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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines from the II Marine Expeditionary Force lead training events for cadets with Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps from high schools across the east coast during a summer leadership camp aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 14-19.
“Our mission is to develop better citizens,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. James E. Gardner, a retired Marine Instructor with Lejeune High school MCJROTC. “The interactions with the students show them that Marines are human too and give them something to emulate.”
The program teaches students the Marine Corps’ core values, leadership traits and leadership principles.
“The summer leadership camp aboard Lejeune helps Marines to bridge the gap in the new generation and foster a greater understanding,” said Gardner. “These Marines have the opportunity to mentor the students and instill confidence in them to lead. The students see what it’s like to be a Marine.”
Cadets from all over the region convened at Lejeune High School and participated in events, such as a strength and endurance course, rappelling and tactical field care procedures. They followed a schedule with different units across II MEF and returned to the school where they spent the night.
“They trusted me and followed without question,” said Cpl. Trenton A. Jordan, an armorer with Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base. “It was a unique opportunity to get outside of my normal job and apply my leadership skills with the students.”
The Marines’ objective was to mentor the students as they encountered the obstacles, situations and battlefield scenarios.
“The cadets developed a better sense of working as a team and having the physical and mental courage to push forward to the end,” said Jordan. “What they learn with us prepares them to be outstanding citizens or outstanding future Marines [or service members].”
Cadet Major Derrick J. Robinson, a member of student cadre, enlisted in the delayed entry program for the United States Marine Corps.
“I’ve been around the Marine Corps my whole life with my dad,” said Robinson. “Interacting with the Marines at this camp has really opened my eyes [to the military and new leadership styles].”
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2015 14:48 |
| Story ID: | 167355 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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