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New DIs graduate Rumble in Hawaii’s jungle p. 6 p. 3 AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION Vol. 71 – Issue 12 “Where Marines Are Made” FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 Sergeant Major Kent bids MCRD farewell by Lance Cpl. Eric instructors in attendance. Quintanilla “(They) have truly earned the staff title. It is amazing what you have done to make these Marines,” he Sergeant Major Carlton W. added. Kent spoke with Marines and During his speech, the sergeant recruits April 27 at Shepherd’s major addressed topics such as Field aboard Marine Corps the value of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for the in today’s world and discussed last time as the sergeant major of opportunities available to the Marine Corps. Marines around the globe. Kent stopped at MCRD San “We have Marines serving at Diego as part of his farewell tour every U.S. Embassy in the world,” of Marine Corps installations to said Kent. pass on his legacy before retiring He wanted to assure Marines after 35 years. During his service, regardless of the upcoming he spent seven years as a drill drawdown of troops there is instructor and knows firsthand always a place in the Corps for what it takes to make Marines. good Marines. “It’s always great to get back He explained that Marines to MCRD San Diego,” said are still made the same way as Kent. “You need to know that when he was in recruit training Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla the Marines you’re putting out at Parris Island and when he was Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent shows of his poster with Marines at Shepards are truly living up to the great a drill instructor here. Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 27 during his farewell tour. The Army war fighting legacy of our recruiting poster says “Sometimes the best soldier for the job is a Marine.” Corps,” Kent said to the drill see KENT42 Retired Marine shares past By Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla country since 2009 to promote the Chevron staff release of his book Peacekeepers at War. It took him five years to complete his Retired Colonel Timothy J. Geraghty research and finish writing the book. gave a professional military education Although he believed at some point class to senior enlisted, officers and in time he would have to write a book, civilians April 29 at the Command it was the pleas from the families of the Museum aboard Marine Corps Recruit troops involved to tell his side of the Depot San Diego. story that gave him the encouragement Geraghty was the commanding he needed. officer of the 24th Marine Amphibious “That’s been the most inspiring Unit during the bombing of Beirut, thing for me, to see the families 20 Lebanon in 1983. to 25 years later and their kids,” said “In the context of history, the Geraghty. circumstances of Beirut 1983 was the During his PME, “Connecting the Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla spark of the asymmetrical war that Dots Beirut 1983 to 9/11 to Current Retired Col. Timothy J. Geraghty signs copies of his book Peacekeepers at War we’ve been in ever since -- that we are War on Terrorists,” he goes over his ex- after his professional military education class at the Command Museum aboard in today,” said Geraghty. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 29. Geraghty was the commanding Geraghty has been touring the see Geraghty42 officer of the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit during the Bierut bombing in 1983.

Monthly emergency preparedness theme for May: Terrorism

Information provided by control, and they could make a contact that your family members names and contact information floor, cover your mouth and nose www.espfocus.org big difference in your personal or friends can call to check on for parents and a second adult with a cloth, and move safety in any emergency. each other. emergency contact. carefully toward the nearest Terrorists are not in charge! What You Can Do Now • Meeting place: Decide where marked exit. Earthquakes, floods and you and family members will What You Can Do During • If it is necessary to evacuate, try Preparing for terrorist attacks an Attack wildfires are frightening is the same as preparing for meet if the emergency affects to do so calmly. Use only marked experiences for most of us. Fear your home, or if officials have to Terrorists are counting on exits and stairways. earthquakes, fires, and other surprise, fear, and confusion is a natural human reaction emergencies. It all starts with a evacuate your neighborhood. Never use elevators. Help others to natural disasters and other • School plans: Learn the to add to the impact of their who are moving more slowly family emergency plan. actions. If you realize an attack events that hit suddenly and • Evacuation: Whether you are emergency plans at your children’s is underway, gather all your or who may be disoriented. seem to threaten our safety, at home, at work, or in a public schools, and make sure the school strength to pause and think. Condition Red indicates an actual our loved ones, and our daily place, think of how you has your updated emergency Look around you to see what is eruption. The USGS estimates lives. Terrorists use this natural could leave quickly and safely. contact information. Give written happening, and what immediate such an alert will be issued once reaction to multiply the effect of Locate stairways and emergency permission to a trusted friend or steps you can take to protect every few centuries. their actions in order to advance exits. Pay attention to posted neighbor to pick up your children yourself and others. their political or social goals. evacuation signs in buildings, from school or day care in case • If there is flying debris, What You Can Do After an Like bullies in the schoolyard, you cannot get there on time. drop down; take cover under subways and crowded public Attack terrorists want to intimidate and areas. • Preparation for children: something sturdy, and hold on to frighten others to get their own Teach your children what to do it with one hand while protecting Try to stay calm. Think before • Out-of-state contact: Think you act. Don’t let terrorists get way. how you will get in contact with in an emergency, and make sure your head and neck with the other. The following steps will help your family if you become they know their own names • If there is smoke, get near the see PREPAREDNESS42 you maintain your sense of separated. Choose an out-of- state and addresses, as well as the full 2 CHEVRON NEWS AND COMMENTARY MAY 6, 2011

Wellness Fair & Farmers UFC fighters visit MCRD San Diego Market The annual Health Promotions Wellness Fair & Farmers Market will be held May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Fitness Center. The event features interactive health & wellness booths, fitness activities, free throw contest, a rock wall, a full scale professional farmers market with items available for purchase, music, food and giveaways! This is the kickoff event for the 101 Days of Summer active duty challenge, so come out to earn points for your command. For information call Andrea Callahan at (619) 524-8913 or e-mail [email protected].

