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. • Needs of students and staff with suggestions below are guidelines for you disrupted, and the aftershocks won’t The Welcome Aboard is a man- disabilities to follow. let them forget the experience. Adults datory attendance function for all • On site shelter plans • Prepare a school emergency sup- tend to leave their children in order newly arriving Marines. • Emergency supplies and equipment plies kit for each of your children. Let to deal with the many demands of the For additional information call • Plans for releasing students and them help you put the kit together. emergency, but this can be devastating the Relocation Assistance Program school personnel What they have on hand when a disaster to children. Extra contact and support Office, Bldg. 14, at (619) 524-5298. • Communication occurs could make a big difference in from parents in the early days will pay their safety and survival. A list of some off later. Whenever possible, include CG Cup Badminton Tourney Parents should know the policies of the recommended items that could them in the recovery process. and procedures of their children’s be included in each child’s emergency Singles and doubles (doubles school during times of disaster or supplies kit is as follows: This information is produced as part of partners must be from the same crisis. Parents should also make sure o Emergency drinking water (3- the Emergency Survival Program. ESP office/command). Signups are Sept. the school has their updated emergency day to one-week supply) is an awareness campaign designed to 19, from 11 a.m., to noon at the contact information. Keep your o Non-perishable food (3-day to increase home, neighborhood, business Fitness center training room. One children’s school emergency release one-week supply) and school emergency preparedness. day events are being hosted Oct. 4 at card current. o First aid kit and book ESP was developed by the County of the MCRD Field house. Tournament While planning for a future o Essential medications Los Angeles. The California Emergency formats and start time depend on disaster may seem overwhelming, it o Lightstick or a flashlight with Management Agency (Calif. EMA) and the number of entries. Open only is not impossible, and the benefits far extra batteries representatives from Contra Costa, to MCRD active duty & DOD/nafi outweigh the time and trouble it takes o Identification card Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, employees aboard the depot. For to prepare a school plan. o Family photos Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, more info call (619) 524-0548 or It is also important for schools o Towelettes San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis email [email protected]. to plan in advance to deal with the o Blanket Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, problem of psychological trauma after o Medical release card and Ventura counties, Southern Career & Education Fair a disaster. Signs to look for include o Emergency telephone numbers California Edison, the Southern Personal & Professional Develop- withdrawn and/or more aggressive o Change of clothing California Earthquake Center and ment (PPD) (formerly known as students, those acting overly responsible o Favorite toy the American Red Cross assist in the Marine & Family Services) hosts a or parental, children who are edgy, • Teach your children what to do development of campaign materials and Career and Education Fair Sept. 27, jumpy, quick to anger, out of control or in an emergency and make sure they coordination of the campaign. from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m., at Semper Fit Fieldhouse, Bldg 650. The event is free and open to active duty and camp31 reserve military, family members, military retirees, DoD Civilians, not going to do the puzzle for them. and others with access to military We’re going to help them with it.” installations. Throughout the class, Pack used activi- For information or updates, ties such as explaining characteristics contact Mina Threat at mina. and how they relate to children and their [email protected] or (619) 524-1283; development. These activities allowed the or Annie Villalon at annie.villalon@ parents to talk about their children and usmc.mil or (619) 524-1275. the difficulties they may be having. Although a Power Point presentation was used to deliver key points, the class Emergency preparedness: focused on group participation. Through- Safe & Well out the class, guests were encouraged to After a disaster, letting your participate in discussions and use their family and friends know that you own experiences as parents to help others. are safe and well can bring your “They’re not as cognitively evolved as loved ones great peace of mind. us, so we need to make sure our language There is a website called Safe and is molding them to what we want them to Well, which is designed to help do,” explained Pack. Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla make communication easier and This is also part of the yes-envi- Terra Pack, home visitor with the New Parent Support Program, teaches the eliminate overloaded telephone ronment which encourages parents to Toddler Training Camp aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 7. The systems. It can be found at https:// remove the reasons they would need to class covers topics such as stages of development, potty training, and discipline safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/ tell their children no. An example would for parents of 1 to 3-year-old children. index.php. be removing garbage cans from within If you have any questions, call reach so the parent doesn’t need to tell beth Wright, family case worker for the 1-2-3 method. By counting the parent the Mission Assurance Office at their child not to play in it. Exceptional Family Member Program, gives the child an opportunity to stop (619) 524-8432. Another topic of the class was dealing made an appearance to explain the ser- the offending behavior. If the parent with separations. This included short- vices provided by EFMP. counts to three, the child will then sit in A Journey through Boot term and long-term separation such as The class then moved on to potty time-out for approximately one minute Camp childcare or deployments. In either case, training tips and discipline suggestions. per age, but no longer than five minutes. Pack encourages the use of a transitional Although both can be difficult with “I wanted to improve my parenting Follow Sgt. Whitney N. Frasier as object, such as a blanket, a parent’s shirt young toddlers, the tips help to ensure a to be a better mom for my kids,” said she follows Golf Company and blogs or a picture, that can be used to comfort parent is prepared when the time comes. Quindy Sammler, spouse of a Coast about the boot camp experience at www.transformationofmarines. an upset child. Other examples include Every parent has a different opinion Guard stationed at the Naval Training wordpress.com recording a parent reading a book or and story to tell about potty training, Center. “There was a lot of good infor- singing a song. but the one thing they all seem to agree mation on discipline and how to redirect “Children connect at a physiologi- on is that the parent will know when them to be more positive.” Send briefs to: cal level. These early years are the most their child is ready. The best thing to do The New Parent Support Program [email protected]. The Chevron important to build that foundation,” said is introduce the child to it early and to hosts a number of classes throughout staff reserves the right to publish Pack. “Recording a parent’s voice keeps have a reward system to reinforce the the year. For more information, contact only those briefs that comply with it a living, breathing thing for their rou- behavior, Pack explained. Terra Pack at 619-524-0805. The next Department of Defense regulations tines.” Discipline is another difficult subject Toddler Training Camp will be held in and the standards of the U.S. Half way through the class, Eliza- for a lot of parents, but Pack suggests the February. Government. CHEVRON AROUND THE CORPS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 3

Around the depot This week the Chevron asks: “What is your favorite television show? Why?”

