PASSING OF COMMAND

FORT MEADE, Md - Maj. Christopher S. Conner, right, relinquishes command of Recruiting Station Baltimore to Maj. Jason C. Copeland during a change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, June 18, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Birky/Released)

EVERYONE Fights!Official Newsletter of Recruiting Station Baltimore

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COPELANDTAKES OVER BALTIMORE

April - June

Facebook.com/RSBaltimore @USMCBaltimore@BALTIMOREMARINESFY 2014 4th MCD Recruiting Station of the Year!

Learn more about the new commanding officer. 9

WHO’S THE STRONGEST POOLEE?Check out which poolees went ‘Beast Mode’ on the Initial StrengthTest. 4-5

BALTIMOREMARINES

3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015

Congratulations to the men and women who recently claimed the title of United StatesMarine.

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ARE YOU READY FOR PARRIS ISLAND?Take a look at how Recruiting Station Baltimore prepared their poolees for the physical and mental rigorsofbootcamp.12-21

Welcome to the first step to earning the title of “United States Marine.” This title is not bestowed upon everyone and is not for the faint of heart or weak of spirit. This challenge will be the hardest test of moral stability, mental toughness, and physical prowess that you will face up to this point in your life and most likely ever. This does not mean the challenge cannot be completed, and the mission accomplished, it only makes it that much more special. It elevates the title of United States Marine to a lifelong commitment, and as the adage says, “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.” You are about to enter the most revered and ferocious fighting force in the world and being a part of the Recruiting Station Baltimore Delayed Entry Program is the first step.

Now as part of the Recruiting Station Baltimore Delayed Entry Program, there are expectations that you must adhere to. I expect that you are preparing yourself every day for the rigors of recruit training. You must prepare your body physically, and improve in all aspects of your physical

fitness from speed in the running portion, to ensuring you are within Marine Corps standards for weight. This will help ease your transition to United States Marine Corps aboard Parris Island, South Carolina. This will take commitment on your part. Your recruiter and fellow members of the Delayed Entry Program will help you with the process, however, it is ultimately your responsibility. You will be given an informational guide and physical training regimen by your recruiter that will help you achieve your goals prior to departing for recruit training.

As you swore your oath of enlistment, reflect upon those words daily. You swore to “Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies both foreign and domestic,” and you and I will never accomplish this alone. This will take the support of your family, your fellow poolees as well as the Marine Corps family. Marines will never leave a Marine behind and now as part of the Delayed Entry Program, Recruiting Station Baltimore will always be there to assist you in your journey to earning the title of United States Marine. You are the future leaders of our beloved Marine Corps ready continue our success all over the globe.

Semper FidelisMaj. Jason C. Copeland

Congratulations and welcome to the team! From the moment you enlisted into our honored organization, you became part of a team that prides itself in being the top war-fighting organization in the world. Understand that the team you are now a part of communicates daily through its actions and lives by the values of honor, courage and commitment. You must remind yourself every day that being a part of this cherished family is a privilege and that the example you set daily can either positively or negatively affect every member of Recruiting Station Baltimore both past or present. Your service will benefit many…

Take pride in knowing that teamwork is the hallmark of the Marine Corps, and that from this point forward, everything that you do while part of our Delayed Entry Program (DEP) will contribute toward your success and more importantly your team’s successful completion of recruit training. The next step in completing your goal of becoming a Marine is serving productively in the DEP and developing a comprehensive training plan that is devoted to preparing you physically, mentally and morally. You must be present for all DEP functions, and if unable to attend, ensure you communicate directly with your recruiter as to why you are unable to be there. Follow the “365 Day Training Guide” that is located in your welcome aboard brief, and ensure that you dedicate yourself to learning the Marine Corps Rank Structure and General Orders. Avoid getting tattoos and stay out of trouble.

Lastly, serve as an ambassador to our Corps by setting a great example of professionalism, and assisting with our effort of finding the best men and women that America has to offer. Be relentless in your search for tomorrow’s Marines and bring referrals to your recruiter. This is a way for you to get promoted, and this is also a way for you develop principles of service and dedication. This is also an uncommon work characteristic that goes above and beyond the bare minimum. Be proud of your decision and be proud of your future. Remember, graduating Recruit Training is when Marines earn the title; however, all the hard work and effort leading up to that day are what enables him/her to accomplish that feat. All that you do from this point forward will set the conditions for you to succeed at earning the title “UNITED STATES MARINE.”