101 Days of Summer The 101 Days of Summer Challenge, May 18 to Aug. 26, aims to eliminate drug and alcohol abuse by active duty service members, while promoting healthy alternatives and responsible alcohol consumption. This year’s summer-long command competition will consist of the Honor & Competitions. The Honor Competition encourages increased urinalysis testing of personnel and a reduction in DUI and alcohol-related incidents, while to Oorah competition challenges commands to participate in designated events that promote healthy alternatives to alcohol consumption. For information call Andrea Callahan at (619) 524-8913 or e-mail [email protected].

Running clinic Improve your running technique and learn how to run efficiently and avoid injury. The clinic will be facilitated by a running and endurance coach/expert on May 24 and May 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The location is to be determined. Cost per participant is $20. Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo-Munoz The clinic includes: videotaping and Rich Franklin, Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, demonstrates grappling techniques with U.S. Marine Corps analysis of your running form, lectures Staff Sgt. Michael A. Saldana aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 22. During their visit to the depot and specialized running drills. You will and Camp Pendleton, the fighters were lead through an abbreviated Crucible and sparred with Marines. Their week- be running and doing drills, so wear long training culminated when the fighters met with newly-minted Marines at graduation and spoke with them about PT gear (civilian PT gear okay). For the transformation from civilian to Marine. information and to reserve your place call Andrea Callahan at (619) 524-8913 or e-mail [email protected].

Free women’s health workshop Geraghty 31 There were more than 40 guests in attendance, over half of which were active duty military. “It’s nice to hear the history Empower yourself and those around periences in the Marine Corps pertaining to the Beirut bombing. of what happened there by someone who was there and not you. Join Health Promotions for a He talked about topics such as the bombing itself and how it just read about it in books,” said Capt. Christopher Anderson, FREE interactive workshop for women relates to the current war on terrorism. commander of Company D. “It brings it to life.” May 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in He believes our lack of response to the Beirut bombing He has been sharing his experiences with students, the Command Museum. Learn how to: has emboldened terrorists. “Few would think that the Beirut corporations and military all around the country. His largest • Feel good about your body bombing would evolve to what it is today, the global threat of audience was 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, • Build on your strengths terrorism,” said Geraghty. Calif. with more than 100 in attendance. • Find a mind/body/spirit balance After the class Geraghty opened the floor to questions from Geraghty, 73, spent almost 26 years in the Marine Corps and • Inspire others the audience before moving on to a book signing and reception. is still making time to teach the new generation of Marines. Lunch will be provided Some of the questions asked were what could the Reagan “This is a great lesson of the past and is the pride of the For information and to reserve your administration done about the bombing and what conclusions future,” said Master Sgt. James McDonald, provost sergeant of place call Andrea Callahan at (619) were drawn on how casualties could have been avoided. the provost marshal’s office. 524-8913 or e-mail callahanAL@usmc- mccs.org.

CG’s Officer Field Mess Night your home, vehicle or workplace until plan and assemble and maintain an The Commanding General’s Officer it is safe to come out. They will provide emergency supply kit at home, at work, PREPAREDNESS 31 Field Mess Night will take place June you with detailed instructions. and in your car. If you are not directly 10 in the vicinity of the Boat House. • Do not leave your sheltered location or affected by the attack, try to stay calm, Tickets are on sale now for $40 and what they want most: to hurt a few people return to the evacuated area until local think before you act, encourage others, can be purchased through your unit in order to intimidate many. officials confirm that it is safe to do so. and comfort children. Turn on news representative. • Stay informed. Listen to official • Implement your family emergency radio or television, and listen for official Additional details are in the LOI, reports and instructions on the radio or plan, and notify your out-of-state contact instructions. Follow the directions of which can be located through the at: television. of your location and status. authorities. https://c27miierdsd06.mcdsus.mcds. • If officials order an evacuation, • Be aware of the psychological impact usmc.mil/g1/Lists/Announce-ments/ cooperate quickly and follow their that terrorism can inflict, even when Emergency Preparedness Monthly Attachments/92/COMMANDING instructions regarding evacuation routes it happens to people you do not know Theme: Terrorism: Terrorist are not in GENERAL’S 2011 OFFICER FIELD and shelter locations. personally. charge! www.espfocus.org or MCRD MESS NIGHT.pdf. Those wishing to • If officials tell you to “Shelter in San Diego’s Website and click on the attend may also contact the mess night Place,” they mean for you to stay inside Finally, review your emergency Emergency Preparedness link for full action officer, Capt. Kurt Stahl, at kurt. [email protected].

