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Ceremony Honors Fallen Drill Instructors by Lance Cpl Learning MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO about Flex Training stopping offered at power Semper Fit p. 4 AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGION p. 8 Vol. 71 – Issue 27 “Where Marines Are Made” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Ceremony honors fallen drill instructors by Lance Cpl. Crystal on, much like the East Coast Drill Druery Instructor Association Parris Chevron staff Island Chapter. “Every year since, we’ve come The West Coast Drill Instruc- out and rang the bell in remem- tor Association held their annual brance of what they have done memorial service Sept. 9 aboard for our country and Corps,” said Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Woods, referring to the fallen drill Diego for drill instructors who instructors. have passed over the last year. “Being apart of this associa- A rifle volley was fired in tion and coming out every year to honor of the 10 deceased drill honor our fallen allows camara- instructors who served on the derie to form, and lets all of us be drill field of San Diego and Parris apart of something bigger than Island. ourselves when the bell rings,” said The ceremony was open to Wood. members of the West Coast Drill Not all of the members who Instructor Association and their come out to show their respects families, giving former and cur- know the deceased members per- rent drill instructors a chance to sonally, but many do. get together and learn from one Retired Marine Larry Stafford, another. a member of the West Coast Drill “The unity between young Instructor Association, had worked and old is what’s most impor- closely many times with two of the tant,” said retired Sgt. Maj. Bobby former drill instructors who were Woods, president of the West called out during the ceremony, Lance Cpl. Crystal J. Druery Coast Drill Instructor Associa- retired Sgt. Maj. J.P. Henderson and The West Coast Drill Instructor Association held their annual memorial service Sept. 9 aboard tion. retired Sgt. Maj. Fred Nye. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for drill instructors who have passed over the last year. The In 1999, the association was “Sgt. Maj. Henderson was a ceremony was open to members of the association and their families, giving former and current established to commemorate drill instructors a chance to get together and learn from one another. drill instructors who had passed see MEMORIAL46 PACTACLET prepares to deploy by Sgt. Whitney N. Frasier detachments that are 10-13 man to smuggle drugs maritime routes Chevron staff teams. These teams deploy for from Central and South America, approximately three months at a explained Lt. j.g. Eddie Kunigonis, When people think of weapons, time to the Caribbean, but they are officer in charge, Law Enforcement the first thing that may come to mind on no vacation. Detachment 105. Sharp objects, is a gun of some sort. Very rarely will Their mission is to enforce U.S. such as a knife, are readily available someone consider a screw driver or laws and treaties by discovering and posing a serious problem for some- other sharp objects to be deadly. For seizing contraband and narcotics, as one who is not familiar with knife the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Law well as the apprehension of smug- handling. Enforcement Team, these simple, glers and counter piracy. As fascinat- “Weapons of opportunity are everyday items can become one of ing as their job may seem, it comes definitely aboard their vessels,” said Sgt. Whitney N. Frasier their biggest threats. with its fair share of risks and haz- Kunigonis, 24, Mukilteo, Wash. Sgt. Garrett Griebenow, martial arts instructor, Instructional The PACTACLET is a unit on the ards. “Even though it hasn’t happened to Training Company, Support Battalion, demonstrates knife depot some know little about. Many of the people they encoun- techniques for Coast Guardsmen with the Pacific Tactical Law The unit is made up of eight ter are fishermen who are trying see COAST GUARD48 Enforcement Team, Detachment 105. Toddler Training Camp Marine Corps commandant encourages gives parents answers participation in ATSDR Health Survey Headquarters Marine be useful,” said Gen. James F. findings in 2014. Each survey by Lance Cpl. Eric Support Program and instruc- Corps Amos, Commandant of the participant and those regis- Quintanilla tor of the class. Courtesy Story Marine Corps. tered with the U.S. Marine Chevron staff Some of the topics Pack The survey asks participants Corps Camp Lejeune Historic covered included the stages HEADQUARTERS MARINE who lived or worked at Camp Drinking Water web page will Marine Corps Community of development a toddler goes CORPS – The Commandant Lejeune or Camp Pendleton receive a summary of the final Services’ New Parent Sup- through, potty training and of the Marine Corps encour- between 1972 and 1985 about report. port