Women Marines - Drill Instructors and Recruit Training

Every Woman Has a Story, Share Yours… January 1-7 2010 Each month, WTDB will showcase the spirit of women Marines through featured photographs. These images embody the full spectrum of opportunities and responsibilities carried out with distinction and honor. Check back each month where we feature photos selected from the featured photo gallery submitted by our members. A drill instructor gives a period of instruction to her platoon on close order drill while on the 4th Battalion parade deck during forming. Recruits standby to zero their weapons during grass week prior to qualifying on the rifle range the following week. While conducting Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training, recruits practice blocking techniques with their M16A2 service rifle at Leatherneck Square. Two recruits go toe-to-toe during pugil sticks at Leatherneck Square. Recruits will conduct several "bouts" during recruit training. After conducting warm up exercises, series 4000 prepares for a run. A senior drill Instructor faces her platoon during graduation. The series steps off for their first hike aboard Parris Island during first phase. A platoon stands by on the bleachers and awaits their turn in the "shoot' for final drill. Recruits maneuver through the tree line during Basic Warrior Training (BWT). Recruits line up before executing the day course at Paige Field. About Us Where The Difference Begins honors, inspires, and empowers past, present and future women Marines. WTDB unites active duty Marines, reservists, retirees, veterans, poolees enrolled in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and other women who have an interest in the United States Marine Corps. Where The Difference Begins, Inc is a closely held corporation founded in November 2009. It is incorporated in the state of Delaware with a registered office in North Carolina. It was founded by four sisters, CWO2 Tammie Martin USMC, MSgt Terry "Tina" Barrett USMC (Ret.), MSgt Tracy Maust USAF (Ret.), and Tanya M Bell. Contact US Website: www.WhereTheDifferenceBegins.com Email: WTDBTeam@wherethedifferencebegins.com Telephone: 888.857.0348 Fax: 888.857.6185 Mail: Where The Difference Begins, Inc 1250 Western Blvd #L2 PMB #260 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Share this document: Share