KENT31 moving Marines to . assured Marines aboard the depot the Send briefs to: Kent assumed his post as the 16th Marine Corps would be in good hands [email protected]. The Chevron Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps in with Barrett. staff reserves the right to publish only After his speech, he opened the floor April 2007 and will be relieved by Sgt. “Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett is truly those briefs that comply with Depart- to Marines for questions. Some questions Maj. Michael Barrett, who is currently a great leader,” said Kent. “He will ment of Defense regulations and the asked included discussion of females serving as sergeant major for 1st Marine continue to take care of you and your standards of the U.S. Government. joining infantry units and timeline of Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Kent family.” CHEVRON AROUND THE CORPS MAY 6, 2011 3 Marines patrol to improve counter-IED measures Around by Cpl. Reece E. Lodder the watchful eye of instructors wide. Between teaching the reality, catapulting the quiet Marine Corps Base Hawaii from the Marine Corps Engineer Marines about metal detection, area into a chaotic frenzy of the depot Center of Excellence at Marine homemade explosives and how movement, yelling and the MARINE CORPS TRAINING Corps Training Area Bellows, to use devices that jam remote- sound of machine gun fire. AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii – On Hawaii, from April 25 through controlled IEDs, Nelson said the One simulated casualty lay This week the instructors focused on providing exposed in the danger area, but Chevron asks: a dusty road weaving through 29, 2011. “In theater, the enemy is Marines the skills sets to “negate, two Marines quickly moved “What do you love walls of dense brush, a squad of Marines silently pushes through watching us and what our neutralize or overcome potential him to safety while their squad about your mom?” another patrol. Their training is Marines are doing,” Chris situations in country.” members cordoned off the area far from glamorous, but it’s their Nelson, a counter-IED instructor “We’re not teaching tactics,” and provided suppressing fire. forte — they’ve been taught, with MCEC, said. “Their tactics, Nelson said. “Our focus is to “When we’re back in practiced, made mistakes, techniques and procedures ensure that their counter-IED garrison training, situations are succeeded and repeated the are maturing, and we need to training is current and relevant. notional,” Pfc. Joseph Heron, a process. For these frequently mature ours so we don’t fall We’re providing them the squad automatic gunner with deployed infantrymen, breaking victim to them.” basic building blocks so they India Co., 3/3, said. “When you in their boots during training The training was part of a are capable of conducting the add gunfire and people running is essential for their success two-week evolution that brought appropriate immediate action around, you get to see how overseas. 3/3 from the classroom into the when incidents happen.” everything plays out. It exposes Marines and sailors with 3rd field, allowing them to learn Stepping from classes into the little nuances that need to Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and practically apply counter- patrols by vehicle and on foot, be fixed before we deploy.” conducted counter-improvised IED techniques in the same many of the 3/3 Marines paired Once the dust had settled explosive device training under manner as other units Corps- their instructors’ guidance with and the scenario concluded, combat experience, while the MCEC instructors broke newer Marines used it to build the situation down from off of their prior training. the beginning to the end. “Practicing different They highlighted the squad’s scenarios on these dismounted successes, pointed out areas patrols is beneficial because it of improvement and offered helps us establish our standard suggestions on how to improve operating procedures,” Lance their immediate action “Her dedication to Cpl. Jonathon Garvey, a team response. her family throughout leader with India Co., 3/3, “The instructors were everything.” Pfc. Alisha said. “When things don’t go objective,” Heron, from Clavelli, disbursing clerk, Finance as planned — to have to do it Philadelphia, said. “They exactly as you would in-country saw our trends, critiqued us — helps so much.” and didn’t sugar coat their Despite melting under the response. We know we’re going blistering sun on a foot patrol, a to mess up, but we can correct squad from India Co. remained it now while we’re training. On vigilant, maintaining their deployment, our lives are in dispersion and gripping their each other’s hands — there’s no weapons at the ready. MCEC room for error.” instructors walked with them, Beginning in Hawaii and Cpl. Reece E. Lodder aware of the upcoming scenario eventually transitioning to MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii – Lance Cpl. and ready to evaluate the California, the 3/3 Marines Jonathon Garvey, a team leader with Company I, 3rd Battalion, Marines. are preparing for a late 2011 3rd Marine Regiment, yells for support to move a simulated Without warning, a deployment to in casualty during counter-improvised explosive device training simulated, yet jarring IED support of Operation Enduring April 26. explosion disrupted their Freedom.

“I love her work ethic and selfless dedication to family.” Gunnery Sgt. Michael D. Blue, chief drill instructor, Co. H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Recruiters School graduate

Cpl. Reece E. Lodder MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii – Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, respond to a simulated improvised explosive device detonation during counter-IED training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, April “Everything - she’s my 26, 2011. The training was part of a two-week evolution that allowed 3/3 Marines to learn and practically apply counter-IED techniques mom.” Billy D. Williams under the watchful eye of instructors from the Marine Corps Engineer Center of Excellence. During mounted and dismounted patrols, Recreation aid, Semper Fit MCEC instructors introduced simulated IED explosions, small arms fire and casualty scenarios in order to guide Marines on how to mitigate the threat of IEDs, and respond to their detonation.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office henderson ave Maj. Michael W. Armistead Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas 1600 . #120 Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla san diego, ca. 92140 (619) 524-8722 Lance Cpl. Michael Ito DEPUTY DIRECTOR www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx Pfc. Crystal Druery ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- aj en onald ailey Master Sgt. Robert G. Knoll M . G . R L. B ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron EDITOR is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF Roger Edwards considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Lewis [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON FEATURE MAY 6, 2011 Museum Historical Society honors drill instructors by Lance Cpl. Katalynn “These four drill instructors support the commanding J. McCook, regimental sergeant “Being presented with the Drill Thomas are outstanding men,” said general’s various leadership and major, Recruit Training Regiment, Instructor of the Year Award Chevron Staff Lynn Stuart, executive director, education programs on base,” drill instructors are nominated was humbling,” said Saldana. “I Marine Corps Recruit Depot said Stuart. “It’s our way to help based on consistent performance. never imagined I would achieve he Marine Corps Recruit Museum Historical Society. “It recognize the outstanding drill In addition, they must have won a something like this,” he added. “I Depot San Diego Museum is an honor for our society to instructors aboard MCRD.” quarterly board at the regimental am really honored and privileged Historical Society recognize them.” Each of the four battalions level. to be recognized by the society for Trecognized four drill instructors The historical society has within the Recruit Training “Drill instructors are an accomplishment like this,” said at Duncan Hall April 26 during been participating in the Drill Regiment nominates a drill nominated based on the whole- Saldana. the society’s quarterly breakfast. Instructor of the Year Awards instructor for the annual award. Marine concept,” said McCook Saldana believes an The society presented Staff for several years. Along with The four drill instructors “They need to demonstrate basic accomplishment like this takes Sergeants Michael Saldana, the Drill Instructor of the Year compete to be named the depot’s leadership traits and epitomize attention to every detail, pushing Kristopher Consiglio, Levi Awards, the historical society top drill instructor. Finally, the drill instructor creed,” added past personal limits and putting in Fajardo and Matthew McNulty awards scholarships and other the depot’s top drill instructor McCook. an honest day’s work. a cash award and certificate of educational opportunities competes against the finalist Ultimately, Saldana, a native “I really want to thank the fine appreciation for being named the to Marines, sailors and their from MCRD Parris Island for the of Seguin, Texas, was named the Marines I’ve worked with,” said 2010 Drill Instructors of the Year dependents. overall title. Marine Corps Drill Instructor of Saldana. “I want to thank them for for MCRD San Diego. “We do this as a way to According to Sgt Maj. James the Year. everything they’ve done for me.”