SEMPER FIDELIS!SgtMaj Yomen English

Everyone Fights!Page 2 Messages from Leaders

A MeSSAGe FrOM the COMMANDING OFFICer

A MeSSAGe FrOM the SerGeANt MAjOr

Everyone Fights! Page 3Hall of Heroes

HALL OF HEROES

For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hammering at the Marines’ defensive positions, Sgt. BASILONE, in charge of 2 sections of heavy machine guns, fought valiantly to check the savage and determined assault. In a fierce frontal attack with the Japanese blasting his guns with grenades and mortar fire, one of Sgt. BASILONE’S sections, with its gun crews, was put out of action, leaving only 2 men able to carry on. Moving an extra gun into position, he placed it in action, then, under continual fire, repaired another and personally manned it, gallantly holding his line until replacements arrived. A little later, with ammunition critically low and the supply lines cut off, Sgt. BASILONE, at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment. His great personal valor and courageous initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

GUNNERY SGT. JOHN BASILONEBORN: November 4, 1916

BIRTHPLACE: Buffalo, New York

DIED: February 19, 1945 (aged 28) Iwo Jima

PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: RECRUITING STATION BALTIMORE

YEARS OF SERVICE:

1936-1939 (U.S. Army)

1940-1945 (U.S. Marine Corps)

BATTLES/WARS: Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima

UNIT:

US Army: 16th Infantry

US Army: 31st Infantry

USMC: 1st Battalion, 7th Marines

USMC: 1st Battalion, 27th Marines

AWARDS: Medal of Honor

Navy Cross

Purple Heart Medal

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR toSERGEANT

JOHN BASILONEUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

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SPARTAN AWARDA Spartan warrior was considered to be the elite of the Greek army; they were one of the most feared military forces in world history. They were expected to train endlessly in order to always be in top physical shape. As a future Marine, we expect you to embrace several of the characteristics of a Spartan warrior and push yourself at all times while in the Delayed Entry Program. If you do, you will set yourself apart and be recognized before your peers with the Spartan Award.

In order to be eligible for this award you have to meet the criteria in each category during anInitial Strength Test (IST). The IST must be monitored by a RECRUITER, SNCOIC ORCOMMAND GROUP MEMBER.

MALE REQUIREMENTS20 Dead Hang Pull-Ups

100 Crunches in Two Minutes10:15 or Less Mile and a Half Run

FEMALE REQUIREMENTS60 Second Flex Arm Hang or 6 Pull-Ups

70 Crunches in Two Minutes12:30 or Less Mile and a Half Run

RSSBOWIE

COLUMBIA

WALDORF

COLUMBIA

SALISBURY

POOLEEREDD, J.

MITCHELL, D.

MEDOZACORONA, J.

HAMACHER, A

CONNOLLY, A.

GENDERM

M

M

F

F

PULL UPS/HANG25

22

24

:90

:78

CRUNCHES100

102

110

120

100

RUN8:58

9:06

9:29

11:37

12:10

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IRON MAN AWARDChange does not happen overnight and in order to be the best you have to work at it every day. We want to recognize all of your efforts through the Ironman Award. An Ironman Recipient identifies him or herself as a top performer in one of the three categories during an IST (Pull-Ups, Arm-Hang, Crunches, or a Mile and Half Run). The award is given every quarter based on your latest IST score.

The Iron Men and Women for this quarter are as follows:

CATEGORYMALE PULL-UPS

MALE CRUNCHES

MALE RUN

FEMALE FLEXED-ARM HANG

FEMALE CRUNCHES

FEMALE RUN

RSSBOWIE

COLUMBIA

SALISBURY

COLUMBIA

COLUMBIA

NEWARK

POOLEEREDD, J.

RIVASRAUDA, D.

SMITH, S.

HAMACHER, A.

HAMACHER, A.

REED, J.

SCORE25

138

8:49

:87

120

11:04

Everyone Fights!Page 6 We make Marines

WE MAKE MARINESRSS BEL AIR

LLOYD,ZACHARYW.MANGUM,JOANNAM.FREEDY,MICHAELR.GILBERT,CORYJ.

