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Vol. 70 – No. 3 – COMPANY B FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 WWW.MCRDSD.USMC.MIL Commandant issues decisions on uniform recommendations By Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. of the utility uniform and 3/4 of Lamont an inch from the sides of the khaki Chevron staff shirt. Another uniform change Gen. James T. Conway, Com- affected placement of ribbons and mandant of the Marine Corps, has medals on the female dress service approved various uniform rec- coat without the faux pocket. Now ommendations that include the the top of the bottom row holding authorization of white synthetic the bar must be placed on a horizon- undershirts, cover options, as well as tal line, 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches above denying the motion to eliminate the the top of the first visible coat button use of the officer sword, according and centered. to a recently released Corps-wide “When the faux pocket was message, in Marine Administrative removed from the female dress and Message 704/09. service coats, female Marines lost After the most recent uniform their measurement point for align- board, which met in February 2009, ing ribbons, medals and badges,” more than 2,500 Marines and 15 said Boyt. “The regulations were units provided feedback on the 11 vague and most Marines ended up recommended items and the final ‘eyeballing it.’ The new regulations decisions are outlined in MarAdmin provide more concise measurement Depot Military and civilian personnel attend a memorial observance honoring the life and work 704/09, said Mary K. Boyt, the uni- instructions and better graphics.” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the depot theater. Chevron staff form board program manager. Although Gen. Conway did not Per MarAdmin 704/09, Marines approve the allowance request to are now authorized to wear white purchase medium blues for color synthetic undershirts, like the mois- guard and ceremonial details, he did Depot pays tribute to King ture-wicking Under Armour and approve two recommendations for Danskin, with the service “C” and the one-time allowance to purchase by Cpl. Matthew Brown of race, creed or color. We are the future.” blue dress “D” uniforms. The recruit additional uniforms for Marine Chevron staff all human,” said Lewis K. Shef- King and the positive depots recommended the uniform instructors at the Ranger School and field, human resource assis- changes he evoked were the alteration in hopes of accommo- for Marine Corps combat instruc- “I am happy to join with you tant lead for customer service highlight of the event. dating the drill instructors, who tors at the School of Infantry. today in what will go down in at the Consolidated Person- “Dr. King knew that Amer- are constantly active while on duty. Gen. Conway also declined history as the greatest dem- nel Administrative Center. ica could and should correct Not only did the board approve this requests to eliminate the use of the onstration for freedom in the “It highlights what King said: the injustice that was being request, but also “voted overwhelm- officer sword. There had been com- history of our nation.” — Dr. ‘Judge not by the color of their demonstrated by prejudi- ingly” in favor of expanding the rec- plaints about the sword being diffi- Martin Luther King Jr.’s Aug. skin, but by the content of their cial law and the treatment of ommendation to all Marines, Boyt cult to buy because there is only one 28, 1963, “I Have a Dream,” character.’” minorities at the time,” said said. certified manufacturer, a German speech at the Lincoln Memorial After the 38-minute film Master Sgt. Anthony J. Scrofne, “The synthetic undershirts are company called Weyersberg, in Washington, D.C. concluded, Sheffield took to the depot’s equal opportunity more beneficial for drill instructors Kirschbaum & Co., Boyt said. Depot active duty, civilian, the microphone and com- advisor. “King emulated our because it makes the white shirts Out of the Marines that provided retired and dependent person- menced his oration of King’s “I core values of honor, courage look sharper,” said Staff Sgt. Ethan feedback, half wanted to replace the nel came together in the depot have a Dream, speech.” and commitment through his J. Mahoney, chief drill instructor, olive green undershirt with a coyote theater, Jan. 15, to celebrate the “When Mr. Sheffield gave steadfast devotion to address- Company M. “Drill instructors try brown undershirt. Gen. Conway birthday of the late Dr. Martin the speech, it gave me chills up ing issues such as world peace to provide the sharpest image and decided to keep the olive green Luther King Jr., and his accom- and down my spine because it and poverty in a nonviolent the synthetic white shirts amplify undershirts, perhaps because a color plishments. sounded like the real thing,” fashion before his death.” that.” change from green to brown would The event began with open- said Lance Cpl. Rachel A. After Sheffield finished The board also authorized sev- require the Corps to re-examine ing remarks by Brig. Gen. McBay, administrative clerk reciting King’s speech, Felix eral cover options to go with the the color of the physical training Ronald L. Bailey, command- for 1st Recruit Training Bat- Giles of NightHawk Racing desert flight suit, which was first uniform items and Marines also ing general, Marine Corps talion. “It is good to be knowl- made closing remarks, empha- determined as a requirement in wouldn’t be authorized to wear the Recruit Depot and the Western edgeable about history, so as sizing the importance of King’s 2007. Previously, the green garrison service sweater with the utilities, Recruiting Region, followed not to repeat it−especially the work. cover was the only option available. Boyt said. closely by the viewing of the bad parts.” Reflecting on the obser- “Marines requested the option “I think its best we stay with the film, “A Time for Justice.” Although Sheffield has vance, Scrofne said he had to wear the seasonally appropriate olive green undershirts because The movie, winner of a delivered the same speech at noticed how much King has Marine Corps combat utility uni- it separates us from all other 1994 Academy Award for best different events for approxi- changed the way the country form cap, garrison or boonie, with branches,” said Mahoney. short documentary, depicts mately 12 years, he says it operates. the flight suits, as well as the garrison The Marine Corps Uniform the struggles of the civil rights doesn’t get old. “There are now laws stat- cap,” said Boyt. Board’s mission is to balance the movement and the heroism of “It’s an honor and a privi- ing businesses can not hire, According to the message, the individual Marine’s need for eco- those who risked their lives for lege to stand before an audi- fire, promote, or give privileges board voted to alter the placement of nomical clothing in terms of practi- the cause of equality. ence and remind them of how based on ethnicity, skin color the Marine gunner bursting bomb cality, quality and cost to ensure that “I think it’s important to life used to be,” Sheffield said. or creed,” Scrofne said. “This is collar insignia for infantry weap- the Marine Corps maintains func- show that if you cut some- “It is also good to remind them the same here as it is in the civil- ons officers. The insignia should tional, traditional and distinctive body—anybody, they are how life is today and how it will ian sector. He literally changed now be placed on the left collar of uniforms, according to the MCUB going to bleed red regardless continue to become better in the mindset of America!” khaki shirts and utility coats about website, https://www.marcorsys- 1/2 inch from the sides of the collar com.usmc.mil/sites/mcub. 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ JANUARY 22, 2010

Gamers’ Grub Video Release Lunch The video release lunch will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the depot Recreation Center, Bldg. 590. Newly-released video games of the month and free food will be offered. To register, call (619) 524-8083. Father and Daughter Dance A Father and Daughter Dance will be held Jan. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the depot fieldhouse. The event is open to active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD and their guests. Free Hors D’oeuvres, beverages and gifts for the girls will be offered. A photographer will be available for a small fee. Formal attire is the uniform of the day. Tickets are $10 for each father and daughter, and can be purchased at Bldg. 6E, or at the door. For more information, call (619) 524-0916. Volunteers needed for televised spots Marine Corps Community Ser- vices televises “What’s Happening at As recruit training dwindled down to an end, the new Marines of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion were MCCS,” a weekly segment on upcom- rewarded with the opportunity to attend a college basketball game at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the University of San ing events throughout the depot and Diego campus, where the USD Toreros battled against the University of Portland Pilots, Jan. 14. When the fans poured is looking for volunteers to narrate. into the stadium, it was evident the Marine Corps was there, upon walking in your eyes are drawn to a sea of khaki and Candidates can be active military, DoD civilians, or military dependants aboard the Marine Corps’ signature olive drab green. Pfc. Lauren Stehwien/Chevron the depot. Taping takes 30 minutes reading a prepared script. For information, contact Rachel Landolt, MCCS Coordinator, at landoltrr@usmc-mccs. org. War veterans honored on hilltop Job Fair by Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Hamby plaque for General George S. Patton, Presi- “I want to be able to tell kids about the Marine and Family Services, Bldg. Chevron staff dent Ronald Reagan and even a plaque for sacrifices that the Medal of Honor recipi- 14, will host a Career Fair on Feb. Bob Hope, who many people didn’t know ents made,” he said. “Many people gave up 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event As drivers and cyclists climb Mt. Sole- was in a uniform more than he was not.” an entire career to go and fight overseas is open to military active duty and dad Road, the Mt. Soledad Memorial cross Using their DD Form 214, the Report of and on foreign land.” reserve, family members, military retir- can be seen rising gently from the top of Separation, family members or the veterans This is why we must share the legacy, ees, DoD civilians, and other personnel the hills in La Jolla. themselves can request to have a plaque he said, whether you are in the military or with access to military installations. When they reach the memorial, atop the made of a veteran. not, these stories need to be told. Come meet face-to-face with more 823-foot Mt. Soledad, they can see down- “Obtaining a plaque is easy and reason- “We raise the flag every day at sunrise than 100 employers and learn about town San Diego, Coronado Island, Pacific ably priced,” said Ward. “We even have and lower the flag at sunset and I still get employment opportunities. For more Beach and sometimes even Baja, Calif., on an opportunity for people outside of the goose bumps,” he said. “It really makes information or updates, contact Mina a clear day. military to donate to the association and you feel humble to see what individual Threat at [email protected] or call The memorial is highlighted by the get a brick laid in their honor.” sacrifice a Marine made on Iwo Jima, a (619) 524-1283/8440. many plaques adhered to six concentric Ward said that community outreach is sailor aboard the USS Midway during walls. Called the Walls of Honor, they the main priority of the association for the Vietnam, or a soldier in Africa during CG Cup Scratch Bowling climb toward the Latin cross installed at the next year. World War II.” Tournament peak of the memorial. “We understand the value of commu- For more information about request- The Mt. Soledad Memorial Association, nity outreach,” said Ward. “There has been ing a plaque, donating, or a membership A one-day bowling tournament will which installed the Latin cross in 1952, was a lot of support for the military in the past to the Mt. Soledad Memorial Association, be held February 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 authorized by the city of San Diego to erect ten years that has spurred the onslaught of visit their website at www.soledadmemo- p.m. at the depot Recreation Center. a cross to honor Korean War veterans. The new visitors to this memorial.” rial.com The event is open to depot active duty scope of the association grew in 1992 when and MCCS DoD/NaFi employees they built the Walls of Honor to honor aboard the depot. For more informa- veterans of all foreign conflicts past and tion, call (619) 524-6048/0548. present. Since the installation, the memorial has Semper Fit Strolling been designated as a national memorial by Semper Fit Strolling classes are President George W. Bush. open to authorized depot personnel “It has been absolutely pivotal in becom- Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 ing a national memorial,” said Bob Solace, to 10:30 a.m. at the Fitness Center. For marketing director for the Mt. Soledad information, call (619)524-4427 or Memorial Center, San Diego, Calif. “We (619) 524-8465. honor all sorts of people here. This is a terrific place to share and enjoy military Single Marine Program service, past and present.” The Single Marine Program plans The Mt. Soledad Memorial Associa- on and off base activities and com- tion’s mission is to honor all veterans who munity involvement for single Marines have served our country and to educate and sailors. The program supports the the general public about service and the overall quality of life of our Marines sacrifices that veterans make to preserve and sailors. It encourages the planning the freedoms that we enjoy. of recreational and social activities and “I look at this as the most inspirational offers them the opportunity to partici- place in San Diego,” said Solace. “It is the pate in and contribute to their com- third most visited park in the city, which munities. means we must be doing something right.” Meetings are held on the last According to the memorial’s website, Wednesday of each month at 3:30 PM each plaque is designed to tell the unique, at the Recreation Center, Bldg. 590. individual story of a veteran. This meeting is for activity and event The plaques offer a window to the past, planning as well as addressing qual- from present conflicts, to Vietnam, Korea, ity of life issues for all MCRD single World War II, World War I, the Spanish- Marines and sailors. Free pizza and American War and the American Civil soda will be provided for all attendees. War. Visitors to the memorial are greeted by pictures of smiling men and women in Send briefs to: uniform. There are over a thousand stories [email protected]. The to be told through the plaque display. The Mt. Soledad Memorial Association erected a Latin cross in 1952 as a tribute Chevron staff reserves the right “We have a plaque about the first man to Korean War veterans. Since the installation of the cross, there has been an to publish only those briefs that to receive the Medal of Honor in World addition of the Walls of Honor where six concentric walls slope toward the cross comply with Department of Defense War II,” said Ed Ward, president of the Mt. adorned with pictures and quotes of past and present war veterans. regulations and the standards of the Soledad Memorial Association. “We have a Lance Cpl. Hamby/Chevron U.S. Government. CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 22, 2010 3 Northwestern educators get synopsis of recruit training during week-long visit by Cpl. Shawn M. Dickens on the yellow footprints, the including recruiting, joining displays of both fixed-wing Calif., to view weapons train- Chevron staff drill instructors paced up and the Marine Corps, boot camp and rotor-winged aircraft ing displays, and participate down the rows barking orders graduation, the Fleet Marine used by the Marine Corps to in simulated marksmanship igh school admin- and ensuring the educators Force, and Marines’ lifestyles. accomplish their missions both training. istrators, teachers, got into the proper position of They also visited various overseas and here in the United Educators leaving the depot counselors and a attention. After several minutes training sites around the depot. States. today said that they now have radio personal- of controlled chaos, the drill They watched demonstrations The educators also visited a better understanding of the Hity from Recruiting Stations instructors stopped their yell- of water survival training at the Weapons Field Training Bat- Marine Corps and the young Portland, Ore., and Seattle, ing and took a moment to con- depot Swim Tank; recruits duke talion, Edson Range, Marine men and women who embody participated in a week-long gratulate the educators because it out in pugil sticks; and even Corps Base Camp Pendleton, it. synopsis of Marine Corps they had survived the first received a class and a demon- recruit training during the two minutes of Marine Corps stration of the Marine Corps Educators Workshop Monday recruit training. The educators Martial Arts Program. through today. were then taken on a tour of the “The Marine Corps offers a The educators began their rest of the receiving process by lot of diverse opportunities that first day aboard the depot by their drill instructor guides. I was not aware of,” said Philip being greeted the same way “The whole experience has Summers, teacher, Durham every new recruit is greeted. been amazing,” said P.J. Hap- Education Center, Portland When the bus screeched to peny, teacher, South Medford Ore. “I am sure many of my a halt in front of the famous High School, Medford, Ore. students would benefit (from yellow footprints, drill instruc- “Being treated like a Marine the Marines).” tors quickly bombarded the once we got here was really The educators visited vehicles and made their intimi- neat and set the tone for the Marine Corps Air Station Mira- dating presence known to the whole workshop.” mar to learn about the Marine educators. The educators also attended Corps Aviation Program and After yelling for the educa- classroom briefs describing take an opportunity to get up tors to exit the bus and line up the entire enlistment process, close and personal with static

Educators are briefed by Staff Sgt. Mark I. Renteria about the receiving process new recruits go through during their arrival to recruit training. Pfc. Lauren Stehwien/Chevron.