Staff Sgt. Levi Fajardo, drill instructor, Company L, retires the guidon of his platoon with his fellow drill instructors during graduation. Fajardo was nominated as 3rd Battalion’s Drill Instructor of the Year.

Courtesy photo Staff Sgt. Kristopher Consiglio, 2nd Battalion drill master, corrects a recruit with intensity during a senior Staff Sgt. Michael Saldana, 1st Battalion’s drill master corrects a recruit during a drill instructor inspection. Consiglio was nominated as 2nd Battalion’s drill instructor of the year. senior drill instructor inspection. Saldana was nominated as 1st Battalion’s Drill Instructor of the Year. He also won Drill Instructor of the Year for the entire Marine Corps. CHEVRON FEATURE MAY 6, 2011 5 Museum Historical Society honors drill instructors “Being presented with the Drill Instructor of the Year Award was humbling,” said Saldana. “I never imagined I would achieve something like this,” he added. “I am really honored and privileged to be recognized by the society for an accomplishment like this,” said Saldana. Saldana believes an accomplishment like this takes attention to every detail, pushing past personal limits and putting in an honest day’s work. “I really want to thank the fine Marines I’ve worked with,” said Saldana. “I want to thank them for everything they’ve done for me.”

Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Drill Instructors of the Year for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, from left, Staff Sgt. Michael Saldana, drill master, 1st Courtesy photo Battalion; Staff Sgt. Kristopher Consiglio, Company H drill instructor, 2nd Battalion; Staff Sgt. Levi Fajardo, Company L drill Staff Sgt. Levi Fajardo, drill instructor, Company L, retires the guidon of his platoon with his fellow drill instructors during graduation. Fajardo was nominated as 3rd Battalion’s Drill instructor, 3rd Battalion; and Staff Sgt. Matthew McNulty, chief instructor of Academic Instruction Platoon, Instructional Instructor of the Year. Training Company, Support Battalion were recognized by the MCRD Museum Historical Society.

Courtesy photo Staff Sgt. Michael Saldana, 1st Battalion’s drill master corrects a recruit during a Courtesy photo senior drill instructor inspection. Saldana was nominated as 1st Battalion’s Drill Staff Sgt. Matthew McNulty, drill instructor, shouts Instructor of the Year. He also won Drill Instructor of the Year for the entire Marine instructions to his platoon. McNulty was nominated as Corps. Support Battalion’s drill instructor of the year. 6 CHEVRON FEATURE MAY 6, 2011 DI school teaches Marines to make Marines by Lance Cpl. Michael Ito is necessary. Fortunately for and value-based, know-how back up. It’s going to be tough spend the remaining three years Chevron staff the future of the Corps, the they need to be successful drill when we hit the trenches, but of their drill instructor tour, drill instructors of Marine instructors. now we know what to expect and molding thousands of recruits “These recruits are entrusted Corps Recruit Depot San “The process was definitely an how to make it work.” into the kind of men it takes to to my care…I will demand Diego are trained at the only arduous one,” said Sgt. Salvador At the end of the training be a Marine. of them and demonstrate by drill instructors’ school in the Sanchez, student, Drill Instructor cycle, the new drill instructors “I love the Marine Corps,” my own example, the highest western half of the . School. are congratulated during a said Sanchez. “It’s a great standards of personal conduct, “Drill instructor school is “The instructors were very graduation ceremony where feeling to know that the recruits morality and professional skill.” where it all starts,” said Master hard on us at first, and it really they are presented with their that I train will be the next The standards that the United Sgt. Frank Puebla, academics broke a lot of people down. But campaign covers, and assigned noncommissioned officers, staff States holds of its military are chief, drill instructor school. that’s what was necessary to show to a training company aboard NCOs and officers of the finest already some of the highest in “What (students) take from here us that we can pick ourselves the depot. This is where they will fighting institution in the world.” the world. The Marine Corps, is the foundation of the future however, has taken it upon itself of the Marine Corps. The key to raise those standards even thing that they need to take from more. To achieve the standards their schooling is dedication to expected of Marines, they must duty. They have the knowledge first be trained to be the ideal and merit they need. They just citizens, the ideal stewards, and need to acquire the persistence the ideal warriors. and motivation necessary to The words of the Drill pass on their legacy to the next Instructor’s Creed are spoken generation of Marines.” by every drill instructor before Four times a year, drill they are charged with training instructor students begin the the recruits of the United States thirteen-week process to earn Marine Corps. Ask any Marine their campaign covers. The who wears the famous campaign course of study parallels the cover, and one will find that they recruit training schedule as are not just words, but a way of the students learn not only life. how to handle recruits, but the To instill the knowledge art of leading recruits in close and dedication required to be order drill, as well as a vigorous a successful drill instructor, schedule of classes designed the highest level of training to give students the technical

Lance Cpl. Michael Ito Lance Cpl. Michael Ito Staff Sgt. Andres Navarro receives a Marine Corps coin collection Staff Sgt. Michael Riggs Jr., receives his campaign cover from Col. Robert Gates during the Drill from the Fleet Reserve Association for graduating Drill Instructor Instructor School graduation ceremony for Class 2-11. Riggs was voted the best leader in the class School at the top of Class 2-11. by his peers, for which he was also awarded a trophy.

