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Vol. 70 – No. 24 – COMPANY C FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Depot construction improves Corps’ readiness by Cpl. Matthew Brown case of national emergencies. are completed. depot will be placed on the map dous place to send young men Chevron staff These uses include the DoD “It’s been identified by the as a pristine, state-of-the-art to become Marines and protect using the depot as a mobili- DoD as an efficient and vital facility,” said Gerencser. “The the country for years and years Construction of two new zation site for other military national asset, but soon, the country will have a tremen- to come.” “H-style” barracks, a recruit branches in the case of a large rehabilitation facility, several war or a local disaster, said Ger- independent restrooms and encser. upgrades to numerous depot “With extra facilities and the facilities began full swing early ability to convert several exist- this summer and are slated for ing facilities, like the arcade completion within the next 18 into additional troop berthing, months. the depot’s grounds and facili- “It’s (the depot) a very old ties could provide a staging area facility, constructed in the early for a lot of troops and gear prior 1920s, it’s aged and in definite to deployment to sea or a disas- need of a face lift,” said Paul ter area,” he said. Gerencser, assistant chief of Once complete, the upgrades staff, logistics, Marine Corps will allow the Corps to continue Recruit Depot San Diego and accomplishing its recruit train- Western Recruiting Region. ing mission in the event of a “Headquarters (Marine Corps) debilitating disaster at Marine realized we needed to upgrade Corps Recruit Depot Parris once the commandant’s Grow- Island, S.C. the-Force initiative began, but “The hurricane study we there were many other rea- did in 2002 and (Hurricane) sons behind our current proj- Katrina helped put the proj- ects.” ects into motion,” Gerencser These projects are part of a said. “The depot had to be able budget of $175 million awarded to house and train most of the to the depot in support of the recruits from Parris Island for GTF initiative, which brought an extended period of time if the forces to 202,000 active a hurricane rendered it unsuit- duty Marines, economic stimu- able for training. This meant lus projects and Department our antiquated facilities would of Defense contingencies, said need improvements soon.” Company L recruits march by one of the ‘H-style’ barracks being built here, Sept. 1. The construction Gerencser. Gerencser said the upgrades is part of $175 million awarded to the depot for upgrades, economic stimulus projects and the com- Once the upgrades are com- will enable the depot and Corps mandant’s Grow-the-Force initiative. Actual construction for the various projects began collectively plete, the depot will have several to produce quality fighting men in late spring and early summer and are slated for completion within 18 months. new capabilities and uses in the and women for years after they Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron

First Lady urges family support by Elaine Wilson Calif., - who feel the nation isn’t American Forces Press Service engaged enough in the war effort. They’ve spoken to National Guard Just days after the combat mis- families who feel isolated during sion in Iraq ended, First Lady deployments, and to military Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill children having a tough time in Biden, wife of Vice President Joe school during deployments. Biden, reminded Americans that Yet, these families are making their commitment to military tremendous contributions to their families must carry on. communities. “All of us are called to an Obama and Biden repeated a ongoing mission: to support our constant theme in their military- troops, veterans and their fami- related talks: “support and engage lies,” Obama and Biden wrote in our military families.” an op-ed titled, “The Troops Need “You don’t have to come from Us,” in USA Today. a military family, have a base in America has made progress your community, or be an expert in its military support in recent in military issues to make a dif- years, they noted. Employers have ference. Every American can do created ways to support military something.” families, classrooms have adopted “We can do this,” Obama and deployed servicemembers and Biden wrote. “In every commu- units, and people have committed nity, every day, we can find con- “countless other acts of kindness.” crete ways to show our military Kyle Steadham, a Hal-Hays Construction employee, gets ready to dig around water and steam Much work remains to be families the respect and gratitude lines buried behind Pendleton Hall here, Aug. 31. Construction workers are replacing some of done. Obama and Biden said that each of us holds for them in the older steam and water lines around the depot. Following the pipe replacement, a local land- they’ve heard from military fami- our hearts. They deserve our sup- scaping company is installing artificial turf to help the depot in a water conservation campaign. lies - in communities from Fort port long after the welcome home Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas/Chevron Bragg, N.C., to Camp Pendleton, ceremonies are over. 2 CHEVRON ~ NEWS AND COMMENTARY ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Choose TSP today for a better tomorrow Career and Education Fair by Jeff Zaccaro even start today by logging into your US and international companies. There Marine and Family Services will MCRD San Diego Public Affairs myPay account and selecting the TSP link is high risk with investing in small and on the main screen. international companies, as the chance of host a Career and Education Fair raduating from recruit train- Once you start enrollment, you will be failure is high, but if one of the companies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ing is one of the most impor- able to choose from many different funds in these portfolios turns out to be the the depot Field House. More than tant, life-changing events you in which to invest. The most common next Apple or Microsoft, you will reap the 100 employers and educators will be will ever experience. You may funds are the G and L funds, and rewards well into your retirement. on-site. Employment areas being already be thinking about how much time although they may be the most common, One nice thing about the TSP is that represented are high tech, electron- G ics, IT, law enforcement, Fortune 500, you will spend in the Marine Corps, and they are very different. you don’t have to choose only one fund. regardless of whether you are thinking According to http://www.tsp.gov, the Even though the L funds are prediversi- federal agencies, banking, colleges and four years or forty years, there is no better G fund is the oldest of the TSP funds fied, you can still contribute part of your universities, retail and city, county time to secure your future than by invest- and carries the least risk. G fund invests income to an L fund, and part to a safer and state agencies, among others. ing in the Thrift Savings Plan. solely in government securities issued to fund such as the G fund. 