Susan McCray, a teacher at Eastmont High School in East Wen- tachee, Wash., sounds off as a receiving drill instructor, Staff Sgt. Mark I. Renteria, drill instructor, Receiving Company, tells Educators ask questions about Marine Corps aviation to a Marine Corps pilot during their trip to her to stand at attention on the depot’s yellow footprints, Jan. 19. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., as part of the Educators Workshop, Jan. 20. Educators from Recruiting Stations Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Cpl. Shawn M. Dickens/Chevron got a taste of Marine Corps life this week. Pfc. Lauren Stehwien/Chevron.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office Maj. Christopher B. Logan Cpl. Shawn M. Dickens 1600 henderson ave. #120 Cpl. Matthew Brown san diego, ca. 92140 DEPUTY DIRECTOR Lance Cpl. Rebecca Lamont (619) 524-8722 ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar Lance Cpl. Dustin Hamby The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine Pfc. Lauren Stehwien Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San COMMANDING GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Brig. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey Gunnery Sgt. Laura Gawecki 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 Mail comments to: considered directive in nature. All photos are official USMC property unless Sgt. Maj. Brian K. Jackson Sgt. Carrie C. Booze [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 22, 2010

Recruits Patrick Knudsen, left, and Curtis Ireland, right, carry their Platoon 1021 mate, Recruit William Klotz, who is acting as a simulated casu- Recruit Frank Mendez, Platoon 1021, Co. B, overcomes a steep slope alty, across a two-line bridge during the 12-Stall exercise of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 12. The using a rope in hopes of transporting himself, his team and an empty 12-Stall training event is an exercise that consists of 12 different stations where recruits’ squads are broken into groups in order for them to over- barrel over the obstacle before time runs out. If a team can not complete come obstacles and solve puzzles as a team, or face the punishment for failure: ammunition can carries. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron an obstacle in time, it is a mission failure and results in the team carrying ammunition cans up and down a nearby dirt road to simulate the move- Company B recruits lead, follow and solve puzzles ment of casualties. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron by Cpl. Matthew Brown The Crucible tests every Bruce, Field instructor, Weap- bins, senior drill instructor, prior to claiming the title and Chevron staff recruit physically, mentally ons and Field Training Bat- Platoon 1022, Company B, a joining the Fleet Marine Force. and morally and is the defin- talion. “If they don’t work as a former machine gunner, said After completing the Walking, speaking, eating, ing moment in recruit training team, they will fail and have to that learning to follow well and 12-Stall and other exercises, sleeping; almost anything they when recruits complete their carry ammo-cans.” lead well are both a big part of overcoming the Reaper, receiv- knew was wrong and they had transformations into Marines. The resupply punishment small unit leadership that gives ing Marine Corps emblems, to learn everything all over The Crucible takes place over is a consequence used as an Marines the advantage in the and graduating from MCRD again. 54-hours and includes food and incentive for recruits to take field. San Diego, the Marines of Co. Approximately 12 weeks sleep deprivation which act as their task at hand seriously. It “Although we are only B have proven they are ready after being reborn on the yellow a simulated combat stress to consists of hauling two ammu- incorporating the very basics of to become basic riflemen at footprints, the recruits of Com- make the training more realistic nition cans filled with sand up leadership, it is good to build a the School of Infantry in Camp pany B have not only learned to what recruits may face in a and down a nearby dirt road to foundation of followership and Pendleton and eventually how to walk the Marine way, real battle scenario. simulate carrying a casualty. leadership early on,” Robbins specialists in whatever military they have gained many other Although recruits gain “Besides learning how to said. “A lot of the recruits will occupational specialty assigned essential skills that will ensure immeasurable amounts of move heavy things or solve dif- eventually deploy to the battle- to them. continued success for their knowledge throughout the bulk ficult problems while stressed, fields of Afghanistan and Iraq, “Wherever these recruits careers and for their Country of their training, many les- this is also the first opportunity so getting their feet wet early end up, they will first be fol- and Corps. sons are learned inadvertently for many recruits to lead,” on, especially during a stressful lowing,” said Bruce. “Eventu- Company B recruits con- during things like the 12-Stall Bruce said. “There is only one time like the Crucible, is a good ally they will have Marines tinued the age old pattern of training event. guide spot and four squad way for us to rid them of the, ‘I under them and be in a unlearning and relearning “12-Stall is literally a series leader positions in a platoon, so can’t do it,’ mentality.” position of leadership. So we and then learning some more of 12 challenges where we break there are a lot of recruits who The 12-Stall exercise may be need to make sure they can hit during their final test, the cru- the recruits’ squads into smaller are way out of their element important in the recruits’ trans- the ground running and lead cible, at Edson Range, Marine groups and have them solve when they lead for the first formation into Marines, but it tomorrow’s new Marines to Corps Base Camp Pendleton, puzzles and overcome obstacles time.” is only one of many important mission accomplishment when Calif., Jan. 12. as a team,” said Sgt. James P. Staff Sgt. Bryan J. Rob- obstacles they must overcome the time comes.”