Photo courtesy of Gelu Stramboaia Dr. Dan Capatina, director of Constanta County Hospital, addresses visitors, media representatives and members of the multinational formation of U.S. Marines and Romanian Army, Navy and Marines on Sept. 9, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the newly constructed hospital helipad. Combat engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 built the helipad to alleviate flight time for getting patients to the emergency room and help to save more lives by helping to get casualties prompt and rapid medical care. Marines, local contractors build new hospital helipad

by Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda in the area; the next closest one is in the “Constanta County is the major hospital Black Sea Rotational Force capital city of Bucharest, approximately 240 in the area,” said Capatina, “covering about kilometers away. six major towns. It’s important [for us] to CONSTANTA, Romania — Combat “To put it in perspective; you’re looking be able to cover all the necessities as far “Mad Men on AMC. It’s engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 at a metropolitan area of almost 450,000 as being able to transport patients from about an ad agency in have been in the Black Sea region since April people that this helipad directly impacts,” the [location of] the incident in a timely the 60s and has lots of providing community relations projects that said Nassar. manner and give them proper medical nostalgia.” Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Mellon, diver, help small towns and villages throughout the The helipad features a 75-by-6-foot care.” Regional Diver Locker West region. concrete ramp that leads up to the 50-by-50 The combat engineering team has Now, their biggest impression can be seen foot landing zone that is reinforced with traveled throughout Romania, Bulgaria at the local Constanta County Hospital and steel bars and 70 cubic-yards of concrete. and the Republic of Georgia doing a variety Trauma center, where they worked with local The helipad can support anything up to of projects including the renovation of contractors to excavate and build a brand- 20,000 pounds. schools, concrete work, building fences, new helipad which will allow air-transport of “At first, [the hospital directors] were and creating sidewalks that all left positive critically-wounded casualties to the hospital hesitant about the project because they’ve impacts on the small communities they and potentially save lives. been promised a helipad in the past,” visited. “I don’t think you’ll find a bigger impact said Sgt. Matthew J. Houle, the combat The recently-finished helipad marks the anywhere,” said Capt. Charles A. Nassar, engineering non-commissioned officer-in- last effort the 10 combat engineer Marines combat engineer officer-in-charge, BSRF-11. charge, BSRF-11. will complete for the rotation. “This is a ‘win-win’ for everybody because “The project had been planned before “We had a little crew doing a lot of big this helipad will serve not only the people in but didn’t get finished but it feels good to things and it’s nice to see this as the grand the county but future iterations of BSRF.” see it actually completed.” finale,” said Houle, a native of Wakefield, The project was a team effort between “This was a lot more in-depth than Mass. the Marines, the hospital directors and local the community relations projects we “They’re going to have to do something businesses. did before,” said Houle, “and it’s like the intense next year because we had a lot of “We [worked] with a local contractor that previous projects were practice leading up good projects that helped a lot of people understood the dynamics and importance of to this to showcase everyone’s skills and this rotation.” completing [this],” said Nassar. what we learned this deployment.” BSRF-11 has been operating in the Black “We wanted to make sure we brought In the past, medical and military Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions since “Pawn Stars on the History the host nation into the project and give helicopters had to land the casualty in a April and is slated to return to the states in Channel because I really them some investment and relied on the nearby soccer field to then be transported the following month. like history.” Travis Johnson, local economy by utilizing local supplies, 2.5 kilometers by vehicle to the hospital, Black Sea Rotational Force is a rotational assistant supervisor, Harper equipment and vendors,” added the Sterling dealing with traffic and increasing the deployment of Marines to these regions of Construction Heights, Mich., native. time it took to get the patients the urgent Eastern Europe to participate in security The hospital serves the largest port-city medical attention they needed. cooperation to build military capacity, on the Black Sea and the most populated “We are grateful that Marines have provide regional stability, and develop metropolitan area in the region. The helped us build this helipad,” said Dr. Dan lasting partnerships with nations in the hospital’s trauma center is the only one Capatina, the hospital’s general director. region.

Working rapidly as a team, combat engineers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11, spread and screed the flowing concrete being poured for a new helipad for Constanta County Hospital. The helipad will alleviate flight time for patients to the emergency room and will allow helicopter evacuation of critically- wounded patients to the trauma center at the Belgrade “Jersey Shore because it hospital -- the only one within has a whole lot of fighting approximately 260 kilometers. and action.” Lance Cpl. Kevin The landing pad was part of Pate, gate sentry, Headquarters the unit’s final community Company. relations project before their Cpl. Tatum Vayavananda return to the United States.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR PRESS NCOIC chevron/public affairs office Maj. Michael W. Armistead Sgt. Cristina Porras 1600 henderson ave. #120 san diego, ca. 92140 (619) 524-8722 DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Lance Cpl. Katalynn Rodgers Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo Master Sgt. Robert G. Knoll EDITOR ily those of the Marine Corps or the Department of Defense. The Chevron Roger Edwards is promulgated for informational purposes only and in no way should be SERGEANT MAJOR PRESS CHIEF CONTACT THE CHEVRON considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Lewis Jr. [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON FEATURE SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Auto Skills Center teaches Marines basics of brake jobs

by Lance Cpl. Eric depicting how can to support the military.” can save money by replacing Quintanilla uninformed Before moving into the only the pads before they get low Chevron staff many people are garage, the skills center enough to cause damage to the about their cars. provided a lunch of rotors, according to Garcia. he Auto Skills This can lead lasagna and pasta to the Before disassembling the Center provided to automotive class from Jimmy’s By brakes, Heim explained how to a hands-on lesson shops taking The Park. perform a vehicle safety check, on how to replace advantage Heim, who served in which included measuring the Tbrakes and perform a vehicle of their the Marine Corps, made amount of tread left on the tires. safety inspection Sept. 10 aboard customers. sure to explain how to “A lot of people don’t check Marine Corps Recruit Depot “The more use each tool and piece of anything on their cars, they just San Diego. people know equipment so everyone had put gas in and go,” said Heim. The Marine Corps about their cars the same knowledge base to “People wonder why there are so Community Service Auto Skills the less chance start from. many accidents when it rains. It’s Center hosts a number of free they have to get “I’m a Marine helping fellow because everyone is driving on classes throughout the year in ripped off,” said David Marines who don’t have a lot of bald tires.” order to give service members Archer, retired Army. money to spend on their cars,” Heim then demonstrated the opportunity to better “No matter how much you yourself,” said Heim. “Any Marine who how to replace brake pads and understand how to maintain and know, it doesn’t mean you’re said Russ can field-strip a rifle can do rotor on one wheel making sure repair their vehicles. done learning. Nobody knows Heim, the class brakes.” to thoroughly explain each step. This is the eighth year the everything.” instructor and former brakes Everyone in attendance also After he finished, he handed the skills center offered a brakes Throughout the class, Garcia specialist for the MCRD Auto learned how to read vehicle tools over to Hairston to replace class. The four-hour class started raffled prizes trying to ensure Service Center. “Brakes are your specifications, as well as how to the other side. out with an explanation of how every student walked away with life. Your life is in the line.” determine whether or not their “It feels better to actually brakes work and the different a little something extra. The Many of the prizes, including brakes need to be replaced. know what’s going on,” said types of brakes available. top prize of new front brakes the brakes, were donated by “When you hear noises, Hairston. “I will definitely be “The most important part is and getting to use their car as the National Automotive you’re supposed to stop and get it doing this on my own in the knowing how (brakes) work. It’s the demonstration vehicle went Parts Association. NAPA also checked out,” said Garcia. future.” how you stop your car,” said Jose to Lt. Col. Reginald Hairston, provided a guest speaker for the You’re going to spend two Due to popular demand, the Ortega Garcia, manager of the commanding officer, 2nd class. to three times more money on skills center will be hosting a Auto Skills Center. “Brakes are Recruit Training Battalion, who “We stock a lot of the parts them if you don’t get it checked second car detailing class this one of the most important safety used his Nissan Quest. for the base,” said Ben Busch, out right away.” year slated to take place Oct. 29. parts of a car.” “I like to show brakes NAPA representative. “We like By becoming familiar with For more information contact At the beginning of the class, hands-on. I think it’s the to give them the best service we brakes and checking them Jose Ortega Garcia at (619) 524- Garcia played a radio prank best way to learn, by doing it regularly, most vehicle owners 5240.

