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Vol. 71 – No. 3 – COMPANY B FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 USD hosts Marines at home game by Lance Cpl. Eric Becvar. “By conducting this game to pass out and sign post- Company L Marines to attend Toreros 61 – 52, many of the Quintanilla event at a basketball game, we ers for the Marines. the game. new Marines said they enjoyed Chevron staff could recognize MCRD at the In order to show their grati- “This is great, anything to their outing. Jenny Craig Pavilion, on televi- tude, MCRD brought a strong spend time with my son,” said “We found out we were Active duty service members sion and radio.” showing of Marines, along with Candia Dorman, mother of coming just after the Crucible,” and their families were invited The Toreros’ cheerleaders sister services and their families Pvt. Cameron Dorman, Platoon said Pfc. Fritz Ball, Platoon 3251, to a free college basketball game had their own way of show- from the depot. 3250, Co. L, 3rd RTB. Co. L, 3rd RTB. “This doesn’t at the University of San Diego’s ing their support by walking Buses were also provided Despite the Santa Clara seem real after you’ve been third annual Marine Night, Jan. through the bleachers before the by USD for the families of the Broncos defeating the USD enclosed for three months.” 13. The depot color guard presented the National Colors and the Twenty-Nine Palms Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Calif., band played the National Anthem before the USD Toreros played the visiting Santa Clara University Broncos. The school also conducts youth clinics and other events with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to build a rela- tionship and provide support, said Steve Becvar, associate ath- letic director, USD. Also in attendance were the Marines of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, who were in their final week of training and graduated Jan. 14. “These events are great because it gives the young men the opportunity (to go to civil- ian events) when they get closer to graduating,” said 1st Sgt. Luis Silva, company first sergeant, Company L, 3rd RTB. “It gives them more confidence while easing them back into the civil- ian society.” “The event was a way we could recognize and honor Marines from Co. L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch as the University of San Diego Toreros prepare for their game MCRD to the community,” said against the Santa Clara University Broncos at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, Jan. 13. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron Depot BPO recognized for excellence by Lance Cpl. Eric ing processes in support of lished an Executive CPI internal quality improve- a gap analysis. This analysis Quintanilla the mission of the organiza- Council. It is led by Maj. ment efforts using industry determines where each sec- Chevron staff tion. The CPI uses the meth- Gen. Bailey, who is the CPI and government standard tion is and is not meeting odology of the integrated deployment champion for methodologies, according their requirements, and what The Marine Corps Recruit application of tools and tech- MCRD San Diego. to the organization function they can do to fix the prob- Depot San Diego’s Business niques to improve perfor- Fernandez developed the manual. lem. Process Office received the mance of processes necessary strategy for deploying CPI The CPI project that won The BPO then started to Outstanding Continuous to accomplish the mission. here, and provides advice the runner-up award reduced initiate projects across the Process Improvement Imple- The awards were pre- and guidance to the CPI the number of steps to dis- command to rectify prob- mentation Achievement sented to Judy Fernandez, deployment champion and charge recruits not complet- lems. The projects were then Award and the Continuous BPO director and CPI imple- the Executive CPI Council. ing boot camp and reduced prioritized based on which Process Improvement Excel- mentation director, by Maj. The BPO manages, coor- the time from an average of ones would help mission lence Award here, Jan. 10. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, com- dinates and facilitates the 13 to six days. This project accomplishment the most. The awards were for run- manding general, MCRD activities related to the also reduced recruit holding Depot all-hands meetings ner-up for the best organiza- San Diego and the Western Department of Defense, costs by $800,000 in 2009 and were also held to determine tion-wide CPI deployment in Recruiting Region. Marine Corps mandated $620,000 in 2010. what is mission essential and the supporting establishment “We wouldn’t have been strategic sourcing, con- The BPO went to more determine how to come up and for being the top CPI able to do this without the tinuous process improve- than 80 work sections on with savings. implementation leader. The (command) leadership we ment, and business process the depot to identify all per- “Each section can evaluate CPI is the leadership philoso- have,” said Fernandez. improvement initiatives. formance requirements and their needs and proactively phy of continuously improv- In 2008, the depot estab- They also manage the depot’s compile information to create be prepared,” said Fernandez. 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ JANUARY 21, 2011

Battle Color Detachment to Around the depot perform This week the Chevron asks: “What do you think will be different The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment will perform about 2011? Why?” here March 12 at 2:30 p.m. on Shepherd Memorial Drill Field. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment from Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., includes the Commandant’s Own United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The Battle Color Detachment appears in hundreds of ceremonies annually around the country and abroad. The event is free and open to the public. Guests must enter through Gate 5 at the Washington Street entrance. No pets are “I just reported here to the allowed except for service animals. “The quality of recruits should be Ceremonial Platoon from 3rd better this year because we’ve got Battalion, 6th Marines Camp “I’m going to the fleet this year. harder with the recruiting process Legeune. I used to be a grunt 2010 W-2 tax statements 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. I and more strenuous on training. in an infantry unit. I still have available check in April 1st.” Staff Sgt. So everything goes according to that grunt mind mentality. Being back on the depot is going to be The 2010 W-2 and 1099 tax Edward Beebe, martial arts instructor, plan and we send quality Marines to statements are now available in Instructional Training Company, the fleet.” Sgt. Antoriano Smith, drill really different.” Cpl. Marcus Cade, MyPay. Support Battalion ceremonial platoon instructor, Receiving Company The depot Installation Personnel Administration Center has the capability to reset MyPay accounts for all military personnel, federal service employees, and military retired personnel. IPAC is located in Bldg. 622, Room 127. For more information, call J. Gonzalez at (619) 524-8369.