Recruit Lewis Jackson, Platoon 1021, Co. B, left, attempts to catch fellow Recruit Shayne Barnes, as he stumbles across one of the 12 obstacles of the 12-Stall event of the Crucible. Nearly every obstacle of the Crucible, including the 12-Stall, is not only mentally demanding, but requires recruits to push themselves physically. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron

Recruit Lewis Jackson, Pla- toon 1021, Co. B, right, pulls on a rope attached to a barrel while fellow recruit, Jayce Horrocks, Platoon 1021, uses his head to push the barrel up the slope made of two bars. Although these recruits were able to make it to the top with the barrel, they met their demise as their fellow squad members failed in their attempt to toss the two poles to the other side of the obstacle. The outcome was ammunition can runs for everyone. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 22, 2010 5

Recruit Frank Mendez, Platoon 1021, Co. B, overcomes a steep slope using a rope in hopes of transporting himself, his team and an empty Two recruits from Platoon 1021, Co. B, attempt to transport an ammunition can over a barrel over the obstacle before time runs out. If a team can not complete series of posts using only two planks, while two squad-mates provide advice. Team- an obstacle in time, it is a mission failure and results in the team carrying work, communication, leadership and followership are all essential for completion of ammunition cans up and down a nearby dirt road to simulate the move- the complex tasks recruits are charged to complete during the 12-Stall exercise. ment of casualties. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron

Recruit Lewis Jackson, Platoon 1021, Co. B, left, attempts to catch fellow Recruit Shayne Barnes, as he stumbles across one of the 12 obstacles of the 12-Stall event of the Recruit Leonardo Martinez, Platoon 1021, Co. B, passes one of two planks to Recruit Shane Reinhardt, Platoon Crucible. Nearly every obstacle of the Crucible, including 1021, Co. B, during the 12-Stall exercise. During the 12-Stall and every other event during the Crucible, recruits the 12-Stall, is not only mentally demanding, but requires undergo a simulated combat stress, which consists of food and sleep deprivation, in order to force recruits past recruits to push themselves physically. their comfort levels and help them get rid of the, “I can’t do it,” attitude says Staff Sgt. Bryan J. Robbins, senior Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron drill instructor, Platoon 1022. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron

The two-line-bridge casualty and fuel transfer exercise of the 12-Stall event requires recruits to collaborate on a method to transport a simulated casualty and a barrel without touching the red points on the bridge. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ RECRUIT FEATURE ~ JANUARY 22, 2010 Company honor man learns the value of leadership by Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Hamby make the other recruits know that able and confident than he was As Ki works his way to suc- Pendleton, Calif. After MCT, Chevron staff they could depend on me and see before he entered recruit training. cess in the Fleet Marine Force, he will attend Marine Aviation me as a prime example of what He has 10 years of martial arts he will take ten days of leave Support Group-21, Pensacola, He remembers when he was a their platoon represented.” experience in Muay Thai, 15 years before attending Marine Combat Fla., for Military Occupational ten-year-old, standing transfixed Ki became company honor- of Taekwondo, and eight years Training at the School of Infan- Specialty training as an aviation as the Marines from the Silent man after a vigorous test of his of Jujutsu, and he is also a big fan try, Marine Corps Base Camp ordnanceman. Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks bearing, knowledge and skill as of the Marine Corps Martial Arts 8th and I, Washington, per- a platoon guide. He prepared by Training Program. formed with poise and precision studying Marine Corps knowl- MCMAP combines hand-to- in Chicago during the city’s Fleet edge, drill and by mirroring his hand and close quarters combat Week. drill instructors. techniques with morale and team- This memory has stood “I wanted to lead my platoon building called “Warrior Ethos.” paramount within the mind of to greatness,” Ki said. “I was able The program trains Marines and now 19-year-old Recruit James to do it in more ways than one.” U.S. Navy personnel attached to S. Ki, Platoon 1026, Company B, Ki attributed this success to his Marine units in unarmed combat, as he grew from a young man to senior drill instructor, Staff Sgt. on edged weapons, weapons of a proud Marine at Marine Corps Mateo A. Gordon, Platoon 1026, opportunity, and rifle and bayo- Recruit Depot, San Diego. Co. B. net techniques. It also stresses “Two of my best friends from “Ki kept his platoon excited mental and character develop- high school were extremely and ready to take on new chal- ment, including responsible use of enthusiastic about joining the lenges,” said Gordon. “Ki’s good force, leadership and teamwork. Marine Corps,” said Ki, a native leadership skills kept the other “I loved MCMAP,” said Ki. “I of the Chicago suburb, Skokie, Ill. recruits motivated, excited and was able to quickly get into it and “That was when my memories of interested in training.” learn new techniques that would Fleet Week as a child came flood- Gordon said he appreciated be able to help me in combat.” ing back. I knew that this was for how Ki could keep his bearing Going from martial arts in his me.” no matter what. Once he became hometown to the Marine Corps, Ki, who has been platoon guide, Gordon could see that his Ki said his parents are extremely guide since training day 12, said platoon started to change. They proud of his service. With an extensive background in Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and the most challenging thing for looked up to Ki for advice and “My parents are glad I joined,” Jujutsu, Recruit James S. Ki, Platoon 1026, Company B said he him was keeping his platoon confidence. he said. “They know that this is enjoyed learning the Marine Corps’ own take on martial arts, the motivated. Ki said he was surprised one of the best opportunities in Marine Corps Martial Art Program. Ki, a native of Skokie, Ill., said “It was tough,” he said. “But by how much he changed. He my life to become successful and he looks forward to gaining new belts in MCMAP as he starts his I was able to do it. I just had to believes he is much more present- fulfilled.” journey within the Marine Corps. Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Hamby/Chevron

Drill instructor brings knowledge from battle to drill field by Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Hamby to their recruits creates a lasting impression that fuels and moting a band of brothers sense of unity in his drill team. Chevron staff drives the recruits as they are crafted into Marines. “New Marines need to remember where they come Staff Sgt. Bryan J. Robbins, senior drill instructor, Platoon from,” Robbins said. “Build on top of that and combine it Holding himself to the highest standards of conduct, a 1022, Company B, proved to be the best among his peers with the customs, courtesies, and esprit de corps that you are leader practices self-discipline, and makes good decisions when he earned the title of Drill Instructor of the Year for taught in recruit training.” Robbins said that Marines who without delay. The role that drill instructors play as leaders both Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., and want to become stellar drill instructors must strive to be fit, MCRD Parris Island, S.C. have solid work ethics, and be able to absorb constructive According to the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ criticism. Combined Awards Program, the Commanding General of To stay fit, Robbins said he enjoys running, and swim- Training and Education Command screens drill instruc- ming as a Marine combat instructor of water survival. A tors from each recruit depot where success or failure comes MCIWS qualifies, re-qualifies, and upgrades Marines in down to the most minute detail. Marine Combat Water Survival Training levels. He also Robbins, a native of Deming, N.M., said thanks to his holds professional rescuer certifications for American Red expert knowledge of professional military instructions, lead- Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR. ership, and ethics he was able to beat the competition. “Your work ethic will carry you a long way,” Robbins As the Drill Instructor of the Year, Robbins was meritori- said. “Do not forget the people who assisted you in becom- ously promoted to staff sergeant and received a Navy and ing a drill instructor. It is of the upmost importance that you Marine Corps Commendation Medal from the Comman- better yourself and be humble.” dant of the Marine Corps. Robbins’ new goal is to become a battalion drill master “I was slated to become a staff sergeant on Oct. 2, but for the depot. I decided to wait until Christmas Eve to pin on my rank,” “Robbins is everything that a drill instructor should be,” Robbins said. said First Sgt. Irving M. Green, first sergeant, Co. B. “He has Robbins attributes his success to his drive both on and off pursued every title and award possible for his position and is the drill field. still going strong.” “I was a machine gunner in the battle of Fallujah, Iraq,” Green said Robbins continues to stand out and will find Robbins said. “That kind of thing makes you grow up pretty great success in the future on and off the drill field. The 2009 Drill Instructor of the Year, Staff Sgt. Bryan fast. You are not complaining about not getting chow or As Drill Instructor of the Year, Robbins said he feels J. Robbins, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1022, Co. enough sleep, because bullets are flying around all the time.” honored and privileged to hold such a position. B, competed for the battalion and then the depot title Robbins, 27, said he brings maturity from the battle field “This is a great accomplishment in my life,” he said. “I am before the national title. Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Hamby/Chevron to the drill field by staying committed to himself and by pro- proud to represent Bravo Nation and the depot.”