Russ Heim, instructor of the brakes class, demonstrates to his students how to replace the brake pads at the Auto Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 10. Heim spent 13 years working at the MCRD Auto Service Center as their brakes Specialist.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Jose Ortega Garcia, manager of the Auto Skills Center, presents David Archer, retired Army, Russ Heim, instructor of the brakes class, removes the first tire to begin replacing the front disc brakes with a die cast collectable NASCAR at the brakes class aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San on a Nissan Quest at the Auto Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 10. The Diego Sept. 10. Throughout the class Garcia raffled off prizes to try and make sure everyone vehicle chosen for the demonstration received new brake pads and rotors for the front wheels. went home with a little something extra. CHEVRON FEATURE SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 5

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Russ Heim, instructor of the brakes class, sets up his work bench and prepares his students for the hands-on portion of the class at the Auto Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 10. The free four-hour class taught students how to replace their brakes and perform a vehicle safety check.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Russ Heim, instructor of the brakes class, demonstrates to his students how to replace the brake pads at the Auto Skills Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 10. Heim spent 13 years working at the MCRD Auto Service Center as their brakes Specialist.

Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla Jose Ortega Garcia, manager of the Auto Skills Center, presents David Archer, retired Army, Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla with a die cast collectable NASCAR at the brakes class aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Lt. Col. Reginald Hairston, commanding officer of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, works on replacing the second wheels Diego Sept. 10. Throughout the class Garcia raffled off prizes to try and make sure everyone brakes under the watchful eyes of Russ Heim, the class instructor, at the Auto Skills Center Brakes Class aboard Marine went home with a little something extra. Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Sept. 10. Hairston’s vehicle was chosen for the demonstration by raffle. 6 CHEVRON FEATURE SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Pool therapy offers low-impact recovery for injured recruits by Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno until they’re at the physical Chevron staff level needed to return to recruit training. One of the biggest fears The main focus of pool recruits have during basic therapy sessions is to work training is getting injured. out the lower extremities. And although preventative This is done by executing measures are taken, not various movement exercises all injuries are completely and directional exercises so all avoidable. muscles get worked out. In an effort to get recruits Flesuras said he also has the back into training as soon as recruits do about 10 minutes possible, they are assigned to of upper-body exercises, 10-15 the Medical Rehabilitation minutes of core exercises and Platoon to recover. They then organized lap swim so participate in one-hour pool they can get a good full-body therapy sessions twice a week workout from the session. at the swim tank here. “Pool therapy definitely “Pool therapy is meant works out the injured area for recruits in the second and it feels a lot better after,” phase of recovery,” said said Recruit Matthew Gunder, Anthony Flesuras, Sports who has been in MRP for five Medicine Injury Prevention weeks due to stress fractures program athletic trainer for in both tibias. “I can see Support Battalion. “The water progress after each session.” buoyancy takes away a lot of Gunder was dropped at the weight so they can work training day 57, just before out without a lot of stress on heading to the crucible. He their bones.” said the hardest part about During the first phase of being in MRP is just waiting Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno recovery, recruits are unable longer to complete training. Recruits with the Medical Rehabilitation Platoon, where injured recruits are sent to recover, exercise to complete any physical He stays motivated by looking at a pool therapy session at the swim tank here Sept. 8. The one-hour therapy sessions are held training. During phase two, at the eagle, globe and anchor twice a week to give the recruits a low-impact workout and help speed their recovery process. they’re allowed to complete on his left breast pocket every low-impact exercises but no day. He said that’s what keeps recruit mindset, said Staff structure, first aid procedures “The longer they’re in weight lifting. Once in phase him going. Sgt. Salvador Morales, senior and uniform regulations. MRP, the harder it is to three of recovery, they have The Medical Rehabilitation drill instructor for MRP. Their time in MRP keep them motivated,” said no physical limitations. They Platoon keeps a more relaxed While not attending medical depends on the type of injury Morales. “We want to get begin weight-lifting and atmosphere from recruit appointments and therapy and how quickly they can them back into training as light distance running, then training to help with the sessions, the recruits stay recover. It’s not unusual for quick as possible and see slowly transition into farther recovery process; however, busy by receiving classes on recruits to be there for several them succeed. Pool therapy is distances and more weight they still have to maintain the various topics such as brain months. one of the ways we do that.” memorial31 honor the deceased,” said Staf- me than any other student, I emony. Later, many current drill for the mourning and honoring ford. think, to better me.” instructors were able to take of deceased drill instructors, but Retired Sgt. Maj. Bill Paxton, So the old and the new drill time from their platoons and also gives a chance to carry on very personal sergeant major, he a member of the West Coast Drill instructors can form bonds and busy schedules to meet with the the traditions and values of the liked to get to know his Marines. I Instructor Association and author swap stories, the members of the former drill instructors at the Marine Corps. Drill instruc- was with him at the (Recruit Train- of the new book “Oorah,” read the association who come out also boathouse for a barbecue. tors are the Marines tasked with ing Regiment) and Okinawa,” said names of the 10 deceased mem- get the chance to go to an Eagle, It’s a great opportunity for instilling these traditions and Stafford. “He died from cancer this bers during the ceremony. One of Globe, and Anchor ceremony the past and current drill instructors values to the new generation that last year and Nye passed away from the names Paxton knew very well. day before the memorial service. to share stories and talk about they gained from former drill a heart attack.” “Gunny Roper and I were “It was very nice to see the making Marines, according to instructors. Stafford brought along his close friends. We were stationed (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) cer- Staff Sgt. Brody Goldthwaite. “It “Historically drill instruc- family, which included his daugh- together a lot. First from 1964 emony,” said Stafford, “We didn’t was very enlightening and enjoy- tors have had the most famous ter, who is also a Marine, to share through 1965, and then, when I have that or the crucible when I able to see the difference now and unit in the Marine Corps,” said his past with his younger generation got back from Vietnam, he was was a drill instructor.” hear about the difference then.” Woods. “The most important job Marine. my instructor for my refresher The members also had the The ceremony is an impor- the Marine Corps has to offer is “This is phenomenal that they course in Drill Instructor School,” opportunity to attend the gradu- tant event to the drill instruc- building Marines by basically put on this ceremony every year to said Paxton. “He was harder on ation before the memorial cer- tors. It not only gives a chance training them.”

