MCRD San Diego

I was recently at my brother’s graduation at MCRD San Diego last week.  I must admit that it was a great feeling to finally step foot on the MCRD base again since I graduated from it back in 1996.  Once I made it through the main gate and was free to roam around the areas I was allowed on it was nice to see how much it has changed.  I noticed so many things that I wasn’t allowed to see when I was based there in Boot Camp.  While in Boot Camp I was able to see only the barracks that I lived in, the Parade Deck and the areas that we trained in, along with an area on the other side where we worked and had Liberty for one day. 

The Hallway, on your left was just one of the photos I was able to photograph while I was on the base.  Originally built in 1919 the base makes over 21,000 Marines a year and very few make it back to the Depot.  The hallway houses the offices of the Battalions that train the recruits.  These offices have lots of individuals working in them to keep track of the training of every Marine on the base. 

Overall the visit to the base was truly something I have been wanting to do for a long time.  I plan on doing it again soon.  I also want to mention that I was talking to my brother’s Drill Instructor about keeping in touch with old fellow Marines and he mentioned the website, TogetherWeServed.com which allows you to create a profile that can even be linked to your facebook account and add brothers/sisters that you knew while you were in the military.  It doesn’t just refer to only Marines as it also lets you create profiles for the other armed forces of the United States.  If you haven't checked out the site yet then you need to go do it now.

Thanks for reading and if you have any comments you want to leave, please do so.

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

Clovis Fire Department

Here is another photo from the September 11 Memorial that was held on the Pelco Campus this year.  I took this photo of the Clovis Fire Department Bell after the ceremony had ended.

Thanks for looking!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

The Beetle

Its been a while since I had a chance to share my mind on the site.  I have been busy lately where it seems that the summer is full of things that keep us on our toes.  From Birthday parties to just good ol’ fashioned BBQ’s.  And not to mention work is another thing too! 

I was on my way to work today and crossed under to overpasses that cross one of the highways that I travel and noticed something that was interesting to me anyway.  On the first overpass I saw a girl riding a bicycle with another girl standing holding on to the back of the girl driving the bicycle.  On the second overpass I noticed a man running his heart out.  On the third overpass I noticed a man walking just possibly gathering his thoughts while on his way to work.  I thought about taking a photo of the event but at that time of day it can be extremely dangerous trying to take a photograph and drive on a congested freeway at the same time. 

The photo of the beetle above is something that we came across that was flying around in the neighborhood and possibly just ended up dead outside the house.  It has kind of like a greenish and silvery texture to it.  If you know what type of beetle it is please let me know.

Thanks again for reading!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

Paintballin’

Here is a photo of myself when I was in Chicago a couple of months

Chicago Style Pizza

What is up with all the Food Topics lately?  Well..I was going through cleaning out some old photos on my iPhone and wanted to share them with you.  This is a Chicago Style Pizza from Lou Malnati’s in Chicago.  Very thick crust pizza and a layer of sausage under a layer of pepperoni's.  Very delicious.

Thanks for looking!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

Portillo’s Chili Dog

If you have never had a Chicago Style Hot Dog then you have to go over to Portillo’s in Chicago, IL.  They have some of the best dogs around.  Even the buns are covered with poppy seeds.

Thanks for looking!  Time to go eat!

Semper Fidelis,

Manuel Perez

Did You Watch The Show?

Probably one of the most talked about show (for men) was aired last night on CBS!