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L.I.N.K.S. 4 Kids L.I.N.K.S. 4 Kids is a half-day workshop for elementary school-aged children offered tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bldg. 6E classroom on the depot. The workshop is mentored by volunteers and hosted by Marine Corps Family Team Building staff to help spouses, teens, and children become familiar with the unique Marine Corps lifestyle. Topics include Lance Cpl. Traymond Miller, musician, Marine Band San Diego, describes the menu of the band barbeque fund-raiser to understanding separation and deploy- Col. Christopher Conlin, assistant chief of staff, operations, Sept. 8. The money from the barbeque goes toward the band’s ments, internet safety, being a good Marine Corps Birthday Ball in November. Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron friend, and becoming involved in one’s neighborhood. For more information, call (619) 524-8104. Miss America visits depot, witnesses Library on-line tutor The depot library is offering free graduation ceremony resources and on-line tutors to active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD and their Caressa Cameron, Miss America guests. Professional tutors are avail- 2010, watches the Company K able to help with math, science, social graduation ceremony on Shep- studies and English from elementary herd Memorial Drill Field Sept. 3. to advanced levels. Help with writ- Cameron, a Fredericksburg, Va., ing resumes and cover letters is also native, won her title and a $50,000 available. A personal username and scholarship in January. She had password are needed to access this to hurry off as her schedule had service. Visit the depot library to create her visiting several sites in and an account. For more information, go around San Diego while she was to www.usmc-mccs.org or call (619) in Souther . Cameron 524-1849. is currently a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Send briefs to: Richmond, Va., where she stud- ies broadcast communications. [email protected]. The Her career ambition is to earn her Chevron staff reserves the right master’s degree and become a to publish only those briefs that news anchor for a television sta- comply with Department of Defense regulations and the standards of the tion. Cpl. Rebecca Lamont/Chevron U.S. Government. CHEVRON ~ NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 3 Hispanics have helped build America and the Corps by Cpl. Jose Nava Historically, Hispanic Americans an insurgent-filled room, Peralta was Chevron Staff have a long tradition of serving in hit by enemy fire and fell to the ground. the armed forces. They have been He then moved out of the way all is around the corner and involved in every major conflict and to allow the Marines behind him to that means that it will soon war since the birth of our nation. return fire. The enemy responded by be national Hispanic Heritage Many of these patriots have earned tossing a grenade in the room where Month. National Hispanic the for their courage. the Marines were inside. In a last act, HeritageF Month starts September 15 In 2009, out of the 202,000 Peralta reached out for the grenade to and ends October 15. Marines, 11.1 percent of the active pull it under his body so he would take This year’s theme recognizes the ranks were made up by enlisted His- the majority of the blast to save his strength and hard work of Hispanic panics, and officers comprised 5.71 Marines. Americans. According to the Library percent. It is not only the enlisted side that of Congress, in 1968, Congress Throughout the Corps’ his- Hispanic Marines have made an passed a law which authorized the tory, many Hispanic Marines have impact; many Hispanic officers have president to issue a proclamation des- achieved greatness and have saved made history as well. Brig. Gen. Joseph ignating the week including Sept. 15 the lives of hundreds. One example V. Medina, for example, became the and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage is Pfc. Guy Gabaldon who is cred- first Marine officer to command a U.S. Week. ited with capturing more than 1,000 Navy flotilla in 2003. In 1988, Congress amended the enemy soldiers at the Battle of History making was not just left law, which again authorized and during World War II. Gabaldon was to the men. Maj. Gen. Angie Salinas requested the president to designate a awarded the Medal, which was the first Hispanic female to be 31-day period beginning Sept. 15 and was later upgraded to the Navy Cross promoted to the rank of general in ending Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Medal for his actions. The Navy 2006. Maj. Gen. Salinas was also the Heritage Month. Cross medal is the highest meal that first female to command Marine Corps According to the 2009 U.S. Census can be awarded by the Department Recruit Depot San Diego and the West- Bureau annual population estimate of the Navy, and the second highest ern Recruiting Region. there are more than 307 million award given for valor. Throughout this country’s short but people in the U.S., whom, more than The past is not the only place His- active history, Hispanics have contrib- U. S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emilio de la Garza, 45 million people (15.1 percent of panic Marines have played vital roles. uted to the successful development of Jr., is one of 43 Hispanic recipients of the Congres- the total population) claim to be of Sergeant Rafael Peralta was posthu- America. Some have even made the sional Medal of Honor. He served with Co. E, 2nd Hispanic descent, making them the mously awarded the Navy Cross for ultimate sacrifice in defense of this Bn., 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Viet- largest minority group. his actions during Operation Phan- nation. As the country continues to nam War. During combat on April 11, 1970, Garza “Hispanic” is an ethnic term tom Fury, the second Battle of Fal- grow, there will be Hispanics in society threw himself on a grenade, saving the lives of his defining people of Spanish or Latin lujah. Peralta was mortally wounded and in the military that will continue comrades. He was awarded the Medal of Honor descent according to the Census as he led his team in clearing houses to guard this nation both at home and posthumously. Courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps History Division. Bureau. during the operation. After entering abroad.