Retired Col. Lynn Supervision Organization, Pales- Star, Defense and Naval Meritori- He has been active in a Diego, Calif. tine. ous Service awards, the Navy and variety of civilian and military • Carlsbad Business Environ- A. Stuart • Head, Supporting Arms Branch, Marine Corps Commendation organizations including: ment Committee, Carlsbad, Tactical Exercise Evaluation and Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, • Rotary Club, Oceanside, Calif. Calif. Parade Reviewing Control Group, Marine Corps Air- and other personal and unit cita- • R&A, San Diego and Oceans- • North County Housing Task Ground Combat Center, Twenty- tions. ide, Calif. Force, San Diego, Calif. Officer nine Palms, Calif. Since his retirement, Stuart has • SANDAG Regional Housing • Advisory Board of Directors, • Commanding officer, Troop served as president and chief execu- Task Force, San Diego, Calif. Marine Memorial Association, Retired Colonel Lynn A. Stuart Training School, Landing Force tive officer of San Diego’s North • Air Transportation Action San Francisco, Calif. served in the United States Marine Training Command, Pacific, Coro- County Economic Development Program, Regional Airport • Chairman, Marine Corps Corps from 1971 until his retire- nado, Calif. Corporation: as a consultant for Authority, San Diego Community Service Advisory ment in 2001. A native of Carlisle, • Operations officer for 11th California Mortgage and Financial • Tri-City Hospital Advisory Board, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Penn., he graduated from Miami Marine Regiment, First Marine Loan; as head of a private security Council, Vista, Calif. • Veterans of Foreign Wars, University, Oxford, Ohio, with a Division, during combat opera- company; and currently as execu- • 2030 Regional Transportation Marine Corps Association, bachelor of science degree. tions in Desert Shield and Desert tive director for the Marine Corps Plan, San Diego, Calif. Retired Officers Association. Stuart joined the Marine Corps Storm in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Recruit Depot’s Museum Histori- • North County Collaborative • Marine Memorial Club, San in June 1970, and was commis- • Battalion commander, 1st cal Society. Leadership/Executive Team, San Francisco. sioned a second lieutenant in Battalion, 11th Marines, Camp January 1971. He is a graduate of Pendleton, Calif. the Marine Corps Amphibious • Director, Asian plans desk in Warfare School, the U.S. Army Plans, Policy and Operations “Marines of Company B -- Congratulations on earning the title Field Artillery Advanced Course, Directorate at Headquarters, United States Marine! Now, and perhaps for the first time in Armed Forces Staff College, and Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. your lives, you will not only hear the words “honor, courage, the Army War College. • Regimental commander, 14th commitment” – you will experience them. The proud legacy Highlights of his military career Marines, 4th Marine Division, of your predecessors has now been entrusted to you. Go forth include: Dallas. and make your own history only as Marines can do. Remem- • Battery commander, Battery “E”, • Commanding officer, Marine ber, if you serve the Corps with honor, you will never have to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, Camp Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla. Pendleton, Calif. • Chief of staff, Marine Corps worry about whether or not you have made a difference in • Executive officer and command- Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. this world! And to the families, drill instructors and Marine ing officer, Recruiting Station, Stuart’s military decorations veterans assembled here today, thank you for all that you do. Long Island, N.Y. include the U.S. Navy Distin- Semper Fidelis!” • Military observer and liaison guished Service award, three officer, United Nations Truce Legion of Merit awards, the Bronze CHEVRON GRADUATING COMPANY SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 7

Platoon 3243 Platoon 1034 Platoon 1031 Platoon 1029 Platoon 1030 Platoon 1033 Platoon 1035 Platoon 1036 Platoon 1031 Platoon 1030 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (337) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. S. K. Herbert Pfc. S. T. Johnson Pfc. A. D. Gomez Pfc. M. J. Carroll Pfc. R. Pena Pfc. P. F. Catalan Pfc. T. S. Ross Pvt. G. P. Wentworth Pfc. E. A. Hernandez Menifee, Calif. Tucson, Ariz. Chicago Los Angeles Denton, Texas Oak Park, Ill. Lansing, Mich. Round Rock, Texas Minneapolis Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Staff Sgt. O. Hernandez Sgt. E. Turciox Staff Sgt. T. A. Curtis Sgt. M. Lambaria Sgt. K. S. Jones Staff Sgt. V. Mojica Staff Sgt. D. Fredrick Cpl. J. A. Panto Sgt. D. Ardolf BRAVO COMPANY

1st RECRUIT TRAINING BATTALION

HONOR Commanding Officer Lt. Col. T. G. McCann Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. J. N. Perry PLATOON Battalion Drill Master Staff Sgt. M. A. Saldaña

COMPANY B SERIES 1029 PLATOON 1029 PLATOON 1030 PLATOON 1031 Commanding Officer Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Capt. J. W. Adusei 1st Lt. J. P. Plancarte Staff Sgt. J. A. Saracay Staff Sgt. E. E. Toppen Sgt. J. W. Greeley Company First Sergeant Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. M. A. Gordon Staff Sgt. C. S. Serpa Sgt. M. L. Harmon Sgt. P. S. Haly Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno 1st Sgt. S. P. Farrow Sgt. W. A. Getts Sgt. D. M. Joy Sgt. R. D. Jackson Sgt. F. U. Valle

