Company K gets MCAS Miramar combat firing range hosts Divas training

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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION

Vol. 70 – No. 35 – COMPANY K FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010

The Functional Fitness Center officially opened here Dec. 7. Attending the ceremony were Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels, second from left, sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; Fitness Guru Todd Durkin, third from left, Fitness Quest 10; Giovanna Thiesen, fitness center manager; and Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, sixth from left, commanding general, MCRD and the Western Recruiting Region. With the cutting of the ribbon the fitness center expansion now offers more opportunities for service members and their families to find the workout that is best for them. Lance Cpl. Quintanilla/Chevron New functional fitness center to prepare Marines for combat by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla the recent developments in athletic infantry weapons repairman. “It “They (the workout group) were Young of the San Diego Padres Chevron staff preparation that U.S. athletes are was fast-paced and got your heart awesome,” said Durkin. “I worked and Mark Prior of the New York benefitting from in many sport pumping.” them harder than I do pro-athletes, Yankees who helped Durkin with The grand opening of Marine disciplines. This observation and Some of the equipment that and I kept pushing and challenging the workout and signed baseballs for Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s recent experiences in combat was presented and used during the them. I was trying to break them.” everyone. new Functional Fitness Center took operations have indicated a need workout was medicine balls, kettle Also present at the ribbon cutting “It’s motivating to have so many place here Dec. 7 with a ribbon to reexamine the way Marines bells, rings, ammo cans and TRX ceremony were professional baseball push and challenge themselves,” said cutting ceremony that included the are physically prepared for the suspension trainers. players Tim Stauffer and Chris Durkin. commanding general of the depot challenges of combat. and approximately 80 others. The fitness center expansion The fitness center expansion took approximately five months to was built because there was a need complete from vision to completion for functional fitness that stretches and approximately $90,000, said beyond the traditional weight room, Poser. said Brent Poser, Semper Fit Director, Fitness Guru Todd Durkin MCRD San Diego. attended the opening and led a The deputy commandant physical training session for 30 for combat development and service members and afterwards, integration has approved a concept signed copies of his latest book for all for functional fitness. The intent attendees. of the concept and the program to “It’s an honor to be here, to follow is to help commanders as they celebrate this momentous event,” prepare their units for the demands said Durkin. “This is a beautiful of combat operations. fitness expansion.” According to Marine admini- Durkin is an internationally strative message 579/06, functional recognized performance enhance- fitness is most accurately measured ment coach, personal trainer, by ones capacity to perform well at massage therapist, author and the various tasks a Marine is faced speaker. He is the founder and with on a daily basis in training or creator of Fitness Quest 10 & Todd in combat. The newly developed Durkin Enterprises in San Diego, concept will provide the basis for Calif., where his team focuses on Susan Aquino, Jeanne Groff and Cyril Pineda, with Marine Corps Community Services’ the development of a commander’s personal training, massage therapy, Retail Division, left to right, load their plates at a buffet table at the Bayview Restaurant program for functional fitness. Pilates, yoga, sports performance here Dec. 3, 2010, as part of the Marine Corps Community Services Civilian Appreciation Additionally, MARADMIN training, nutrition, physical therapy, Luncheon. The event attracted more than 700 civilian employees and featured live music 579/06 explains that the current and chiropractic. from the Jason Hannah Quartet along with free caricature drawings. practices of physical fitness training “It was a good workout,” said Staff Sgt Marc Ayalin/Chevron do not take advantage of many of Lance Cpl. Codey Crawford, 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010

Around the depot Annual Tun Tavern Tea The MCRD Museum Historical Society hosts their annual Tun Tavern Tea This week the Chevron asks: “What is your favorite holiday tradition?” tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Muse- um’s Visitors Reception Center, Bldg. 26. The event celebrates Tun Tavern, known as the birth place of the Marine Corps. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Mr. Stuart at (619) 524-4426.

Annual MCRD San Diego Holi- day Concert The MCRD San Diego Marine Corps Band will perform its annual Holiday Concert Dec. 12, outside of Pendleton Hall (the commanding general’s build- “I’d have to say it’s flying “My family and I get “Putting up the tree I celebrate Christmas with ing). The event, free and open to the back to the east coast together on Thanksgiving with my kid. We make a my family. We wait until public, begins at 6 p.m. to see my family.” Lt. Col. Day and have a nice, big whole day of decorating the stroke of midnight and The concert will include well – known Christmas, Hanukkah and seasonal Thad Trapp, mission assur- feast.” Staff Sgt. Michael Blua, the house.” Cpl. Crystal wish each other Merry ance officer, operations office, senior drill instructor, Platoon Diaz, program of instruction Christmas then open winter music for the whole family. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot 2171, Company H, 2nd Recruit developer, Operations Office, our presents together.” evening will end with a sing-a-long and San Diego. Training Battalion Regiment Petty Officer 2nd Class Rudolf a visit from Santa Claus. Bring your Delarea, hospital corpsman, blankets and enjoy time with family and Branch Medical Clinic, Marine friends. Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Prohibited items include: coolers, alco- hol, glass bottles and pets (except service animals). Vehicle access to the depot for the concert will be through Gate 5 (Wash- ington Street) with a valid driver’s license, registration and insurance. All entering vehicles are subject to search. For infor- mation, call (619) 524-1754.

