Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46Eagle (CA) Young Marines unit has recently joined a new Battalion. There are four units that started this Battalion: South Orange County, Saddleback, Camp Pendleton and the Eagle Unit. The new Battalion is 3rd Battalion, Southern California Regiment, 6 Division. My name is YM/LCpl Elijah Delgado from Eagle (CA) Young Marines. Our very first 3rd Battalion activity was held with Head Quarter Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, CA, in February 2016. Our activity started with the Battalion Formation, as the Battalion Commander intro- duced each Young Marine Unit forming the new Battalion. After the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation, we started the activities.A few of my fellow Young Marines take up the story: My name is YM/PFC Nicholas Stoughton from South Or- ange County (CA) Young Marines. Four activities were conducted at the same time. They were Chemical, Biologi- cal, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) awareness, First Aid Objectives, Communications Objectives, and Squad/Color Guard Competition. I liked the Communication training the best. At Communication Training, we learned how active Duty Marines use radio equipment.We learned the Phonetic Alphabet,talked on radios,and learned how to be a messen- ger. They taught us how to set up the radio gear in military vehicles,and also how to clean the equipment,waterproof it for heavy rains, and how to travel in deep water. My name is YM/Pvt Brody Woods from Saddleback (CA) Young Marines. I was happy to meet Young Marines from all of the other three units. I enjoyed the First Aid Training the best. I enjoyed learning the First Aid steps in treating burns, and assisting choking victims,because we never know when we will need to respond to an emergency situation.We were told about using the acronym “S.T.O.P.” from our Guidebook (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan). Our teachers were active Duty Corpsman in the Navy, and they really knew about First Aid. They taught us as though we were the first responders in an emergency Medical situation. We were shown how to use clothing articles as bandages, splints, and how to treat burn victims. My name is YM/Pvt Tristan Keslar from Camp Pendle- ton (CA) Young Marines. I had a great time learning about CBRN. Active Duty Marines have a big responsibility with all the CBRN equipment.They taught us about the different medicines that will be used in chemical environment. We learned about the MOPP Suit. It was really big. They had smaller suits, which we were able to put on. It was heavy and hard to walk around in.We drank water through the Gas Mask (it was fun at first, but then I wanted to make a head call. That was another story). I am glad our new 3rd Battal- ion took part in all these great activities. I am YM/PFC Michael Rivera from Eagle (CA) Young Ma- rines. I liked the Squad Drill and Color Guard Competition. This consisted of each unit marching a 9 Young Marine Squad and Young Marine Color Guard. There were Active Duty Marines conducting a Uniform Inspection and grading our Drill movements. The Battalion Formation finished the day with announcing the Squad Drill and Color Guard high scoring unit. The Eagle Unit earned the “Drill Boot”. This is a rotating trophy that will be at the Eagle Command Post until the next 3rd Battalion Drill Competition. I am looking forward to the next 3rd Battalion activity. --Submitted by the Young Marines of 3rd Battalion, Southern Califor- nia Regiment, 6 Division Division 6: The 3rd Battalion Forms Up and Has Fun By YM/PFC Mariela Cazares Eagle (CA) Several weeks ago, our unit placed first in Bat- talion Drill Competition. Our Unit Commander wanted to give us surprise. So, we traveled to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. We marched to the reviewing stands next to the Parade Deck. We then picked our seats so we can get a good view of the Parade Deck. We heard the announcer say that the Drum and Bugle Corps was coming onto the Parade Deck. The Drum and Bugle Corps marching band started their performance, and I was very im- pressed. The Marine Drum Line and Bugle Corps started off with an amazing performance of some well-known tunes. They got every sin- gle beat, with each step on the right time, mov- ing side to side without errors. As The Silent Drill Platoon marched out for their performance,I was clapping.I was amazed because for a long time they are quiet, no talk- ing no voices, no sound but their feet hitting the ground, their rifles hitting the ground, mak- ing noise with their hands , and also tossing a rifle to each other quietly. They had an inspec- tion of two rifles, and did everything cleanly and beautifully. Finally, the Marine Corps Color Guard per- formed and the band played the National An- them. After all these performances, the audi- ence had the opportunity to meet everyone in the Marine Drum Line and Bugle Core, Silent Drill Platoon, and Maine Corps Color Guard. We learned a little bit about what it is to be in the Marine Drum Line and Bugle Corps and also took pictures with the Marine Corps Color Guard. It was an awesome experience for the Eagle Young Marines, a unit where everyone supports and watches out for each other. Watching Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoons We learned a little bit about what it is to be in the Marine Drum Line and Bugle Corps YOUNG MARINES ESPRIT ONLINE 39