SERIES 1033 PLATOON 1033 PLATOON 1034 PLATOON 1035 PLATOON 1036 Series Commander Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Senior Drill Instructor Capt. M. L. Rohlfing Staff Sgt. J. A. Mireles Staff Sgt. B. S. Rivas Staff Sgt. A. G. Librando Staff Sgt. S. C. Chromy Chief Drill Instructor Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. D. Chacon Staff Sgt. R. Phelan Staff Sgt. A. L. Langley Staff Sgt. R. Reyes Staff Sgt. A. Griffith Staff Sgt. B. Reza Sgt. G. V. Gutierrez Sgt. C. Flores Staff Sgt. D. Perez Sgt. N. K. Milner Sgt. B. Rogers

* Indicates Meritorious Promotion PLATOON 1029 Pvt. N. J. Turcotte Pvt. T. K. Phillips Pvt. D. R. Sedoris Pfc. D. J. McIntyre Pvt. K. D. Pirkle Pvt. T. S. Duncan Pvt. R. J. Grodzicki Pfc. D. Aguilar IV Pvt. Z. J. Twing Pfc. D. M. Polk Pfc. D. C. Simanski Pvt. J. McKinney Pvt. T. D. Powers Pvt. J. M. East Pvt. M. L. Hinkle Pvt. L. Aguilar *Pfc. R. D. Twining II Pfc. R. S. Procel Pvt. J. R. Slizewski Pvt. A. Medina Pfc. J. A. Riano Pvt. P. G. Eberle Pfc. H. K. Howard-Browne Pvt. A. J. Albrecht Pvt. C. A. Valdes Pfc. K. W. Rahn Pvt. Z. J. Spear Pvt. A. J. Monson Pvt. D. W. Robey Pvt. D. T. Elliot Pvt. K. M. Jolly Pfc. J. S. Andrist Pvt. C. L. Ransom Pfc. B. L. Speed Pfc. D. Munoz Pvt. D. M. Rodriguez Pfc. F. Enriquez-Tlatenchi Pvt. J. M. Loos Pvt. J. L. Asevedo PLATOON 1030 Pfc. J. P. Recio Pfc. B. M. Stempf *Pfc. T. J. Neider Pvt. E. P. Rodriguez Pfc. A. J. Escamilla Pfc. D. S. McGee *Pfc. D. C. Axton Pfc. S. W. Alphonso Pvt. Z. K. Rippel Pvt. J. Suarez Pfc. W. P. Newman Pvt. R. A. Rodriguez Pfc. E. Estrada Pfc. J. A. Miller Pvt. T. R. Baker Pvt. B. A. Alvarado Pvt. M. B. Roberts *Pfc. Z. M. Tatton Pvt. C. M. Norris Pvt. N. C. Rogers Pfc. J. F. Frankenreiter Pvt. C. R. Mlaska Pfc. K. A. Bartels Pvt. A. W. Angichiodo Pvt. L. M. Robinson Pvt. C. J. Thomas *Pfc. T. S. Palmer Pfc. C. J. Rosales *Pfc. S. Gallardo Pvt. M. D. Mohn Pvt. M. D. Becker Jr. Pvt. R. W. Atkerson Pfc. W. A. Sewell Pvt. R. S. Thornhill Pvt. K. D. Parrott Pvt. A. R. Rubio Pvt. U. A. Garcia Pfc. R. Molina Jr. Pvt. M. A. Betancourt Pfc. R. A. Avertt Pfc. L. Sintas Pvt. M. A. Torres Pfc. M. D. Pena Pvt. E. B. Rubio Pfc. C. E. Giacomini Pvt. A. F. Mora Pvt. K. J. Braastad Pvt. D. J. Bahr *Pfc. T. A. Stephenson Pfc. R. E. Traxler *Pfc. R. Pena Pvt. A. M. Ruiz Pvt. R. E. Gobelet Pvt. M. J. Pena Pvt. D. A. Brastberg Pfc. J. L. Barajas-Ramirez Pfc. J. L. Swim Pvt. E. D. Ulmer Pvt. A. K. Pendley Pvt. R. S. Salzmann Pvt. C. B. Gonzalez Pfc. M. A. Perales Pfc. N. J. Bunker Pvt. J. A. Bercian Pvt. A. J. Sylte Pvt. J. R. Vasquez *Pfc. T. A. Petrella Pvt. M. S. Sandoval Pfc. G. Gonzales *Pfc. J. A. Perez Pfc. B. J. Burkman Pfc. R. T. Bernal Pfc. D. R. Todd Pvt. M. Velasco-Flores Pvt. D. Z. Polly Pfc. L. Santiago Pfc. J. R. Graves Pfc. R. A. Perez *Pfc. I. V. Campbell Pvt. V. N. Blair Pvt. D. R. Tyler Pvt. M. J. Vines Pvt. J. R. Prochno Pvt. R. C. Sawyer Pvt. J. Gronda Pvt. J. M. Phan Pvt. J. D. Carroll Pfc. G. Cabello Pfc. N. R. Williams Pfc. P. P. Vue *Pfc. D. A. Ramirez Pvt. R. L. Schmidt-Li Pfc. D. M. Hammond Pvt. S. C. Pharris Pvt. C. L. Cash Pfc. P. J. Cadden Pfc. A. M. Wagner Pfc. B. R. Rhodes *Pfc. A. Segura Pfc. E. D. Hardy Pfc. K. Z. Pililaau Pvt. J. Castillo Pvt. J. L. Carman PLATOON 1031 Pfc. C. W. Walker Pvt. E. Rodarte Pvt. A. Servin Pvt. J. E. Hatfield Pvt. B. L. Ponyah Pfc. A. Castro Pfc. M. J. Carroll Pfc. G. D. Alexopoulos II Pvt. G. P. Wentworth Pfc. A. J. Salvati Pvt. C. L. Short Pvt. P. M. Hazel Pfc. K. M. Potter Pvt. C. E. Castro Pvt. Z. R. Carter Pfc. S. W. Aney Pvt. A. M. Wherry Pfc. J. R. Savory Pfc. S. R. Shultz Pvt. P. J. Heinen Pvt. M. R. Potter Pvt. J. D. Chapin Jr. Pfc. G. C. Castillo II Pvt. J. W. Arevalo III Pfc. C. L. White Pvt. J. A. Schaefer Pvt. Z. L. Shuster Pvt. M. A. Hill Pvt. M. A. Ramirez Pfc. M. J. Coleman Pvt. N. J. Chambers *Pfc. D. J. Baez Pvt. C. C. Wilkinson *Pfc. C. J. Schmitt Pvt. A. D. Slaugh Pvt. M. J. Jacobson Pfc. J. D. Ramseyer Pfc. D. D. Cosey Pvt. N. J. Clancy Pvt. L. Z. Barajas Pfc. M. G. Williams Pvt. J. D. Scott Pfc. M. J. Smith Pvt. J. B. Konstant Pvt. N. S. Raper-Cutler *Pfc. J. J. Cottle *Pfc. C. L. Clark Pvt. J. E. Baxter Pvt. J. D. Wilson Pvt. W. S. Seelke Pvt. J. P. Sotelo- Pvt. L. R. Lewis Pvt. A. J. Riddle Pvt. E. C. Cropp Pfc. M. A. Cleghorn II Pfc. R. W. Biersdorff Pfc. J. Xiong Pvt. D. J. Seinen Fernandez Pvt. J. D. Lizada Pfc. H. F. Robinson Pvt. Z. A. Cruz Pvt. E. A. Contreras Pfc. M. E. Blehm Pfc. D. B. Yuson Pvt. J. S. Terrell Pvt. J. W. Sparks Pvt. C. T. McGregor Pfc. J. A. Rodriguez Pvt. R. A. Cunningham Pvt. M. Cunningham Pvt. S. M. Boyer Pvt. T. R. Thompson Pvt. B. R. Spencer Pvt. S. J. Mitchell Pvt. M. A. Ross Pvt. C. M. Degner Pfc. L. S. Dean Jr. Pvt. W. R. Ford PLATOON 1033 Pfc. M. D. Thornton Pfc. C. A. Steinberger Pvt. W. Nguyen *Pfc. T. S. Ross Pvt. G. G. Donnelly Pfc. C. L. Delgado *Pfc. B. C. Godfrey Jr. Pvt. N. J. Aguirre Pfc. D. D. White Pvt. D. J. Struble Pvt. C. J. O’Leary *Pfc. N. R. Rotherham Pvt. W. C. Duran Pvt. A. Dominguez Pfc. C. I. Howard Pvt. W. M. Allen Pvt. G. A. Urias Pfc. J. B. Olson Pvt. T. W. Russell Pvt. G. Arrieta Pvt. E. C. Foote Pvt. M. R. Donkersloot Pvt. C. D. Hunt PLATOON 1034 Pvt. G. H. Vanree Pvt. L. Ortiz Pfc. C. A. Salazar-Vargas Pvt. J. A. Blanton Pvt. D. J. Gaffke Pvt. M. J. Dumars Pvt. N. R. Jamieson Pfc. K. R. Apoldo Pfc. X. G. Villalpando Pvt. R. Padilla Pfc. J. A. Salinas Jr. Pfc. J. D. Bookey Pvt. A. Gallardo Pfc. G. Duran Jr. *Pfc. S. T. Johnston Pfc. K. S. Bacon Pvt. W. T. Warren Pfc. D. C. Pajardo Pfc. J. A. Salmeron Pvt. B. Brown *Pfc. J. W. Gannon Pvt. T. P. Goodner Pvt. J. P. Jones Pvt. R. Brady *Pfc. J. D. Welch Pfc. I. A. Quarre Pvt. V. D. Sanders Pfc. M. C. Brown Pvt. J. A. Garcia