Volunteer income tax assistance center opening The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center opens Monday in Bldg. 12 at the Legal Services Center. Services are available by appointment only. Tax preparers will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 “I have a great feeling about “I just graduated from boot camp, “It’s a new year, so the whole p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, this year! I’m getting a new car, so I’m on my way to MCT. I check in thing is exciting, with all the new and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. For I’m getting my Cisco Certified on Feb. 1.” Pfc. Diego Salas, Platoon changes going on with the Marine appointments and information, call Network Associate training done, 3253, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Corps. I’m excited for what the (619) 524-4116. and I’m in sunny California! It’s Battalion year will bring” Allison Santiago, going to be a great year.” Lance admin assistant, personal and Cpl. Hakeem Shaffi, Postal Clerk, professional development DSTRESS Line Depot Post Office The DSTRESS Line, at (877) 476- 7734 and www.dstressline.com, was developed by the Marine Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their January marks Stalking Awareness Month families and loved ones. Compiled by Chevron Staff About 47 percent of stalking incidents familyjusticecenter.com. Additional Super Bowl XLV party involve what has been termed simple Information on how to handle stalkers The depot Recreation Center will January is the eighth annual obsession, he continued. It’s a campaign may be found on the web at http:// host a Super Bowl party starting observance of national “Stalking of harassment involving a mate, a stalkingawarenessmonth.org, http://www. at 10 a.m. February 6. The event Awareness Month.” co-worker, ex-spouse, ex-lover or former ncvc.org/src/Main.aspx, http://www. will feature 22 flat-screen TVs, According to Susan B. Carbon, boss. ncvc.org, or by inputting “stalking” into a free super nacho bar, a 200” director, Office of Violence Against Efforts to combat stalking are Google. projection screen, and prizes every Women, U.S. Department of Justice, supported by President Barack Obama. The San Diego Strike Force has quarter. The first 200 attendees will receive a free T-shirt. For more an estimated 3.4 million adults become In his Dec. 21, 2010 proclamation, the become the model for units designed information, call (619) 524-4446. victims of stalking each year. president said “Stalking is a serious to combat stalking in the U.S., and “The more we know about stalking, and pervasive crime that affects throughout the world. Besides local law the better we can combat this complex, millions of Americans each year in enforcement, other local resources include Library On-line Tutor dangerous crime,” said Carbon. communities throughout our country… the San Diego County District Attorney The depot library is offering free resources and on-line tutors To promote and support stalking During Stalking Awareness Month, we Office at www.sdcda.org, the Stalking to active duty, reservists, retirees, awareness month, the Family Justice acknowledge the seriousness of stalking, Strike Force Hotline at 619-515-8900; DoD and their guests. Professional Center of San Diego featured police we recognize it impact on victims, and we the Stalking Victims webpage at www. tutors are available to help with sergeant Paul Szych in a Jan. 6 web recommit to reducing its incidence.” stalkingvictims.com; and the National math, science, social studies seminar. The event was recorded and may According to Szych, stalking victims Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799- and English from elementary to be viewed on their website at http://www. must be active participants in their own 7233. advanced levels. Each session is familyjusticecenter.com. safety. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot anonymous and one-on-one in a Szych is a 17 year veteran of the The first step is to view the recorded Victim Advocates office is also available secure online classroom. Albuquerque, N.M., police department web siminar with Szych at http://www. at 619-524-0465. Help with writing resumes and cover letters is also available. A with experience in domestic violence and personal username and password stalking cases. He has written “Dynamic are needed to access this service. Stalking Intervention,” a book on Visit the depot library to create defending yourself against stalking. The an account. For more information, book will be released in March. go to www.usmc-mccs.org or call According to Szych, the media most (619) 524-1849. often reports on stalking cases involving famous celebrities. This is despite the fact Send briefs to: that most stalking cases involve secondary [email protected]. The celebrities and ordinary citizens. The Chevron staff reserves the right grim statistics are that one-in-twelve to publish only those briefs that women nationwide will be stalked at some comply with Department of Defense regulations and the stan- point in their lives. Men are a smaller but dards of the U.S. Government. equally victimized group. CHEVRON ~ AROUND THE CORPS ~ JANUARY 21, 2011 3

Educators from Recruiting Stations Chicago and Twin Cities view a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 18. The Educators Workshop Program allows educators from west of the Mississippi River to visit San Diego and get a view of the Corps. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron Chicago, Twin Cities educators visit depot by Lance Cpl. Katalynn Corps recruit training during stop in front of the famous yellow Company, Support Battalion. “If and Kevlar helmets, while carrying Thomas the Educators Workshop Jan. 17 footprints, the drill instructors they accept that we aren’t making rubber M-16A2 service rifles with Chevron Staff through today. boarded the buses in a fury and monsters or war machines, they rubber bayonets attached to engage The educators started off their making their presence known by will be more willing to answer the training targets when they reached High school administrators, first day of the workshop aboard yelling orders at the educators. generation’s questions without the end of the course. teachers and counselors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San After giving the educators bias.” “The Bayonet Assault Course Recruiting Stations Chicago Diego, greeted by the legendary orders to get off the buses, the The educators also attended was amazing,” said Michele Taylor, and Twin Cities participated in Marine Corps drill instructors. drill instructors lined them up on classroom briefs describing college advisor, King College Prep, a week-long synopsis of Marine When the buses came to a the yellow footprints, and paced the entire enlistment process, Chicago. “It was very realistic up and down the rows, barking including recruiting, joining and we weren’t allowed to stop. I orders and ensuring the educators the Marine Corps, boot camp loved it, I couldn’t believe I made it snapped to the proper position of graduation, the Fleet Marine across the rope bridge.” attention. Force, and Marines’ lifestyles. The educators also visited Following several minutes They also visited various Weapons Field Training Battalion, of controlled chaos, the drill training sites around the depot. Marine Corps Base Camp instructors stopped yelling and They watched demonstrations of Pendleton, Calif., to witness firing took the time to congratulate the Marines taking on the confidence and field training, and watch educators for surviving the first course, and even reviewed a class Company E participate in the few minutes of Marine Corps on the Marine Corps Martial Arts Emblem Ceremony. recruit training. Program. Educators also visited Marine The educators were then Educators were also invited at Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., taken on a tour of the rest of the end of the first day to take part where they talked to a panel of the receiving area by their drill in the Bayonet Assault Course on Marines and viewed an aircraft instructor guides. the depot. static display. “This is a very good thing Through this course, the Educators leaving the depot because teachers have a big educators maneuvered through today said that they now have influence on our youth,” said Staff obstacles, crawled through tunnels, a better understanding of the Sgt. Edward Beebe, martial arts and navigated a rope bridge. The Marine Corps and its young men instructor, Instructional Training whole time they wore flak jackets and women.

