Welcome Sequence of eventS
Today’s graduation ceremony recognizes the successful transition from civilian to basic
Marine and consists of a traditional military parade followed by special recognition for those
who have excelled while in Recruit Training and nal dismissal.
After the graduation ceremony, we encourage you to visit the Command Museum across
the parade deck. For your dining convenience, we oer the bowling alley, snack bar, and the
individual food vendors at the Marine Corps Exchange.
Due to security concerns, our guests are not allowed into the recruit training areas to
include the recruit barracks and physical training areas.
The mission of the Recruit Depot and the Western Recruiting Region is to exercise
operational control of enlisted recruiting operations in the 8th, 9th, and 12th Marine Corps
Districts; to provide reception, processing, and recruit training for male enlisted personnel
following initial entry into the United States Marine Corps; and to produce a basically
trained United States Marine embodied with the ghting spirit, core values and esprit de
corps which have ensured our Corps’ success for over 240 years.
The unique relationship between the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and San Diego is the
result of almost 150 years of mutual support, assistance and growth. This relationship is
reected in the history of the Marine Corps in San Diego, the Depot as a post of the Corps,
and the heritage of San Diego itself.
Above all else,
We Make Marines.
Band Serenade
Chaplain’S prayer *
“attention”, “adjutant’S Call” and MarCh-on
the national antheM *
Sound off
preSentation of the CoMMand to the CoMMander of troopS
report
puBliCation of the order and offiCerS Center
Battalion CoMMander’S reMarkS
preSentation of the CoMMand to the reviewing offiCer
paSS in review (pleaSe riSe when the aMeriCan flag paSSeS)
anChorS aweigh/the MarineS’ hyMn *
graduateS return front and Center
reCognition of the CoMpany Staff
retireMent of the platoon guidonS and reCognition of honor graduateS
final diSMiSSal
* PLEASE RISE
marine corpS valueS
Why We Succeed.
Generation after generation of American men and women have given special
meaning to the title United States Marine. These men and women live by a set of
Core Values, which forms the bedrock of their character. Core Values give Marines
strength and regulate their behavior; they bind the Marine Corps into a total force
that can meet any challenge... and succeed.
honor
Honor guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior;
to never lie, cheat or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity;
and to respect human dignity. It is the quality of maturity, dedication, trust and
dependability that compels Marines to act responsibly; to hold themselves and
each other accountable for their actions; and to fulll their obligations.
courage
Courage is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in Marines. It
carries them through the challenges of combat and helps them overcome fear.
Likewise, it is the inner strength that enables a Marine to do what is right; to adhere
to a higher standard of personal conduct; and to make tough decisions under stress
and pressure.
commitment
Commitment is the spirit of seless determination and dedication found in
Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It
is the ingredient that enables 24-hour a day dedication to Corps and country. It
inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a high standard of excellence in
every endeavor.
flag etiquette
The United States Marine Corps has long established a tradition of
rendering proper honors and courtesies to the American Flag with ceremony
and decorum. If this is your rst visit to a military installation, we would like
to acquaint you with the “Flag Etiquette” and welcome you to join us in
showing courtesy to our Flag as dened by U.S. Code Title 4 and 36, and as
observed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.
In observance of U.S. Code Title 4 and 36, individuals in uniform,
members of the armed forces not in uniform, and military veterans may
render a military salute to the American Flag while it is being hoisted, being
lowered, passing by. The same courtesies should be rendered while the
National Anthem is played.
Gentlemen wearing hats who do not render a salute to the ag should
remove their head gear and on the rst note of the National Anthem, place
their right hand over their heart until the last note of the National Anthem.
Ladies are not required to remove their headdress. On the rst note of
the National Anthem, ladies should stand, face the ag, and place their right
hand over their heart until the last note of the National Anthem. All present
should remain standing until the last note of the National Anthem is played.
If the Flag is not visible during the National Anthem, please stand and
face the sound of the music. If driving during Morning or Evening Colors,
persons in vehicles within sight or hearing of the ceremony should halt the
vehicle at the side of the road, and remain inside the vehicle until the nal
bugle call “Carry On” is sounded.