Pfc. A. S. Gore Pvt. D. S. Kamka Pvt. C. O. Camargo Pfc. J. T. Williams *Pfc. J. M. Reed Pfc. T. A. Saxton Pvt. J. S. Bunce Pvt. B. W. Gates Pvt. N. W. Gress Pvt. D. A. Kellough *Pfc. A. Carillo-Herrera Pvt. J. D. Wilson *Pfc. K. D. Sanchez Pvt. K. M. Schereck Pvt. N. J. Carriere Pfc. K. C. Gengler Pvt. B. J. Gutierrez Pvt. A. E. Kelsey Pvt. C. L. Carver Pfc. K. R. Wilson Pvt. C. B. Seiferd Pfc. Z. R. Semones Pvt. T. C. Cash Pfc. T. J. Gilbertson Pvt. T. K. Harr Pfc. D. P. Kirk Pvt. U. I. Chavez Pvt. J. E. Wise Pvt. D. D. Smith Pfc. J. T. Sexton Pvt. J. I. Chmielewski Pfc. A. D. Gomez Pvt. J. D. Harris Pfc. A. J. Krueger Pvt. F. De La Cruz Jr. Pvt. D. W. Wright Pvt. N. J. Smith Pvt. K. L. Shepler Pvt. B. A. Clark Pvt. K. A. Gruman Pvt. C. M. Henderson Pfc. C. S. Latimer Pfc. A. Delgado Pfc. J. M. Yoder Pvt. N. J. Stiso Pvt. Z. W. Shoppa Pvt. M. W. Cohenour Pvt. J. R. Guandique *Pfc. E. A. Hernandez- Pvt. L. C. Lawrence Pvt. O. Esqueda Pfc. N. H. Sullivan Pvt. B. M. Smith Pfc. B. W. Halversen Pvt. T. E. Laycock Pvt. C. T. Colombe Pvt. J. A. Tapia Pvt. M. D. Stamschror Gutierrez Pfc. K. M. Figueroa PLATOON 1035 Pfc. O. Hernandez Pvt. A. V. Lee Pvt. R. D. Cook Jr. Pvt. T. D. Tikovitsch Pvt. G. A. Steil *Pfc. C. L. Hiaring Pvt. J. I. Flores Pvt. J. S. Ainslie Pfc. C. Y. Hsu Pfc. D. L. Lee Pfc. O. G. Cruz Pfc. D. P. Tujo Pvt. D. B. Steinfels Pvt. G. E. Hunt Pvt. T. Garcia *Pfc. G. S. Akins Pvt. J. W. Huebsch Pvt. A. E. Lemus Pvt. S. R. Deo Pfc. G. K. Vazquez Pfc. T. L. Steubing Pfc. A. F. Ibarra *Lance Cpl. S. K. Herbert Pfc. S. M. Allen Pvt. T. R. Hummel Pfc. P. T. Lesauski Pvt. T. A. Dorey Pvt. A. Velasco Pvt. J. E. Stewart Pfc. J. E. Ibarra Pfc. K. G. Hopkins Pfc. R. A. Althage Pfc. N. R. Hurt Pfc. J. N. Lewis Pvt. P. J. Duffy Pvt. G. Vergara- *Pfc. H. M. Stockhill *Pfc. J. J. Iwaniak Pvt. S. Iniguez Pfc. C. A. Anchondo Pvt. K. H. Isslieb Pfc. J. W. Linton Pfc. L. E. Duran Tranquilino Pvt. H. T. Vang Pvt. A. A. Jackson Pfc. D. M. Jackson Pfc. L. M. Bailey Pvt. T. M. Janos Pfc. A. Luna Pvt. T. W. Edwards Pvt. S. S. Wall Pfc. M. Vargas Pfc. D. W. Jalife Pvt. K. J. Kribs Pvt. L. A. Ballinger Pvt. D. L. Jensen Pvt. C. B. Mahon Pvt. R. E. Ellis Pvt. T. J. Wallace Pvt. N. Vargas Pvt. D. M. Jeanneret Pfc. K. K. Lattin Pvt. R. C. Barba Pvt. T. Johnson Pvt. C. A. Malia Jr. Pvt. T. A. Farris Pvt. J. A. Wilbanks Pvt. D. Velazquez Pvt. H. W. Junkert Pvt. J. L. Lopez-Madrid Pfc. M. W. Baugh Pfc. Z. K. Johnson Pvt. S. M. McBride Pvt. Z. R. Finlay Pfc. B. B. Wilcox Pvt. J. M. Villarreal III Pfc. C. R. Kellogg Pvt. M. W. Loren Pvt. R. P. Bernhard Pfc. M. L. Jones *Pfc. C. J. McCullough Pvt. R. A. Flores Pvt. B. M. Walker Pvt. W. J. Kerner Pvt. D. McKinley-Malone Pvt. Q. J. Berrellez Pfc. D. R. Kassera Pvt. S. T. McKechnie Pfc. R. T. Flores Pvt. M. B. Wasserman Pvt. K. J. Kilroy Pvt. R. J. McNamara Pfc. S. K. Brasgalla PLATOON 1036 Pfc. K. J. Kehres Pfc. D. B. McMillan Pfc. J. A. Flury Pfc. N. D. Webb Pvt. M. N. Kitsch Pfc. L. M. McNealey Pfc. L. L. Burnett Pvt. B. L. Brisker Pfc. K. M. Kimbrough Pvt. J. C. Moore Pvt. S. M. Frick Pfc. C. W. Weikel Pvt. B. D. Kooiman Pvt. H. Medicinebear Pfc. N. A. Cann Pvt. B. N. Butler Pvt. A. J. King Pvt. V. R. Mora Pvt. G. Garcia Pvt. D. A. Wells Pvt. J. A. Krohn Pfc. J. D. Medina-Argueta Pfc. J. L. Casciato Pvt. T. F. Cooper Pvt. B. R. Knutz Pvt. J. Navarrete Pfc. A. Garza Jr. Pfc. J. D. Whitley Pfc. O. T. Lam Pvt. H. M. Milks Pvt. M. Castro Pfc. C. R. Copeland *Pfc. A. E. Kuhlmann Pfc. D. N. Nicholson Pfc. B. M. Goudreau Pfc. E. B. Whitney Pfc. C. S. Lee Pvt. M. Miller Pfc. P. F. Catalan Pvt. T. M. Dougherty Pvt. M. R. Lamphier Pvt. N. G. Nolen Pvt. D. S. Gretz Pvt. L. M. Whitworth Pvt. D. F. Martinez Pvt. D. J. Milligan Pfc. C. J. Chandler Pvt. B. J. Durst Pvt. L. D. Landon Pfc. D. R. Olson Pvt. C. J. Grove Pvt. C. M. Wienen Pvt. S. W. Matsu Pfc. S. D. Mindlin Pvt. R. H. Chapman Pvt. B. A. Dutton Pvt. K. J. Lass Pvt. J. Orduna Pvt. D. D. Hacker Pfc. S. R. Wilkinson Pfc. J. D. Munday Pvt. D. J. Moore *Pfc. S. J. Chaudhri Pfc. M. B. Emery Pvt. A. R. Leeper Pfc. K. J. Pack Pvt. H. A. Haji *Pfc. S. T. Williams Pfc. J. Munoz Pfc. J. V. Morales Pvt. J. R. Chavez Pfc. M. Estrada-Ocana Pvt. A. M. Lile Pvt. S. E. Peck Pvt. D. S. Hale Pvt. K. L. Wolke Pfc. D. J. Newsome Pvt. R. A. Moreno Pfc. F. Coello Pfc. D. G. Evans Pvt. J. W. Long Pfc. T. D. Pecoraro Pvt. G. P. Hall Pvt. Z. J. Wyrick Pvt. T. J. Nowak II *Pfc. S. P. Morgan Pfc. M. C. Cornett Pvt. W. S. Fertch Pvt. R. E. Lyman Pfc. T. W. Rasmusson Pfc. D. E. Johnson Pvt. D. B. Yocum Pfc. N. J. O’Connor Pfc. D. L. Munoz Pvt. L. V. Cowart Pfc. C. C. Fisher Pvt. M. R. Mangum Pvt. M. A. Reichert Pfc. M. S. Jones Pvt. K. J. Youngman Pvt. A. Ortiz Jr. Pvt. Z. T. Neumann Pvt. T. B. Crabtree Pfc. L. A. Flores Pvt. J. D. Mann Pvt. T. D. Rodgers Pvt. L. F. Junkin Pvt. I. J. Yurich Pvt. Z. T. Pate Pfc. K. A. Norman Pfc. R. M. Curry Pvt. S. R. Foster Pvt. M. A. Master Pvt. W. Rodriguez Pvt. C. C. Kovalcheck Pvt. T. J. Peirce Pfc. Z. G. Nygaard Pvt. R. C. Daniels Pfc. M. A. Fuller Pfc. A. E. Meza Pfc. S. E. Rolland Pvt. D. S. Lanham Pvt. K. J. Pecharich Pvt. S. T. Parnell Pvt. D. T. Davis Pfc. L. A. Gallardo Pfc. A. M. Sutter Pvt. A. N. Salazar Pvt. A. L. Larue Pfc. A. J. Perez *Pfc. A. J. Pederson Pvt. L. R. Diaz Pvt. N. J. Garcia Pvt. D. M. Sweet Pfc. C. I. Samuelson Pfc. M. Lucero Pvt. J. S. Perez Pfc. M. B. Peterson Pfc. P. A. Douglas Pvt. D. R. Gonzalez Pfc. J. D. Tompkins Pvt. T. J. Seals Pvt. A. Martinez Pvt. C. Perez-Hernandez Pvt. E. E. Piekutoski Pfc. T. R. Drobot Pvt. J. L. Gonzalez Pfc. M. Trevizo Pfc. A. J. Searl Pvt. M. J. Martinez 8 CHEVRON SPORTS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Semper Fit uses Power Flex class to tone up participants