Helen Harris, counselor at Elgin High school, Elgin, Ill., crosses a rope bridge over a pit while trying to maintain a hold on her rubber rifle. The educators spend three days Jaymie Helle, counselor at St. Francis High School, St. Francis, Minn., enthusiastically observing Marine training so that they can offer their attacks a dummy with her rubber bayonet. The educators are offered the chance to go students informative insight when making the decision to through the Bayonet Assault Course to get an idea of what the recruits do on a day-to-day serve in the Marine Corps. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron basis. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

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The new Marines of Co. B finish strong as they complete the last few feet of the Reaper hike to the parade deck. The Reaper hike is the last obstacle they must face before they are handed their eagle, globe, and anchor emblems. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

A new Marine shares his first handshake as a Marine with his drill instructor. After the drill instructor presents the eagle, globe and anchor emblem, they share the title of Marine. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

The men of Co. B proudly sing the Marines Hymn for the first time bearing their new title. The Marines Hymn dates to the beginning of the Marine Corps. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem of the Marine Corps is presented to Marines of Co. B enjoy a well-deserved Warrior’s Breakfast. This is their first meal following 54 hours recruits once they have completed basic training. This is when they are of food deprivation while on the Crucible. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron called Marines for the first time. Chevron file photo CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 21, 2011 5 Co. B awarded eagle, globe and anchors by Pfc Crystal Druery before claiming the title, Marine. words of encouragement and expressed his Chevron staff The last test of the Crucible is the pride in their accomplishments. 10-mile Reaper hike, mostly uphill. Tired, Once the emblems were passed out, the The eagle, globe, and anchor is an dirty and cold, the recruits descended the company commander delivered an inspiring emblem worn on a Marine’s uniform, but the Reaper and approached the Edson Range message to the new Marines expressing his recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training parade deck. Once the parade deck was elation with their accomplishments and Battalion, know it represents the blood, in sight, the recruits knew the hike would encouraging them to stay motivated. Then he sweat, and tears shed over the past 13 weeks soon be over. dismissed them to shower before eating a well- of Marine Corps recruit training. “Fortunately, everyone who started the deserved Warrior’s Breakfast, which included During the early morning of Jan. 13, more Crucible finished,” said 1st Sgt. Sean P. bagels, cereal, steak, eggs, and more. than 400 recruits received their eagle, globe, Farrow, Co. B first sergeant. “They executed “They haven’t eaten (much) in the last three and anchor emblems at the Edson Range their mission, and failure was not an option days, so the Warrior’s Breakfast builds the parade deck at Marine Corps Base Camp for these new Marines.” camaraderie and morale,” said Chromy. Pendleton, Calif. The ceremony was held Emotions ran high as the platoons The mess hall was stocked with treats that as part of the culminating event of Marine marched across the parade deck and over were appetizing to the new Marines, especially Corps recruit training. the painted words of honor, courage, and after having been tested with food deprivation. “To get to the eagle, globe, and anchor commitment. Tears welled in the recruits They also got the opportunity to eat with their ceremony, the new Marines had to endure 13 eyes as drill instructors made their way drill instructors and ask them questions. weeks of hell,” said Staff Sgt. Scott Chromy, down the ranks handing out each emblem. “Before they didn’t even get to see their drill drill instructor, Platoon 1033, Co. B, 1st RTB. “It’s the biggest accomplishment instructors drink or eat. Now they’re sitting “After 12 weeks of intense training, they I’ve completed,” said Pvt. Christopher down with them,” said Farrow. were put to the test by having to display their McDonald, Platoon. 1033, Co. B, 1st RTB, The new Marines endured much to get to new skills during the Crucible.” an Aurora, Colo., native. where they are now. They can be more than The Crucible is a 54-hour training As a drill instructor stopped in front of proud now that they get to wear the emblem exercise held at Edson Range, which requires each recruit, he took an eagle, globe, and they’ve worked so hard for, said Chromy. Marine recruits to overcome mentally and anchor from a box and firmly shook the “They just became a part of the toughest physically-demanding obstacles as a team. recruit’s hand and called him a Marine for organization in the world, said Farrow “If that’s They undergo simulated combat stress the first time. As the drill instructor gave not the most significant moment in their life, consisting of food and sleep deprivation the recruits their emblems, he said a few we failed them.”