Sgt. Maj. James R. In December 1984, Futrell was sergeant major for Inspector Instructor, Medal with silver star and three bronze assigned as a recruiter at Recruiting 4th Maintenance Battalion, 4th Force stars, Military Outstanding Volunteer Futrell Station Raleigh, N.C. Four years later, in Service Support Group, Charlotte, N.C. Service Medal and the Combat Action June 1988, he assumed duties as platoon Throughout his extensive career, Ribbon. sergeant and platoon commander for Futrell served as sergeant major for Parade Reviewing Officer Battery B, 1st Low Altitude Air Defense various units including: Battalion, Japan. • 4th Maintenance Battalion Sgt. Maj. James R. Futrell enlisted in In July 1989, Futrell was reassigned as • 4th Marine Corps District the United States Marine Corps on July the battery gunnery sergeant, training • Marine Corps Recruiting Command 16, 1979. He graduated from Marine chief and operations chief for 2nd LAAD • Marine Corps Combat Development Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Battalion. He deployed with the 4th Command S.C., in November 1979 and, after basic Marine Expeditionary Brigade in August • National Capital Region training, reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th 1990, and participated in Operations • Marine Corps Forces Strategic Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Command. as an infantryman. Returning to America, Futrell Futrell is currently serving as the Futrell was transferred to 3rd Marine reported to Marine Corps Detachment, sergeant major for Marine Corps Forces, Division in 1980 and, in April 1981, he Fort Bliss, Texas, in March 1993 and, Pacific. was assigned as a Marine security guard, in October 1994, he was transferred In February 2007, Futrell successfully at U.S. Naval Base Norfolk, Va. He was to Company D, 1st Tank Battalion, completed the Keystone Command deployed to the Caribbean during this Twentynine Palms, Calif. Senior Enlisted Leader Course in joint duty. In May 1997, Futrell was transferred and combined studies at the National In August 1983, Futrell reported to to Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, Defense University, Washington, D.C. Redeye/Stinger Gunner School, U.S. Fla., 6th Marine Corps District. During Futrell’s personal awards include the Army Air Defense School, Fort Bliss, his tour, the recruiting station received Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Texas. He then assumed duties as section the Recruiting Station of the Year award Medal with three gold stars in lieu of leader, 2nd Forward Area Air Defense in 1997 and 1998. These trophies joined fourth award, Army Commendation Battery, Marine Corps Air Station the Recruiting Station of the Year Award Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Cherry Point, N.C., and was deployed to presented in 1996. Achievement Medal with gold star in the Persian Gulf and Beirut, Lebanon. In August 1999, Futrell became the lieu of second award, Good Conduct CHEVRON GRADUATING COMPANY MAY 6, 2011 7

Platoon 1051 Platoon 1055 Platoon 1049 Platoon 1050 Platoon 1053 Platoon 1054 Platoon 1053 Platoon 1049 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. G. P. Murrieta Pfc. T. G. Wegerle Pfc. R. Marin Jr. Pfc. A. A. Amador Pfc. O. D. Leyva-Sandoval Pfc. R. Zenteno-Chavez Pfc. B. J. Espinoza Pfc. R. Marin Jr. Los Angeles Eau Claire, Wis. Houston Fontana, Calif. Des Moines, Iowa El Paso, Texas Fort Collens, Colo. Houston Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Gunnery Sgt. A. Ruffo Sgt. R. T. Freid Sgt. P. L. McAlister Staff Sgt. D. J. Brown Sgt. M. P. Carrol Staff Sgt. P. A. Corral Sgt. N. Aldana Sgt. P. L. McAlister CHARLIE COMPANY HONOR PLATOON

1st RECRUIT TRAINING SERIES 1049 PLATOON 1049 PLATOON 1050 PLATOON 1051 BATTALION Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Commanding Officer Capt. N. D. Doerschuk Staff Sgt. J. C. Poole Staff Sgt. D. A. Adames Gunnery Sgt. C. R. Mazzeo Lt. Col. T. G. McCann Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Sergeant Major Gunnery Sgt. A. L. Blake Sgt. C. G. Blas Staff Sgt. C. Romero Staff Sgt. M. A. Garcia Sgt. Maj. J. N. Perry Sgt. M. F. Sloan Staff Sgt. L. A. Sanchez Staff Sgt. P. T. Maningat Battalion Drill Master Sgt. A. G. Moreno Staff Sgt. K. D. Oldham Staff Sgt. M. A. Saldana

COMPANY C SERIES 1053 PLATOON 1053 PLATOON 1054 PLATOON 1055 Commanding Officer Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Capt. G. A. Ankrah Capt. D. E. Trafican Staff Sgt. W. M. Whitfield Staff Sgt. K. H. Nguyen Sgt. P. J. Lopez * IndicatesCompany Meritorious Promotion Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors 1st Sgt. M. D. Bass Staff Sgt. J. C. Sandoval Sgt. C. Ortega Staff Sgt. F. H. Faria Sgt. W. Caballero Sgt. A. L. Sharp Sgt. J. E. Duque Sgt. A. Hernandez Sgt. J. E. Toro