Holiday Concert Parking Parking will be secured for the concert Sunday at the following locations and times: • The parking area on the east side of Bldg. 31 (parade deck side, including “My favorite tradition is to “We have our family “The day after Thanks- “I like to open presents at marked spots) will be secured at 4:30 p.m. have Christmas morning reunion during Christ- giving my family and midnight with my family Saturday for equipment set-up. coffee with my family. We mas. It’s a huge get– I go out and pick our during Christmas.” Anna • The remainder of the parade deck all sit around the tree and together.” Pfc. Shane Christmas tree.” Recruit Nguyen, training education parking area will be secured at 4:30 p.m. drink coffee together.” Tolbert, Basic Marine Platoon, Isaac Braker, Platoon 3209, outreach specialist, family advo- today. This does not include band parking Petty Officer 3rd Class Zach- Support Battalion Company I, 3rd Recruit Train- cacy, Marine Corps Community (one row on the Bldg. 31 side of the parade ary Rivera, Pacific Tactical ing Battalion Services, MCRD San Diego. deck) and Recruit Training Regiment Law Enforcement Team, Law headquarters parking (two rows on the- Enforcement Detachment 108 ater side of parade deck). Traffic in vicinity of Bldg. 31 will be restricted during set-up for the event and during the concert. Trees for Troops aboard depot Civilian employee retirement training The Human Resources Office will conduct retirement training at the Life- long Learning Center, Bldg. 111, Room A, Tuesday. Civil Service Retirement System training will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Federal Employees Retirement System training will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend must register today. To register, or for more information, call Joetonya Ignacio at (619) 524-6918

Holiday liberty gate hours Below are the gate hour adjustments for upcoming holiday liberty periods. Recruit busses, delivery trucks and other large vehicles that can not fit through other Gate’s barrier plans can be accom- modated at Gate #5 by calling the Provost Marshall’s desk sergeant at (619) 524- 4202. Please call before vehicles arrive at the gate in order to minimize wait time. Christmas: Gate 2 - Closes at 6 p.m., Dec. 23; reopens 6 a.m., Dec. 26 Gate 5 - Closes at 6 p.m., Dec. 23; reopens 6 a.m., Dec. 28 New Year: Gate 2 - Closes at 6 p.m., Dec. 30; reopens 6 a.m., Jan. 3 Gate 5 - Closes at 6 p.m., Dec. 30; reopens 6 a.m., Jan. 4 Lance Cpl. Henrietta Verduzco, administrative clerk with the Consolidated Personnel Administration Center, and For more information, call (619) 524- Sgt. David A. Cantwell, police sergeant, Headquarters Company, both with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 8268. each carry a Christmas tree to the Family Service Center at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Dec. 2 as part of the “Trees for Troops” program. The program, which is sponsored by the Christmas Spirit Foundation Send briefs to: and FedEx, has delivered more than 67,000 trees to servicemembers on U.S. military bases and overseas since it [email protected]. The Chevron began in 2005. Military members and their families lined up at 8 a.m. to wait for the trees to be distributed. Each staff reserves the right to publish only family was able to walk around the lot and choose their tree. The event also included holiday cookies, apple those briefs that comply with Department cider and carolers to help get the families into the holiday spirit. Pfc. Mike Ito/Chevron of Defense regulations and the standards of the U.S. Government. CHEVRON ~ AROUND THE CORPS ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010 3 Marines assist international group in providing care for Afghans

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Lance Cpl. Riane Donoho, a member of the female engagement team assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, inter- acts with children as they wait to be seen at a village medical outreach. The event was conducted by 3/25 Marines, members of the Danish Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, British Royal Air Force and the Afghan National Army in Boldak, Afghanistan, Nov. 22. Afghans received care for minor injuries and illnesses; they also received personal hygiene products such as toothbrushes and shampoo. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marionne T. Mangrum

Marines make stronger allies with Japanese forces by 1st Lt. Caleb D. Eames cooperation and build relationships region, in which the Marines and Cpl. John Drake, 81-mm mortar Ebino and participate in historical 31st MEU between the military forces of Sailors had the opportunity to section forward observer, Weapons tours of the area to experience the both nations through coordinated visit the Philippines and provide Company, BLT 1/7, 31st MEU. unique culture of the mainly rural KIRISHIMA TRAINING AREA, military maneuvers in a field disaster relief after Super Typhoon “Everyone was clapping for us and farming province. Kyushu, Japan - About 200 environment. Megi hit Northern Luzon in it is good to see that the Japanese The 31st MEU is simultaneously Marines and Sailors with the 31st “This is a unique chance for us October. commitment to this is huge - we participating in exercise Keen Sword Marine Expeditionary Unit began to conduct bilateral training, so we “We received a real warm will show the same effort back off the coast of Okinawa, designed the annual bilateral field training are looking forward to conducting welcome from the Japanese, who towards them.” to enhance interoperability between exercise Forest Light with Japanese challenging events with the U.S. were all waiting for us when we Marines are scheduled to visit naval forces of the Japan and the Ground Self Defense Forces in Marines,” said Maj. Hidetoshi came through the gate,” said Lance local Japanese homes in the city of U.S. mainland Japan, Dec. 7. Inoue, Public Affairs Officer, 8th Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Division, Japanese Ground Self 7th Marines, 31st MEU, along with Defense Force. “As part of our attachments from Combat Logistics mission, we coordinate and work Battalion 31 and the Command with U.S. forces, so it is important Element have deployed to the to train here at Forest Light to better southern area of mainland Japan for understand each other.” the exercise. Training events are to include “The purpose of the exercise is helicopter assault techniques, fast to maintain interoperability and roping, forms of infantry maneuver, increase both nations’ readiness,” sniper actions, communication, said Maj. James Reid, officer in planning, first aid, and weapons charge of the exercise. “We expect familiarization. to engage with our Japanese “We will do some good counterparts and conduct some integrated training with the good, tough, realistic training to Japanese Defense Force and we will better prepare ourselves and the experience something new,” said Japanese Ground Self Defense Lance Cpl. David Beckum, machine Forces, thereby making us better gun team leader, Charlie Co., and stronger allies.” Battalion Landing Team 1/7, 31st Reid continued that most of his MEU. “We had the chance to work Marines have been to Iraq, but very with the Philippine Marines for a few from the battalion have had few days earlier on the deployment, a chance to visit Japan, and that but this exercise will be longer makes this training a great chance and will give us experience to take KIRISHIMA TRAINING AREA, Kyushu, Japan-Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing to gain an intimate perspective back home and teach the newer Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe clearing procedures on one of the U.S. allies and their Marines.” demonstrated by Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members Dec. 7. The training is part of customs and courtesies. The Forest Light exercise comes exercise Forest Light, an annual exercise between U.S. Marines and Japanese military members Exercise Forest Light is designed at the end of the 31st MEU’s regular designed to enhance interoperability and increase readiness of both nations’ military forces. to enhance bilateral military deployment to the Asia-Pacific USMC Photo by 1st Lt. Caleb D. Eames

