“It’s a check engine light, but for your body,” said Kyla Driver, a research coordinator with the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM).The byproduct of many years of research, development, and redesigns, the Heat Injury Prevention System (HIPS) developed by the U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity (USAMMDA) and USARIEM, along with several other research groups, is undergoing its final testing on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.“All recruits are issued a heart monitoring system that they wear throughout the Crucible,” said Dr. Mark Buller, the lead investigator for the project. “This allows a drill instructor to see that he has recruits who may be higher risk of suffering a heat
continue reading
Bridget Wilson has known since she was five years old that she wanted to be a veterinarian. But as she got older, she had another aspiration—her dad was in the Air Force and her fondness for military service grew.“I grew up in a military family and I liked the military lifestyle, but I didn’t really know how to make that work with being a veterinarian,” said Wilson.Wilson was preparing for college when she learned about the U.S. Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program, a scholarship designed for individuals wanting to be doctors, dentists, or veterinarians.The program sounded like a perfect fit for Wilson, which would allow her to be both a veterinarian and a service member.“When I went on my first training, I got introduced to the
continue reading
Over twenty two years ago, Lt. Col. Matthew A. Lamb graduated recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego with India Company, Platoon 3069. Now, on October 7, 2022, his son Hayden M. Lamb, graduated with India Company, Platoon 3069 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.Lt. Col Lamb, who currently serves as the Recruit Training Regiment Executive Officer, could not be more proud of his son.“He didn’t want anything to come back on me,” Lt. Col. Lamb said. “He was very cognizant of the fact that the staff knew who his father was, but he didn’t want the recruits making that connection or anyone else. He just wanted to be Recruit Lamb, and I really admire him for that.”Lt. Col. Lamb went on to explain how his son was fully
continue reading
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. -- Training for America’s next battles will always involve risk. Creating an environment that simulates the many elements of warfare is an ever-changing obstacle, but the Marine Corps has always adapted to these obstacles. For Romeo Company, every recruit has their own opportunity to overcome.Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. In March 2022, Romeo Company moved into its brand-new home, with the mission of giving recruits the opportunity to return to training stronger and better.The foundation of Romeo Company’s accomplishments is not just a building, but
continue reading
On October 24, 2021, 18-year old Kylie Hathaway shipped out to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from North Manchester, Ind. to begin her journey of becoming a United States Marine. After 48 training days, and two weeks shy of becoming a Marine her training was abruptly halted when Hathaway fractured her tibia.Hathaway was then placed in recovery at MCRD San Diego for two weeks. Female recruits who are injured on the west coast are required to be transported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where the fully-female recovery platoon exists, which became her reality on January 12, 2022.After spending three months in the Female Recovery Platoon (FRP), Hathaway was cleared to return to training with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
continue reading
During high school, Ronald Maltez found himself struggling—he weighed nearly 300 pounds and his self-confidence was at an all-time low. Since he was 14, Maltez wanted to be a U.S. Marine. But as he went through high school, his poor decisions and choice of friends led to an unhealthy lifestyle. Maltez said he hit rock bottom when his mom just stared at him and cried about his weight gain.
continue reading