Sgt. Maj. Don W. cessful tour in August 1990, Gallagher was Okinawa, Japan, conducting operations in with gold star; the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines, Kaneohe the Western Pacific. Commendation Medal with Combat “V” Gallagher Bay, Hawaii. In September 1990, he was In August 2000, Gallagher received and gold star; the Navy and Marine Corps deployed to Saudi Arabia for the Gulf War, orders to Co. E, 3rd Assault Amphibian Achievement Medal with gold star; the Parade Reviewing Officer participating in Operations Desert Shield Bn., Camp Pendleton, Calif. In June 2001, Combat Action Ribbon; and the Good Con- and Desert Storm into Kuwait. During this he returned to MCRD San Diego and was duct Medal (9th Award). Sgt. Maj. Don W. Gallagher graduated time, Gallagher was assigned to Weapons assigned to Co. G, 2nd Recruit Training Bn., from Charles M. Russell High School in Company 3/3, heavy machine gun platoon. as the company first sergeant. In January Great Falls, Mont., in 1979. Enlisting in the In April 1991 he reported to Company K, 2003, he was selected to the rank of sergeant Marine Corps in 1980, he entered recruit 3/3, for Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special major. training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Operations Capable) operations with the Gallagher posted as 2nd Bn. sergeant Diego. Upon graduation, he attended the battalion, and completed two unit deploy- major from May 2003 to September 2004. Infantry Training School, Camp Pendleton, ments to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, in He then reported to 3rd Marine Air Wing, Calif., for training to become a Marine rifle- 1992 and 1993. posting as Marine Tactical Air Controls man. In August 1993, he received orders to Squadron 38 sergeant major from Septem- Upon completion of school, he received Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine, ber 2004 to December 2005. In January 2006 orders in August 1980 to Marine Barracks, for duty as an assistant Marine officer he deployed to Al Asad Air base Al Anbar Yokosuka, Japan, and also served at Atsugi instructor for the Naval Reserve Officer Province, Iraq, for Operation Iraqi Freedom Naval Air Station, Japan. In January 1984, Training Program. During the summers of 05-07 as the MACG-38 sergeant major he returned to the United States to 1st 1994 and 1995, he was assigned to Officers (Forward). In December 2006, he posted as Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Candidate School, Quantico, Va, where he the sergeant major, 1st Marine Regiment. In Pendleton, Calif., for duty as an antitank trained officer candidates. In September January 2008, he deployed with Regiment assaultman. In 1986, he completed a 1996, he received orders to 1st Bn., 5th Combat Team-1 to the Fallujah/Ramadi Western Pacific deployment with Weapons Marines, and served as the company gun- area of operations in East Al Anbar Prov- Company 1/1. nery sergeant for Co. A, Co. B, 1/5, and Co. ince, Iraq, for OIF 07-09, returning in Janu- In August 1987, he received orders to L, 3/5. He also served as the company first ary 2009. In August 2009, he became the 3rd Drill Instructor School, MCRD San Diego, sergeant for Weapons Co. 1/5 and Head- MAW sergeant major. and was assigned to Co. K, 3rd Recruit quarters and Service Co. 1/5. In 1996 and His personal awards include: the Bronze Training Bn. Upon completion of a suc- 1999 he deployed with 1/5 to the 31st MEU, Star Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ JANUARY 22, 2010 7

Platoon 3243 Platoon 1026 Platoon 1022 Platoon 1021 Platoon 1023 Platoon 1025 Platoon 1027 Platoon 1028 Platoon 1025 Platoon 1026 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (332) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. J. S. Ki Pfc. N. Y. Hodgkinson Pfc. M. S. Wong Pfc. C. N. Winter Pfc. R. J. Velez Pfc. R. L. Scevers Pfc. L. P. Morelock Pfc. N. B. Arteaga Pfc. J. J. Sanchez Jr. Skokie, Ill. Milwaukee Bloomington, Minn. Santa Rosa, Calif. Milwaukee Bend, Ore. Whittier, Calif. Medford, Ore. Chicago Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Staff Sgt. A. E. Schmid Sgt. J. N. Hampton Staff Sgt. K. L. Riddle Master Sgt. K. D. Hair Gunnery Sgt. J. Taylor Sgt. D. Kats Staff Sgt. L. A. Anguiano Sgt. J. S. Bennett Sgt. S. L. Chartier BRAVO COMPANY 1ST RECRUIT TRAINING Pvt. G. L. Bonham Pvt. C. L. Leija Pvt. C. P. Dunbar Pvt. J. R. Strope BATTALION Pvt. M. R. Bookout Pvt. L. E. Lockwood Pvt. N. B. Evarola Pfc. T. M. Sullivan Commanding Officer Pvt. A. J. Bouas Pvt. A. K. Lundquist Pvt. W. E. Fairman Pvt. C. T. Swiger