Stories - Nov 2005

Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon) - Recruiter Gunnery Sgt. Ciriaco R. Ayala, left, looks on as Rick Reitz, computer specialist, attempts to connect to a wireless network from within Recruiting Substation Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 23, 2005. Expanding their limited Web access in the Midwest, all 9th Marine Corps District recruiters are scheduled to soon be able to connect to the Internet using improved laptops and high-speed wireless modems. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Bill Lisbon)

Wireless connections and e-mail accounts planned for MCRC recruiters

With blinkers now on, Midwest recruiters will steer their way out of the information superhighway’s slow lane in 2006. By next year, recruiters will have individual e-mail accounts and Internet access using improved laptops with wireless connections, reported 9th Marine Corps District officials recently. The initiative, outlined to the eight

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Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004. - Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, RSS Fargo recruiter, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal Nov. 15, from Maj. Aaron Marx, Recruiting Station Twin Cities Commanding Officer, for life-saving actions in January 2004.

Recruiter helps save pilot from Cobra's fiery bite

What does it take to be a successful Marine recruiter? A strong work ethic? Vast knowledge of the Marine Corps? Communication skills above reproach? How about heroism in the line of duty? Sergeant Joshua J. Nodurft, canvassing recruiter for Recruiting Substation Fargo, is successful and a hero. Nodurft was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

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Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride. - Decorated motorcycles honoring fallen Marines lined up to start the first Heroes Ride.

Chicagoland Marines spotlighted during weeklong celebration

November 10, 2005 marked the Marine Corps’ 230th birthday. Marines here celebrated with Chicagoland Marine Week Nov. 6 - 13. The celebratory week was designed to unite the Marine community—past and present—in Chicagoland—and spotlight the Corps in area communities. “We just built on a great idea,” said Sgt. Kimberly Leone, event coordinator and

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Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations. - Staff Sgt. Jason M. Duggar and Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love of RSS Flint discuss community relations with local radio station. Working on all recruiting aspects helped lead RS Lansing to score the top spot among 9th Marine Corps District recruiting stations.

RS Lansing lands top spot at District

The numbers are in and the Recruiting Station Lansing Legionnaires are rated number one in the 9th Marine Corps District for fiscal year 2005 having contracted and shipped more than its fair share mission. The net average per recruiter was 1.35 percent, the highest in the nation. “Our boys worked their butts off this year,” said Capt. Elgin Young,

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SSgt. Craig P. Dangel (sitting), SNCOIC of RSS Kokomo and 9MCD SNCOIC of the Year, discusses recruiting programs with MSgt. Paul E. Rork, RI, RS Indianapolis, during a training and assist visit to RSS Kokomo June 23. According to Sgt Allen L. Morse II, a Kokomo recruiter, Dangel is a Marine that leads by example and is in the fight until the end. - SSgt. Craig P. Dangel (sitting), SNCOIC of RSS Kokomo and 9MCD SNCOIC of the Year, discusses recruiting programs with MSgt. Paul E. Rork, RI, RS Indianapolis, during a training and assist visit to RSS Kokomo June 23. According to Sgt Allen L. Morse II, a Kokomo recruiter, Dangel is a Marine that leads by example and is in the fight until the end.

Indianapolis SNCOIC inspires leadership through example

At five foot, eight inches tall and 180 pounds, Staff Sgt. Craig P. Dangel physically portrays the word Marine. He is in shape, has a bench and weights in the front of his Recruiting Substation, and regularly works out on his own and with his poolees. He is even planning a weight lifting competition to attract physically-fit potential applicants.

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Milwaukee's top dog named District's top recruiter

Recruiting duty begins long before sun up and lasts long after sun down. Recruiters struggle with obstacles, such as time management, indifference, and public perception on a daily basis. For Marine recruiters, making mission is essential. If you don’t, you fail as a recruiter. If you do, you are a hero for a month. Few recruiters can maintain

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