Drill instructors prepare to present eagle, globe, and anchor emblems to the nation’s newest Marines. The eagle, globe, and A new Marine shares his first handshake as a Marine with his drill anchor ceremony is a formal presentation of the transition from recruit to Marine. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron instructor. After the drill instructor presents the eagle, globe and anchor emblem, they share the title of Marine. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem of the Marine Corps is presented to recruits once they have completed basic training. This is when they are Platoon 1033 loads their trays at their Warrior’s Breakfast after completing the Crucible. The called Marines for the first time. Chevron file photo breakfast is their first meal as Marines. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 21, 2011 Life experience gives Marine high motivation by Pfc Crystal Druery what to do with myself,” said supplies, and equipment, Chevron staff Eiland. including all modes of He decided to take the transportation, using ragedy is not motivation his mother had commercial and military convenient. Nor is given him over the years to assets. it kind, and in most make something of himself. “The Marine Corps has cases it’s devastating. Instead of going back to opened so many doors for ButT for one recruit, it was school or working a part-time me,” said Eiland, “I don’t the fuel he needed to push job, he decided to join the know yet which one to himself out of mediocrity. military. choose.” Recruit Murad F. Eiland, “She gave up everything Eiland said he felt his life Platoon 1034, Company B, 1st for me to be the person I am was at a halt before taking the Recruit Training Battalion, now,” said Eiland, “I want to oath of enlistment, but now he 21, has overcome many show her she didn’t waste her has options. He is uncertain at obstacles in life. At the age life.” this point if he wants to make of 13, he was forced to take Though Eiland wanted to the Marine Corps a career, care of his ill mother, which join the Navy during high but if he chooses to end his was shortly followed by the school, he said the Marine contract, he plans to use his separation of his parents. Corps would give him more of G.I. Bill to go back to school. With an estranged father, a challenge and provide him He just has to stay Eiland was the only son the discipline he sought. motivated for his mother and of four to commit to the Even before leaving finish strong, he said. He is caretaker role. Eiland was for boot camp, he had to prepared to stay motivated tasked with tremendous demonstrate discipline by and finish recruit training in Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, responsibility that would losing 40 pounds to meet the memory of his mother. confronts another task he and his teammates must complete postpone his life-long goals. basic requirements to join the “My happy ending is during the Crucible. Becoming a Maine has been Eiland’s While in high school, the Marine Corps. walking across the parade goal since the death of his mother in 2009. Chicago native longed to “I’m happy I came here, deck,” said Eiland. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron join the Navy, but because but at first it was hell,” said his mother was ill, she asked Eiland, “I wasn’t sure what I him to stay home to help her got myself into.” after he graduated. After high After three months of school, he decided to enroll intense training, Eiland has in a local college, eventually lost an additional 17 pounds, dropping out due to the displaying all the hard work extensive amount of care he he has put forth since the loss needed to provide his mother. of his mother. For the same reason, Eiland Recruit training is broken found it challenging to pursue up into three different phases other life responsibilities, and each has a distinct including a job. training regime to develop Eiland was provided recruits into Marines. financial assistance due to Motivated to be a Marine, his mother’s illness under Eiland came to recruit the stipulations of attending training with an open school. But after his voluntary contract, which meant he withdrawal from college, did not have a guaranteed he was no longer eligible military occupational for the financial assistance, specialty. At the beginning influencing him to take out a of the third training phase, loan and try college again at he was informed he would a new school, but decided to have an MOS in the logistics leave field. As a logistics specialist, Unfortunately, Eiland’s he will prepare supplies mother died of cancer in and equipment for various Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides 2009. force deployment planning security alongside other recruits, after making it over an obstacle. Having recruits provide “I was in shock when she and functions to support security during training exercises better helps them understand the importance of providing passed away, so I didn’t know the movement of personnel, cover for fellow Marines. Pfc. Crystal Druery/Chevron

