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.
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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.
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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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Jef Rietsma
Christopher Fane
Marine Boot R
Ecruits