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office henderson ave Maj. Michael W. Armistead Sgt. Wayne Edmiston 1600 . #120 san diego, ca. 92140 Cpl. Jose Nava (619) 524-8722 DEPUTY DIRECTOR Cpl. Frances Johnson www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Pfc. Michael Ito Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey Gunnery Sgt. Laura Gawecki EDITOR ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be Roger Edwards SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless ail comments to Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin M : otherwise indicated. [email protected] 4 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010

Recruit Dennis O. Ngirchongor, Platoon 3227, Company K, takes a drink of water before getting ready for the next Crucible event Dec. 1, at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The recruits are encouraged to drink water between events so that they can remain hydrated throughout the Crucible. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Recruit Christopher A. Wooley, Platoon 3226, Company K, fires at targets from a simulated bunker position. The recruits are Company K recruits wait for their turn on the defense firing course during the Crucible. The course teaches recruits to use different types of cover while firing at instructed on the proper way to fire behind cover as to not leave themselves open to return fire.Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron enemy targets. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010 5 Company K adopts combat mindset by Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla consist of food and sleep depri- Field Company, Weapons and Field recruits, forcing them to adjust the Chevron staff vation, and where recruits must Training Battalion, MCB Camp sights on their rifles. overcome mentally and physically Pendleton. “They need to shoot fast “It was very random. I couldn’t recruit stands ready demanding obstacles. and accurately at the same time.” quite figure it out,” said Recruit with his weapon pointed Although recruits are challenged The recruits fire five rounds Keith A. Price, Platoon 3227. “It down range, a magazine daily throughout their training, the from each of three positions. The shows how much is really unknown of 15 rounds in his left Crucible is the defining moment three positions simulate the prone in combat.” hand.A He waits for the field instruc- in recruit training, said Sgt. Louis position on a roof, a standing posi- After a recruit hits the target it tor to give the command to load, Gallardo, drill instructor, Platoon tion from a bunker window, and a drops behind a mound of dirt to aim and fire so he can begin put- 3227, Co. K. kneeling position behind a low wall. show a hit and comes back up a few ting rounds on target. “You need to have a combat “It (the exercise) puts you in seconds later. Recruits of Company K, 3rd mindset to take it seriously,” said a combat mindset,” said Recruit The squads are starting to move Recruit Training Battalion, lined Recruit Juan R. Sanchez-Velasquez, Jason M. Roberson, Platoon 3227. from a training mindset to a real up for an exercise at the Crucible Platoon 3227, Co. K. “You get a “It helps teach you to hold off a life war mindset, said Price. They Dec.1, at Edson Range, Marine small taste of what the real world position, while having good weapon are learning how to work as a team Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. is.” control.” and be aware of the challenges The Crucible is a 54-hour train- “Here the recruits learn how to One of the challenges is that everyone is facing rather than ing event conducted during Marine utilize supportive firing positions, all the targets are at unknown focusing on their own difficulties. Corps recruit training. It is here shoot from unknown distances, distances. The targets are colored “It’s starting to hit home for a lot where recruits go through simu- and use their iron sights,” said Sgt. torsos that are placed at dis- of us that we are going to war,” said lated combat stress scenarios, which Leeland Reyna, field instructor, tances in the field unknown to the Price. “It’s getting more real.”