Retired Sgt. Maj. as squad leader, platoon sergeant and sergeant in October 1997. His personal awards and platoon commander. In February 1998, he was decorations include the Legion of Joe Louis Vines In January 1987, Vines was transferred to MCRD San Diego, Merit; Meritorious Service Medal reassigned to Headquarters Company, where he served as Headquarters (two gold stars in lieu of third Parade Reviewing Officer 1st Marine Division, where he served Company first sergeant; Company B award); the Navy and Marine Corps as the Division Fleet Assistance first sergeant; and Drill Instructor Commendation Medal with “V” Retired Sgt. Maj. Joe Louis Vines Program coordinator, an NCO School School first sergeant. device (two gold stars in lieu of third Sr. was born in Spring Hope, N.C., in instructor, and Marine Corps Base In September 2001, Vines was award); the Navy and Marine Corps 1960. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and Division human affairs chief. ordered to 3rd Battalion., 5th Marines, Achievement Medal (gold star in lieu in October 1979 and began recruit He was promoted to staff sergeant in to serve as the battalion sergeant of second award); the Good Conduct training at Marine Corps Recruit October 1988. major, and was promoted to sergeant Medal (with one silver star and four Depot Parris Island, S.C., in June In January 1991, he volunteered for major in October 2001. In February bronze stars in lieu of 10th award); 1980. duty as a drill instructor at MCRD 2003, he deployed with 3rd Bn., 5th the Combat Action Ribbon; the Upon graduation in September San Diego. Upon completion of Drill Marines in support of Operation Presidential Unit Citation; and other 1980, he was assigned to Infantry Instructor School in March, he was Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. unit and service awards. Training School at Camp Pendleton, the honor graduate and received In January 2004, he was transferred Calif. the Leadership Award and Most to Marine Aviation Logistics Vines completed training as an Physically Fit Award. Squadron 13; Marine Aircraft Group honor graduate, and was meritoriously During this tour, he consecutively 13, 3rd Marine Air Wing, in Yuma, promoted to private first class. He was served in the billets of junior, senior Ariz., where he served as the squadron selected for sea duty, and was assigned and regimental drill master. He was sergeant major for MALS-13. to Marine Detachment, USS Midway also recognized as the 3rd Recruit In December 2006, Vines was CV-41, Naval Station, Yokosuka, Training Battalion Drill Instructor assigned to School of Infantry (West), Japan. of the Quarter; and Recruit Training Training Command, Marine Corps Vines was promoted to lance Regiment Drill Instructor of the Year Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., as the corporal in July 1981, meritoriously for the Western Recruiting Region. school sergeant major. promoted to corporal in October He was meritoriously promoted to Vines retired from the Marine 1981, and to sergeant in January 1983. gunnery sergeant in January 1992. Corps in July 2010. In June 1983, he was transferred to In April 1994, Vines was He is the producer of The MCRD San Diego, where he served transferred to 1st Marine Division, Legendary Drill Instructor line of as a Sea School Instructor and NCO and assigned to Company C, 1st CDs and is currently employed at the School Instructor. Battalion., 1st Marines. During Army and Navy Academy, located In June 1984, he was transferred this time, he served as the company in Carlsbad, Calif. He serves as the to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th gunnery sergeant and company first Upper School commandant and is in Marines. During this time, he served sergeant. He was promoted to first charge of 190 cadets. CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ JANUARY 21, 2011 7

Platoon 1034 Platoon 1029 Platoon 1030 Platoon 1031 Platoon 1033 Platoon 1035 Platoon 1029 Platoon 1034 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (332) HIGH PFT (300) Pfc. K. S. Boksha Pfc. N. D. Frazier Pfc. D. M. Fyksen Pfc. Z. T. Arnold Pfc. J. Padilla-Hernandez Pfc. J. L. Mattison Pfc. S. C. Laughter Pvt. W. A. Capra Des Plains, Ill. Seattle Minneapolis Cedar Rapids, Iowa Orange, Calif. Mankato, Minn. Santa Rosa, Calif. Kansas City, Kan. Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Sgt. J. DeLeon Staff Sgt. J. Hanson Sgt. A. Swan Sgt. J. Ford Sgt. G. Avila Staff Sgt. A. S. Blundell Sgt. R. Coleman Staff Sgt. O. M. Espinoza BRAVO COMPANY 1ST RECRUIT TRAINING Pfc. T. S. Lundy Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. A. G. Librando Pfc. K. S. Boksha Pvt. L. M. Mordh BATTALION Pfc. S. A. Malik Sgt. J. W. Greeley Staff Sgt. R. J. Phelan Pvt. T. V. Boyd Pvt. C. W. Morgan Commanding Officer Pvt. B. E. Maris Sgt. R. D. Jackson Pvt. R. W. Canterbury Pvt. K. D. Murata Lt. Col. T. G. McCann Pvt. J. J. Massonette *Pfc. J. R. Albach Pvt. W. A. Capra Pvt. J. M. Nelson Sergeant Major Pfc. C. B. Mullins Pvt. Z. R. Adams Pfc. L. A. Alderete Pfc. G. Q. Chong Pvt. K. A. Nelson Sgt. Maj. J. N. Perry Pfc. E. M. Ornelas-Garcia Pfc. R. C. Ahlersmeyer Pvt. G. Anchondo Pvt. T. J. Clark Pvt. J. D. Nguyen Chaplain Pfc. T. C. Overzet Pvt. A. J. Anderson Pvt. L. M. Becerra Pvt. M. F. Eiland Pvt. R. L. Nielsen Lt. D. Felton Pvt. K. R. Pairish *Pfc. Z. T. Arnold Pfc. M. Z. Benton Pvt. J. M. Evans Pvt. A. K. Nouis Battalion Drill Master Pfc. M. J. Petrovich Pvt. C. J. Bailey-Baker Pvt. A. E. Berrios-Bengoechea Pvt. J. M. Ewangan Pvt. R. M. Nutt Staff Sgt. B. J. Robbins Pvt. J. O. Romans Pvt. J. A. Baker Pvt. C. A. Bojorquiz Pvt. C. J. Ferns Pvt. J. A. Pantoja Pvt. M. R. Stoddard Pfc. C. S. Bearup Pvt. D. D. Buchanan Pvt. S. C. Fowlds Pfc. M. S. Park COMPANY B Pvt. N. J. Van Hoecke Pvt. N. J. Blanton Pvt. F. Cantu Pvt. M. S. Guzy Pfc. B. M. Pearson Pvt. K. M. Hawkins Commanding Officer Pvt. B. S. Boronda Pvt. L. P. Cerna Pvt. A. M. Peine Capt. A. D. Aguam PLATOON 1030 Pvt. R. A. Cervantes Pvt. E. A. Hernandez *Pfc. C. C. Peterson Pvt. W. D. Bowen Jr. Company First Sergeant Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. E. Cortez Jr. Pvt. T. K. Kawaiaea Pfc. L. M. Plaschka Pvt. Z. P. Brady 1st Sgt. S. P. Farrow Sgt. F. Reyes Pvt. B. J. Cragg Pfc. M. C. Levy Pvt. M. W. Purdy Pvt. K. D. Burns Drill Instructors Pvt. J. E. Douglas Pvt. J. X. Lofton Pvt. J. M. Quinton Pfc. W. T. Carkeek SERIES 1029 Sgt. C. Flores Pvt. S. W. Eckel Pvt. M. G. Manriquez Pfc. A. P. Rainey Pvt. C. T. Castilaw Series Commander Sgt. M. L. Harmon Pvt. J. L. Flores Pvt. C. S. Martinez Pvt. A. R. Ramos Pfc. B. B. Charon Capt. B. D. Ortiz Pfc. G. M. Galvin II Pvt. M. M. Matulle Pfc. J. L. Ratliff Pvt. B. T. Clark Chief Drill Instructor *Pfc. D. Acosta-Nunes Pfc. L. A. Garces Pvt. A. J. McNulty Pvt. C. N. Reza Pvt. E. J. Cruz Staff Sgt. R. Barrientes Pfc. A. Alejandrez Pvt. D. L. Garcia Jr. Pvt. B. J. Mohrbacher Pvt. A. J. Rice Pfc. B. D. Alley Pfc. K. J. Dee Pvt. E. Garza Pvt. C. A. Molden Pvt. F. A. Rios PLATOON 1029 Pvt. J. D. Alley Pfc. K. J. Degree Pvt. C. S. Geistman Pvt. R. E. Molina Pvt. M. A. Roberts Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. M. L. Allman Pvt. J. B. DeVega Pvt. S. B. Gobeldaley Pvt. A. N. Overmeyer Pvt. D. C. Robinson Staff Sgt. M. A. Gordon Pvt. C. D. Altis Pvt. D. B. Dowd Pvt. M. A. Gomez-Granai Jr. Pvt. C. A. Petersen Pvt. J. N. Rodriguez Drill Instructors Pvt. M. Alvarado Pfc. C. Estevez Pvt. G. J. Griego Jr. *Pfc. N. D. Presley Pvt. C. L. Rosman Staff Sgt. R. A. Ramirez Pfc. T. J. Baker Pvt. S. L. Frederick Pvt. J. A. Hernandez Pvt. J. D. Priest Pvt. M. A. Ruelas Staff Sgt. B. M. Reza Pvt. J. E. Bennett Pvt. J. Garcia Pvt. J. A. Hicks II Pfc. D. Rebollar Pvt. J. P. Rutherford Staff Sgt. B. S. Rivas Pvt. S. A. Birdsall Pvt. J. J. Glassburn Pvt. A. C. Hurst Pvt. M. Rebollar-Mercado Pfc. J. G. Sandoval Pvt. J. C. Brosh Pvt. S. T. Gonzalez Pvt. E. A. Jimenez Pvt. A. Rois Pvt. C. A. Schlesinger Pvt. E. J. Adrian Pvt. N. J. Buenrostro Pvt. D. W. Gregory Pvt. P. W. Kennon Pvt. A. D. Robles Pvt. C. O. Schultz Pvt. D. B. Agustin Pvt. B. Bushno Pvt. A. Grinsteiner Pvt. C. R. King Pfc. J. R. Roman Pvt. J. D. Sellers Pvt. C. J. Antos Pvt. J. I. Calvin Pvt. R. J. Guthrie Pfc. G. L. Lankford Pfc. P. L. Romero Pfc. D. M. Shin Pvt. M. S. Austin Pfc. D. J. Campfieldmister Pfc. A. D. Harris Pfc. L. D. Le Pfc. D. J. Roy Pvt. J. S. Shoemaker Pvt. V. Balbuena Pfc. B. J. Carlson Pfc. N. A. Higgins Pvt. S. R. Lilly Pfc. G. R. Sanchez Pfc. E. A. Soriano Pvt. J. L. Barber Pfc. E. S. Carvajal Pvt. J. D. Hughes Pvt. C. L. Luttrull Jr. Pfc. T. W. Savely Pfc. K. Sotthipoonpong Pvt. J. B. Bedke Pvt. J. Chapayau Pvt. J. K. Ickes Pvt. J. R. Macareno Jr. Pvt. R. M. Schluter Pfc. D. H. Steber Pvt. A. C. Birdwell Pvt. S. J. Chappell Pfc. J. T. Jaeger Pvt. J. B. Marquis II Pfc. M. S. Schultz Pvt. J. A. Stevenson Pvt. J. C. Blackmon Pvt. T. W. Chase Pvt. J. W. Joner Pvt. B. J. Martin Pvt. T. L. Schuur Pfc. A. J. Stieber Pvt. R. J. Bott Pvt. A. R. Colon Pvt. J. L. Jostes Pvt. M. J. Matuszak Pvt. J. M. Scott Pvt. C. J. Streeter Pvt. Z. G. Braswell Pvt. G. Coronado Pfc. R. M. Karbon Pvt. C. P. McDonald Pvt. B. M. Sears *Pfc. J. L. Sweeney Pfc. J. W. Brewer Pvt. J. J. Corsi Pfc. D. Kershner Pvt. K. T. Moore Pfc. J. E. Serna Pfc. J. E. Tedrow Pvt. J. G. Brookhouser Pfc. A. Cortez Pvt. C. M. Kilherner Pvt. J. A. Morant Pfc. J. M. Shannon Pfc. G. M. Tenyenhuis Pvt. A. R. Bryant *Pfc. J. A. Di Lello Pvt. C. R. Kleeburg Pvt. T. A. Morehouse Pvt. C. D. Smith Pvt. F. J. Thierer V Pvt. R. W. Burton Pvt. F. W. Donnell Pvt. S. A. Smith Pvt. L. L. Thomas II Pfc. M. C. Klein *Pfc. J. Padilla-Hernandez Pvt. J. T. Callahan Pvt. M. A. Everage Pvt. R. R. Paul Pvt. K. J. Steggell Pfc. M. A. Tran Pvt. M. I. Knief Pvt. B. A. Champagne Pvt. J. D. Fenison *Pfc. W. Pereira Pvt. K. R. Storvick Pvt. J. D. Trappe II Pvt. S. M. Korn Pvt. J. Champalath Pfc. J. L. Ferguson Pvt. R. M. Perry Pvt. Z. C. Taylor Pvt. S. O. Trujillo Pvt. B. S. Landis Pvt. A. R. Chavez Pfc. K. J. Ferrell Pvt. C. J. Peterson Pvt. M. D. Tenski