When Honors are being rendered to the Flag, or while it is passing in
a parade of review, it is considered disrespectful to smoke, talk, to take
pictures, or to be involved in boisterous or noisy activity. If you are in doubt
ask the military personnel about appropriate courtesies at any time, or look
around. The immediate vicinity will guide your actions.
marine corpS recruit Depot
A few weeks after establishing Camp Howard on North Island in San Diego, Col. Joseph
Pendleton, on September 6, 1914, was the guest speaker at the U. S. Grant Hotel in downtown San
Diego. The subject of his speech was “San Diego, An ideal location for a Permanent Marine Corps
Base.” The drive behind his lecture was the unsatisfactory conditions and the less than convenient
location of his men and sta at Camp Howard. About this same time, Col. Pendleton wrote to the
Commandant of the Marine Corps at Washington D. C. about the deplorable conditions at Camp
Howard and presented the idea of the possible establishment of a permanent Marine Corps base in
San Diego.
The Navy General Board approved the establishment of a base on January 8, 1916 and the Marine
Corps’ base on the bay tidelands called the Dutch Flats was authorized by a Naval appropriation bill
of August 29, 1916, in large part due to the eorts of Congressman William Kettner. Groundbreaking
on 232 acres took place on March 2, 1919. Construction and occupation of the base took place from
1919 through 1926. On December 1, 1921, Pendleton (now a General), placed it into commission
as the Marine Advanced Expeditionary Base, San Diego. In 1923, the Marine Recruit Depot for the
west coast relocated from Mare Island Navy Shipyards in Vallejo, CA, to its new home at the San
Diego Marine Base. On March 1, 1924, the base that had been developed as a result of the vision and
eorts of General Pendleton became, ocially, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, and would be known
by that name for the next twenty-four years.
The base now consisted of approximately 388 acres, of which some 367 acres had been reclaimed
tidal area. Throughout World War II, the principal activity of the base, recruit training overshadowed
all other functions. After the war, the recruit training detachment remained the principal tenant.
Marine Corps Base San Diego has been home to the 4th, 6th and 10th Marine Regiments, the Fleet
Marine Force and the 2nd Marine Division. However, the main focus of the base has always been
training and “the making of Marines.” On January 1, 1948, Marine Corps Base, San Diego was
ocially renamed Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. The Recruit Training Command grew
from three to eight battalions to handle the troop requirements for the Korean War. More than 700
Quonset huts were erected to handle the inux of recruits, some of which are still standing today. The
Vietnam War caused the next period of major expansion. A 100-tent cantonment had to be erected
to handle the overow of recruits. Five new recruit barracks, a new dining hall, new bowling alley,
a new Regional Dental and Medical Clinic were constructed on the depot. In the 1970’s the focus
increased to include the recruiting eort and the Depot became Headquarters, Western Recruiting
Region.
Today, the Recruit Depot provides its nation’s Corps with basically trained Marines to ght in the
current conicts around the world. The depot has the responsibility to train all recruits who reside
west of the Mississippi River to serve at the call of the nation.
Known for its unique Spanish colonial revival style appearance, the overall site and specic
building plans were developed by renowned architect, Bertram Goodhue, who also designed the
buildings built in San Diego’s Balboa Park for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
Thirteen buildings have been named for famous Marines, such as Daly Barracks, Pendleton Hall,
McDougall Hall, and Day Hall. Today, the depot has 388 acres and Twenty-ve buildings listed on
the national register of historic places.
The Commanding Ofcer of Recruit Training Regiment
On behalf of Brigadier General Ryan P. Heritage,
Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and
Western Recruiting Region, and the Marines, Sailors and
civilian Marines of Recruit Training Regiment, welcome
to this mornings graduation ceremony. Your presence
here today is greatly appreciated. As we recognize your
young mans signicant accomplishment, enjoy this special
day in his life.
Marine Corps recruit training is the most dicult
recruit training in the Nation and a tough undertaking for
all who accept the challenge to become a United States
Marine. Before you this morning is the latest company of
Marines who have succeeded in that challenge. We are
here to celebrate with you their twelve weeks, your Marine has been prepared physically,
mentally and emotionally in a time-tested process whereby he has been transformed from
civilian to Marine. Many are responsible for this signicant transformation to include
the families, loved ones and teachers who provided the basic values and character as a
foundation and the Marine Recruiter who saw the potential and desire to excel. But the
person most responsible for the changes is the Marine Corps Drill Instructor. They have
labored intensively for the past three months, personally sacricing much in the process, to
ensure each new Marine is instilled with the essential tness, character and values necessary
on and o the battleeld. Each of the new Marines recognized today has passed the test,
exceeded the standards and earned the title Marine. The lessons learned in recruit training,
coupled with our core values, will serve them well for their time in the Marine Corps... and
for the rest of their lives. I am condent in their ability to meet any challenge that confronts
them.
