June 1, 2020
Bandera graduate completes Marine Corps Boot Camp
Private Deja A. Gamez, 18, of Bandera, graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, on May 22, 2020.
Private Gamez successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 59 recruits in training platoon 2032. In lieu of leave for 10 days at home because of Covid-19, Private Gamez will report directly to Camp LeJeune for one month of Military Combat Training, followed by four to six months of Military Occupation Specialty school.
Congratulations Marine and Semper Fidelis.
Private Gamez successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 59 recruits in training platoon 2032. In lieu of leave for 10 days at home because of Covid-19, Private Gamez will report directly to Camp LeJeune for one month of Military Combat Training, followed by four to six months of Military Occupation Specialty school.
Congratulations Marine and Semper Fidelis.