Program held a Toddler discipline. She also suggested ages anyone who receives an the dates and locations of For more information about Training Camp Sept. 7 aboard activities parents can use to Agency for Toxic Substances when and where lived and the Health Survey, visit ATS- Marine Corps Recruit Depot encourage growth and develop- and Disease Registry (ATSDR) worked, as well as their work DR’s website at http://www. San Diego. ment. Health Survey to complete and history and health. Everyone atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/ The three-hour class covered Pack explained the tech- return it. who receives the survey will health_survey.html or contact everything parents may have nique of scaffolding, which “Taking part in the survey have detailed instructions on ATSDR at: 1-800-232-4636. questions about concerning allows parents to be there when is completely voluntary; how- how to fill it out. To register with the U.S. children between the ages of their child needs them but to let ever, I fully support ATSDR’s Survey recipients are Marine Corps Camp Lejeune one and three. them have the freedom to learn work on this important project encouraged to participate by Historic Drinking Water web “We want to equip families new things on their own. and strongly encourage you to completing and returning the page to receive current infor- with the tools they need to be “You are the frame and they participate. The more surveys survey to ATSDR regardless of mation and updates, please the best possible parent to their fill in the gaps,” she said. “We’re that are filled out and returned, their health status. visit www.marines.mil/clwa- kids,” said Terra Pack, home the more likely the results will ATSDR expects to release ter. visitor with the New Parent see CAMP42 2 CHEVRON NEWS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Prepare your students for potential disasters Information provided by the with a non-caring attitude. Encourage know their own names, addresses, and Commanding General’s Emergency Survival Program teachers to discuss these and other telephone numbers as well as the full Welcome Aboard changes in behavior with parents. names and contact information for The next Commanding General’s There is a lot that can be done by You can help take the terror out parents and a second adult emergency Welcome Aboard is scheduled for school officials to plan for disasters, to of terrorism, earthquakes and other contact. Tuesday. The program begins at limit the risk, to protect the safety of disasters by preparing in advance. 8:30 a.m., at the MCCS Personal students and teachers, and to ensure A Special Note about Children & Professional Development that schools recover quickly. However, Check these websites: If earthquakes scare us because we Center (formerly Marine & Family the clock is ticking. The time to prepare • www.capso.org (California Asso- feel out of control, think how much Services), Bldg 14, with a formal is right now. ciation of Private School Organiza- more true this must be for children, “Welcome,” and an overview of Many states now require specific tions (CAPSO) who already must depend on adults for depot programs and services. disaster preparedness activities in • www.cert-la.com (Community so much of their lives. It is important A bus tour follows the brief with their school systems. In California, for Emgergency Response Team) to spend time with children in your stops at key points of interest. The example, schools are required to have a • www.espfocus.org (Emergency care before the next earthquake to bus tour ends at the Recreation disaster plan, to hold periodic “Drop, Survival Program) explain why earthquakes occur. Center, Bldg 590, where attendees Cover, and Hold On” drills and to hold • www.fema.gov/kids Involve them in developing your will be treated to a complimentary educational and training programs for • www.lacoe.edu/ (Los Angeles disaster plan, preparing earthquake lunch and an Info Expo that gives students and staff. Whether mandated County Office of Education) bags, and practicing “Drop, Cover, attendees an opportunity to get or not, all schools should have an • www.redcross.org/disaster/masters and Hold On.” Consider simulating additional information about emergency response plan that addresses (American Red Cross) post-earth-quake conditions by going programs and activities that may be the following: without electricity or tap water for of particular interest to them. What You Can Do Now a few hours. After the earthquake, Newly arriving service members • Identification of hazards and steps Parents have an important role in remember that children will be under and their families, retirees, Civil to reduce the risk assuring the safety of their children great stress. They may be frightened, Service/DoD, and NAF employees • Evacuation plans and routes whether at school or at home. The their routine will probably be are invited to attend.
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