Thank you for being here. I trust you will enjoy the rest of your visit to MCRD and the
San Diego area and that you will take some time to tour the Recruit Depot to relive some
of your Marine’s experiences. Please accept my thanks for your love and support for your
Marine and our best wishes for a happy stay and safe return home.
Gratefully,
M. J. Palma
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
aWarDS
company honor graduate aWard
The one Marine in the company who has demonstrated the highest degree of discipline,
prociency, bearing, physical tness, and basic leadership traits that exemplify the highest
standards of the United States Marine Corps is presented with a plaque from the Marine Corps
Association denoting that he is the number one Marine in his company. The company honor
graduate also receives a Certicate of Commendation from the Commanding Ocer of Recruit
Training Regiment recognizing his superior performance during recruit training.
SerieS honor graduate aWard
The one Marine in his series who has demonstrated the highest degree of discipline, prociency,
bearing, physical tness, and basic leadership traits that exemplify the highest standards of the
United States Marine Corps is presented with a Certicate of Commendation from the Commanding
Ocer of Recruit Training Battalion recognizing his superior performance during recruit training.
platoon honor graduate aWard
The one Marine in his platoon who has demonstrated the highest degree of discipline, prociency,
bearing, physical tness, and basic leadership traits that exemplify the highest standards of the
United States Marine Corps will receive a plaque from the Marine Corps Association denoting that
he is the honor graduate of his platoon.
markSmanShip aWard
The one Marine in the company who red the highest score on the Rie Range
is awarded a plaque from the Marine Corps Association stating that he is the high shooter
in the company. The company high shooter also receives a certicate from the company
commander denoting that he is the company high shooter.
phySical excellence aWard
The one Marine in the company that receives the highest score on the Physical Fitness
Test is awarded a certicate from the company commander denoting that he is the most
physically t Marine in his company.
meritoriouS promotion
Those Marines who have demonstrated a high degree of prociency and have shown
exceptional leadership ability may be promoted meritoriously to the grade of Private First
Class or Lance Corporal. The Marines noted in this program with asterisks by
their names have been promoted meritoriously to their present grade.
(EX.) PFC* C. M. COLBURN
marine
“Among all the honors, among all the postings, promotions, medals, that have
been awarded me, the one in which I take most pride is to be able to say, I am a Marine.”
-Major General John A. Lejeune,
13th Commandant of the Marine Corps
graDuation Staff
parade reviewing Officer
Parade Reviewing Ofcer
parade reviewing Officer
Parade Reviewing Ofcer (cont.)
Marine Corps reCruit Depot/ Western reCruiting region
Commanding General Brigadier General Ryan P. Heritage
Chief of Sta Colonel D. J. Erickson
Sergeant Major Sergeant Major Abel T. Leal
Parade Reviewing Ocer Lieutenant Colonel Wilfredo Crave Jr.
reCruit training regiMent
Commanding Ocer Colonel M. J. Palma
Executive Ocer Major L. S. Woo
Sergeant Major Sergeant Major P. F. Agan Jr.
Regimental Drill Master Gunnery Sergeant R. D. Martinez
Narrator Sta Sergeant M. C. Garcia
First reCruit training Battalion
Commanding Ocer Lieutenant Colonel A. Farsaad
Executive Ocer Major J. A. Taylor
Sergeant Major Sergeant Major M. D. Reese
Chaplain Lieutenant J. D. Luckesen
Battalion Drill Master Sta Sergeant L. O. Crecelius
CoMpany C
Commanding Ocer Captain J. H. Steiner
Company First Sergeant First Sergeant L. D. Crumpton
leaD series
Series Commander Captain A. M. Hartman
Chief Drill Instructor Sta Sergeant P. G. Bandril
FolloW series
Series Commander Captain M. A. Ramirez
Chief Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant C. B. Buie
Marine BanD san Diego
Enlisted Conductor Chief Warrant Ocer II A. J. Panos
Drum Major Sta Sergeant B. Z. Reed
Color guarD
National Color Bearer Sergeant N. T. Tillman
Organizational Color Bearer Sergeant D. Miranda
Rie
Bearer Sergeant C. J. Lee
Rie Bearer Sergeant J. Guiess
In 2008, he was selected to the Africa Foreign Area Ocer (FAO)
program and attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
CA and subsequently the Defense Language Institute. In 2010, he was
assigned to Marine Forces Africa, G-5 Regional Plans to conduct his FAO
In-Country-Training (ICT).
In 2011, upon the completion of ICT training, he was assigned to
1st Intelligence Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA where he served as the
Company Commander for Headquarters and Service Company. In June
2013, he was reassigned as the Battalion Executive Ocer.