by Lance Cpl. Crystal Druery since they’re all free,” said Axman. “If I don’t Chevron staff come I start seeing a decrease in toning reassuring me that these classes keep me toned.” All eligible Department of Defense card Although classes are intended for a total body holders looking to define and sculpt their entire workout, a lot of attention is focused on the core body have the opportunity to do just that at and abs while still hitting major parts of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Semper body. Fit during the Power Flex class. “This class has a lot of variety,” said former Semper Fit holds a Power Flex class Tuesdays Marine Ana Y. Ruiz, “It keeps me toned and I and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. to help people mold feel stronger over all.” their bodies through resistance training using a Ruiz said she enjoys the arm workouts the variety of equipment. Power Flex class has to offer but finds herself Melissa Perkins, Semper Fit instructor, mostly sore in her legs the following day. keeps her students interested by switching up While Ruiz is a regular participant of Semper the workouts with body bars, dumbbells, steps, Fit classes, she recommends the Power Flex class bosu’s, stability balls, and body weight. to anyone that wants to tone up. “I try to keep a few things similar but do “For some people coming into a class with things with a twist each class, or use a different an instructor that has already made a full body piece of equipment to keep the variety up,” said workout lesson for them keeps them motivated,” Perkins. said Perkins. “I recommend anyone that wants to Perkins says her students that participate in try something new and tone their body to come the class range from all fitness levels. She makes to this class.” sure to accommodate to participants physical capabilities. If the person isn’t at the physical level of doing some of the exercises or if they’re injured, Perkins is willing to work with them. “A lot of the class is teaching modifications and adjusting the exercises,” said Perkins. The class not only helps to sculpt participant’s bodies but it also helps increase strength and flexibility said retired. Navy Capt. Linnea Axman, a participant. “These classes are more intense than other classes I’ve tried at places like the YMCA,” said Lance Cpl. Crystal J. Druery Axman. Former Marine Ana Y. Ruiz works her arms with dumbbells Axman has been attending Semper Fit classes Lance Cpl. Crystal J. Druery during the Power Flex class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San for over two years. She says she tries to come to Melissa Perkins, Semper Fit instructor, does Diego’s Semper Fit. Ruiz is a frequent participant of the Tuesday as many of the classes as she can. chest exercises with dumbbells and a stability and Thursday 5:30 p.m. class, working to keep her body toned. “The classes are a very good value especially ball during her Power Flex class. 3rd Recruit Training Battalion dominates CG Cup Basketball