BRADSHAW,ELIASS.O’NEAL,AYSHAB.JAIMES,JAMESA.

THORNTON,ADAMB.RHODES,NICHOLAST.SHIPLEYII,EARLT.GREER,JEREMYA.

The following men and women have successfully completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina and have claimed the title of UNITED STATES MARINE

RSS BOWIEJACKSON,JOSHUAI.BATE,GOSPELB.

RSS COLUMBIAOWOYEMI,OMOFOLAHANO.

MANSEUR, SALIMEKPE,ERNESTE.KALAY,BLYDEND.

RIZZI,CHRISTOPHERV.LEARN,SCOTTY.

WHITTINGTON,ALEXANDERJ.SMITH,AMANDAU.

RSS GLEN BURNIEMOORE,ZACHARYB.GUNTHER,WILLIAMC.MAZUREK,JOSHUAA.HILL,ZACHARYP.

STURMJR.,DAVIDL.WALTERS,TASHAN.

BUENO,SEBASTIAND.STRANGE,JONATHANC.

RSS LANDOVERLAO,MICHAELJAMG.RILEY,DANIELO.

HAWKINSJR.,SPENCERE.DINAGOMEZ,MANUELA.GREENE,DEZMONT.BROWN,TRAVISA.

RSS MIDDLETOWNADAMS,GORDONP.

ALVAREZ, JUANSIPE,CAMERONS.RABB,MICHAELR.MASSEY,HUNTERS.TWEED,DAVIDC.

MCQUAIDE,JOSHUAD.

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WE MAKE MARINESThe following men and women have successfully completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina and have claimed the title of UNITED STATES MARINE

RSS NEWARKSNYDER,SEANP.

RSS SALISBURYMARINER,TIMOTHYA.STARNER,RYANT.BYAM,TRAVISC.

RSS TOWSONHOLLANDJR.,GORDONJ.ROUNTREE,CHRISTIANL.

GRAY,DARIANW.

RSS WALDORFGREENE, MAREICO

FISCHER,ZACHARYC.GUTRICK,TRANICET.HODSONIII,JOHNG.

FORDII,GUYA.BUDD,GORDONC.

GREERII,TERRILLW.ONEILL,BRETTA.PRINCE,DAVONM.

BROWNJR.,ARCHERL.KELLEHER,TAYLERJ.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONPLATOON HONOR GRADUATE

THORNTON,ADAMB.SHIPLEYII,EARLT.

RHODES,NICHOLAST.RIZZI,CHRISTOPHERV.

Everyone Fights!Page 8 Faces of Recruiting Station Baltimore

SEE THE TRANSFORMATION

PFC EARL SHIPLEYGRADUATED RECRUIT TRAINING

May 15, 2015RECRUITING SUB-STATION

Bel AirHOMETOWN

BaltimoreHIGH SCHOOL

Overlea High SchoolACHIEVEMENTS

Platoon Honor Graduate

“Body and mind I surrendered whole to harsh instructors

...and received a soul.” - Rudyard Kipling

Rct. Stephon E. Smith, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, weaves his way through a Confidence Course obstacle June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corps recruits build confidence by overcoming physical challenges. Smith, 18, from Baltimore, is scheduled to graduate Aug. 28, 2015.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert/Released)

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BALTIMORE’S NEW BOSS

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason Carpenter, the incoming commanding officer of Recruiting Station Baltimore and a native of Roswell, New Mexico, speaks during the change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, June 18, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

Major Jason C. Copeland was raised in Roswell, New Mexico. He graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering in May of 2004. After attending The Basic School, he reported to the Infantry Officer Course in Quantico, Virginia graduating in May of 2005.

Major Copeland then reported to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in Twentynine Palms, California. During his tour, he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander, 81mm mortar Platoon Commander and a Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon Commander. While serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Major Copeland deployed twice to Ar Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 04-06 in September of 2005 and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08 in May of 2007.

In May of 2008 Major Copeland reported as the Marine Officer Instructor at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana serving as a Company Commander for two summer training packages at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California. Major Copeland also completed a Masters in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in May of 2010. In May of 2011, he was selected to attend the Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School in

Quantico,Virginia.