* Indicates Meritorious Promotion PLATOON 1049 PLATOON 1050 PLATOON 1051 PLATOON 1053 PLATOON 1054 PLATOON 1055 Pvt. M. S. Allard Pfc. A. K. Aas Pvt. M. R. Blevins Pvt. B. M. Aaron Pvt. C. A. Goeser Pfc. C. D. Buchanan Pvt. A. B. Allen *Pfc. A. D. Adams Pfc. C. Burgess Pvt. J. J. Alderman Pvt. D. C. Gough *Pfc. J. J. Helms Pvt. D. E. Arbuckle Pvt. Z. D. Adkins *Pfc. J. A. Frasure Pfc. P. M. Apiag Pvt. S. P. Hunt Pvt. T. L. Hoecker Pvt. J. M. Arndt Pvt. Z. R. Agnew Pfc. E. Galvan *Pfc. A. V. Avila Pvt. L. A. Jablonski Pfc. M. M. Mayman Pvt. Z. G. Boggs Pvt. N. T. Albone Pvt. I. Garcia Pvt. C. J. Ballesteros Pvt. M. T. James Pfc. B. S. Napier Pfc. M. J. Bond Pfc. M. P. Alexander Pvt. J. H. Ikeler *Pfc. P. A. Becker Pfc. J. P. Kaeter Pvt. J. A. Nava Pvt. R. A. Briggs *Pfc. A. A. Amador Pvt. C. D. Johnson Pfc. M. S. Beling Pvt. S. D. Kennard Pvt. J. A. Nguyen Pvt. D. C. Britton Pvt. C. A. Anderson Pfc. C. T. Kasten Pvt. B. T. Bowman Pvt. S. L. Klein Pfc. C. A. Nugent Pvt. J. D. Brown Pfc. D. A. Ardiles Pfc. K. D. Ladendorf Pfc. M. T. Box-Dorman Pfc. C. D. Knowles Pvt. C. A. Ochoa Pfc. E. Cantu Pvt. G. Arellano Pvt. B. R. Lane Pvt. G. M. Brownlee *Pfc. T. D. Larkins Pfc. P. H. Ong *Pfc. B. S. Carpenter Pfc. J. O. Arroyo Pvt. K. I. Latvala Pfc. E. M. Caban Pfc. E. W. Liu Pfc. J. D. Parr Pvt. J. A. Carroll Pvt. G. Avendano Pvt. E. J. Lausen Pvt. Z. J. Cain Pvt. A. D. Long Pvt. B. D. Patterson Pvt. M. J. Coyle Pvt. R. C. Baltierrez-Escarpita Pfc. E. M. Laughter Pvt. T. P. Carlson Pvt. G. T. Lor Pfc. K. J. Peatrowsky Pfc. M. C. Dalle Pvt. A. A. Banda Pfc. M. J. Leitensdorfer Pvt. T. A. Carroll Pvt. B. R. Luckie Pvt. C. D. Perez-Villa Pvt. J. M. Decker Pvt. M. E. Barrett Pfc. S. G. MacNeill Pvt. L. B. Castaneda Pfc. K. J. Luppino Pvt. A. F. Perry Pfc. B. K. Del Gado Pvt. E. A. Batiste Pfc. A. A. Maestas Pvt. A. C. Clancy Pvt. M. A. Lyman Pvt. K. M. Petter Pvt. S. L. Deniston *Pfc. J. A. Bell Pfc. D. P. Martin Pvt. D. W. Cook Pvt. E. Mariscal Pvt. P. M. Quinn *Pfc. J. R. Donnelly Pvt. J. S. Benge Pvt. F. A. Martinez Pvt. J. R. Cook Pvt. J. E. Marr Pvt. G. M. Quintana Pvt. J. A. Duus Pvt. J. Bergsma Pvt. T. A. McGlothlin Pvt. M. E. Cordero-Lopez Pvt. T. D. Martin Pvt. R. R. Reano Pfc. A. S. Edwards Pvt. A. Blanquet Pvt. J. K. Miller Pvt. S. P. Cossentino Pvt. J. R. Martinez Pvt. A. M. Reed Pvt. P. Engelking Pvt. R. Blanquet Pvt. B. A. Mohr Pfc. M.W. Curtis Pvt. A. K. Maxwell Pfc. A. Resendiz-Trejo *Pfc. C. D. Ervin Pvt. C. K. Bonilla *Pfc. K. J. Mohr Pvt. R. P. Davis Pvt. C. G. Merino Pvt. H. Rico Pvt. S. R. Farley Pvt. G. L. Brauser Pvt. D. D. Monteith Pvt. J. DeLaTorre Pvt. J. L. Montes Pfc. L. S. Roberts Pfc. K. R. Fleming Pfc. J. A. Buckley Pvt. H. U. Morales Pvt. J. L. Devers Pvt. J. A. Murphy Pfc. D. J. Robledo Pvt. J. A. Fuentes Pvt. N. J. Rudeen Pvt. M. J. Morrow Pvt. D. K. Dietrich Pvt. C. R. Nalepa Pvt. A. Rodriguez Pvt. E. D. Gallegos Pvt. J. M. Bumgardner Pvt. M. A. Mourton Pfc. J. T. Dorzweiler Pvt. J. D. Rico Pvt. M. B. Rottier Pvt. S. Garcia Pfc. J. M. Cabrera *Pfc. G. P. Murrieta Pvt. J. O. Ellis Pvt. B. E. Rivero Pvt. T. C. Ruedy Pvt. J. A. Glenn Pfc. I. Carrizales Pfc. A.C. Ness Pfc. G. R. Escalante Pfc. M. J. Rodgers Pvt. G. Ruiz Pvt. R. Godinez Pvt. D. P. Casterline Pvt. C. W. Nichols Pfc. B. J. Espinoza Pvt. A. I. Rodriguez *Pfc. J. J. Schlagel Pvt. I. J. Gonzales Pvt. N. R. Chavez Pvt. J. N. Nye Pvt. S. G. Fletcher Pfc. A. D. Rogers Pvt. P. J. Schmitz Pfc. D. R. Gonzalez Pfc. K. J. Coday Pvt. B. L. Ostrander Pvt. J. M. Fraser Pvt. A. E. Rosas Pfc. H. C. Scholtz Pvt. A. Gonzalez-Maya Pvt. S. Corona Pfc. E. C. Pak Pvt. X. J. Gaskin Pvt. E. G. Saldana *Pfc. D. A. Scott Pvt. J. A. Gutierrez Pvt. C. J. Cox Pvt. E. M. Perez Pvt. B. D. Gilbert Pvt. C. A. Sampsel Pvt. D. T. Sheppard Pfc. S. D. Hatch Pvt. T. T. Crane Pvt. T. M. Pham Pvt. P. C. Gilleland *Pfc. M. B. Sebada Pvt. C. J. Simonsen Pvt. B. W. Heisterberg Pvt. R. De La Durantaye Pvt. V. S. Piazza Pvt. K. E. Gober Pvt. A. J. Smith Pvt. J. T. Sleesman Pfc. A. Hernandez *Pfc. D. DeLara Pvt. S. A. Piercy Pvt. M. Gomez *Pfc. C. A. Smith Pvt. K. M. Spray Pvt. C. J. Hillis Pvt. M. N. Detrick Pvt. E. J. Piette Pvt. M. E. Gonzalez Pfc. J. T. Smith Pvt. S. D. Stanson Pfc. P. M. Holguin Pfc. S. U. Escamilla Pfc. R. A. Pollock II Pfc. J. W. Hagar Pvt. M. T. Stacey Pfc. Z. M. Stitts Pfc. T. A. Hopkins Pvt. C. R. Fierro-Williams Pvt. B. J. Prior *Pfc. D. J. Harty Pvt. S. A. Staley Pvt. R. J. Strine Pfc. L. D. Hoskins Pfc. A. Flores Pfc. E. E. Ramirez Pvt. M. L. Hazelet Pvt. B. L. Sutherland