Recruit Ben J. Stocker, Platoon 3226, Company K, holds out his empty magazine to show his drill instructors he has no live rounds left after completing a defense firing course at the Cru- Recruit Lucas J. Tosh, Platoon 3226, Company K, fires from a simulated window position during cible. The recruits are searched after every live Recruit Dennis O. Ngirchongor, Platoon 3227, Company K, takes a drink of water before getting ready for the next Crucible event Dec. 1, at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base the Crucible. The recruits are taught how to fire from a window while making sure that they do fire exercise to ensure that no rounds are unac- Camp Pendleton, Calif. The recruits are encouraged to drink water between events so that they can remain hydrated throughout the Crucible. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron not leave themselves open to return fire.Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron counted. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Company K recruits wait for their turn on the defense firing course during the Crucible. The course teaches recruits to use different types of cover while firing at enemy targets. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010 Saipan native finds opportunity life in U.S. by Lance Cpl. Eric the coldest it gets back home.” support my family,” said Ngir- home to Saipan on his boot “I feel different to have Quintanilla At a young age he used to chongor. “I want to help my leave because of the expenses, bettered myself,” Ngirchongor Chevron staff wake up early to provide for his mother.” so instead will be flying to said. “I can react quicker and family, using the skills taught To Ngirchongor, Hawaii to spend time with his make tough decisions under He had enlisted into a to him by his grandfather. recruit training has deep brother. stress and extreme pressure.” military force for a country in He helped with hunting and meaning because he had to which he had never set foot in. gathering food, as well as leave everything behind. Recruit Dennis O. Ngirchongor, preparing it for meals. Ngirchongor had to adapt to a Platoon 3227, Company K, 3rd When he was not out new culture and a country he Recruit Training Battalion, providing for his family, he has never known. Recruit Training Regiment would attend school. Recruit training was his came to recruit training not Although his schooling was introduction to the United knowing what to expect. not as formal as in the U.S., he States and it has allowed Ngirchongor, 18, is from a did go every day and it did offer Ngirchongor to meet many small village in Saipan, where the same subjects, he said. people and to learn many new he was raised by his mother and It was at school that he things. He learned the skills grandfather. His grandfather decided that he would join the to become a basically-trained worked hard to pass on the Marines, not only for the title, Marine, but here is where he traditions that were customary but also for the opportunity to has learned all he knows about to his tribe, such as fishing, provide his family with greater the U.S. and the different types sailing, and hunting. opportunities. of people who live here. The island of Saipan is He first became interested “Although he initially had located in the western Pacific in the Marine Corps after trouble adjusting to boot Ocean north of the equator in hearing stories from his uncle, camp, he quickly grasped and an area known as the Marianas. who retired from the Corps as became more comfortable The island is part of a chain of a master gunnery sergeant after in recruit training, said Sgt. 15 tropical islands and is the 20 years of service. His uncle Hugo Frausto, drill instructor, capital of the Commonwealth of is now a range master at the Platoon 3227, Company K. “He the Northern Mariana Islands. local police department on the didn’t have any more trouble “This is my first time island and teaches officers how than the average recruit.” experiencing extreme cold,” to shoot. After graduation, Ngir- said Ngirchongor. “60 degrees is “I wanted to join so I can chongor will be unable to fly

Recruit Dennis O. Ngirchongor, Platoon 3227, Company K, adjusts his gear as he finishes refilling his canteens at the water station at the Crucible. There are water stations Recruit Dennis O. Ngirchongor, Platoon 3227, Company K, helps another recruit put on his scattered throughout the Crucible so that the recruits have a gear in preparation for the body sparring event at the Crucible Dec. 1. The recruits wear steady supply of water during the three-day event. protective gear during sparring exercises to help prevent injuries. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla/Chevron

Maj. Gen. Michael R. Advanced Course and completed Jump Marine Division, MCB Camp Lejeune. liberation of Najaf and Fallujah as well as School at Fort Benning, Ga. In February 1995, Maj. Gen. Regner securing the first free elections in the Al Regner Maj. Gen. Regner was then assigned assumed command of 2nd Battalion, Anbar and Karbala Provinces of Iraq. as the commanding officer of Company 8th Marines, MCB Camp Lejeune, In July 2005, Maj. Gen. Regner Parade Reviewing Officer L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 1st Marine and deployed to the Landing Force 6th reported for duty to the Office of Chief Brigade, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Fleet Area of Operation in support of Naval Operations Staff to serve as the Major General Michael R. Regner is Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. In June 1984, Maj. operations in and around Bosnia. He deputy director for programming. In currently serving as the commanding Gen. Regner deployed with Battalion was transferred to the NATO Defense July 2007 he was reassigned to Legislative general, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, College, Rome, and graduated in 1997. Affairs, HQMC, as the legislative assistant Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. to the Landing Force 7th Fleet Area of Upon graduation, he was then reassigned to the Commandant, Washington, D.C. He was raised in Charleston, S.C. He Operation. He was reassigned as the to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers In August 2009, he deployed in support graduated from The Citadel, Charlrston, battalion logistics officer and deployed to Europe, Mons, Belgium, where he served of Operation Enduring Freedom to Kabul, S.C., with a Bachelor of Science degree and Okinawa, Japan, in January 1986. After his as the joint amphibious operations Afghanistan, to serve as the deputy received his commission through the Naval return from deployment, Maj. Gen. Regner planner and Partnership for Peace staff chief of staff for Joint Operations at the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1976. was transferred to Headquarters Marine officer. International Security Assistance Force After completion of Corps, Washington, D.C., where he served In May 1999, Maj. Gen. Regner Joint Command. in 1977, Maj. Gen. Regner was assigned to in Manpower and Reserve Affairs. In reported for duty to office of legislative Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, June 1988, Maj. Gen. Regner was assigned affairs, HQMC, where he served as 2nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base to Company B, Headquarters Battalion, the director United States House of Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he served as HQMC, as the commanding officer. In Representatives, Marine Corps liaison a rifle and weapons platoon commander. 1990, he attended the Marine Corps’ office. In July 2002, he assumed command He deployed with the 24th Marine Command and Staff College in Quantico, of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Unit to the Landing Force 6th Va. MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. From Fleet Area of Operation. Upon his return In 1991, he was transferred to 2nd August 2003 to March 2004, Maj. Gen. from deployment, Maj. Gen. Regner was Marine Division, MCB Camp Lejeune, Regner deployed to 5th Fleet’s area of reassigned to Company K, 3rd Battalion, N.C. to serve as the executive officer for responsibility in support of Operations 8th Marines, and served as a company BLT 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. During Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and executive officer, and deployed to the this time, he deployed to Landing Force participated in Operation Sweeney in Landing Force 6th Fleet Area of Operation 6th Fleet and Landing Force 7th Fleet the Al Faw peninsula in southern Iraq. with the 22nd MAU. Areas of Operation where he participated After his return from deployment, In 1979, Maj. Gen. Regner was in Operation Desert Storm, the United he was ordered back to Iraq where he transferred to Recruiting Station Little Nations Operations in Somalia, and served as the operations officer for I Rock, Ark., where he served as the NATO Operations in and around the Marine Expeditionary Force throughout operations and executive officer. In March Former Republic of Yugoslavia. He was Operation Iraqi Freedom II. As the I MEF 1983, he attended The Infantry Officer’s later reassigned as the staff secretary, 2nd operations officer, he participated in the CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010 7