Pvt. J. D. Tulkki Pvt. F. Lencinas-Sanabria Pvt. D. W. Clark Pvt. S. M. Flores Pvt. M. L Pokorny Pvt. R. V. Thonpson Pfc. N. O. Valdez Jr. Pfc. J. P. Leseman Pvt. J. L. Clark Pvt. J. F. Fontenot Pvt. A. M. Popejoy Pvt. H. J. Tucker Pvt. A. D. Vaughn Pvt. M. W. Lindholm Pvt. A. B. Coleman Pvt. D. J. Frohn Pvt. C. J. Pozernick Pvt. D. L. Turner Pvt. L. B. Verdugo Pfc. A. T. Lippincott Pvt. P. D. Costarella *Pfc. D. M. Fyksen Pvt. J. T. Priester *Pfc. R. E. Valencia Pfc. T. P. Walker Pvt. R. D. Lyle Pfc. M. D. Degginger Pvt. S. J. Galvan Pvt. C. L. Rader *Pfc. R. Watts Jr. Pvt. Z. R. Wanous Pvt. H. Del Gado *Pfc. M. P. Gehling Pvt. A. Martinez Jr. Pfc. A. Raman Pvt. T. E. Weatherford Pvt. D. R. Warren Pvt. D. C. Dickson Pvt. C. J. Gibson Pvt. M. R. Matthews Pvt. M. J. Ramos-Napoles Pvt. E. K. Weis Pvt. S. S. Wible *Pfc. P. A. Donovan Pvt. C. F. Gomez Pvt. W. V. McCracken Pvt. L. C. Reed Pvt. C. R. Wentt Pvt. J. J. Willey Pfc. S. D. Duncan Pvt. G. Gonzalez Pvt. T. W. McKelvey Pvt. C. L. Renner Pvt. D. L. White *Pfc. J. J. Williams Pvt. Z. T. Eckels Pfc. A. G. Gragg Pvt. A. J. McKenna Pfc. M. S. Rodriguez Pvt. A. P. White II Pvt. J. Xu Pfc. S. R. Edmonds Pvt. C. N. Green Pvt. C. A. Merritt Pvt. D. Rossel Pvt. A. E. Wiest Pvt. K. A. Zastrow-Millan Pfc. C. R. Edwards Pvt. A. Guitierrez Pfc. G. J. Miller Pvt. A. Salazar Pvt. K. J. Wildharber Pfc. C. A. Entrekin Pvt. R. A. Hammons Pvt. J. E. Minard *Pfc. C. A. Samon Pvt. S. E. Wilkinson Pvt. M. A. Estrada Pvt. Z. S. Havens Pfc. G. Mitego Pfc. J. C. Sanchez Pvt. P. A. Wilwerding Pvt. G. J. Everett Pvt. C. J. Helweg *Pfc. E. J. Molina Jr. Pvt. M. V. Santos Pvt. C. G. Wurzel *Pfc. N. D. Frazier Pvt. M. A. Hempel Pvt. J. W. Moore Pvt. E. A. Snyder Pvt. D. R. Yang Pvt. A. F. Garcia Jr. Pfc. J. M. Hess Pvt. E. L. Mora Pvt. J. J. Stubbs Pvt. T. B. Yost Pvt. B. J. Gavette Pvt. T. F. Hibbetts Pvt. J. M. Myers Pvt. D. J. Suarez Pvt. J. J. Zablocki Pvt. J. A. Graham Pvt. P. M. Hickey Pvt. C. M. Newton Jr. Pvt. A. J. Thome Pvt. J. Zapata III Pvt. A. R. Groven Pvt. A. S. Hill Pfc. M. J. Nickles Pvt. J. R. Tucker * Indicates meritorious Pfc. R. Gurrola Pfc. J. E. Hollinger *Pfc. C. D. Oakley IV Pfc. I. F. Valencia PLATOON 1035 promotion *Pfc. G. A. Gute Pvt. R. J. Holloway Pvt. J. R. O’Brien-Flasch Pvt. M. Vega Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. T. J. Hamer Pvt. C. M. Jackson Pvt. J. M. Osborn Pvt. O. E. Vera Staff Sgt. J. A. Saracay Pvt. D. L. Hammonds Pvt. K. A. Jenkins *Pfc. C. F. Patz Pfc. J. M. Villarreal Drill Instructors *Pfc. T. G. Han Pvt. B. A. Johnson Pvt. J. R. Pavlovic Pvt. M. S. Ward Staff Sgt. A. Griffith Pvt. M. L. Harp Pvt. S. C. Johnson Pfc. J. F. Peacock II Pvt. T. J. Wengler Staff Sgt. J. A. Mireles Pvt. B. R. Harrington Pfc. D. P. Jones Pvt. J. K. Pearson Pfc. A. P. White Staff Sgt. D. Perez Pvt. B. W. Harris Pvt. Z. M. Klick Pfc. S. A. Ramirez Pvt. M. L. Williams Jr. Pvt. C. B. Heap Pvt. J. M. Klingsick Pvt. B. D. Williamson Pvt. K. A. MacMillan Pfc. J. T. Reeves Pvt. M. E. Heldman Pvt. B. M. Koehn Pfc. T. J. Yearsley Pfc. G. P. Marchese Pvt. M. S. Truax II Pvt. J. L. Hinckley Pfc. T. C. Lambert Pfc. G. A. Marmolejo Pfc. S. F. Villa Pvt. C. J. Hollman Pvt. M. D. Laurent PLATOON 1034 Pfc. S. J. Mashburn Pfc. B. Villareal Pvt. S. J. Hunter Pfc. P. A. LeBarton Senior Drill Instructor *Pfc. J. L. Mattison Pfc. J. K. Ibarra-Antonio Pfc. C. E. Lopez Staff Sgt. D. Chacon Pvt. J. D. McCarthy SERIES 1033 Pvt. J. L. Jorgensen Pfc. F. J. Martinez Drill Instructors Pfc. R. C. McCullough Series Commander Pvt. C. R. Kahle Pvt. M. S. O’Hara Sgt. G. V. Gutierrez Pfc. W. P. McDermott Capt. C. S. Edwards Pvt. J. P. Kegley Pvt. R. Rodriguez Sgt. C. S. Serpa Pfc. J. E. McKee IV Chief Drill Instructor Pfc. C. J. Kim Pfc. B. J. Smith Sgt. E. E. Toppen Pvt. D. C. McNamara Pvt. B. J. King Pvt. E. E. Van Hoorebeke Staff Sgt. J. R. Mogollon Pvt. D. M. Meyer Pfc. E. A. Lackey Pvt. N. L. Van Hoorebeke Pfc. Z. J. Aguon Pvt. J. E. Meyer Pfc. S. C. Laughter Pvt. D. M. Waithaka PLATOON 1033 Pvt. K. T. Arakawa Pvt. R. N. Mista Pfc. A. M. Lende Pvt. P. S. Zenone Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. F. R. Arellano IV Pvt. C. T. Mitchell Pvt. G. E. Lewis Staff Sgt. M. T. Leverett Pvt. D. T. Arnold Pvt. C. J. Molina-Osuna Pvt. S. Loeza PLATOON 1031 Drill Instructors Pvt. P. A. Baca Pfc. T. A. Montanez Pvt. M. M. Lopez Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. S. C. Chromy Pvt. R. P. Balgoyen Pvt. W. L. Montgomery Pvt. A. D. Lowe Sgt. L. E. Colon Staff Sgt. A. L. Langley Pvt. J. Barbosa III Pvt. J. Morales 8 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 21, 2011 Operation Showdown shapes up depot by Pfc. Michael Ito that we can keep them coming do for a T-shirt.” in you that makes you better, them off. Chevron staff back!” Although the program is and people really see a differ- As people walked away from Continual participation is a only a week old, it has shown ence,” said Sigmon. the hour-long class, they had retired staff ser- key part of the fitness foun- to be one of the most success- Martinez, who