In 2014, Lieutenant Colonel Crave was assigned to Marine Corps
Forces Europe and Africa where he served for two years in the G-35
Future Operations Division. He was later assigned to serve concurrently
as the Commander’s Sta Secretary and Aide de Camp for four months
before serving as Aide de Camp for 12 months.
In 2017, LtCol Crave was assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego to serve as the G-3 Operations Ocer. In July 2020, he was
assigned to his present billet and currently serves as the Executive Ocer
of Headquarters and Service Battalion.
Lieutenant Colonel Crave’s personal decorations include the
Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star in lieu of second award,
the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy & Marine
Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award, and
the Combat Action Ribbon.
Lieutenant Colonel
Wilfredo Crave Jr.
united StateS Marine CorpS
Lieutenant Colonel Crave was born on 2
July 1977 in the Bronx, NY and was raised
in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in
the Marine Corps in December 1997 and
attended boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit
Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. After
completing boot camp, he attended Aviation
Electronics School in Pensacola, Florida.
In 1998, his rst assignment was at Marine Aviation Logistics
Squadron 14, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point. During
this assignment, he deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
(MEU) in July of 2000.
In October 2000, he was selected for the Meritorious Commissioning
Program and graduated Ocer Candidate School (OCS) with honors.
He attended The Basic School in Quantico, VA, where he graduated
with honors and received a Meritorious Augmentation. After graduation,
he attended the Naval Intelligence Ocer Basic Course in Dam Neck,
Virginia and graduated with honors. In 2002, he was assigned to 3rd
Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Miramar to serve as the G-2 Collections
Ocer. In 2003, he was assigned to VMFA (AW)-121 where he served
as the Squadron Intelligence Ocer and later deployed to Al-Jaber Air
Base, Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning from
deployment, he was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11 to serve as the
Acting Group Intelligence Ocer and later Group Assistant Intelligence
Ocer.
In 2005, after his promotion to Captain, Lieutenant Colonel Crave
was assigned to Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Quantico
VA where he served as the Ocer-In-Charge Imagery Reach Back Site.
Later he also served as the Department Head for the Imagery Division.
In August 2006, he was assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force
Headquarters Group to deploy as part of a Military Transition Team.
From January 2007 to January 2008, he was deployed with Military
Transition Team 3-3-1 as an Intelligence Advisor. Upon his return
from Iraq, he returned to MCIA and was assigned to the Expeditionary
Support Branch.
Meritorious Promotion * Meritorious Promotion *
Meritorious Promotion *
SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
STAFF SERGEANT J. K. GREENE
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
STAFF SERGEANT S. N. GOETTLICH
STAFF SERGEANT P. MORENO
STAFF SERGEANT J. PALACIOS
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS B. E. MERINOLUNA (290)
PVT D. A. BALL
PFC* C. E. BARRETT
PFC E. P. BENNER
PFC A. N. BROOKS
PVT C. J. BURDICK
PVT A. M.COLLINS
PVT D. M. COOK
PVT R. L. COOPER
PVT C. W.CRUSETURNER