Lt. Col. C. M. Cromwell Pfc. J. L. Breithaupt Pvt. T. M. Mennecke Pvt. G. Ferrel Pfc. J. D. Tate Executive Officer Pvt. A. M. Brown Pvt. K. D. Mogonye Pvt. E. Ferrell Pvt. R. W. Taylor III Maj. P. M. Ghiozzi Pvt. C. T. Casey Pvt. Z. P. Neumann-Schwabe Pfc. S. L. Gray Pvt. R. M. Terry Sergeant Major Pvt. J. A. Castro Pfc. D. N. Newberry Pvt. Z. M. Green Pvt. R. L. Uribe Sgt. Maj. D. K. Williams Pfc. T. P. Cates Jr. Pfc. J. T. Oldham Pvt. M. A. Gutierrez Pfc. C. R. Vaillancourt Chaplain Pvt. K. N. Chavez Pvt. B. T. Perkins Pfc. N. A. Haines Pvt. M. A. Vela Lt. D. J. Carlson Pvt. J. D. Crossen Pfc. D. H. Quan Pvt. J. W. Harmer Pfc. P. E. Wadsack Battalion Drill Master Pvt. E. J. Dilernia Pfc. C. A. Sanders Pvt. C. D. Hayes Jr. Pfc. G. M. Waterbury Staff Sgt. M. A. Harris Pvt. J. J. Dixon Pvt. G. B. Smith Pvt. R. L. Hayes Pvt. L. C. Weatherford Pvt. S. R. Dodd Pvt. R. Solorio *Pfc. A. C. Henson Pvt. G. G. West COMPANY B Pvt. K. C. Dunton Pvt. A. S. Tomany Pvt. S. A. Hernandez-Munoz Pvt. C. M. Wilburn Jr. Commanding Officer *Pfc. S. K. Duree Pvt. M. P. Toomey Pvt. T. J. Herrera Pvt. D. M. Wood Capt. D. M. Dalby Pvt. Z. M. Elson Pfc. R. M. Ventura Pfc. B. D. Hindman Pvt. B. R. Woodward Company First Sergeant Pfc. K. W. Feltes Pfc. C. N. Winter Pvt. J. W. Howell 1st Sgt. I. M. Green Pfc. T. J. Fetterling Pfc. M. Wong Pvt. N. J. Iavecchia PLATOON 1028 Pfc. G. A. Filkins Pvt. V. J. Jimenez Jr. Senior Drill Instructor SERIES 1021 Pvt. R. Franco III SERIES 1025 Pvt. M. A. Jordan Staff Sgt. R. Barrientes Series Commander Pvt. V. M. Franco Series Commander Pfc. S. B. Juma Drill Instructors Capt. F. P. Peche Pvt. B. R. Fricke Jr. Capt. S. C. Alexander Pvt. K. K. Kaliabihai Sgt. D. Chacon Chief Drill Instructor Pvt. J. J. Frye Chief Drill Instructor *Lance Cpl. J. S. Ki Sgt. L. Munoz Staff Sgt. F. Flores Pfc. J. C. Geigle Gunnery Sgt. K. W. Bispham Pvt. J. A. Kiefer Sgt. F. Reyes Pvt. D. E. Giller Pvt. J. A. Kivett PLATOON 1021 *Pfc. M. C. Gillstrom PLATOON 1025 Pvt. R. A. Lake Pvt. D. J. Geis Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. A. F. Gomez Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. D. P. Leckrone Pvt. C. A. Herrera Staff Sgt. E. Alvarez Pvt. F. J. Gonzalez Gunnery Sgt. P. J. Hernandez Pfc. A. P. Madison Pvt. J. L. Monterosa Drill Instructors Pvt. W. S. Hanback Drill Instructors Pvt. S. E. Manancero-Villagran Pvt. L. C. Morales Sgt. S. C. Chromy Pvt. R. J. Harvey Gunnery Sgt. T. J. Dunbar Pfc. C. J. Massey Pfc. L. P. Morelock Sgt. J. R. Mogollon Pvt. N. J. Hauser Staff Sgt. J. A. Saracay Pvt. J. P. McElroy Pvt. V. D. Munoz III Sgt. M. Ruizmarquez Pvt. J. A. Haynes Sgt. A. A. Molina-Navarro Pfc. J. A. McGinnis Pvt. N. S. Murphy Pvt. B. J. Heck Pvt. M. C. McKinney Pvt. R. M. Neary Pvt. G. A. Alfaro Pfc. P. D. Hedlund Pvt. E. A. Akers Pvt. K. R. Merritt Pvt. A. R. Nielsen Pvt. W. W. Anders III Pfc. R. E. Heffron Pvt. M. A. Ambriz Pvt. A. W. Miller Pvt. M. A. Ochoa Pvt. J. M. Aulino-Brockus III Pvt. M. G. Hembree Pfc. N. B. Arteaga Pfc. J. D. Miller Pvt. C. Olvera Jr. Pfc. S. R. Barnes Pvt. J. A. Hernandez Pfc. J. A. Avila Pvt. M. J. Morrison Pvt. M. A. Olvera Pvt. C. L. Barnett Pvt. A. T. Herrera Pvt. B. R. Ayotte Pvt. E. L. Murguia III Pvt. D. M. Owen Pvt. T. J. Bell Pvt. R. A. Hill Pvt. A. Banuelos Pfc. H. J. Olveda Pvt. A. V. Palacios Pvt. Z. S. Benton *Pfc. N. Y. Hodgkinson Pvt. F. J. Becerra Pvt. R. Ornelas Jr. Pvt. J. D. Paradez Pvt. J. M. Berckmoes Pvt. B. J. Hogsett Pfc. B. T. Bedard *Pfc. C. P. Pader Pvt. E. N. Perez *Pfc. A. F. Borboa Pvt. R. A. Holmes Pfc. K. B. Blood Pfc. T. M. Parison Pfc. N. J. Proost Pvt. G. L. Bowers Pvt. W. E. Hulett VI Pvt. C. M. Borjas Pvt. T. W. Park Pvt. A. Ramos Pfc. P. C. Braid *Pfc. B. L. Johnson Pvt. B. J. Carriere Pfc. B. C. Piburn Pfc. D. J. Ramos Pvt. J. D. Butler Pvt. J. I. Johnson Pvt. J. R. Clayton Pvt. J. M. Riplinger Pvt. M. F. Rasheed Pfc. D. J. Cain Pvt. A. F. Jones Pfc. C. J. Clifton Pvt. G. A. Rote Pfc. K. J. Ross Pfc. P. W. Cam Pvt. J. E. Kemp Pfc. J. L. Contreras Pvt. Z. D. Rowe *Pfc. D. L. Rushing Pvt. W. Campos Pvt. J. P. Kilgore Pfc. S. M. Cook *Pfc. D. J. Sanchez Pvt. S. Salazar Jr. Pvt. B. A. Carouthers II Pvt. J. T. Knight Pfc. J. B. Davis *Pfc. J. J. Sanchez Jr. Pvt. F. D. Salgado Pvt. W. Clark *Pfc. C. S. Kowatch Pvt. R. P. Esplin Pvt. A. W. Sanders *Pfc. R. A. Sanchez Jr. Pvt. J. C. Covarrubias Pvt. A. R. Lange Pfc. J. M. Gallegos Pfc. T. J. Sanderson Pfc. J. J. Sandoval Pfc. W. K. Demrest Pfc. S. D. Lansden Pvt. J. G. Garcia Pvt. N. F. Sanquist Pvt. P. C. Santrach Pvt. D. L. Diaz Pvt. B. K. Lewis Pvt. R. K. Goforth Pvt. A. V. Segura Pfc. S. H. Sauers Pfc. T. Q. Draper Pvt. D. J. Lucas