also uses smiles on their faces, which geant stops for a few dation, according to Axman. ful programs of its kind at the Axman as a personal trainer, were drenched in sweat. Which short breaths as he Working out is a lifestyle, not fitness center, based on atten- agrees that she is a tough means the throwdown was studies the regimen something you can do sporadi- dance numbers. instructor. Good instructors worth it, said Axman. responsibleA for his current cally and expect results. “I really attribute the suc- like Axman make the classes For Sigmon, Martinez, fatigue before dropping to the The students can look for- cess to inspiring instructors more effective and instill a and many other participants, ground and doing 10 more ward to a few perks besides a like Bonnie,” said Poser. “She’s self-discipline that you do not Operation Throwdown is the push-ups. better waistline if they do stick perfect for creating a motivat- find anywhere else, she said. perfect class to bring every To Theadois Sigmon, the around. ing class dynamic that draws Axman acknowledges that fitness level together with drug testing program admin- “We give the students a people in and keeps them she does challenge her stu- common goals. Toward those istrator for Marine Corps drawstring bag if they make it there.” dents, but believes everybody goals, Martinez recommends Recruit Depot San Diego, through the first four weeks, The Semper Fit staff are not needs to be pushed, regard- the class with a lighthearted this is no regular physical and a T-shirt after they com- the only ones that think this less of fitness level. The key warning. training session or morning plete all eight weeks of the way. is maintaining the appropri- “If you can take it and stick workout. The routine that program,” said Axman. “You’d “Bonnie is real tough, but ate intensity to challenge and to it, you will see the payoff,” pushes him and the limits of be surprised what people will she can develop a confidence inspire, but without scaring said Martinez. more than 50 gym-goers is Semper Fit’s newest fitness class: Operation Throwdown. Semper Fit is a department of the Marine Corps Commu- nity Services, MCRD, which helps with physical training. Semper Fit’s goal is to get servicemembers, their families, and co-workers into the gym and make sure they return. “This class has what a lot of others lack, a good variety (of exercises),” says Imelda Martinez, U.S. Navy certification and accreditation liaison, test evaluation and certification center, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. The class consists of a number of different tradi- tional exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges, sprints, and step-ups. These exercises are incorporated into several stations and rotations to target every muscle area and to prevent muscle memory from nullifying the workout. Bonnie Axman, program instructor and personal trainer for the Semper Fit fitness center, says that accessi- bility is a main concern. “We have one of the few bases in the area that has a nice, quality fitness center, with quality instructors, and open to almost everyone. Rank and employer don’t matter when you’re in PT gear,” said Axman. Being accessible is impor- tant to Semper Fit. Axman has designed the workouts so that people of all fitness levels Maricela Tabarez, wife of Chief Petty Officer can participate. Matthew Tabarez, a SPAWAR employee, leaps “Our workouts are meant over a hurdle as she completes a lap as part to keep people moving,” she of Operation Throwdown. This is the second Class instructor and personal trainer for MCRD Semper Fit, Bonnie Axman said. “Most of the exercises week of the class that Tabarez attends with leads the class in a short weight-training session. Weight-training is are basic movements that can more than 50 other participants. combined with aerobics, stretching, and many different types of exercises be made difficult.” Pfc. Michael Ito/Chevron each week to maximize results. Pfc. Michael Ito/Chevron Adding to the convenience and effectiveness of the class, Axman sends out a weekly e-mail which includes a homework assignment as well as a set of home workouts that supplement the class workouts which prepares students for the next week’s exercises. “The home program is one of the brilliant parts of the program,” said Brad Poser, recreation director, MCCS division, MCRD. “Bonnie is creating self-sufficiency in each of the students, as well as bolstering results that each individual can expect.” From the start of the new year, Axman and the fitness center team are trying to capitalize on the bump in demand for fitness due to enthusiastic resolutions. “I’m seeing a lot of new faces with this program,” Running well into the twilight, the class finishes with a set of sprints. Bonnie sends out a weekly e–mail to the class so the said Axman. “My only hope is students can have more workouts as well as nutrition and health-related information waiting for them. Pfc. 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