Platoon 3222 Platoon 3225 Platoon 3221 Platoon 3223 Platoon 3226 Platoon 3227 Platoon 3221 Platoon 3222 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (334) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. E. L. Hamer Pfc. D. T. Stockbarger Pfc. B. I. Lopez Pfc. R. M. Ill Pfc. D. S. Brunson-Hasche Pfc. Q. Thao Pfc. P. J. Greer Lance Cpl. E. L. Hamer Des Moines, Iowa Moreno Valley, Calif. Arrowhead, Ariz. Saginaw, Mich. Fox Valley, Ill. Roseville, Minn. Scio, Ore. Des Moines, Iowa Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Sgt. C. Roberts Sgt. R. Mendez III Cpl. J. Stephens Staff Sgt. L. Dees Sgt. S. Chartier Gunnery Sgt. A. Park Sgt. C. A. Matthys Sgt. C. Roberts KILO COMPANY 3RD RECRUIT TRAINING Pvt. W. T. Krebs *Pfc. T. R. Norman Pfc. D. J. Villauneva Pfc. H. I. Wirtz Drill Instructors BATTALION Pvt. T. D. Kugler *Pfc. J. T. Oglesby Pvt. J. J. Wawronowicz Pfc. A. N. Witte Sgt. H. C. Frausto Commanding Officer Pvt. T. D. Lee Pvt. R. B. O’Neil Pvt. E. N. Zawilla Sgt. L. A. Gallardo Lt. Col. N. C. Stevens Pvt. E. N. Leyda Pvt. A. P. Schur PLATOON 3226 Sgt. C. G. Garcia Sergeant Major *Pfc. B. I. Lopez Pfc. E. R. Vanderkolk SERIES 3225 Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Maj. D. A. Lee Pvt. G. Lua-Diaz Pvt. R. W. Webb Series Commander Staff Sgt. R. S. Garcia *Pfc. J. H. Burris Chaplain *Pfc. R. Luna Pfc. N. C. West III 1st Lt. J. R. Gazman Drill Instructors Pfc. J. W. Chastain Lt. R. W. Peters III, USN Pfc. O. G. Macias Pfc. B. J. Wicker Series Gunnery Sergeant Sgt. J. R. Camberos Pvt. R. M. Cordell Battalion Drill Master Pvt. T. J. Martin Pvt. C. K. Williams Gunnery Sgt. S. Quezada Sgt. S. P. Gentry Pfc. A. C. Erwing Staff Sgt. A. K. Bernatowski Pvt. S. Martinez Sgt. D. B. Jolly Pfc. R. A. Garcia-Gomez Pfc. B. M. McFarland PLATOON 3223 PLATOON 3225 Pvt. J. P. Holden COMPANY K Pvt. L. S. McManus Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. R. Alanis II Pvt. M. D. McGriff Commanding Officer Pfc. T. J. Meyer Staff Sgt. L. R. Martinez Staff Sgt. J. P. Segura Pfc. T. Albano Pfc. J. A. Miller Capt. N. L. Martinez Pvt. K. D. Powell Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Pvt. D. M. Albarracin-Ahana Pvt. J. M. Mingus Company First Sergeant Pvt. D. R. Schaal-Donahue Staff Sgt. G. W. Webber Staff Sgt. S. L. Livingston *Pfc. M. P. Arnold Pvt. E. A. Moosburger 1st Sgt. T. E. Harrelson Pvt. Z. J. Watts Sgt. M. A. Lee Staff Sgt. W. Morris Pfc. A. J. Arthur Pvt. D. O. Ngirchongor Sgt. C. M. Levine Staff Sgt. R. A. Williams Pvt. J. C. Asio Pfc. S. W. Olsonowski SERIES 3221 PLATOON 3222 Pvt. R. D. Barba Pvt. T. S. Ortega Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. V. P. Arizpe *Pfc. C. P. Ahearn Pvt. M. A. Barrett Pvt. E. P. Pacheco 1st Lt. S. DiBello Staff Sgt. A. W. Hamadeh Pfc. E. R. Avalos Pvt. D. J. Aranda Pfc. A. D. Bifano Pvt. A. B. Papoff Series Gunnery Sergeant Drill Instructors Pfc. J. D. Bartee Pvt. E. C. Ashley *Pfc. D. S. Brunson-Hasche Pvt. G. L. Parker Gunnery Sgt. E. J. Ruiz Sgt. V. Monroy Pvt. M. L. Baxter Pvt. A. Ayala Pfc. P. S. Calo Pfc. K. A. Price Sgt. R. J. Robles Pfc. S. M. Berehane Pvt. Z. A. Barrett Pfc. J. U. Cardenas Pvt. M. E. Ream PLATOON 3221 Sgt. S. R. Villa Pvt. M. Bermudez-Ramirez Pfc. J. R. Bergh Pvt. J. A. Constantino Pvt. I. M. Rebmann Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. M. D. Bowdell Pfc. F. Buchanan Pvt. N. R. Cordero *Pfc. J. J. Redensek Gunnery Sgt. T. R. Daniel Pvt. E. Acosta Pvt. J. M. Boyle Pvt. K. C. Buss Pvt. S. J. Cozean Pvt. J. M. Roberson Drill Instructors Pvt. N. C. Adams Pvt. M. R. Brann Pvt. H. F. Camacho Pfc. B. A. Davis Pvt. L. S. Roberts Gunnery Sgt. D. R. King Pfc. J. A. Alaniz Pvt. E. W. Buendia-Kristiansen Pvt. R. Casanova Jr. Pvt. M. M. Donahue Pvt. C. L. Rodgers Gunnery Sgt. G. Walker