PVT D. B. DEMBLEY
PVT K. J. DICKERSON
PVT I. D. EATON
PVT J. A. FLORES
PFC J. C. FLORES
PVT E. D. FLORESQUINTANILLA
PFC A. J. FROST
PVT J. J. FUCHS
PVT O. GALVEZOLAGUE JR
PVT R. A. GAMBOA
PFC V. C. GARCIA
PVT S. P. GARRISON JR
PVT D. B.GRAY
PVT J. S. HAGERTY
PVT K. D. JONES
PFC* C. I. KARLINSEY
PVT D. LARA
PVT C. LEJEUNE
PVT I. LIRAHINOJOZA
PFC B. E. MERINOLUNA
PFC W. D. MICALLER
PVT R. MOORE
PVT A. J. OLSON
PFC C. ORTA
PVT W. W. PENROD
PVT J. L. PETERSON
PVT J. P. RAYMOND
PFC R. REGALDORODRIGUEZ
PVT B. M. RICHISON
PFC L. A. RODRIGUEZ
PVT B. SANCHEZ
PVT S. SANCHEZCASTRO
PVT N. SANTANA
PFC* T. G. SIMMONS
PFC C. SMITH
PFC E. E. SMITH
PFC N. G. SUAREZ
PVT B. A. SYLVIA
PVT B. TERCEROHERNANDEZ
PVT. N. VELASCO
PVT. J. A. VIGNOLA
PVT H. WEBER
PVT S. WILLIAMS
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS T. G. SIMMONS (339)
INSTRUCTOR: CORPORAL Q. KRIETZBERG
PLATOON HONORMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS B. E. MERINOLUNA
RECRUITED BY: STAFF SERGEANT A. A. MANNING
SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
SERGEANT M. CORONA
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
SERGEANT C. P. LIZOTTE
SERGEANT E. D. RUSSELL
SERGEANT J. A. SAGADRACA
SERGEANT M. A. SEAWOOD
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS A. PEREZ (293)
PVT J. AGUILAR
PVT G. D. ATWOOD
PFC* R. K. BACLAYON
PVT E. J. BARAJAS
PFC I. R. BAROCIO
PFC C. M. BECKER
PVT A. J. BIRKETT
PVT M. A. BRAWLEY
PVT E. CALDERON
PVT F. I. CHAVEZ JR
PFC T. L. CODY II
PFC J. R. COLLINS
PFC C. T. CONKLIN
PFC C. CORNELIO
PFC A. I. DOMINGUEZSOTO
PFC* K. R. DRAKE
PFC Z. S. EGANA
PFC J. J. ERVIN
PVT D. A. FERNANDEZMUNSON
PFC C. J. FERNANDEZRODRIGUEZ
PVT I. A. FLUELLEN
PVT R. T. FUGGER
PVT R. C. GONZALEZ
PFC A. G. GUZMAN
PFC I. B. HANSON
PFC E. M. HOGARTH
PVT C. L. HONG
PFC B. N. HUA
PVT C. A. JOBE
PFC N. W. KIPP
PFC S. LOPEZMORENO
PFC F. MARTINEZ
PVT C. M. MEYN
PVT J. MONCADA
PVT R. NAJERA JR
PFC A. J. NAVA
PFC R. I. PADILLA
PFC L. A. PEARCE
PFC A. PEREZ
PFC J. A. PINEDA JR
PFC V. H. PLASCENCIALOPEZ
PVT A. C. PUMAMONTIEL
PFC K. M. RUPP
PVT S. V. SMITH
PFC* A. N. SOTO
PVT N. R. TICSON
PFC J. VICARIO
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE R. C. GONZALEZ (342)
INSTRUCTOR: SERGEANT D. A. HAMILTON
PLATOON HONORMAN
PRIVTAE FIRST CLASS A. PEREZ
RECRUITED BY: STAFF SERGEANT E. LOPEZSANCHEZ
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SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
STAFF SERGEANT R. J. WELKER
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
Staff Sergeant p. a. haSiCk
Staff Sergeant p. M. MCCall
Sergeant Z. e. roMero
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE J. N. CONNER (292)
PFC G. D. AGUAYO
PVT E. AGUILAR
PVT C. L. ALVARADO
PVT S. C. ALVAREZ
PVT R. R. AYBAR
PFC M. E. BEERS
PFC * E. J. BRADFORD
PVT R. M. BURNS
PFC M. J. CHAJONBARRERA
PFC H. D. CHAVARRIA
PFC J. I. CHAVARRIA
PVT C. G. CHAVEZ
PFC A. J. CLANCY
PVT J. N. CONNER
PVT C. A. COOKENMASTER
PVT J. W. COX
PVT M. L. CRAVILLION
PVT B. A. DUMKE
PVT A. C. EDWARDS
PVT M. H. FENTON
PVT E. J. GALVAN
PVT C. R. GIBSONROMO
PFC O. W. GLEESON
PFC D. N. GURION
PVT S. Z. HALEY
PVT A. HERNANDEZRIOS
PFC* B. H. HO
PFC J. D. HON
PVT W. R. JAMES
PVT A. JARA
PFC S. KYRLOV
PVT P. LARIS
PVT B. C. LINDNER
PVT F. A. LOPEZ JR.
PFC E. L. LOYER
PVT J. P. MARTIN
PVT C. R. MARTINS
PFC* C. A. MCCOLLUM
PFC T. C. MEIENBERG
PVT C. T. MENDES
PVT D. N. MINOR III
PVT S. A. MORLAN
PFC M. J. MOSLENER JR.
PFC I. NADJAR
PVT E. S. NELSON
PVT G. M. OLECK
PFC E. OROZCO
PFC D. ORTIZ
PVT M. X. PANG
PFC K. R. PETRIE
PVT Z. P. PRICE
PFC* J. L. RAINBOLT JR.
