Leatherneck Magazine

Retired SgtMaj Gilmore Richter, a 30-year Marine, oversees one of his JROTC students doing push-ups at Murrieta Valley High School, Murrieta, Calif.

Editor’s note: For information on the MCJROTC program, or how to become an instructor, call (703) 784-3705 or visit www.tecom.usmc.mil/jrotc/.

LCPL FREDRICK J. COLEMAN

Quick Shots Around the Corps

“I enjoy former students of mine who come in to talk to me about their experiences in Iraq,” said Richter. “I become more relaxed knowing they went there and came home safely.”

LCpl Fredrick J. Coleman PAO, MCAS Miramar, Calif.

ship, sailors from the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group took control of the ship until the crew could be returned.

The ship recovery exercise proved very challenging. “The smaller spaces require a lot more attention to detail and make it hard to move,” said Gunnery Sergeant Weslee Baker, a platoon leader with Battalion Landing Team 2d Bn, Fourth Marine Regiment.

room, Richter introduces his students to resources to shape their future.

“Sergeant Major has been helping me with finding information on how I can get into the U.S. Naval Academy,” said Cadet Lance Corporal Ben Walters, a sophomore in the school’s JROTC program. “He always takes his time to ensure all students get what they are looking for.”

31st MEU Retakes Stolen Vessel
In Training Exercise

■ Okinawa, Japan-based combat correspondent Lance Corporal Kevin M. Knal-lay reported that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime contingency force responded to a simulated seizure of MV 1stLt Alex Bonnyman (T-AK 3003) during February training.

The leathernecks fast-roped onto the deck to secure the ship. After securing the

Parris Island Band Provides
Musical Treat for Students

■ Lance Corporal Deanne Travis, assigned to the public affairs office at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., reported that the Parris Island Marine Band kept toes tapping and hands clapping during a performance at Tottenville High School, Staten Island, N. Y., on Feb. 12.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christian Flores brought the band to New York for the 1st Marine Corps District’s recruiting efforts. The band will perform in New York and Massachusetts.

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