Pvt. S. M. Altman Pfc. A. M. Carranza Pvt. F. Cruz Jr. *Pfc. A. C. Dufresne Pvt. J. D. Ruddy Staff Sgt. J. D. Kiesow Pfc. M. J. Alvarado Pvt. O. J. Castro-Chavarria Pvt. S. M. Day Pvt. J. A. Earl Pvt. T. M. Rutowski Pfc. J. E. Barstad Pvt. B. R. Cawley Pvt. A. De La Torre Pvt. M. D. Esquivel Pfc. V. X. Salazar Pvt. J. M. Allen Pvt. W. G. Baum Pvt. C. D. Cerezo Pfc. D. Diaz Pfc. S. Freeman Pvt. J. R. Sanchez-Velazquez Pvt. J. M. Anaya Pfc. J. D. Belger *Pfc. B. J. Chamberlin Pvt. P. A. Duarte Pvt. B. Q. Freitas Pvt. J. J. Sandoval Pvt. J. D. Anderson Pfc. D. G. Benedict Pvt. D. A. Chavez-Ferreyra Pvt. N. C. Echeverria Pvt. N. K. Garland Pvt. J. A. Santos Pvt. J. D. Ashley Pvt. M. A. Benitez Jr. Pvt. J. L. Clamp Pvt. A. N. Erwin Pvt. R. M. Gertos Pvt. J. A. Schlabach Pvt. J. T. Barry Pvt. M. E. Bethel Pvt. J. J. Conte Pvt. J. W. Farber Pvt. M. W. Hanks Pfc. N. C. Schwartz Pvt. M. S. Belk Pvt. K. A. Bhamdeo Pvt. J. J. Contreras-Hernandez Pvt. J. R. Farley Pvt. K. A. Heinicke Pvt. S. Sepulveda Pfc. B. K. Benally Pvt. D. M. Boner Pvt. M. A. Cooper Pvt. P. A. Ferguson Pfc. B. M. Hoormann *Pfc. P. C. Shaver Pfc. J. F. Bielefeldt Pfc. C. M. Bradley Pvt. C. D. Cravens Pvt. R. N. Franz Pvt. S. Jacobi Pfc. M. A. Sheridan Pvt. M. D. Blansett Pvt. D. J. Brinkman Pfc. T. N. Craver *Pfc. J. Garcia Pvt. T. S. Jampa Pvt. S. E. Sims Pvt. N. A. Blasioli *Pfc. T. S. Brock II Pfc. P. K. Daugherty Pvt. J. W. Garcia Pvt. B. Knight *Pfc. J. T. Smith Pvt. L. J. Borland Pvt. A. P. Broomhall Pvt. J. R. DeLeon Pvt. M. Garcia Pvt. A. L. Kosharek Pfc. R. B. Smith Pfc. J. R. Breeden *Pfc. R. L. Brown Jr. Pvt. S. D. DeLeon Pfc. E. Gillespie Pvt. S. J. Kruse Pvt. K. J. Stapley Pfc. C. J. Bruns Pvt. K. G. Brown Pvt. L. J. Duke Pfc. R. Gomez Jr. Pvt. N. M. Larkins Pvt. P. M. Steven Pfc. M. A. Bush-King II Pvt. T. L. Brudwick Pfc. A. J. England Pvt. O. G. Green Pfc. F. J. Martinez Pvt. W. F. Stewart Pfc. M. J. Busick Jr. Pfc. F. D. Bunch Pvt. B. J. Evans Pfc. S. Hamel Pvt. M. D. Martinez-Nodal Pvt. J. M. Sykes Pvt. B. T. Busse Pvt. K. K. Byrd Pvt. J. A. Fernandez Pfc. R. F. Henline Pvt. W. A. McClary Pvt. S. M. Taufa Pvt. T. S. Bustamante Pvt. D. P.Bystry Pvt. J. D. Fonger Pvt. D. S. Hernandez Pvt. M. T. McKee Pvt. J. M. Teegardin *Pfc. D. F. Calamese Pvt. M. D. Calhoun Pvt. N. K. Franklin Pvt. C. S. Highness Pvt. V. R. Morales-Abrego Pvt. A. Tellez Pvt. C. A. Chapman Pvt. J. D. Carnevale Pvt. J. B. Freeman Pvt. M. C. Holmberg Pvt. F. D. Moran-Ramos *Pfc. Q. Thao *Pfc. D. A. Coombs Pvt. D. D. Chase *Pfc. M. Freeman Pvt. M. J. Hong Pfc. J. A. Palenik Pvt. N. J. Thomas Pvt. R. M. Cope Pvt. B. T. Chronister Pvt. M. R. Gafford Pfc. S. M. Howell Pvt. Z. M. Palmer Pvt. P. A. Thun Pvt. J. Cornejo Jr. *Pfc. P. D. Chuon Pvt. C. J. Giles Pvt. A. Hsu Pvt. E. A. Parker Pvt. T. J. Tice Pvt. L. A. Cox Pvt. C. A. Collums Pvt. B. M. Graham *Pfc. B. A. Hunter Pfc. R. R. Penalosa Pfc. J. L. Tomey Pfc. K. H. Crumb Pfc. N. J. Corrons Pvt. K. J. Hantula Pvt. J. B. Iniguez Pfc. S. B. Phipps Pvt. F. Torres Pvt. K. A. Dalton Pvt. M. A. Cozort Pfc. C. M. Hawes Pvt. C. E. Jenson *Pfc. S. M. Poole Pvt. J. A. Torres Pvt. R. G. DeCarvalho Pfc. W. P. Daniels Pfc. N. D. Heiller Pvt. J. S. Jensen Pvt. R. J. Prado Pfc. J. S. Towle Pvt. T. D. Dennis Pfc. T. E. Daum Pvt. M. Hernandez Pvt. K. D. Johnson Pvt. C. B. Ramirez-Rojas Pvt. N. P. Traiber Pfc. R. I. Despoiu Pfc. C. T. Douthit Pvt. B. S. Hoffman Pfc. P. M. Johnson Pvt. J. A. Reames Pvt. J. Tran Pvt. Y. Diaz-Martin Pfc. J. G. Evans Pvt. C. J. Holman Pfc. A. J. Kasper Pvt. D. A. Redfield Pfc. S. J. Treat Pfc. C. M. Dillon Pvt. W. P. Ewers Pfc. B. J. Horsting Pvt. F. H. Kim Pvt. C. S. Rendeluk Pfc. B. L. Trevino Pfc. J. J. Dunham Pvt. A. S. Fard Pfc. N. J. Huyck Pfc. J. L. Kim Pvt. D. L. Rice Pvt. L. A. Valdespino Pvt. L. Duran