PFC P. RAMAKRISHNA
PVT T. J. RANDOLPH
PVT G. B. RODRIGUEZ
PVT R. D. RUBIO
PVT E. J. SALMERONMOLINA
PFC J. C. SOLANOCOLORADO
PVT M. C. SUMMANN
PFC B. M. TALCOTT
PVT J. A. VASQUEZ
PFC E. J. YANASCORDOVA
PVT J. ZAMORA
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E. J. BRADFORD (340)
INSTRUCTOR: SERGEANT C. B. DEVLIN
PLATOON HONORMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS J. L. RAINBOLT JR.
RECRUITED BY: STAFF SERGEANT M. DOMINQUE
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SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
STAFF SERGEANT S. H. BRESLIN
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
STAFF SERGEANT E. GARCIA
SERGEANT D. W. MORGAN
SERGEANT R. LEON
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE R. HURTADO (297)
PFC B. M. ASARO
PVT D. T. BUCKNER
PVT A. DELATORRE
PFC* S. R. DIAZ
PVT J. D. DOOLING
PFC R. A. DURAN
PVT G. D. DURON
PVT C. M. ERPELDING
PFC* P. C. FEIL
PVT P. J. FONTANETTA
PVT A. J. GARCIA
PFC I. GARCIA
PVT J. F. GONZALEZ
PFC A. O. GRAVES
PVT D. M. GRESKO
PFC* L. M. GRIMES
PVT R. HURTADO
PVT C. J. JENSEN
PVT T. W. JOHNSON
PVT M. S. KELLER
PVT M. A. KENNEDY
PVT D. M. LOPEZ
PVT T. D. MALIK
PVT M. MARTINEZ
PVT J. D. MASON
PVT T. W. MAYNARD
PFC R. M. MONTALBANGILARDEZ
PVT M. K. MOZINGO
PVT L. R. NARDUZZO
PFC F. V. NAVOR
PVT M. E. NDICHAFAH
PVT B. X. NEAL
PVT S. J. NUSS
PVT I. D. OLIVARES
PFC L. D. PEARSON
PVT L. D. PLATH
PVT C. S. PLEWKA
PFC O. V. PRIKHODKO
PVT C. A. PULIDOVALDOVINOS
PVT C. A. REYESRAMIREZ
PVT A. M. ROLLF
PVT F. SARAZUA
PVT D. E. SCHAFER
PVT N. R. SHARP
PVT D. M. SHAWBACK
PVT D. SILVABARON
PVT I. M. SOCKETT
PVT A. J. SOUTHALL
PFC J. J. STARR
PFC D. A. STOGDEN
PVT C. J. SWAN
PVT K. L. TATUM
PFC M. A. TRUJILLO
PFC D. M. TUPACK
PVT C. E. TURNER
PVT D. VELEZ
PVT S. D. WAITE
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE B. X. NEAL (338)
INSTRUCTOR: CORPORAL N. J. MENJIVAR
PLATOON HONORMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS A. O. GRAVES
RECRUITED BY: STAFF SERGEANT SIMMONDS
phaSe II
phaSe ii - recruit training
We have enhanced recruit training by amplifying
Core Values instruction and introducing The
Crucible. A key element to the recent changes in
recruit training is more time for the drill instructors to
focus on character development with an emphasis on
selessness and teamwork.
There are 28 hours of programmed instruction
on Core values; however, the most powerful
values exchange may very well come from
the increased one-on-one time with the drill
instructors who teach and demonstrate values such as
selessness, determination, loyalty and integrity.
The Crucible, in part, is the manifestation of the
intangible values training that have taken place earlier in
recruit training. It permeates the entire evolution, forging
the selessness, teamwork and Core Values concepts deep
into each recruit. The Crucible is a 54-hour event that is
designed to test a recruit’s mind, body, and spirit. It is a
series of eight events revolving around obstacles, warrior
stations, movement courses, and reaction problems tackled over a
grueling 40-mile course. Sleep and food deprivation add to the rigor of the course,
which is primarily designed to develop teamwork and camaraderie through shared
hardship. Each warrior station is named after a Marine Corps hero whose actions
epitomize the values we want all Marines to internalize. As a touchstone, this
experience in values and hardship can be drawn upon in any challenge they might
face.
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phaSe iii - moS SchoolS
After graduating from recruit training, and taking a well deserved ten days of
leave, the new Marines report into the School of Infantry (SoI). SoI and consequent
follow-on schools give the new Marines the technical expertise they need to excel in
their Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).
phaSe iV - SuStaining the tranSformation
All muscles atrophy without exercise; so too with character. Once started on
a path of character development, there is no stopping. We are always developing
our character until the day we die. The sustainment process continues Core
Values training within units and is incorporated in all that we do as Marines,
complementing a renewed emphasis on warghting, combat leadership, and the
concepts of responsibility and accountability.