The Marines of Company K scream cadence for visiting family and friends during the motivational run here, Sept. 2. The motivational run, commonly known as the moto-run, is a 3.5 mile run in which Marines of the graduating company sing cadence in step as they tour the entire depot. The run also provides loved ones a sneak peak at their new Marine prior to their formal release to the Marines’ first hours of liberty.Cpl. Matthew Brown/Chevron

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS chevron/public affairs office henderson ave Maj. Michael W. Armistead Cpl. Rebecca Lamont 1600 . #120 san diego, ca. 92140 Cpl. Frances Candelaria (619) 524-8722 DEPUTY DIRECTOR Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/welcome.aspx ESTABLISHED 1942 Janice M. Hagar The Chevron, printed with appropriated funds in compliance with Marine PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Corps order P5600.31F, is published by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San COMMANDING GENERAL Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressed herein are not necessar- Gunnery Sgt. Laura Gawecki EDITOR Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey 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. Sylvester D. Daniels Cpl. Matthew Brown [email protected] otherwise indicated. 4 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Charlie Company flies through the final PFT by Cpl. Frances Candelaria meet and want to meet at the same time,” said “Charlie Company, as a whole, always does Chevron staff Sgt. Pedro Lopez, drill instructor, Platoon 1051, well,” said Lopez. “I am extremely confident Company C. “The recruits know the minimum is that even this time around we had every recruit It’s 7:30 a.m., and if someone is standing in one all that is required to pass. We teach them to hold improve from the intermediate PFT. I have no spot for even half a moment too long he’ll feel themselves to a higher standard. The final PFT is doubt in my mind that we did anything other the warmth of southern California’s summer sun. the ultimate test for them in their physical abilities well.” Good thing the recruits of Company B won’t be and they all want to see how much they improved It’s easy for drill instructors to be confident standing still for their final Physical Fitness Test from the moment they got here up to this point.” in their platoons when their recruits are just as The PFT is administered the first six months of The recruits performed an initial strength test confident in their physical abilities as individuals the year, to be accompanied by the newly incor- when they first arrived on the depot. They then and as a team. porated combat fitness test which is administered completed their initial and intermediate PFT’s “This company is one of the best,” said Recruit within the remaining six months of the year. which allowed them to reflect and set new goals Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Co. C. “I know The PFT in the Marine Corps is more rigor- to achieve. The drill instructors also observe and we’ll do very well and pass barriers we didn’t ous than the other services with a three mile run, push them to be their best. think we could. As long as we keep going and crunches and pull-ups instead of push-ups. The “We work hard on trying to get our individual want to make ourselves better, we will if we give basic requirements for male recruits is set at a platoons stronger and faster for this very occa- 150 percent.” minimum of running three miles in less than 28 sion,” Lopez said. “As a company, we do an out- With mindsets like that in their recruits and minutes; completing at least three pull-ups and standing job keeping our recruits engaged in the tenacity of the drill instructors of Company performing at least 50 crunches in two minutes. improving their physical abilities.” C, Lopez believes his recruits will be very suc- Most Marines, however, strive for a perfect score The drill instructors keep up this standard cessful. of 300 points which requires running three miles with everyday things such as pushing them to do “We take the making of Marines very seri- in 18 minutes or less; completing a maximum of a maximum set of pull-ups and using their senior ously,” Lopez said. “We are demanding of our 20 pull-ups, and performing 100 crunches in two drill instructor time (time each day the recruits recruits, sometimes demanding the impossible, minutes. are given as structured free-time) available to do but it is only to teach them that anything is pos- Striving to bring the best out of the recruits is as many pull-ups, sit-ups and push-ups as possible. sible if you set your mind on it. We train them to vital and constant throughout boot camp. All of this preparing results in improvement on the best of our abilities to make the best product “The PFT is important for the recruits because their final PFT, not just individually, but also as a in keeping with our traditions and Corps values. it sets a standard of requirements they need to company. We succeed every time.” Two drill instructors of Company C start the three-mile run portion of the final physical fitness test with their recruits in order to set a good pace.Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron

Company C, in the last leg of their final PFT, are pressing hard to complete as many crunches as possible in two minutes.Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 5

Two drill instructors of Company C start the three-mile run portion of the final physical fitness test with their recruits in order to set a good pace.Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron

Company C, in the last leg of their final PFT, are pressing hard to complete as many crunches as possible in two minutes.Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron

Recruit Jordan A. Butler, Platoon 1050, Company C, performs pull-ups during the first portion of his final PFT, 26 August. For a pull-up to count the recruits must Recruit Matthew S. Cannon, Platoon 1049, Company C, pushes pull their chin clear over the bar and fully extend their arms on the way down. hard toward the finish line, completing his three-mile run for Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron the final PFT.Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron 6 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Recruit brings family values to the Corps by Cpl. Frances Candelaria and views of life came from younger sister was also proud steps,” Paseka said. “The decisions you make Chevron staff the era in which my grandpar- of the choice he made and they Paseka hopes that his deci- are what make you who you ents were raised, which differs started to build a stronger sion to become a Marine and are,” said Paseka. “So if you ost people in from the way most are raised bond. lead by example doesn’t just apply yourself and stay dedi- American society now.” “Her pride in me gave me inspire his little sister, but also cated to a higher standard, may frown upon These characteristics are more confidence in following motivates all of those around you will make yourself a better a high school not just something Paseka my dad and grandpa’s foot- him. person.” dropout,M but Andrew Paseka, holds close to his heart, but Platoon 1051, Company C, something that others notice doesn’t seem to mind since he about him as well. dropped out to take care of his “He has never quit,” said family and eventually do what Staff Sgt. Lukhma McBride, most Americans would be too senior drill instructor, Platoon scared to; earn the title United 1051, Co. C. “He came here States Marine. with a mission and it shows High school students in through his determination.” their senior year may often Though Paseka has a strong concentrate on graduation character about him, his or what college they will be family soon went their sepa- attending if they decide to con- rate ways. After the deaths tinue on with their education. and seeing tragedy consistently As for Paseka, he was fully happen to his family, Paseka focused on his family’s health decided his life needed change. and well-being. “After seeing my loved ones Paseka dropped out at the pass away and how bad things age of 17 to take care of his were, I decided to accomplish father, Stanley Paskea Jr., a something worth doing in Marine Corps Vietnam veter- life,” said Paseka. ean, who was diagnosed with Although his mother held cancer for the second time. certain resentment toward Unfortunately, after Paseka his decision, Paseka chose to spent months taking care of follow in his father’s footsteps. his father at home, Stanley Within the following months died in 2003. Several months he moved back and forth later, Paseka found out that his between his older brother’s grandparents’ health was also place and mother’s house, deteriorating. and he began talking with a Both of Paseka’s grand- Marine Corps recruiter and parents, Stanley Joseph Sr., grasp what the Marines are all a World War II veteran who about. served as a co-pilot on the “I had no idea what being USS Saratoga, and Marge- a Marine truly was until I lyn Paseka, were beginning started getting involved in to show signs of Alzheimer’s the Delayed Entry Program, disease and dementia. Paseka and that made me want it then changed his work sched- more,” said Paseka. “After ule to a graveyard shift while two months of adult school I he and his older brother took received my diploma and was on the responsibility of moving able to sign up.” in with his grandparents and Paseka worked hard to earn taking care of them every day. his diploma and continues to Paseka was their caregiver and give his all to those around worked the graveyard shift for him and to the Marine Corps. four years until 2008 when his “He possesses a great a- grandfather died of conges- mount of determination,” said tive heart failure, and several McBride. “He has this driving months later his grandmother force inside him that pushes died of natural causes. him to consistently try harder While Paseka and his older each day. One thing for sure is brother had been taking care that he will never quit. He will of their grandparents, their continue to grow and will be mother, having bipolar dis- a valuable contribution to any order, had lost custody of unit he is assigned to in the their two younger siblings. fleet. He has a solid foundation Paseka worked hard to help his now. He is a good Marine. I mother as much as possible to am confident that he’ll only regain custody of his younger get better, grow stronger and brother and sister. build on that foundation in the “I was very close to my fleet.” Pvt. Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Company C, stands outside the recruit chow hall waiting for the grandparent. Their deaths had Upon adopting a new sense rest of his platoon to finish evening chow. Paseka is older than most recruits who come through a huge impact on me,” said of pride before he became training. At the age of 24, he adds the Marine Corps’ values to his foundation of past experiences Paseka. “My manners, morals a Marine, he found that his and strong moral character. Cpl. Frances Candelaria/Chevron

