvt. N. R. Peppler Pfc. M. J. Adcock Pvt. J. A. Espinoza Pfc. D. J. Rodriguez Pvt. M. Zepeda Serrano Pvt. M. A. Perry Pvt. R. V. Alviso Pvt. C. J. Fellows Pvt. J. E. Rosillo-Zepeda Pfc. B. E. Poettgen Pvt. F. Avalos Pvt. A. M. Feole Pvt. T. Salinas PLATOON 3206 Pvt. G. M. Price Pvt. G. R. Bacon Pvt. E. R. Fischbach Pvt. J. D. Sanchez Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. A. Ramos Pfc. J. A. Baker Pvt. J. L. Freeman Pfc. S. D. Scannell Staff Sgt. R. E. Mason Pvt. M. L. Renteria Pvt. C. J. Barday Pvt. J. R. Garcia Pvt. C. D. Schmidt Drill Instructors Pvt. J. G. Reyes Pfc. E. A. Barrera Pfc. M. J. Geier Pvt. P. N. Sinclair Sgt. W. Anwar Pvt. E. Reynaga Pvt. S. E. Barriga Pvt. R. J. Graham Pvt. M. A. Smith Sgt. K. Y. Chung Pvt. I. A. Rezabek Pvt. D. R. Becker Pvt. S. A. Hagmeier Pvt. C. W. Snovelle Sgt. G. A. Morlet Pfc. B. Rezaei Pvt. D. L. Berger Pvt. C. M. Hatch Pvt. S. C. Stewart Sgt. D. L. Peetz Pfc. N. C. Rhymes Pfc. S. D. Bofinger Pfc. C. J. Her Pvt. J. K. Stroud Pvt. T. D. Rickner Pvt. J. D. Branscum Pfc. I. B. Heuer Pvt. S. P. Sweeney Pvt. P. T. Akhteebo Pfc. M. J. Rinehart Pfc. J. D. Brown Pfc. T. A. Holcomb Pvt. J. A. Taylor * Pfc. D. C. Alexander *Pfc. L. C. Rivera Jr. Pfc. E. L. Brule Pvt. M. L. Holcroft Pfc. J. J. Thompson Pfc. R. Arroyo Pvt. J. S. Robinson Pvt. T. C. Buist Pvt. J. T. Holman *Pfc. J. A. Thueringer Pvt. K. A. Ashcraft Pfc. M. E. Rodriguez Pfc. A. P. Burke Pfc. J. C. Hopewell *Pfc. J. M. Torres Pvt. J. L. Askue Pvt. S. E. Rodriguez Pvt. G. F. Bustamante *Pfc. M. W. Hughey Pfc. A. W. Trotter Pvt. Z. L. Bates Pvt. J. E. Roel Pvt. J. E. Cadena II Pvt. D. R. Jackson Pvt. J. D. Van Der Schaaf Pvt. T. J. Boggio *Pfc. E. C. Ross Pfc. J. G. Calderon Pvt. E. F. Jackson Pvt. L. P. Van Landschoot Pvt. W. D. Bowers Pvt. G. R. Saewert *Pfc. J. J. Carranza Pvt. M. A. James Pvt. F. Vasquez Pvt. P. T. Brinson Pfc. T. W. Sahnow Pfc. J. A. Case Pvt. I. A. Jauregui Pvt. B. A. Vincent Pvt. A. M. Brown Pfc. R. G. Salazar Pvt. C. A. Castillo Pvt. S. Y. Jo Pvt. E. T. Wendricks Pfc. M. R. Browning Pfc. S. A. Salguero Pvt. R. H. Chavarria *Pfc. J. A. Johanson Pvt. D. W. Wilkum III Pvt. B. C. Burchlucich Pvt. E. M. Salmon *Pfc. A. P. Cordova Jr. Pvt. J. N. Johnson * Pfc. T. M. Caldemone Pvt. E. Santiago Pfc. R. G. Corliss *Pfc. A. B. Jones SERIES 3205 Pvt. D. B. Clayton Pvt. S. M. Scarlett Pfc. A. M. Cuneo *Pfc. A. D. Jones Series Commander Pfc. J. K. Coke Pvt. C. J. Scherer Pfc. G. A. Daum Capt. G. F. Mittnacht Pvt. N. J. Coteus *Pfc. C. W. Schultz Pvt. D. C. Davisorr *Pfc. B. R. Klipka Chief Drill Instructor Pvt. J. M. Coty Pfc. J. N. Sears Pvt. N. O. Demoret Pvt. F. A. Larzelere IV Staff Sgt. E. A. Guzman Pvt. J. R. Crump Pfc. D. G. Shcherbinskiy Pvt. E. L. Deney Pvt. Z. D. Lawrence Pfc. T. W. Cwiakala Pvt. M. A. Shumake Pvt. N. K. Detchman