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The Corps has a long established pattern of Marines who have left the active
duty ranks to become strong leaders in their communities and for the nation and
we will continue to send men and women of strong character and values back to
society. These Marines will carry the legacy of high character, like those Marines
who are presently doing great things for our nation. We have received countless
letters from inuential public leaders who are former active duty Marines. They
give testimony to the direct connection between the character traits they forged in
the Corps and their success and fulllment in life. End result: We will continue to
provide society with people of great character, whether they do four or forty years
in the Marine Corps.
Meritorious Promotion * Meritorious Promotion *
SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
STAFF SERGEANT M. GARCIA
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
SERGEANT N. M. FLORES
SERGEANT S. DELROSARIO
SERGEANT R. A. REDMOND
SERGEANT R. G. CAMPBELL
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE V. S. ORTIZ (300)
PFC K. T. ALLEN
PFC L. F. ALONZO
PFC T. B. ALUWIHARE
PFC E. A. ALVARADO
PFC M. H. ARIAS
PFC R. R. BARBO
PVT K. S. BORJA
PFC M. A. BRANDON
PFC* T. C BROUSSARD
PFC S. M. CANTELMI
PFC A. M. CLARIDA
PVT I. G. COLWICK
PVT T. A. CORONADO
PFC E. R. CORTEZ
PFC I. CRUZ
PVT C. M. DOWDEN
PFC T. C. DUNN
PVT K. F. ELKINS
PVT J. T. GARCIA
PVT B. GOMEZ
PFC A. A. GOMEZLARA
PFC M. J. GONZALES
PFC T. A. GOODRICH
PVT D. E. GRAYSON
PVT B. F. HANSEN
PVT D. R. HARRIS
PVT B. A. HAVENS
PVT M. S. HEIMAN
PVT L. L. HERON
PFC B. ISMAIL
PVT G. F. JONES
PFC B. A. KELLY
PFC S. L. KNOWLES
PVT L. K. KONING
PFC* J. O. LOERA
PVT T. M. LOGAN
PFC E. MENDOZAGUZMAN
PVT G. MONTANEZ JR
PFC N. J. MONTERO
LCPL* J. H. O’GRADY
PVT V. S. ORTIZ
PFC A. P. SALIM
PFC Z. W. SORBO
PVT I. R. SORIAGAMEZ
PVT R. SOTO
PVT D. C. TUCAY
PFC J. A. VALENCIA
PFC Z. A. WILLIAMS
PFC D. YANEZ
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE R. SOTO (341)
INSTRUCTOR: CORPORAL A. A. DOMINGUEZ
PLATOON HONORMAN
LANCE CORPORAL J. H. O’GRADY
RECRUITED BY: STAFF SERGEANT A. CLATE
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SENIOR DRILL INSTRUCTOR
STAFF SERGEANT T. L. WOODIE
DRILL INSTRUCTORS
STAFF SERGEANT A. GODINA
STAFF SERGEANT STREIGHTIFF
SERGEANT J. T. STANCIL
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS P. A. LEE (300)
PFC J. A. ACREE
PFC K. S. AGUON
PVT B. J. BERNOSKY
PVT N. C. BENTTENCOURT
PFC B. A. BROOKS
PVT J. M. CHORAZY
PFC K. E. FAIRBANKS
PFC I. R. FARR
PVT C. W. FERRARI
PVT E. A. FITZGERALD
PFC* A. T. FLEMING
PVT J. F. FRANCISCONI IV
PVT C. C. FROMAN
PVT J. D. GOFF
PFC C. J. GUPTILL
PFC S. L. HAILEY
PVT B. A. HARRIS
PVT G. M. HARVEY
PVT S. C. HECKER
PFC J. R. HERBERT
PVT M. A. HERNANDEZ
PFC T. C. HERRERA
PFC J. A. HILL
PFC J. W. HOLLON
PVT M. A. JOE-TAI
PVT C. M. KOHARY
PFC P. A. LEE
PFC Y. LEE
PVT L. M. LEIJA
PVT B. LIM
PFC K. P. LYNCH
PFC P. K. MAKEKAU
PFC K. N. MANICHANH
PFC* P. A. MANICHANH
PFC R. W. MCGHEE
PFC* M. B. MCKEAVER
PVT D. E. MCNABB
PFC A. MENDOZA
PFC J. N. MORAVEK
PFC J. P. OCHOADIAZ
PVT M. L. PATRICK
PFC J. T. PEREZ
PFC* G. W. RIEGER
PVT R. A. RIVES
PFC D. A. ROEFER
PFC* T. D. ROGERS
PVT K. M. SCHNEDLER
PVT C. L. SELL JR
PVT E. M. STAFFEN
PVT I. K. STOKES
PFC D. L. SUMARLI
PFC A. P. TYLER
PFC J. W. UMANZOR
PVT C. L. VOLZ
PLATOON HIGH SHOOTER
PRIVATE B. A. HARRIS (345)
INSTRUCTOR: SERGEANT J. GARCIA
PLATOON HONORMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS A. P. TYLER
RECRUITED BY: GUNNERY SERGEANT I. G. JASSO
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Why the tranSformation?