Leo Marquez September 1950, and in the liberation as a drill instructor at MCRD Parris of the city of Seoul, South Korea. Island, S.C., and later served a tour of Marquez was promoted to duty as a recruiter in San Francisco. Parade Reviewing Officer in November 1950 and participated He also served as a radiation monitor in the Chosin Reservoir campaign with the 4th Marine Provisional Atomic Leo Marquez was born in Fowler, and the Battle of Horseshoe Ridge. In Exercise Brigade at the Nevada test Calif., in April 1930. He enlisted in April 1951, he was serving as a fire sites, and completed two tours with the the Marine Corps in June 1948 and team leader with Company C when his 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan. was honorably discharged in 1959 at unit was attacked after a large enemy In 2008, Marquez returned to the the rank of staff sergeant. unit succeeded in penetrating a por- Battle Site at Horseshoe Ridge in Korea After graduation from recruit tion of the defense line during a string to assist in the search for missing training at Marine Corps Recruit of night attacks. Marquez was able to Marines. Depot San Diego, Marquez was maneuver his fire team into a position In addition to his Silver Star, Mar- assigned to the Naval Supply Depot where they faced enemy forces head- quez also received the in Clearfield, Utah, and following a on. Frequently engaging the enemy Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal transfer to Marine Corps Base Camp in hand-to-hand combat throughout with Combat “V,” the Korean Campaign Pendleton, Calif., Marquez partici- the all night attack, he and his team ribbon with six battle stars, the Presi- pated in the formation of Company C, were able to limit the enemy’s entry dential Unit Citation with two stars, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and secured the area. Marquez was and the Korean Presidential Citation. 1st Marine Division, where he was ini- awarded the Silver Star for his actions Since his discharge in 1959, Marquez tially assigned the duties of rifleman. in that encounter. has resided in Selma, Calif., with his As a rifleman with Company C, After his service during the Korean wife of 37 years, and is now retired from Marquez took part in the amphibious War, and being promoted to staff ser- a supervisory position with the Vie-Del assault landing at Inchon, Korea, in geant in March 1952, Marquez served Winery in Fresno, Calif. CHEVRON ~ GRADUATING COMPANY ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 7

Platoon 1053 Platoon 1049 Platoon 1050 Platoon 1054 Platoon 1055 Platoon 1056 Platoon 1055 Platoon 1054 COMPANY HONOR MAN SERIES HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN PLATOON HONOR MAN HIGH SHOOTER (343) HIGH PFT (300) Lance Cpl. G. S. Guzman Pfc. S. A. Mullis Pfc. C. M. McLaughlin Pfc. B. B. Christopher Pfc. A. C. Dinh Pfc. A. D. Thibaudeau Pvt. C. M. Thurston Pfc. M. A. Orduno Riverside, Calif. Frisco, Texas Belton, Mo. Flower, Calif. Liberial, Kan. Canyon Hills, Calif. Centennial, Colo. San Bernardino, Calif Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Recruited by Marksmanship Instructor Recruited by Staff Sgt. N. Knight Staff Sgt. J. Riley Sgt. T. W. Arnburg Gunnery Sgt. F. Jones Staff Sgt. R. L. Shannon Sgt. C. B. Dixon Sgt. J. M. Messer Sgt. S. Candino CHARLIE COMPANY 1ST RECRUIT TRAINING Pfc. K. D. Crow Pvt. R. Garcia Jr. Pfc. R. V. Pint Pvt. T. A. Wulbrecht BATTALION Pvt. S. B. Abernathy *Pfc. C. W. Crowley Pfc. E. Garibay Pfc. J. M. Prones Pfc. A. J. Wysocki Commanding Officer Pvt. J. J. Aguon Pvt. P. A. Davidson Pfc. T. Garza Pfc. K. D. Rader Pfc. H. Yang Lt. Col. T. G. McCann Pvt. S. C. Bardell Pfc. J. L. Dubuque Pfc. D. B. Gilmore Pvt. V. J. Randall Jr. Pfc. J. G. Zavala Sergeant Major Pvt. A. W. Barlow Pvt. J. A. Dudley Jr. Pvt. D. Gomez Jr. Pvt. A. Z. Rodriguez Sgt. Maj. K. D. Williams Pfc. S. T. Begin Pvt. D. H. Favre *Pfc. R. A. Gonzales *Pfc. C. R. Rogge PLATOON 1056 Chaplain Pvt. C. R. Bowen Pvt. J. A. Felske Pvt. S. J. Gonzalez Pfc. W. K. Sakamoto Jr. Senior Drill Instructor Lt. D. J. Carlson Pfc. J. S. Bowers Pvt. D. J. Finch *Lance Cpl. G. S. Guzman Pvt. M. A. Samperio Staff Sgt. E. Aceves Battalion Drill Master Pvt. D. J. Brewer Pvt. J. J. Foley Pvt. R. J. Hacker Pfc. B. D. Schaben Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. B. J. Robbins Pvt. J. W. Brown Pvt. G. R. Foster Pfc. J. K. Haine Pvt. D. T. Schergen Sgt. A. G. Moreno Pvt. T. C. Brunow Pvt. M. J. Freel Pvt. R. J. Herbert Jr. Pvt. V. D. Shafer Sgt. K. H. Nguyen COMPANY C Pvt. J. A. Butler Pfc. G. T. Gaitheru Pfc. P. Hernandez Pvt. L. D. Shriver Commanding Officer Pfc. D. J. Carson *Pfc. J. M. Garcia Pvt. K. S. Hoesman Pvt. A. L. Siegel Pfc. J. W. Blatnick Capt. E. T. Anderson Pvt. R. E. Casillas Pvt. J. C. Gering Pvt. C. F. Jew Pvt. D. M. Storey