33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps Today marks 33 years since I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in my adult life. I was scared at… Continue reading 33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
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Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp A coronavirus outbreak has infected dozens of Marine recruits and staff members at the service’s East Coast recruit training center, prompting the suspension of additional arrivals for the foreseeable future, defense officials said Monday. The cases at Parris Island, S.C., emerged following a “wave in testing” over the… Continue reading Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19 The Marine Corps has halted training for a company of recruits who arrived at boot camp on the West Coast last month after about four dozen of them tested positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus. Members of Bravo Company, 1st Training… Continue reading Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19
Marines Welcome 275 New Recruits to San Diego a Week After Others Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Marines Welcome 275 New Recruits Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego welcomed a new company of recruits Monday evening as the Corps tries to maintain its training pipeline, a week after several recruits in San Diego tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The positive cases have not been reported previously but were acknowledged by… Continue reading Marines Welcome 275 New Recruits to San Diego a Week After Others Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Recruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions
Recruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions Recruits begin taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face masks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRDSD), April 9, 2020. As of April 8, 2020, all personnel on MCRDSD are required to wear face masks in all plausible situations excluding physical training in order… Continue reading Recruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions
Parris Island halts arrival of new recruits over COVID-19 concerns
Parris Island Halts Arrival of New Recruits over COVID-19 Concerns The Marine recruit depot aboard Parris Island, South Carolina, is halting the arrival of new recruits as COVID-19 continues to disrupt military planning and operations, the recruit training installation announced Monday. Parris Island said in a news release that in the future incoming recruits will… Continue reading Parris Island halts arrival of new recruits over COVID-19 concerns
Yellow Foot Prints
Yellow Foot Prints It was 32 years ago today, I stepped on those famous yellow footprints and started my journey to become a United States Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. It was a very dark night, the wind was still and the bus stopped in front of the processing building, then… Continue reading Yellow Foot Prints
Staying Motivated
Staying Motivated From day one in the Marine Corps, I was taught about motivation and how to stay motivated, so you can say it is bred into me. But lately, I have been having a more difficult time, pulling myself out of the funk that I’m in and staying motivated. It just seems that one… Continue reading Staying Motivated
Coming to Terms With Being a Marine Who Never Went to War
Coming To Terms with Being A Marine I have written about this before and I stumbled upon this article from the New York Times Magazine that may help others if they have the same problem. I can so relate to this as an active duty Marine for 10 years and I never saw any action.… Continue reading Coming to Terms With Being a Marine Who Never Went to War
Dealing with Just Being
Dealing with Just Being Since I left the Marine Corps in 1998, I have had a constant problem with feeling like I belong. I have done countless hours of community service, which I enjoy, but it never really filled the gap. I have thought about joining a veterans group, but to be 100% honest with… Continue reading Dealing with Just Being