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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 2000

Page

5

First 24 hours shape Marines at San Diego depot

At the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego male recruits endure a brutal welcome as a drill instructor orders them off the bus to the yellow footprints. The 24 hours cover haircuts, medical checks, DNA stamping, and drug tests, with a one call home allowed after initial processing.

AN Diego San Diego Marine’ Corps Sean Walters U.S. Marine Corps Mississippi River The Miss Parris Island South Carolina Craig Huddleston Wiconsin Huddleston Lansing Gabriel Pedraza Thornton South Christopher Fano Chief Heights Marian Catholic Rite Fano Mike O'Brien Lincoln Way New Lenox Camp Pendleton Marine Crops San Diego Marine Depot

Marines Recruit Locals Share Journeys To Boot Camp

Local youths from Thornwood High School Ford Heights Marian Catholic High School and other suburbs discuss why they joined the Marines. They describe the screening training and family letters as vital while noting the discipline and pride gained from boot camp and the path to becoming a platoon guide.

A . Jewels Thornwood High School Pedraza USMC Ford Heights Byron McNeil Marines McNeil Christopher Fano Chicago Heights Fano Marian Catholic Fane Sgt Jerry Wright Washington Wright Ron Turner Turner Tim Fashing Tinley Park University of Illinois At Chicago Private Ryan Fashing Orland Park Oak Forest Allan Wayne University Park Pano Wayna South Suburban Community College Oak Forest High School Mike O’brien New Lenox Camp Pendleton Lincoln Way

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