Pvt. C. F. Ceballos Company First Sergeant Pvt. J. D. Casto Pfc. I. A. Gonzalez-Herrera Pfc. C. A. Johnson *Pfc. E. A. Tanner Pvt. S. R. Foresman 1st Sgt. R. S. McDermott Pvt. T. T. Clough Pvt. R. D. Grant Pfc. J. A. Kaul Pfc. B. C. Thompson Pvt. B. A. Hedin *Pfc. T. J. Cochrane Pvt. A. G. Green Pvt. T. J. Kerrn Pvt. E. A. Torres Pfc. N. S. Hoyt SERIES 1049 Pvt. L. N. Creekmore Pvt. R. M. Griesbach Pfc. D. M. Kinkade Pvt. R. J. Trecker Pfc. T. A. Hunnel Series Commander Pfc. C. T. Croney Pvt. J. M. Guerrero Pvt. K. S. Kuykendall Pvt. W. J. Triphahn Pvt. S. S. Hunt Capt. N. G. Doerschuk Pfc. J. T. Dalbec Pfc. A. Gutierrez Pvt. A. M. Lange Pvt. V. S. Tuncap Pfc. G. T. Kimmel Chief Drill Instructor Pvt. J. L. Darley Pfc. G. T. Harper III Pfc. M. L. Lawson Pvt. K. L. Kiracofe Gunnery Sgt. M. N. Caldas Pfc. J. T. Davis Pvt. E. T. Heasley Pvt. C. Lee PLATOON 1055 Pfc. K. D. Kolke Pfc. J. G. Deaton III Pvt. I. J. Henderson Pfc. T. T. Luu Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. M. D. Lawrence PLATOON 1049 Pvt. S. A. Dennis Pvt. J. Hernandez Pfc. A. V. Macias Staff Sgt. J. M. Shipman Pvt. B. C. Lea Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. J. D. Doran Pvt. R. D. Hernandez Pvt. C. J. Melby Drill Instructors Pvt. M. A. Oberley Gunnery Sgt. A. L. Blake Pvt. K. D. Drake *Pfc. F. D. Holson Pvt. C. W. Michalski Sgt. J. Duque Pvt. L. A. Perez Drill Instructors *Pfc. S. M. Dyer Pvt. C. J. Hunter Pfc. M. C. Michaud Sgt. A. Hernandez Jr. Pvt. B. C. Perry Gunnery Sgt. A. V. Dominguez Pvt. X. L. Edwards Pfc. J. T. Jacobs Pfc. M. A. Miller Sgt. M. B. Partee Pvt. J. D. Pitts Staff Sgt. F. H. Faria Pvt. S. G. Fletcher *Pfc. J. H. Jones Pvt. J. A. Montero Pvt. J. M. Ponce Pvt. O. G. Flores Pvt. A. R. Jorgensen Pfc. B. J. Moore *Pfc. A. C. Dinh Pvt. M. J. Pruett Pfc. R. S. Allen Jr. Pvt. M. A. Galindo-Viayra Pvt. J. A. Kamm Pfc. A. Moreno Jr. Pvt. H. Herring Pfc. D. Radonic Pfc. M. D. Anderson *Pfc. J. D. Gambill Pfc. P. W. Kempf Pfc. N. R. Navarro Pfc. K. S. Prince Pfc. A. R. Ramirez Pfc. L. A. Baier Pfc. L. Garcia Jr. Pvt. A. R. Kramer Pfc. D. E. Nelson Pfc. G. G. Purcell Pfc. J. Ramirez Pfc. R. G. Bajada Pvt. J. W. Gohman Pvt. A. S. Kuzee Pfc. A. E. Nieves Pfc. C. M. Remaley-Smith Pfc. J. Ramirez III Pfc. M. N. Baltezore Pvt. B. D. Gonzalez Pvt. T. J. Ledeboer Pvt. J. W. Oimoen Pvt. J. D. Renfrow Pvt. P. J. Ramirez *Pfc. S. Benton Pvt. D. L. Green Pfc. C. A. Lewis Pfc. J. H. Palacios Pvt. H. R. Reyes-Herrera Pvt. B. N. Ray Pfc. A. J. Bizzarro Pvt. J. T. Halbrooks Pvt. M. R. Lipsey *Pfc. K. L. Palmer Pfc. J. S. Riosbaas Pvt. A. M. Rendon Pvt. L. S. Bojorquez Jr. Pvt. N. A. Hall Pvt. B. P. Locke Pfc. J. L. Parmenter Pvt. B. C. Roa Pvt. A. L. Renteria Pvt. T. L. Bonner II Pfc. M. A. Hankins Pvt. A. J. Luft Pvt. J. D. Pauly IV Pvt. K. A. Roberson Pvt. G. N. Rivera-Velez Pfc. L. M. Bordewyk Pvt. K. C. Hebert Pvt. J. M. Malidore Pvt. Z. S. Pinney Pfc. B. T. Rohne Pvt. K. S. Robinson Pfc. D. K. Buckles Pvt. D. C. Hernandez Pvt. C. N. Marek Pfc. D. P. Provencio Jr. Pfc. A. J. Ross Pfc. M. J. Robinson *Pfc. J. D. Burchett Pfc. T. E. Hopkins Pvt. R. J. Martinez Pvt. J. B. Russell Pvt. B. J. Roblan Pvt. M. S. Cannon Pvt. C. J. Horton Pfc. A. C. Matschek PLATOON 1054 Pvt. A. Salcedo Pvt. A. Rodriguez Pvt. P. T. Cash Pvt. M. J. Jennison Pvt. J. T. McGrath III Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. T. J. Sandefur Pfc. J. Rodriguez Pfc. D. A. Castaneda Pfc. T. J. Jensen Pvt. J. D. McLaughlin JR. Staff Sgt. J. C. Sandoval Pfc. J. A. Schmidt Pfc. J. R. Rodriguez Pfc. C. T. Cole Pvt. J. I. Johnson Pvt. G. J. McLellan II Drill Instructors Pvt. N. E. Schoen Pvt. M. Rosas Pfc. P. E. Colton Pvt. T. R. Johnson Pfc. S. A. McMillen Sgt. D. A. Adames Pfc. A. J. Schreiber Pfc. R. A. Rossiytsev Pfc. D. J. Concua Pvt. D. A. Kahl Pvt. J. B. Means Sgt. T. S. Cullors Pvt. J. P. Schwarting Pvt. C. D. Roy Jr. Pfc. M. S. Curtis Pvt. R. B. Kelly Pvt. A. S. Medina Sgt. M. F. Sloan Pfc. B. A. Scott Pvt. J. M. Roye Pvt. M. A. Davila Pvt. R. H. Kirby Pvt. W. K. Miller Pfc. J. Sen Pvt. D. R. Rush Pfc. K. W. Davis Pvt. A. Krupetskiy Pvt. I. P. Motilla Pvt. S. E. Allison Pvt. F. W. Senkewicz Pvt. C. S. Rushing Pfc. N. C. Dees Pfc. B. A. Lainez Pvt. Z. J. Nelson Pfc. J. G. Banda Pvt. E. Serrato Jr. Pvt. S. H. Saephanh Pvt. J. M. Delgado Pvt. R. S. Lane Pfc. C. T. Nguyen Pfc. B. Becerra Pvt. D. S. Shawver *Pfc. R. W. Schaefer Pvt. C. Downes Pfc. K. R. Langstraat Pvt. M. C. O’Donell Pvt. B. K. Bell *Pfc. D. C. Sherrill Jr. Pfc. A. J. Schafer Pfc. P. S. Eason *Pfc. J. D. Lee Pfc. R. L. Olsen Pvt. F. Bernardino Pvt. J. J. Shileny Pvt. K. K. Schoonover Pfc. L. T. Edgar Pfc. C. Lin Pvt. J. J. Pacheco Pvt. A. J. Biasiolli Pfc. M. J. Shippy Pvt. D. A. Schutt Pfc. M. M. Esser Pvt. J. A. Lin Pvt. A. P. Paseka Pvt. K. K. Bohol Pfc. M. R. Short Pvt. T. R. Sereika Pvt. C. W. Eutsler Pvt. C. R. Lindeman Pvt. M. A. Pena Pfc. L. O. Borundaorta Pvt. A. Y. Silvatorres Pvt. G. C. Shows Pvt. R. J. Farinelli Pvt. C. Lor Pvt. G. V. Saldana Pvt. C. A. Brandlin Pvt. S. K. Slentz Pfc. K. R. Shumate Jr. Pvt. S. W. Feldt Jr. Pvt. D. J. Madden Pvt. A. R. Withrow-Warden Pfc. J. J. Briggs Pvt. T. R. Sletterink Pvt. J. C. Siguenzapena Pfc. B. A. Florey Pvt. N. T. Magers Pvt. M. B. Woolford Pfc. J. E. Cacy Pvt. T. M. Smalley Pvt. S. A. Stpierre Pvt. M. T. Fowler Pvt. J. A. Martinez Pvt. M. M. Carter Pvt. J. H. Smith