Marine recruits train on Long Island
SSgt. Daniel Oritheneer discusses how new Marines, known as "poolees," prep for Basic Training in Parris Island, S.C. Videojournalist: Daniel Goodrich (Feb. 7, 2013) (March 2, 2013 6:21 PM)
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Here come the Marines.
Jogging in lockstep, carrying their flag, chanting their cadences . . . "mota . . . mota . . . got a lot of motivation . . . " they advance. Not up a hill, not on to the beach, but across an obstacle nearly as intimidating:
Route 107 in Hicksville during rush hour.
This is life for the Long Island Marine recruit. In a part of the country that lacks a heavy...