Pvt. L. J. Fenske Pfc. R. M. Ill Pvt. J. T. Laituri Pvt. J. C. Riley *Pfc. C. A. Valdez Pvt. R. M. Dwyer Pvt. W. L. Gil Pvt. J. C. Jackson Pfc. Z. A. Lane Pvt. A. Rodriguez-Quezada Pfc. N. D. Valerio Pfc. N. D. Dygowski Pfc. R. Gilmore Jr. Pfc. D. G. Jacobson Pvt. J. K. Manning Pvt. T. Rose Pvt. K. Valle Pfc. B. S. Faul Pvt. K. W. Gitautis Pvt. C. P. Johnston Pvt. P. L. Martinez III Pvt. W. M. Ross *Pfc. S. R. Vandereb *Pfc. D. J. Fedler Pvt. E. W. Gohn Pfc. D. R. Jones Pvt. B. C. McGill Pvt. A. Saelee Pfc. E. D. Vela Pvt. T. M. Finks Pfc. J. B. Haire IV Pvt. D. M. Justice Pvt. A. T. McGinnis-Bruno Pfc. V. V. Salyards Pvt. A. S. Velasco Pfc. D. J. Flanders *Lance Cpl. E. L. Hamer Pfc. S. M. Kortage Pvt. G. Meza Pvt. M. C. Santoyo Pfc. J. J. Vera Pvt. G. M. Fletcher Pvt. T. J. Hoffstetter Jr. Pvt. M. A. Kreklau Pvt. R. A. Miller Pvt. T. A. Sattler Pvt. S. W. Victoria Pvt. T. D. Flood Pvt. C. M. Holmes Pvt. E. E. Larson Pvt. L. R. Mosley Pfc. A. P. Schmidt Pvt. T. W. VonBulin Pvt. J. E. Flores Pvt. S. B. Jackson Pfc. B. A. Lopez Pvt. J. A. Navarro *Pfc. Z. W. Scott Pvt. G. M. Walker Pvt. M. A. Flores Pvt. W. S. Jackson Pfc. L. E. Lozano Pvt. R. M. Nygren Pvt. R. K. Seavoy Pvt. J. M. Ward Pfc. T. K. Folke Pvt. A. D. Jimenez Pvt. J. M. Lynn Pvt. C. Ortiz Pvt. E. J. Sherer Pvt. D. S. Waters Pvt. M. W. Galka Pvt. G. W. Jones Pvt. A. J. Maevers Pvt. J. D. Parker Pfc. R. H. Sherrill Pfc. T. J. Way Pvt. F. J. Garay Pvt. M. R. Jones Pvt. E. D. Marczewski Pvt. J. G. Patrick Pfc. D. L. Short Pfc. A. D. West Pvt. R. Garcia Jr. Pvt. A. Juarez Pvt. C. L. Matson Pvt. S. H. Pendleton Pvt. P. C. Slavov Pfc. T. N. West Pvt. S. M. Gleason Pfc. R. A. Kinnan Pvt. A. M. McIntosh Pfc. J. Perez Pvt. J. M. Smith Pfc. E. J. Wetterberg Pvt. H. L. Green Pvt. N. R. Krone Pvt. B. L. Micklelson Pvt. L. C. Pesci-Lavalle Pvt. A. H. Soulian Pfc. J. K. Wilkins *Pfc. P. J. Greer Pvt. D. J. Lamm Pvt. R. J. Mills Pvt. T. S. Pierceall Pvt. A. M. Spangler Pfc. T. K. Winston Pvt. T. J. Gurklis Pvt. M. A. Leal Pvt. T. E. Molesa Pvt. Z. M. Poyner Pvt. T. W. Stewart Pvt. C. B. Woods Pvt. E. S. Hagan Pvt. T. D. LeCrone Pfc. E. B. Molina Pvt. B. A. Purefoy Pvt. B. M. Stocker Pvt. T. D. Wright Pvt. J. P. Hammond Pvt. M. P. Leonard Pfc. S. K. Monroe Pvt. J. Q. Rabara Pvt. J. J. Storost Pvt. J. A. Yepez Pvt. B. N. Harjo Pvt. E. M. Leyva Pvt. M. M. Montemayor Pvt. T. C. Ristau Pvt. B. J. Storozhko Pvt. C. J. Yonkman Pfc. B. B. Henderson Pvt. J. M. Ligon Pfc. T. J. Mosley Pvt. I. Rodriguez Pvt. J. Supapo Pvt. S. A. Zabel Pvt. D. T. Hoover Pvt. M. C. Lloyd Pvt. J. E. Murphy Pvt. R. L. Royal Pvt. J. T. Swords Pfc. I. Zamarripa Pfc. A. S. Hulett Pvt. R. L. Mabry Pvt. S. D. Neely Pvt. V. M. Ruiz Pfc. R. A. Tan Pvt. A. Zamora Jr. Pvt. S. L. Hunter Pvt. L. M. McCalip Pvt. T. J. Nelson Pvt. C. D. Ruiz-Duenas Pvt. P. L. Terrell Pvt. T. M. Ibarra Pvt. P. W. McCarty Pvt. G. O. Omoruyi Pvt. J. C. Santillan Pvt. L. S. Tosch Pvt. K. Ippoon Pvt. T. K. McGill Pfc. C. J. Orihuela Pfc. R. K. Schubach Pvt. M. Vakos Pvt. E. R. Iversen Pfc. I. D. Medina Pfc. J. M. Pardue Jr. Pvt. J. W. Shirley Pvt. M. A. Velasco Pvt. J. D. Johnston Pvt. D. J. Menne Pvt. J. A. Parsons Pfc. J. N. Sloan Pfc. A. L. Walker * Indicates meritorious Pvt. D. J. Kearney Pvt. C. E. Miller Pfc. M. J. Platek Pvt. J. F. Spears Pfc. D. J. Whittington promotion Pvt. B. W. Keller Pvt. M. R. Montgomery Pfc. K. M. Poree Pfc. D. T. Stockbarger Pvt. C. A. Wooley Pvt. M. J. Kelly Pvt. J. R. Moore *Pfc. A. E. Ramirez Pvt. E. A. Sundquist Pvt. Z. T. King Pvt. J. T. Moore Pvt. T. A. Ramsaier Pfc. E. D. Thompson PLATOON 3227 Pvt. S. W. Knebel Pvt. H. M. Mota Pvt. C. N. Reilly *Pfc. C. L. Valentine Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. R. Kolberg Pfc. M. J. Myrold Pvt. D. A. Vanegas Pvt. J. M. Vessey Staff