Pleasant Grove Review | 1988-08-24 | Page 7 | Pvt. Matthew L. Ash Completes Marine Recruit Training in Calif

Pvt. Matthew L. Ash completes Marine recruit training in Calif. Marine Pvt. Matthew L. Ash, a resident of Pleasant Grove, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 11-week training cycle, Ash was taught the basics of battlefield bat-tlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment enlist-ment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle. A 1987 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves in May 1988.