In May 2012, Major Copeland graduated with distinction from Expeditionary Warfare School and reported to Camp Pendleton, California. He served as the Charlie Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and the 5th Marine Regiment Assistant Operations Officer before assuming command of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines in December of 2012. He deployed with Golf Company as the Air Assault Company with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in November of 2013. Upon redeployment in June of 2014 he was assigned as the Battalion Operations Officer until his selection as the Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Baltimore.

Major Copeland’s personal decorations include the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star and the Combat Action Ribbon.

He is married to the former Jill Gutierrez also of Roswell, New Mexico and they have a daughter Annabelle, son Jackson and are awaiting another daughter in September of 2015.

Page 10 KnowledgeEveryone Fights!

KNOW YOUR WEAPON

DESCRIPTIONLight-WeightMagazine-FedGas-OperatedAir-CooledShoulder-Fired

GENERAL DATA FOR THE M16A4 SERVICE RIFLE

WEIGHTRifleonly:7.18 lbs30RdMagazine:1.01 lbs

LENGTH39.62 inches

MAXIMUM RANGE3534 Meters EffectiveatPoint:550 MetersEffectiveatArea:800 MetersAMMUNITION5.56mm NATOTYPESBallDummyTracerBlank

“This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.My rifle is my best friend. It is my life.

I must master it as I must master my life.My rifle, without me is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter

than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will…

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noiseof our burst nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit…

My rifle is human even as I because it is my life. Thus. I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories. its sights, and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my head against damage. I will keep my rifle clean

and ready, We will become part of each other. We will…

Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.

So be it until victory is America’s and there is no enemy, but peace.”

RIFLEMAN’S CREED

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WEAPONS SAFETY RULES1.TREATEVERYWEAPONASIFITWERELOADED.

2.NEVERPOINTAWAPONATANYTHINGYOUDONOTINTENDTOSHOOT.

3.KEEPYOURFINGERSTRAIGHTANDOFFTHETRlGGERUNTILYOUAREREADYTOFIRE

4.KEEPTHEWEAPONONSAFEUNTILYOUINTENDTOFIRE.

WEAPONS CONDITION CODESCONDITION 1

Magazineinserted,roundinchamber,boltforward,safetyon,ejectionportcoverclosed.

CONDITION 2

NotapplicabletotheM16A2rifle.

CONDITION 3

Magazineinserted,chamberempty,boltforward,safetyon,ejectionportcoverclosed.

CONDITION 4

Magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port cover closed

WEAPONS COMMANDS“LOAD”

Takes the weapon from condition 4 to 3

“MAKE READY”

Takes the weapon from condition 3 to 1

“FIRE”

Engage targets(s)

“CEASE FIRE”

Stop target engagement

“UNLOAD”

Takes the weapon from any condition to Condition 4

“SHOW CLEAR”

Requires a second individual to inspect the weapon before the weapon is placed in to Condition 4

We READY

are

Everyone Fights!Page 10 Knowledge

IF YOU WANT IT

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YOU GOTTA WORK FOR IT

Knowledge

MIDDLETOWN

WE ARE THECHAMPIONS

Members of the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program assigned to Recruiting Sub-Station Middletown celebrate winning first place during RS Baltimore’s statewide pool function at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, May 9, 2015 (Right). Staff Sgt. Justin Ellis, the SNCOIC for RSS Middletown, accepts the first place trophy from Maj. Christopher Conner (Below).(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

RSS MIDDLETOWN TAKES HOME THE COMMANDING

OFFICER’S TROPHY

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SCREAMFROM YOUR FACE!

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Julie Martinez, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina and a native of St. George, Utah, encourages a member of the Marine Corps’ Delayed Entry Program to sound off during Recruiting Station Baltimore’s annual Female Pool Function at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, June 20, 2015. The purpose of the annual Female Pool Function is to build mental and physical toughness among members of the Delayed Entry Program and to maintain their commitment to complete recruit training in order to become United States Marines. Roughly 2,400 female recruits come through 4th Recruiting Training Battalion each year, trained by the very women who have seen and been part of the transformation that has brought us to where we are today.(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Christopher Conner, the previous commanding officer of Recruiting Station Baltimore and a native of Gastonia, North

Carolina, leads a motivational run during RS Baltimore’s statewide pool function at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, May 9, 2015. More

than 300 future Marines participated in the field meet that was designed to physically challenge them and build camaraderie prior to attending recruit

training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina sometime this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryan Nygaard/