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A HEARTFELT congratulations goes out to four of the U.S Marine Corps’ newest Marines, all from the CNMI, a media release said.Recruited by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric Arriaga, the four departed the CNMI on Aug. 6. Leaving the comfort and security of their homes, families and friends behind, these four young men embarked on a three-month odyssey to become an integral part of “The Few and the Proud.”After an intense week of initial processing and 12 grueling weeks of physical and mental training, these four young men graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California on Nov. 2 as members of the 2nd Battalion, Golf Company, Platoon 2148. Tyrone Mundo Aquiningoc of Tinian, Daryl Igitol Brennan of Saipan, Abraham Mendiola Castro of Tinian and Fritz Arriola Mendiola of Tinian not only managed to complete the basic training program, but excelled and were promoted from the initial rank of private to private first class (E2) prior to graduation.For three months as recruits, the four men began each day 5 a.m. or earlier with physical training, running several miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning, the men spent numerous hours in classroom study, on the obstacle course and engaging in field assignments which included learning combat first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, martial arts and assorted weapons training. They were instructed on how to perform close order drills and operate as a small infantry unit during field training.They and their fellow recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values of “honor, courage and commitment” and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. A defining event in the second phase of their training was “The Crucible” — a 54-hour, team oriented event that tested every aspect of their training. Along the way they and their fellow recruits were required to execute a variety of demanding tasks, work together as a team to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, march over 50 miles while carrying 85-pound packs, wearing 20-pound flak jackets, 5-pound kevlar helmets and carrying their rifles. The recruits were only allowed six hours of sleep and two short meals during the event. The 12 weeks of training culminated in an emotional ceremony in which recruits were presented the “Eagle, Globe and Anchor,” the emblem of the United States Marine Corps, and addressed as Marines for the first time in their careers.After a well deserved 10 days of leave, they will go on to Marine Combat Training or School of Infantry training at Camp Pendelton, California. Upon completion of the combat training, they will proceed to their respective military occupational specialty training schools or be assigned their first duty stations.
A HEARTFELT congratulations goes out to four of the U.S Marine Corps’ newest Marines, all from the CNMI, a media release said.Recruited by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Eric Arriaga, the four departed the CNMI on Aug. 6. Leaving the comfort and security of their homes, families and friends behind, these four young men embarked on a three-month odyssey to become an integral part of “The Few and the Proud.”After an intense week of initial processing and 12 grueling weeks of physical and mental training, these four young men graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California on Nov. 2 as members of the 2nd Battalion, Golf Company, Platoon 2148. Tyrone Mundo Aquiningoc of Tinian, Daryl Igitol Brennan of Saipan, Abraham Mendiola Castro of Tinian and Fritz Arriola Mendiola of Tinian not only managed to complete the basic training program, but excelled and were promoted from the initial rank of private to private first class (E2) prior to graduation.For three months as recruits, the four men began each day 5 a.m. or earlier with physical training, running several miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning, the men spent numerous hours in classroom study, on the obstacle course and engaging in field assignments which included learning combat first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, martial arts and assorted weapons training. They were instructed on how to perform close order drills and operate as a small infantry unit during field training.They and their fellow recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values of “honor, courage and commitment” and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. A defining event in the second phase of their training was “The Crucible” — a 54-hour, team oriented event that tested every aspect of their training. Along the way they and their fellow recruits were required to execute a variety of demanding tasks, work together as a team to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, march over 50 miles while carrying 85-pound packs, wearing 20-pound flak jackets, 5-pound kevlar helmets and carrying their rifles. The recruits were only allowed six hours of sleep and two short meals during the event. The 12 weeks of training culminated in an emotional ceremony in which recruits were presented the “Eagle, Globe and Anchor,” the emblem of the United States Marine Corps, and addressed as Marines for the first time in their careers.After a well deserved 10 days of leave, they will go on to Marine Combat Training or School of Infantry training at Camp Pendelton, California. Upon completion of the combat training, they will proceed to their respective military occupational specialty training schools or be assigned their first duty stations.
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