Jr. Pvt. R. S. Hall Pvt. J. M. Starkey Pvt. C. T. Saxon Pvt. J. L. Dummer Pfc. D. M. Luna Pvt. E. V. Hunt Pvt. M. D. Stevenson Pfc. E. J. Schau Pvt. K. P. Dunne Pvt. J. D. Mahan Pvt. Z. A. Hutson Pvt. N. I. Stevens-Wong Pvt. R. J. Schmalfeldt Pvt. J. T. Ecklund Pvt. D. M. Martinez Pvt. R. Jolly Pvt. J. K. Stone Pfc. J. D. Scroggins Pvt. J. J. Ellis Pvt. M. A. Martinez Pvt. C. J. Jones Pvt. J. G. Swearengin Pvt. A. M. Sells Pvt. S. C. Emery Pvt. C. R. Mashburn Pvt. A. J. Kanczel Pvt. A. C. Thornton Pfc. T. J. Seward Pvt. R. J. Erskine Pvt. J. M. Matthews Pvt. K. Kapala Pfc. Z. R. Ursitti Pfc. D. H. Sewell Pfc. A. L. Forward Pvt. G. W. Nissen Pvt. N. S. Krelwitz Pfc. C. L. Usternul Pvt. B. M. Sims Pvt. P. R. Garcia Pvt. S. M. Rogers Pvt. C. R. Lansiedel Pvt. M. N. Valledor Pfc. S. S. Smith Pvt. T. A. Gettmann Pvt. V. Vigil Pvt. J. E. Lara Pfc. T. W. Wilson Pvt. J. D. Snow Pvt. J. M. Gimle Pfc. D. A. Voyda Pvt. Z. Lara Pvt. J. J. Solaita Pvt. G. N. Grant Pvt. T. Lenard PLATOON 1027 Pvt. G. A. Solis Pvt. J. A. Grass PLATOON 1023 Pvt. C. A. Longenecker Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. C. Solis Pfc. C. B. Greig Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. A. N. Montenegro Sgt. J. G. Ramsey Pvt. B. C. Sosa *Pfc. R. M. Haavisto Staff Sgt. W. J. Clarke Pfc. K. R. Morgan Drill Instructors Pfc. P. S. Spangler Pvt. T. J. Hanian Drill Instructors Pvt. J. A. Morris Sgt. L. E. Colon Pfc. B. A. St. Clair Pvt. G. E. Harris Staff Sgt. G. Patten Pfc. A. Moscoso Sgt. J. W. Greeley Pvt. D. T. Stephens Pvt. N. G. Heacox Sgt. E. Toppen Pfc. C. E. Mount Pvt. Z. M. Straugh Pvt. N. R. Hellen Pvt. S. P. Noriega Pvt. R. A. Gordon Jr. Pvt. A. M. Surratt Pvt. J. M. Henry Pvt. R. J. Abram Pvt. R. Ortiz Pvt. A. Guajardo Pvt. L. E. Swann Pfc. P. C. Herold Pvt. J. R. Ahlers Pvt. T. A. Pache Pfc. R. M. Kornelsen Pvt. B. L. Tawarguci Pvt. J. M. Hoag Pvt. C. S. Amberg *Pfc. B. M. Parker Pfc. A. W. Leddy Pfc. H. A. Thompson Pvt. D. D. Hodges Pfc. B. L. Barr Pvt. J. N. Perez Pvt. T. S. Lewis Pvt. J. S. Tisdale Pvt. M. A. Hopkins Pfc. G. E. Beeby Pvt. F. J. Quijada Pvt. R. M. Love Pfc. C. R. Tonche Pvt. J. R. Horrocks Pvt. A. J. Boeckenstedt Pvt. C. A. Ramirez Pvt. B. W. Lowran Pvt. D. J. Torres Pvt. F. L. Huerta Pvt. R. S. Bombard Pvt. J. A. Robinson Pvt. M. L. Maddux Pvt. M. R. Torrez Pvt. B. K. Hurley Jr. Pvt. Q. L. Boomer Pvt. D. R. Rodriguez Pvt. T. J. Massengale Pvt. M. J. Trecek Pvt. J. W. Hutchins Pfc. F. A. Bratcher Jr. Pvt. G. Romero Pfc. S. O. Matherne Pvt. D. T. Treiber *Pfc. C. Ireland Pvt. J. C. Brown Pfc. O. Salazar Pvt. C. A. Maynard Pfc. A. Ureta Pvt. L. M. Jackson Pvt. J. T. Brown Pvt. A. M. Sanchez-Quiroz Pvt. A. T. McCabe *Pfc. R. Vargas Pvt. M. P. Jindra Pvt. Z. J. Bruton Pvt. A. D. Soloman Pvt. M. A. Medina Jr. Pfc. J. J. Vasquez Jr. Pvt. W. A. Klotz Pvt. A. C. Brzymialkiewicz Pvt. J. K. Sandefur Pvt. K. C. Melton Pvt. D. E. Vaughn Pvt. P. M. Knudsen Pvt. D. L. Cannon Pfc. J. J. Schuene-Meyer Pvt. B. R. Mihelich Pfc. G. S. Villa-Rodriguez Pvt. T. J. La Fountain Pvt. L. C. Cardenas Pvt. A. D. Smith Pvt. T. M. Miks Pvt. D. A. Vreeland II Pvt. K. M. Lark Pvt. C. B. Carroll Pvt. M. D. Smith Pfc. N. Miranda Pvt. G. J. Wagner Pvt. J. C. Lett Pfc. D. Castro-Cuevas Pvt. M. T. Spisak Pvt. N. I. Miranda Pfc. T. D. Ward Pfc. D. M. Leung Pvt. A. C. Christianson Pvt. S. R. Spurlock Pvt. R. E. Mireles *Pfc. J. T. Weimer Pvt. J. S. Long Pvt. B. B. Clark Pvt. C. W. Stephenson Pvt. P. E. Moo Pvt. C. A. Wiedemann Pfc. J. Luna Pvt. D. Q. Collins Pvt. T. R. Tate Pfc. D. A. Moses Pvt. B. J. Wilson Pfc. C. R. Lyons Pfc. T. G. Colombo Pfc. T. R. Thomas Pvt. B. S. Mylar Pvt. C. A. Wilson Pvt. P. M. Maczka *Pfc. R. Cruz Jr. *Pfc. J. J. Thompson *Pfc. B. M. Niuatoa *Pfc. T. L. Wimp Pvt. I. G. Marquez-Luna Pfc. C. V. Dambrogi Pfc. A. C. Thomson Pvt. J. A. Nurmi Pvt. A. R. Worley Pvt. L. Martinez Pfc. T. A. Dambrogi *Pfc. R. J. Velez *Pfc. D. Ochoanunes Pvt. K. Yang Pvt. L. G. Mata *Pfc. A. M. De La Rosa Pvt. B. K. Walker Pvt. J. M. Olsen-Lyon Pvt. T. Yang Pfc. C. W. Matsler Pvt. M. L. Diepenbroek-Milner Pfc. M. J. Way Pvt. P. P. Ouk Pfc. C. M. Young Pfc. C. B. McMichael Pfc. M. E. Digel Pvt. N. L. Welker Pvt. J. E. Pacheco Pvt. F. A. Mendez Pvt. C. T. Durbin *Pfc. K. J. White Pvt. G. A. Padilla Pvt. R. J. Mendoza Pvt. B. J. Edge Pvt. N. B. Willis *Pfc. J. A. Parada Pvt. D. G. Moe Pfc. F. A. Estrada-Perez Pvt. D. G. Wilson Pvt. C. D. Patillo Pvt. S. J. Reinhardt Pfc. D. S. Farrell Pfc. M. A. Wilson Pvt. A. K. Patton *Pfc. M. F. Rosenlof Pfc. M. A. Fearheiley Pvt. C. S. Woods Pvt. A. G. Perez Pfc. M. M. Sherfy Pfc. A. R. Fiorentini Pvt. T. A. Wyatt Pvt. D. A. Perez