Sgt. B. V. Goldthwaite 8 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ DECEMBER 10, 2010 Divas and MCAS Miramar team up for show by Lance Cpl. Lisa M. spent the evening entertaining routine. Kansas City, Mo., native contin- said Airman Joel Buers, a cyber Tourtelot the troops at Marine Corps Air “I’ve been here since yester- ued. After the start of the show, security specialist with the 95th MCAS Miramar Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 3. day,” said Formby. “We set up the Wounded Warriors enjoyed Communication Squadron at Over the course of just a few all the fences and all the stands. not only the best view of the , Calif. MARINE CORPS AIR STA- weeks, a production team from I got to hang out backstage last concert, but also had a special The lowest-ranking member of TION MIRAMAR, Calif., – VH1 transformed a hangar at night,” he added with a sideways visit from Snooki of “The Jersey his squadron, Buers explained About ten Marines grinning the air station into a towering grin. Shore.” The pint-sized reality that his command encouraged from ear to ear enjoyed a private soundstage, complete with a VH1 and MCCS delegated star fought her way through him to enjoy the unique oppor- concert while singer Katy Perry rotating platform with inter- VIP seating to the Marines and throngs of eager fans to sign tunity for service members in rehearsed on stage. changeable set pieces. sailors of Wounded Warrior autographs, take pictures and the area. Volunteering to assist the Days before the concert Battalion West, as well as their chat with the Wounded War- The show ended with 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the taping, VH1 and Marine Corps friends and families. riors. fireworks and salutes from the Troops concert security had its Community Services recruited Cpl. Michael Pride was one Uniformed servicemembers divas. The hangar will return to benefits: volunteers got a free volunteers to help set up the con- of the first Wounded Warriors from every branch of the mili- normal as quickly returned to private show from the Divas as cert site and provide security. to arrive at the hangar. He said tary enjoyed stage-side viewing normal as VH1 packed up and they rehearsed. Cpl. Tyler Formby, a rifle Wounded Warriors appreci- of the concert. Approximately left, but the memory of bright Recording artists Perry, Keri coach at the Carlos Hathcock ate the support they receive 27,000 people attended the free lights and crooning pop stars Hilson, Nicki Minaj, Sugarland, Range here, stood among the from everyone, especially when show. remains. Grace Potter and the Noctur- starstruck and cheering volun- talented entertainers make the “I’ve been to concerts before, For a schedule of repeat air- nals, Heart and Kathy Griffin teers watching Perry perfect her effort to share their time,” the but never anything like this,” ings of the show, visit www.vh1.

Katy Perry performs before an audience made up of servicemembers from all branches of the military, family members and civilians from the San Diego area during the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 3. Approximately 27,000 people attended the concert hosted by Kathy Griffin. Other featured entertainers were Nicki Minaj, Sugarland, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. There was also a special appearance by Heart. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zach Majors.

A joint-force color guard opens the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Katy Perry makes a grand entrance for the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert Troops concert. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zach Majors. at MCAS Miramar, Calif. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zach Majors.