The most important things the Marine Corps does for our nation are to make Marines
and win battles. The Corps is a versatile, force-in-readiness prepared to handle a variety
of missions. We continue to be a force rich in history and traditions, ingrained with the
highest values of honor, courage and commitment.
At the very time when a host of factors is
tending to undermine individual character
development in society, Marines are facing an
operational environment which requires stronger
character and moral virtue. We live and operate in
a world that is proving to be increasingly complex
and interconnected. As a result, the Corps is in
the midst of an evolution of the uses of force that
are not quite war, not quite peace, not quite conventional peace, not quite conventional
military operations, and not quite operations, and not quite civil police duties.
The Nation is committing Marines to a wide range of scenarios, from peacekeeping
operations in Somalia to non-combatant
evacuation operations in Liberia, to more
conventional conicts like Operation Enduring
Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi
Freedom in Iraq. Operations such as these involve
independent units confronted by situations that
have operational and strategic implications.
The battleeld is becoming so technologically
advanced that weapon systems will be able to kill
by smell, sight or sound. In order to ensure success in these situations, we have looked to
the Marines of the past to see what made them successful in battles like Belleau Wood,
Iwo Jima and the Chosin Reservoir.
The answer was strong character and a ghting spirit
that overcame all obstacles. This is what will allow us to
dominate the high tech and diverse battleelds of the future.
This will allow us to win America’s military battles and to send
transformed Americans home to strengthen the very fabric of
our society.
Quite simply, we are continuing to focus on and to enhance
the root source of a Marine’s indomitable ghting spirit: his
determination to overcome any obstacle that stands in his way,
fueled by unshakeable honor, courage, and commitment.
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hoW We are doing it
We believe that new Marines need to be forged in a furnace of shared hardship,
mutual commitment, and teamwork. This common, intense experience creates bonds of
comradeship and cohesion so strong that Marines will refuse to let each other down. This
forging of character, discipline, and tness will continue to be the basis upon which we
make Marines. Holding onto the high character of the Marines of the past, we look for
ways to inculcate the strong values that have become synonymous with the Marine Corps.
We are attacking the character development challenge in four phases: Recruiting, Recruit
Training, MOS Schools, and Sustainment.
phaSe i - recruiting
Inculcating these character traits starts in the recruiting
process. Recruiting duty is a vital assignment in the Marine
Corps. Marine Recruiters take it seriously and feel a great
responsibility to fulll the job to the best of their ability. Many
Marines say that recruiting duty is among the most rewarding
assignments they have had as a Marine, because they are helping
to ensure the high standards and future of our Corps.
Most Marine Recruiters have earned the rank of Sergeant
or above, which means they have had four or more years of
experience in the Marine Corps serving in one of several
hundred Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). They know
what it means to serve as a Marine. Meeting a Marine Recruiter
gives you personal access to someone who has lived and served in the Marine Corps. No
matter where you are in the decision-making process, talking to a recruiter can give you
more information. You are under no obligation when speaking to a Marine Corps Recruiter,
as he or she knows the importance of the decision, and will help determine if you are right
for the Marine Corps—and if the Marine Corps is right for you.
First, we recruit young men and women who
have demonstrated potential and commitment.
Then we prepare them through physical tness
and ready them for the intense forging they will
experience in recruit training. Most enlistees spend
up to 12 months in the Delayed Entry Program
preparing to undergo recruit training and become
Marines.
Their preparation includes physical conditioning, study guides, introduction to Marine
Corps history and tradition and, most importantly, introduction to Core Values. The
bottom line is we are paying more attention to a prospective Marine’s character and tness
during screening.