Pfc. K. C. Suruki Pfc. H. M. Gallardo-Guerrero Pvt. S. M. Martinez SERIES 1053 Pvt. C. A. Cassabon Pvt. P. E. Smith Pfc. G. R. Terrazas III Pfc. M. A. Gallardo-Guerrero Pvt. W. R. May Series Commander Pvt. A. J. Choueiry Pvt. A. M. Soliman *Pfc. A. D. Thibaudeau Pfc. J. P. Gardner Pvt. C. L. McAllister Capt. K. E. Harris Pvt. T. E. Cobler Pvt. D. L. Sparrow Pfc. E. D. Tresch Pvt. A. C. Grell Pfc. C. M. McLaughlin Chief Drill Instructor Pvt. B. D. Cooper Pfc. J. D. Speegle Pvt. M. S. Tuel Pfc. M. H. Hammack Pfc. J. K. Metzger Staff Sgt. Z. B. Mott Pvt. W. H. Crabtree Pfc. T. A. Speer Pvt. T. T. Unterein Pvt. J. R. Haugland Pvt. T. G. Moore Pvt. H. J. Cuturia Pfc. W. V. Spitznagle *Pfc. J. R. Velazquez Pfc. J. G. Hernandez Pvt. Z. M. Moulds PLATOON 1053 Pfc. K. Dunn-Aurello Pvt. B. K. Stahl Pfc. E. A. Venegas Pvt. I. R. Herrera Pvt. Z. D. Nathan Senior Drill Instructor Pvt. C. J. Eisenberg Pvt. K. D. Stark Pvt. M. Vilano Jr. Pfc. H. P. Holbrook Pvt. P. P. Nazario Sgt. B. L. Bishop Pvt. A. N. Enriquez Pfc. K. W. Strohl Pvt. M. A. Villa Pvt. A. J. Kishpaugh Pvt. N. D. Nelson Drill Instructors Pvt. E. T. Fernandez Pfc. J. D. Sweetwood Pfc. E. D. Villalobos Pfc. D. M. Krauskopf Pvt. T. M. Nguyen Sgt. W. Caballero Pvt. B. W. Gaines Pvt. J. R. Taylor *Pfc. T. A. Vu Pfc. M. L. Kremer Pvt. S. J. Perrow Sgt. J. C. Poole Pfc. D. N. Gray Pfc. N. D. Teschner Pvt. C. B. Waggoner Pfc. J. V. Kruger *Pfc. D. A. Persson Sgt. A. L. Sharp Pvt. D. E. Hagan II Pvt. J. M. Thomas Pfc. J. E. Walker Pvt. A. L. Link Pvt. I. T. Petersen Pvt. M. A. Hall Pvt. M. E. Thomas Pvt. J. K. Wallace Pvt. J. A. Lira Pvt. J. A. Peterson Pvt. J. A. Alvarez Pvt. G. M. Hoffman Pfc. W. T. Thomas Pvt. J. T. Wayne Pvt. S. C. Lopez Pvt. R. F. Pineda Pvt. H. V. Amlett IV Pvt. S. E. Holm Pvt. C. M. Thurston Pvt. E. W. Wederstrandt Pvt. J. C. Loren Pfc. Z. M. Powers Pvt. J. J. Aquiningoc *Pfc. C. E. Hood Pvt. B. M. Tobin Pvt. J. V. Weekly Pvt. A. L. Love Pvt. G. Rodriguez Pvt. R. Armenta Pfc. M. S. Jacobson Pvt. A. Torres Pvt. J. T. Wilder *Pfc. J. B. Lubey Pfc. D. B. Shaw Pvt. J. J. Arvizu Pvt. E. H. Kim Pvt. C. J. Tracy Pvt. M. L. Williams Pfc. K. Mendoza Pvt. T. M. Tollefson Pvt. A. J. Avalos-Morales Pvt. J. D. Knese Pvt. T. A. Traister Pvt. T. L. Wills Pfc. H. J. Miles III Pfc. J. A. Bacon Pfc. A. W. Konecny Pfc. J. Tran Pvt. S. A. Wineinger Pfc. S. J. Millan PLATOON 1051 Pvt. H. S. Berber Pvt. M. B. Kowerduck Pfc. Q. B. Tran Pvt. K. R. Wink Pvt. J. W. Minter Senior Drill Instructor *Pfc. C. Boschee Pvt. A. S. Kruger Pfc. Z. R. Travis Pfc. T. W. Wolterman Pfc. J. B. Mitchell Staff Sgt. L. McBride Pvt. T. C. Brown Pvt. M. D. Lamarca Pfc. W. R. Troutt Pfc. A. D. Womack Pfc. I. Morales Drill Instructors Pvt. A. C. Camacho Pvt. A. E. Leal Pvt. G. E. Turen *Pfc. C. O. Wooten Jr. Pvt. J. F. Morales-Contreras Staff Sgt. J. R. Molgaard Pvt. E. Casio Pfc. T. J. Loman Pvt. A. J. Ulschmid Pfc. C. A. Worley Pfc. S. A. Mullis Sgt. P. J. Lopez Pvt. R. C. Castro Pvt. E. V. Longoria Pvt. C. M. Upmeyer Pvt. S. W. Zint Pvt. D. R. Needs Jr. Pfc. C. A. Cervantes Pvt. P. L. Markham Pvt. L. A. Varela Pvt. N. S. Newville Pvt. A. C. Balke Pfc. H. J. Cervantes Pvt. A. W. Marr *Pfc. A. A. Vargas-Rodriguez *Pfc. T. N. Nicks *Pfc. C. B. Banda Pfc. K. E. Covey Pvt. J. C. Martinez Pvt. R. S. Wagner Pvt. D. J. Ortiz Pfc. B. J. Barker Pvt. A. I. Craig Pfc. F. E. Matthews III Pvt. C. W. Walcott Pfc. P. D. Parker Pvt. R. J. Bates Pfc. L. C. Cummings *Pfc. L. M. Maxwell Pvt. C. E. Warr Pvt. J. J. Parmer Pfc. A. D. Bennett Pfc. P. M. Cutler III Pvt. J. J. Medrano Pvt. J. P. Watkoski * Indicates meritorious Pvt. D. M. Phelps Pvt. K. A. Bloomer Pvt. R. A. Dahlson Pvt. M. N. Mendoza Pvt. P. W. Watson promotion *Pfc. H. Z. Rakes Pvt. M. L. Board Pvt. A. L. Decker Pvt. A. R. Miller *Pfc. C. T. Watt Pvt. J. R. Regalado Pvt. S. B. Bodine Pfc. J. De LaGarza Pfc. L. A. Montenegro Pfc. S. A. Wehrmeyer Pfc. J. J. Rodriguez Pvt. A. J. Borowick Pfc. J. Deleon-Ortiz Pvt. C. A. Monterroza Pvt. K. E. Wells Pfc. S. A. Sargent Pvt. T. J. Brookbank Pvt. R. Diaz Pvt. J. H. Myatt Pvt. J. E. Wheeler Pvt. J. J. Valladares Pvt. G. P. Broussard Pvt. D. N. Ditch Pvt. L. A. Newmann Pvt. I. Q. Wiest Pfc. A. W. Burzynski Pfc. K. D. Ditto *Pfc. M. A. Orduno Pvt. R. G. Wilburn PLATOON 1050 Pvt. M. Castillo Pvt. L. E. Dominguez-Plascencia Pvt. C. E. Owen Pvt. S. L. Williams III Senior Drill Instructor Pfc. D. J. Chouinard Pvt. H. E. Drew Jr. Pvt. P. Payne Pfc. A. N. Winsor Staff Sgt. R. G. Cruz Pvt. C. G. Cooper *Pfc. S. P. Duncan Pfc. P. J. Pena Pvt. B. W. Winter Drill Instructors Pvt. J. D. Cooper Pvt. S. R. Earhart Pvt. R. C. Pence *Pfc. R. A. Wischer Staff Sgt. C. R. Mazzeo Pfc. E. Coronado Pfc. K. D. Field Pvt. J. J. Petersen Pvt. J. W. Wittman Staff Sgt. W. M. Whitfield Pfc. D. J. Cox Pvt. R. J. Fleischer Pvt. O. Pineda Pfc. J. P. Wood 8 CHEVRON ~ FEATURE ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Marines, part of the depot’s Special Response Team, stack up Sept. 2, outside the entry into a building. The formation is used to gain surprise entry into a suspect structure. The team is used in hostage rescue, reconnaissance, dynamic entry and the clearing of buildings and areas, and is used in general military operations on urban terrain. Team members are (from left) Sgt. Justin M. Curtis, special response team leader, acting as forward security, Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Neuman, SRT assault man, Lance Cpl. Wes L. Irwin, military police acting in the assault position, and Staff Sgt. Brian J. Weinmeister, SRT commander. Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont/Chevron Provost Marshal’s Office makes depot a safer place by Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont personnel find ways to diminish Some of the physical security goes there at least once a year amount of hours. The K-9 han- Chevron staff issues that arise on the depot. PMO is responsible for are the as scheduled,” said Johnston. dlers are responsible for groom- “We do not just fight the fences along the perimeter of the “And the Criminal Investigative ing, feeding, walking patrols and Contrary to what some ser- symptoms,” said Johnston. “One depot and around the armory, Division will travel to recruit- must know how to do basic first vicemembers aboard the depot of the key things we do is find alarm systems, barriers and ing stations if they are needed to aid on their dogs. may think, military polices’ sole the source of problems and stop lightning around the depot that investigate there.” Many MPs have various purpose on the depot is not to it.” aligns with DoD instructions. PMO also coordinates duties like Cpl. Jennifer R. just pull people over. On the depot, PMO consists There is also an accident aid McGruff The Crime dog appear- Goodspeed, military police. She In fact, their job entails much of 70 percent Marines and 30 investigators division, who go ances in the community and conducts patrols, gate guard and more, and the installation would percent civilians, according to through Accident Investigators talks with children. works as a desk sergeant. A desk be very different without them. Johnston. Course and Accident Recon- As for training, every MP sergeant is the liaison between “The depot wouldn’t be safe if “Headquarters Marine Corps struction Course, which helps goes though basic instruction the operations officer, watch there were no barriers or moni- wants to maintain a Marine gather evidence that can reveal at their military occupational commander, gate sentry, patrol tored entry control points,” said Corps appearance,” said John- how an accident happened. specialty school. After that, they supervisor and units. 1st Lt. Ian M. Johnston, opera- ston. “There will always be a Many aboard the depot may have to maintain proficiency “The most exciting thing tions officer, Provost Marshal’s little more Marine MP presence have seen MPs on bikes. This through sustainment training about this job is that every day Office. “Felons could be min- than civilian police.” is their bike patrol, with the when they are not actively work- different,” said Goodspeed. gling among us, people breaking Not only does PMO control advantage of responding to calls ing. It’s a gratifying experience traffic laws and causing acci- access points by checking for faster than a patrol car because “We do a lot of sustainment because she is making a dif- dents, damaging property and Department of Defense decals they are more agile. In addition, training focusing on physical ference, even with the smallest hurting other individuals.” and confirming the identity of they perform random registra- security, sex crimes, anti-ter- things, Goodspeed said. For With specialized law enforce- individuals accessing the base, tion checks. They also can get rorism, child abuse prevention, example, she went with McGruff ment and security operations, but they search vehicles, verify off their bike, direct traffic and special response team, special The Crime Dog, to talk to Girl PMO maintains an environment licenses, car registration and respond to calls for service if response marksman/observer Scouts about safety. of good order and discipline. It’s insurance, and search deliver- they are needed. and narcotics,” said Johnston. Very few people don’t see the PMO’s responsibility to ensure ies with their K-9 dogs, which PMO’s reach doesn’t end at “We also have training on state, big picture, which is to protect the welfare of everyone aboard are specialized in narcotics and the depot’s gates. It also extends federal, and UCMJ laws and and serve, she said. the installation, Johnston said. explosives. across the Western Recruiting articles, and on writing reports.” “At the end of the day, I am In addition to PMO’s mis- “There is no point in having Region to safeguard Marines. K-9 handlers train their own exhausted,” said Goodspeed. sion of maintaining good order a perimeter if we are not avidly “I want to make sure they are dogs and keep the dogs certi- “But in turn, I know it’s a much and discipline, law enforcement protecting it,” said Johnston. safe, and assure physical security fied, which requires a standard safer environment.”

Cpl. Arnold A. Apel, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal’s Lance Cpl. Nathaniel D. Corum, military police, Provost Marshal’s Office, works as gate sentry, Office, runs Nora through an obstacle course Sept. 2. It’s crucial to greeting and checking the drivers DoD decal and identification Sept. 2, ensuring only autho- train the dogs daily to keep them certified and current in their duties. rized individuals come aboard the depot. Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont/Chevron Cpl. Rebecca A. Lamont/Chevron