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Archive: 2006

Retired Marine colonel leads premier Chicago racetrack

Less than one year ago, Marine Col. Roy A. Arnold was preparing more than 17,000 Marines and sailors with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar-based 3d Marine Aircraft Wing to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He now oversees one of the nation’s top horse racing operations at Arlington Square Park, Ill. Arnold, former assistant

Top recruiter returns to fleet a Centurion

“The only thing I wanted to do when I came out on recruiting was return to the fleet successful,” said Staff Sgt. Krisopher Korreck, recruiter, Recruiting Station Lansing, Recruiting Substation Muskegon. “I never expected anything else.” With his hard work ethic and desire to be successful, Korreck reached success on several levels. During his 33

Recruiter aide honored by state

Forty enlisted service men and women from seven military reserve components in the state of Wisconsin were recognized Nov. 12 at the 42nd Annual Wisconsin Military Achievement Awards at the Capitol building in Madison, Wis. To be eligible for this award, a service member must be assigned to a Wisconsin National Guard or reserve unit. The standards

Indy recruiters relish good times amidst tough year

Many of us make goals, strive to reach them, and look back at the year’s end to assess how we’ve done. The past year has been full of challenges, old and new, that every recruiter has had to overcome. Continued operations in the Global War on Terrorism have raised concerns about military service, and parents have become more involved with their

Bemidji High alumni selected for head of national Marine Corps Recruiter Training Team

Twenty-six years ago, Mark Erhart, a Bemidji (Minn.) High School All-State baseball, football and wrestling champion, left his tiny, historically charming hometown, to join the Marines. On his journey, he took with him his strong Minnesotan sense of community and team mentality. Today, Master Gunnery Sgt. Erhart coaches others on how to enlist

Success starts with hard work, belief in Corps

“‘Don’t I know you from somewhere?’ is usually how I start (my interviews). If they say ‘yes,’ half my job is done. If they say ‘no,’ I say to myself, Why not?” said Sgt. Peter Hansen, a Recruiting Substation Holland recruiter. “The best advice I could give a new recruiter is smile, have fun, get out of your office and get in front of people. Talk

SNCOIC of the Year builds resume of excellence

“It was on a Friday afternoon that I received a call that changed the direction of my Marine Corps career forever,” said Gunnery Sgt. Terry Love, staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Recruiting Substation Grand Rapids. “Master Sergeant Young, my previous recruiter instructor from (Recruiting Station) Lansing, called me and asked, ‘Hey warrior,

Milwaukee recruiter engineers success, becomes Distrct's top recruiter

For nearly 231 years, the Marine Corps has been engaged in some of the bloodiest battles in history. However, not all battles are fought on far away shores against an organized enemy. One battle that the Marine Corps wages every day, of every week, of every month, of every year, requires no weapons or massive troop movements. This battle is fought

Kansas City OSO repeats as District's top officer recruiter

It’s the end of the fiscal year and the results are in. He did it again. Capt. Chad Morton, officer selection officer, Officer Selection Station Kansas City, took the title of 9th Marine Corps District OSO of the Year for fiscal year 2006. “Captain Morton is the OSO of the Year because he is determined to succeed. Failure is not an option,” said

PSR of the Year brings 76 back to Corps

Sometimes, the best applicants for the Marine Corps are those who have already served. Enter Staff Sgt. Glendon L. Garrett, prior service recruiter, Prior Service Recruiting Site #1, Great Lakes, Ill. Garrett, who was recently recognized as the 9th Marine Corps District Prior Service Recruiter of the Year, recruits and processes prior-service