Pvt. S. A. Tamariz Pfc. A. R. Jackson III Pvt. T. T. Franke Pvt. N. Ranum Pfc. J. A. Imose Pvt. J. E. Tenorio Pfc. C. S. Tillett Pfc. M. J. James Pvt. F. F. Freire Pfc. R. A. Reed Pvt. T. M. Kapple Pvt. E. L. Ulloa Pvt. A. J. Triphahn Pfc. J. A. Jensen Pvt. J. C. Galindo Pfc. T. M. Reid Pvt. D. Kempker Pvt. A. E. Vasquez Pvt. D. J. Verhaeghe Pfc. K. S. Jensen Pfc. W. J. Galvin Pvt. R. Renteria Pvt. B. R. Koons Pvt. B. D. Vasquez Pfc. A. P. Vilaysack Pfc. D. J. Little Pvt. A. Garibay *Pfc. S. L. Repass Pfc. T. D. Kozisek Pvt. D. O. Vasquez Pfc. S. Villalba-Vela *Pfc. R. Marin Jr. Pfc. C. S. Garner Pfc. A. Reyburn Pfc. B. R. Latto Pfc. J. A. Vasquez- Pvt. J. D. Walker Pvt. A. L. Miller Pfc. B. C. Gillett Pfc. C. V. Richardson Pfc. O. D. Leyva-Sandoval Ruezga *Pfc. B. E. Wayne Pvt. A. C. Mooney Pfc. M. Grado Pvt. L. E. Santos-Tejeda Pvt. J. D. Martinez Pvt. S. M. Vuksta Pfc. T. G. Wegerle Pvt. A. J. Sin Pfc. D. S. Gutierrez-Escobedo Pvt. M. D. Shaver Pvt. S. L. Mellen Pvt. T. L. Waugh Pvt. T. C. White Pfc. A. A. Socrates Pvt. S. A. Headen Pfc. K. D. Strohaber Pfc. C. O. Rosalin Pfc. P. J. Wellwerts Pfc. M. A. Whitson Pfc. C. J. Stephens Pvt. D. W. Mikesell Pvt. G. C. Tihfon Pvt. T. W. Trizinsky Pfc. J. A. Wright Pvt. D. J. Williams Pvt. Z. A. Venell Pvt. J. S. Miles Pfc. A. Rodriquez Pvt. J. M. van Zomeren Pvt. V. O. Yvellez Pvt. S. T. Yogerst Pvt. J. S. Perez *Pfc. J. I. Yadao *Pfc. R. Zenteno- Pfc. M. M. Rodriguez Pvt. J. W. Layfield Chavez Pvt. C. Whitehorse 8 CHEVRON FEATURE MAY 6, 2011 Bowl will showcase future stars by Lance Cpl. David Flynn program is to develop the next “We are there to assist in core values of honor, courage Phoenix for a true celebration Marine Corps Recruiting Command generation of student athletes physical training, developing and commitment to a broader of the game.” through education, evaluation the player’s character and to audience throughout the Looking ahead, the Marine MARINE CORPS BASE and instruction. Football teach them the life skills a country. Corps will team up with Junior QUANTICO, Va. — Some of the players from middle school age person needs to be a quality “The United States Marine Rank for many more camps finest young football players in all the way up to high school citizen,” said Capt. Martin Corps is the embodiment of across the country during America are competing for their seniors can attend the camps Galvan-Castillo, project officer honor, tradition and working 2011 leading up to the Semper chance to play in the inaugural throughout the country. for Junior Rank, MCRC. “The with your teammate to achieve Fidelis All-American Bowl. To Semper Fidelis All-American “Leadership, attitude, and Marines will serve as mentors an objective,” said Berry. “We find out when Junior Rank and Bowl Jan. 3, 2012. teamwork are integral to both for (the football players).” look forward to bringing in the the Marines will be in your The Semper Fidelis the United States Marine Corps According to Capt. Brad best athletes from across the area or for more information, Bowl, which will be held in and Junior Rank,” said Major A. Goldvarg, recruitment nation to a beautiful setting in visit http://www.juniorrank. conjunction with Fiesta Bowl General Ronald L. Bailey, advertising officer, 6th Marine Week in Phoenix, Ariz., is part Commanding General, Marine Corps District, the camps have of a partnership between Marine Corps Recruiting Command. been a great success so far. Corps Recruiting Command “So we are proud to partner with “I think the camps have and Junior Rank. The bowl an organization whose mission really been fantastic,” said game, which will be nationally is to help young men develop Goldvarg, who has attended televised, will be an East-West character, integrity and focus on two camps. “There are great format game featuring the top academic excellence; three keys quality kids there. We’re 100 high school seniors that to victory both on and off the changing the impression participated in Junior Rank field.” of the Marine Corps. The camps throughout the year. As part of the camps, Marine Corps exists because Junior Rank was founded Marines from the local area the American people want a in 2008 by Shaon Berry, a will attend to lead physical Marine Corps.” youth football coach and training for the players and to The Marine Corps former University of Pittsburgh mentor them on leadership and partnered with Junior Rank as running back. The goal of the discipline. an opportunity to showcase its