Pfc. J. Z. Lee PLATOON 3205 Pvt. J. J. Davidson Pvt. R. T. Slotterbeck Pvt. J. S. Dewilde Pvt. T. S. Leeson Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. C. A. Davis Pvt. C. M. Smith Pvt. J. Dhahbi III *Pfc. S. M. Leppanen Staff Sgt. D. J. Washington Jr. Pfc. A. G. Derfelt Pvt. J. D. Smith III Pfc. L. C. Diaz Pvt. D. C. Lester Drill Instructors * Pfc. E. J. Direnzo Pvt. K. M. Smith *Pfc. A. M. Dickel Pvt. C. A. Mattis Sgt. A. K. Brown Jr. Pvt. T. C. Downs Pfc. R. W. Stephens Pvt. J. J. Dolney Pvt. B. W. McClain Sgt. E. Guzman-Martinez Pfc. C. A. Duncan Pvt. J. J. Stewart Pvt. D. E. Downing Pvt. C. L. McCracken Sgt. T. L. Hill Jr. Pvt. M. S. Dunsing Pfc. T. L. Steward Pfc. E. A. Duran Pvt. J. S. McGowan Sgt. S. R. Villa Pfc. J. C. Eidson *Pfc. E. A. Swanson VI *Pfc. C. Ek *Pfc. C. S. McKinnon Pvt. M. A. Elliot Pfc. P. B. Tabil Pfc. B. J. Fattor *Pfc. R. Medel Pfc. B. E. Acevedo *Pfc. J. T. Englert Pvt. C. H. Thorne Pfc. C. M. Fields Pfc. E. N. Mesa Pvt. J. F. Acevedo Pvt. W. L. Geyer Pvt. J. M. Trevino Pvt. R. R. Fosner Pvt. E. R. Meyer Pfc. R. E. Ahlering Pvt. E. M. Gonzalez Pvt. C. J. Trujillo *Pfc. T. J. Fuentes Pvt. A. G. Michelson Pvt. J. C. Alvarez Pvt. I. Goodwin Pvt. R. L. Van Der Vliet Pfc. A. Garcia Pvt. B. J. Moody Pvt. E. J. Barfknecht Pvt. T. C. Guerrero Jr. Pvt. A. T. Vo Pvt. C. M. Garcia Pvt. R. G. Morse Jr. Pfc. K. J. Beamon *Pfc. D. W. Halperin Pvt. K. B. Vogt Pvt. G. M. Gascoigne Pvt. G. Mosqueda Pfc. J. J. Benavidez Pvt. C. A. Haney Pvt. S. D. Walker Pvt. R. E. Gee Pvt. E. J. Murphy Pvt. J. Boller Pvt. M. H. Hudson Pvt. N. L. Wampole Pfc. J. J. Gomez Pvt. J. M. Muse Pvt. G. C. Bragg Pvt. B. T. Jennings Pfc. B. M. Welsh Pfc. M. C. Gresham Pvt. J. D. Myers Pfc. T. T. Brawand Pvt. W. A. Jones Pvt. J. M. Whaley Pvt. S. S. Griffis Pvt. N. L. Myers Pvt. J. L. Buckles Pfc. K. T. Kajihiro Pvt. S. D. White Pvt. D. S. Gross Pfc. J. Navarro Jr. Pvt. A. A. Calvert Pvt. L. A. Konan Pvt. D. S. Whitehead Pfc. J. Guiterrez Jr. Pfc. B. W. Palmer Pfc. E. Campos Jr. *Pfc. M. A. Konrad Pvt. F. C. Whitford Pvt. J. J. Guiterrez Pfc. V. Sahni Pvt. J. W. Christensen * Pfc. R. D. Korthas II Pvt. J. J. Whitt Pvt. F. A. Guitierrez-Reyes Pvt. J. M. Serna Pvt. A. L. Covarrubias Pvt. M. B. Kozlowski Pvt. J. S. Williams Pvt. M. M. Haines Pvt. T. Singh Pvt. C. R. Crook Pfc. B. C. Laird Pfc. T. L. Wise Pfc. C. A. Hayes Pfc. P. R. Dowsett Pvt. M. M. Linhardt Pvt. D. M. Wisham Pfc. D. S. Henderson PLATOON 3203 *Pfc. R. J. Edelman Pfc. S. Mazzaro Pvt. R. M. Wolski Pvt. M. P. Hightower Jr. Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. L. M. Figueroa III Pvt. K. N. McCoy Pfc. D. P. Yackel Pvt. R. P. Hinkle Staff Sgt. T. E. Bartels Pvt. A. N. Garcia Pvt. J. S. McDougall Jr. Pvt. F. I. Ybarra III Pvt. C. T. Holtzinger Drill Instructors Pvt. P.V. Gerken Pvt. C. L. Medina Pvt. G. M. Zipprich Pvt. J. M. Huebert Staff Sgt. M. J. Chavez Pvt. W. J. Gieske Pfc. W. J. Miller Pvt. I. B. Iglesias Staff Sgt. D. D. Fortenberry Pfc. R. B. Gingery Pvt. M. C. Moore Pvt. J. R. Johnson Staff Sgt. N. N. Lewis *Pfc. A. J. Glenn Pvt. J. D. Morgan Pvt. D. P. Jones Staff Sgt. M. P. Zamora Pvt. A. J. Golembeck Pfc. J. N. Morley Pvt. A. M. Kimber Pvt. A. Gonzalez Pvt. J. C. Morrison Pvt. A. Lara Pvt. S. G. Abelia Pvt. A. D. Hall Pvt. S. Moujalled Pvt. Z. K. Leake Pvt. S. T. Belmonte Pvt. T. J. Henry Pvt. D. Munoz Pvt. D. T. Lee Pfc. M. G. Beltran Pfc. T. J. Hiebner Pvt. S. J. Musgrove Pvt. K. Li Pfc. B. C. Berry Pvt. D. J. Hoffmann Pvt. P. P. Oliveria * Denotes meritorious Pvt. F. N. Lopez-Sanchez *Pfc. N. T. Berry Pfc. C. E. Horner Pvt. E. L. Paiz promotion Pvt. J. J. Maloney Pvt. A. P. Brewster Pvt. J. A. Hughes Pvt. S. J. Palios Pvt. J. A. McCleary Pvt. J. R. Bull Pvt. J. R. Ilano Pvt. S. W. Passini *Pfc. A. D. Membreno Pvt. A. Carrizales III Pvt. B. S. Jones Pvt. B. K. Perez Pvt. A. J. Miller Pvt. J. J. Casias *Pfc. J. M. Kim Pfc. M. C. Pienkowski Pvt. B. P. Miller Pfc. M. A. Cazalas Jr. Pvt. S. J. Koch * Pfc. E. W. Porter Pvt. J. R. Mondt *Pfc. N. A. Chavarin *Pfc. W. J. Krull Pfc. C. A. Price Pvt. S. D. Morris Pvt. T. M. Cooper Pfc. C. J. Laduke Pvt. A. S. Rodrigues Pvt. T. D. Murphy Pvt. D. D. Corl Pvt. A. W. Lamay Pvt. O. A. Roman Pvt. N. M. Peterson Pvt. J. H. Cox *Pfc. K. P. Martin Pvt. D. R. Rowland Pvt. C. T. Sizemore Pvt. Z. L. Delarosa *Pfc. E. W. Mauldin Pvt. G. E. Rummel Pfc. D. W. Wells lI Pvt. C. S. Dionne Pfc. J. L. Neal Pfc. G. P. Schaeffer Pfc. J. W. Doney Pvt. G. W. Newton * Pfc. L. C. Seitz PLATOON 3202 Pfc. B. M. Eggiman Pvt. E. C. Nghiem Pvt. T. K. Senecal Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. R. L. Flores Pvt. J. A. Nieves Pvt. N. E. Shaver Gunnery Sgt. D. R. Simons Pvt. L. A. Gallegos Pvt. J. W. Ober Pvt. S. C. Sievers 8 CHEVRON ~ SPORTS ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Wide receiver Richard Harmon, right, trucks down the field with the ball while Coast Guard line backer Troy Fuller, center, struggles to stop him before being taken out by cornerback Steven Phillips, left, during the Commanding General’s Cup Flag Football game at the depot sports field, Feb. 9. Both teams were undefeated going into the game, but Ceremonial prevailed as the best on the depot with a winning score of 26-7. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron

With the ball in hand, wide receiver Richard Harmon runs down the field while his team provides impassable defense, during the Commanding General’s Cup Flag Football game at the depot sports field, Feb. 9. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron

Running back Zach Robbins, yellow jersey, hauls through the mass of Coast Guard players and manages to stay untouched long enough to score a first down, during the Commanding General’s Cup Flag Football game at the depot sports field, Feb. 9. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron

by Sgt. Carrie C. Booze took possession of the ball at Chevron staff the 1-yardline. Despite the fact that they work in the water, the The final regular week of the sprinkling of rain had the Coas- Commanding General’s Cup Flag ties’ offense slipping, sliding and Football was intense, as teams unable to stay on their feet long fought tooth and nail for a spot enough to move the ball. They in the playoffs at the depot sports were unable to penetrate Ceremo- field, Feb. 9. In the first game of nial’s defense and the first half the day, Ceremonial Detail and ended, 13-0. the Coast Guard, both undefeated During the first drive of the teams, went head-to-head in second half, Harmon intercepted hopes of continuing their winning the ball and ran it back to the streaks. The Coast Guard fought 20-yardline. It was not long before to stay afloat, but in the end, Cer- Harmon ran the option and emonial was crowned the unbeat- pitched the ball to running back able with a final score of 26-7. Zach Robbins who trucked into The Coast Guard won the coin the in zone for a touchdown. With toss, and chose to defer to the the pressure on in the second half, second half, unbeknownst of the the Coasties seemed to forget it havoc Ceremonial detail would was flag football and began tack- serve them in the first half. Cer- ling Ceremonials’ defense. emonial drove the ball down the In the third quarter, wide field before quarterback Francisco receiver Dustin Broz was able to Silva hit wide receiver Richard sneak past Ceremonials’ defense Harmon on a 10-yard touchdown and score a touchdown. Ceremo- pass. nial was unable to score, but took The Coast Guard took control back the ball when linebacker of the ball, but was unable to Tony Holmes made an intercep- make any progress. Bored with tion giving Ceremonial posses- the unsuccessful offense plays, sion. Silva hit Harmon for the final Harmon decided to intercept the touchdown of the game. pass on third down. On the next Next week marks the begin- drive, Harmon hit tight end Ben- ning of the playoffs when flag With Ceremonials’ defense on his heels, the Coast Guard attempts to move the jamin Johns for a touchdown. football enthusiasts will see if Cer- ball down the field, but were quickly shut down before being able to make a first The Coast Guard were shown emonial can remain the reigning down during the Commanding Generals Cup Flag Football game at the depot mercy when Silva threw an champs, and if the Coast Guard sports field, Feb. 9. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron interception, and the Coasties can recover from their loss.