Pvt. J. A. Urbina Pfc. M. J. Fleetwood *Pfc. W. R. Young Pvt. E. Perez Pvt. S. C. Wagers Pfc. N. Flores Pvt. O. L. Zendejas Pvt. E. C. Perez * Denotes meritorious *Pfc. M. S. Wong Pvt. J. A. Garcia Pvt. C. Zulaga-Montoya Pvt. G. T. Perkins promotion *Pfc. J. T. Garrett Pvt. J. E. Zuniga Pvt. C. D. Piotrowski PLATOON 1022 Pfc. J. A. Garza Pvt. J. L. Porter Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. D. Giuliano PLATOON 1026 Pvt. M. A. Potter Staff Sgt. B. J. Robbins Pvt. N. R. Gonzalez Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. C. E. Pruitt Drill Instructors Pvt. R. W. Gregory II Staff Sgt. M. A. Gordon Pvt. E. T. Purdy Sgt. K. V. Bobbio *Pfc. A. R. Grim Drill Instructors Pvt. E. A. Rackley Sgt. D. P. Oliver Pvt. G. L. Hardcastle Staff Sgt. C. R. Otis Pvt. T. C. Ragsac Sgt. B. A. Small Pfc. N. A. Hartman Sgt. J. J. Mireles Pvt. C. E. Ralston Pfc. R. G. Hedrick Sgt. K. J. Philip Pvt. J. C. Ramirez Pvt. M. K. Acena Pfc. J. K. Henson Sgt. F. U. Valle *Pfc. J. D. Ramos Pfc. E. O. Allen Pvt. H. D. Hogan Pvt. K. S. Ray Pvt. C. Almanza Pvt. D. A. Holmes Pvt. G. Anderson Jr. Pfc. C. M. Reid Pvt. J. F. Alvarado Pvt. T. M. Howden Pvt. N. W. Baird Pvt. T. Reynoso Jr. Pvt. K. J. Angus Pvt. J. E. Hunter Pvt. A. I. Barela III Pvt. D. J. Riley Pvt. N. O. Arteaga Pvt. C. D. Iiams Pvt. C. M. Bauer Pvt. L. A. Rodriguez Jr. Pfc. G. H. Atkinson *Pfc. J. D. Jachim Pvt. C. A. Bible Pvt. S. M. Rodriguez Pfc. K. D. Barganier Pfc. J. G. Jewett Pvt. C. A. Chinana Pfc. J. C. Roussel Pvt. E. C. Baronia Jr. Pvt. M. B. Johnson Pfc. W. A. Coleman Pvt. M. D. Salisbury Pfc. G. Benally Pvt. N. A. Johnson Pvt. C. D. Davis Pvt. J. A. Santos Jr. Pvt. K. W. Berkbuegler Pvt. T. M. Johnson Pfc. C. R. Del Gado *Pfc. R. L. Scevers Pfc. C. L. Berry Pfc. C. L. Lawrence Pvt. J. S. Dowdell Pvt. E. R Smith 8 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ JANUARY 22, 2010

Despite their constant effort, 12th Marine Corps District could not get the ball through Ceremonial Details’ impenetrable defense during both teams’ first 2010 Command- ing General’s Cup flag football game on the depot sports field, Jan. 12. Ceremonial crushed 12th MCD, 69-2. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron Ceremonial lays 12th MCD to rest by Sgt. Carrie C. Booze struggle, 12th MCD was safety, giving 12th MCD their Chevron staff unable to get a first down and only two points of the game. had to punt the ball, leaving Ceremonial ended up putting eek one in the Ceremonial backed up on the the nail in 12th MCD’s coffin 2010 Command- 10-yard-line. Two plays later, and ended the game 69-2. ing General’s Silva hit Ceremonial wide During the spirit-crushing Cup flag foot- receiver Richard Harmon on game, Holmes and Ceremo- Wball kicked off on Jan. 12, a bomb, scoring the second nial cornerback Hector Alanis with teams already fighting touchdown and putting the made impressive interception for momentum. Although a pressure on 12th MCD. returns for touchdowns, and new year brought forth a new The score at halftime was a Harmon scored five touch- season, traditions of hearty lopsided 41-0. downs. competition shone through as During the second half of The day was full of domina- the players stepped onto the the game, 12th MCD contin- tion of the field. Recruit Train- field. ued their appalling playing ing Regiment triumphed over The final game of the pattern and were still unable the Consolidated Personnel day was between the depot’s to get a first down. Every one Administrative Center, 26-7; Ceremonial Detail and the of 12th MCD’s attempts to Pacific Tactical Law Enforce- 12th Marine Corps District. advance the ball down the field ment Team beat Recruiter Ceremonial won the coin toss was immediately shut down School, 27-12; and Traffic and chose to receive the ball. by Ceremonial’s impassable Management Office crushed On the third play from scrim- defense, led by Tony Holmes. the 3rd Recruit Training Regi- mage, Ceremonial quarterback In the fourth quarter, ment, 32-7. Francisco Silva, ran 40 yards Ceremonial threw 12th MCD The CG Cup flag foot- for the first touchdown of the a bone by snapping the ball ball games are hosted on the game. over their quarterback’s head depot’s sports field every Despite their constant and into the end zone for a Tuesday and Wednesday.

With no one there to stop him, Richard Harmon, Ceremonial Tony Holmes, Ceremonial Detail, jumps up and reaches back to make an impressive one-handed Detail, runs the ball down the field and through 12th MCD’s interception. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron defensive line. Sgt. Carrie C. Booze/Chevron