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Staff Sgt. Christopher H. Miller, an instructor at the Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Staff Sgt. Christopher H. Miller, an instructor at the Drill Instructor School, Depot Parris Island, S.C., talks to a group of football players Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., leads a group of football players at a Junior Rank at a Junior Rank football camp in Jacksonville, Fla., March 26. football camp in Jacksonville, Fla., through a session of physical training March 26. On Jan. 3, Junior Rank invites football players from middle school age to 2012, the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be held in Phoenix, Ariz. The bowl game high school seniors to football camps throughout the country. will feature the top 100 high school seniors who participated in the Junior Ranks football camps Marines from the local areas will attend the camps to lead physical throughout the year. training and to mentor the players on leadership and discipline.

Summer, Fall youth sports leagues for 2011 T - Ball Summer Basketball June 13 through Aug. 12 Game Sites: MCRD & MCYC Game Site: MCYC and MCRD Walk-up Registration at Bil Cleator park Registration: Registration: Aug. 6 and Aug. 13: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 through July 8 June 6 through July 22 Season: Season: Season: Sept. 11 through 20 Nov. 20 July 30 through Sept. 17 13 August 2011 – 24 September 2011 Fee: Active Duty $45 Fee: Active Duty $40/Non Active Duty $45 Fee: $30 Ages: 6½ – 8, 9–10, 11–12, and 13–15 years old 5 to 7 years old Boys 11 to 13 years old/Girls 11 to 14 years old No refunds after Sept. 11 Includes participation jersey, trophy and team picture Includes participation jersey and trophy No refunds after July 30 No refunds after Aug. 13 Flag Football Children not placed on the MCRD team may have the *Kids not placed on the MCRD team may have the Game Sites: MCRD & MCYC opportunity to play at Murphy Canyon opportunity to play at Murphy Canyon Registration: Sept. 6 through Oct. 7 Three Pitch Softball Fall Soccer Season: Game Sites: MCRD & MCYC MCRD only Oct. 29 through Dec. 19 Registration: Game Site: MCRD Soccer Field Fee: Active Duty $40/Non Active Duty $45 June 6 through July 15 Registration: Ages: 5–7, 8–10, and 11–13 years old Season: May 9 through Aug. 19 No refunds after Oct. 29 August 11 through Sept. 23 Season: Kids not placed on the MCRD team may have the Fee: Active Duty $40/Non-Active Duty $45 Sept. 10 through Nov. 5 opportunity to play at Murphy Canyon 8 to 10 years old Fee: Active Duty $45/Non-Active Duty $55 No refunds after Aug. 11 4 to 11 years old co-ed Cheer Program Kids not placed on the MCRD team may have the We will gladly include 12–14 years old into the Game Sites: MCRD & MCYC opportunity to play at Murphy Canyon league if 4 teams of 10 players are created. Please Registration: contact Gina Woolgar to be placed on the waiting Sept. 6 through Oct. 7 National Junior Tennis Program list. Season: Game Site: MCRD Tennis Court (by Boathouse) Includes participation jersey, trophy and team Oct. 29 through Dec. 19 Registration: picture Fee: $88 May 31 through July 1 No refunds after Sept. 10 5 – 13 years old Season: Includes complete uniform, trophy and team July 5 through August 11 Winter Little League Baseball picture Fee: $10 Game Site: TBD No refunds 6 to 13 years old–coed Games will be played on Sundays Kids not placed on the MCRD squad may have the No refunds Registration: opportunity to be placed at Murphy Canyon For more information visit http://www.mccsmcrd.com/FamilyCare/YouthSports/index.html