By Staff Sgt Kenneth G. Lewis Jr. During halftime, Cousins Chevron staff encouraged his teammates. “We told each other to go in strong Much of this year’s Commanding and play hard,” said Cousins. General’s Cup Intramural Basketball Like many of 3rd RTB’s games, the League has been dominated by 3rd other team’s halftime adjustments Recruit Training Battalion. With an don’t matter. 8-0 record, and an average margin of Capt. Stephen G. Page, company victory of 18.5 points, the battalion is commander, Company M, 3rd RTB clearly favored to win the title after and coach, attributes the team’s another sound, team performance success to experience.“We’ve all Sept. 14 with a 63-46 victory over played organized basketball before,” the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Law said Page. “We have really good Enforcement Team. fundamentals,” he added. However, PACTACLET, who The experience showed when suffered an 11-point defeat to 3rd RTB the lead was pushed to 20 with 10 Aug. 30, came out strong in the first minutes remaining in the second half. half. PACTACLET just didn’t have an “We played defense in the first answer. half and we passed the ball well “They move the ball really well and on offense,” said Petty Officer 2nd have good chemistry,” said Cousins. Class Dwight Cousins, a machinery Coach Page believes chemistry technician, PACTACLET. is just what 3rd RTB needs to make A couple injuries midway through a strong playoff push, but stresses the first 20 minutes left PACTACLET his team can’t get too far ahead of without one starter and another one themselves. limping. 3rd RTB began to display “(PACTACLET) played really Lance Cpl. Eric Quintanilla their dominance, pushing the lead to strong,” said Page. “Regardless of Petty Officer 2nd Class Dwight Cousins, a machinery technician, U.S. Coast as many as 12. who we play we must play hard, we Guard Pacific Law Enforcement Team, takes a jump shot over 3rd Recruit PACTACLET recovered slightly and can’t take anyone for granted in this Training Battalion’s Staff Sgt. Leon S. Parker, drill instructor, Company M. 3rd went into halftime down 27-19. league,” he added. RTB has dominated opponents this year, winning by almost 19 points a game.

coast guard31 our primary go-to weapon, we ion. “Once they have mastered accurate idea of where they are is expected to aid with the do have expandable batons and attacking their opponent, they striking, where they are being detainment of criminals and me, it’s always possible [to the movements for blocking will automatically become stabbed and a little motivation drug smugglers and keep the be attacked with a knife] and will be our biggest advantage,” more effective with blocking to properly defend themselves. safety of Coast Guardsmen. If we need to be as prepared as said Kunigonis. and countering the assaults.” They will also were their safety nothing else, the Marines and possible for any threat we may But In order to perform Some of the techniques they equipment to make the simu- the Coast Guard are working encounter.” defense tactics properly, they were taught this week included lated assaults more realistic. together to build camaraderie Although the drug smug- first have to become profi- the thrust, slash, movements “They caught on rather and cohesion. glers are familiar with the Coast cient and knowledgeable when against an opponent and the quickly,” said Griebenow, 25, “Threat is always revolving Guard law enforcement and assaulting the enemy. blocks with follow on tech- Jackson, Mich. “They under- with the war on drugs,” said usually surrender on their own, “Teaching them to attack niques, such as a leg sweep. stand where the vulnerable Kunigonis. “Drug smugglers Kunigonis and his team decided with a knife will help them During their second phase spots are now and when we are always looking for a way to take advantage of the benefits become more familiar with the of training, the team members continue training we will pick to elude us and they are not of being based on the depot by techniques that may be used of detachment 105 will use up with weapons of opportu- always willing to surrender. utilizing the Marine Corps top- against them,” said Sgt. Gar- knifes that have taser capabili- nity in a potentially non-lethal Being prepared will keep my notch training and knife tech- rett Griebenow, martial arts ties and apply red coloring to environment in close quar- guys safe and at the end of the niques to hone their skills. instructor, Instructional Train- the tip of plastic blades. This ters.” deployment everyone returns “Even though a knife isn’t ing Company, Support Battal- is done to give the trainee an In the end, the process home safe to their families.”