Devil Pups is a non-profit organization designed to help teens 14-17 from all backgrounds gain self-confidence and learn to take responsibility for their actions. People wonder “Why the name Devil Pups?” The term “Devil Dogs” was used by German soldiers to describe Marines fighting in World War I. The Marines who organized this youth citizenship program chose the term “Devil Pups” to describe the quality of teen who can complete this program.
All nine Southern Utah Devil Pups finished the course and received their Devil Pup challenge coins. Congratulations!
Newest Southern Utah Devil Pups:
Adilyn Adams
Andrew Barnum
Joey Blevins
Josef Bornhoeft
Tommi Chau, Top 10% Award
Ethan Hanks
Rayden Riddle, Spirit Award Winner
Isaac Stover, Perfect PFT Score Award
Osmar Vasquez
Once again, Southern Utah comes home loaded with awards. Thank you, Sgt. Billion!
DEVIL PUPS NEVER QUIT!
2021 Southern Utah Devil Pups!
To Pups and parents:
Please report to the Elks Club (630 W 1250 N, St. George, UT 84770) on Saturday the 14th at 0830 in Devil Pups Uniform, with parents, for recognition by, and introduction to, the Marine Corps League which generously provides financial support to the Devil Pups Program and takes a keen interest in the pups' future success. It will take less than one hour.
I will sharply march the Pups in and they will likely each be asked what they liked the most and least about Devil Pups Camp and Training, so prepare some answers. Some awards will be given. Everyone is expected to attend this important meeting. If unable, please advise.
Thank you, Sgt Billion
Sgt. Billion reports that the pups have been checked in at Camp Pendleton for a week of Devil Pup camp beginning tomorrow morning. Exciting times for these teens.
Pup Candidates and Parents: I'm sending to you a Contact List for emergency use when traveling to Camp Pendleton. By now you should all have a copy of the directions for meeting the shuttle to get into the base. But I will send another copy via e-mail.
Please note that immediately after the graduation ceremony, we require that all Devil Pups meet Sgt. Billion at a designated spot across the parade field from the stands for pictures. Parents are invited to meet their pups there and participate in photos. Then you are free to go.
We are also requesting that each pup notify Sgt. Billion when he/she is leaving with parents so we make sure we leave no one behind and that everyone is safely reunited with family members.
I will be sending this message twice, once from gmail and once from my SunRiver address. If you cannot open the PDF Contact List, please let me know so I can get it to you in a different format.
Donna Toole
Pup Candidates and Parents:
Here is a link to the Devil Pups website showing the packing list. Since this year has been impacted by Covid restrictions and this 2021 camp is shorter in duration, please note that 7 pair of underwear and sox are all that's required for this year.
Please wear the white T-shirt, jeans (not skinny jeans), a belt and tennis shoes at departure. I'm attaching photos of a prior group of SoUtah Devil Pups. One photo shows tennis shoes on one pup, while the second photo is of pups after check-in with sea bags (which each pup gets after a transfer from your bags is done). Your bags will be locked up for duration of the camp and you will use these sea bags during camp.
In addition to the bag check on Tuesday, which you should already have all the details about, we will be making Sugar Cookies. It will be delicious!
As we discussed this morning during training, you will need to show up in your boots and jeans, and bring all of your PT gear, a trash bag, and a towel. Also, for those of you who said you had, please bring a 5 gallon bucket(s) that is fairly clean on the inside. That is all.
Sgt. Billion
We will have the Packing list check on Tuesday, July 13th, 0545.
Bring your bag packed with everything that is going to camp as listed in the packing list.
Use a masking tape or duct tape strip (something that will be sure to stick) with your name printed in black marker. Put one strip on each side of your bag so it can be seen easily no matter how stacked in a pile of bags after graduation.
Buy whatever you need before then. We want to make sure everybody has everything. Then go home and do not touch your bag. We will have a final packing list check on Thursday, July 15, 0545, right after the PFT. We will keep your bags for you and we will bring them to you Sunday morning. At that time, you should not need to take anything out of your bag or put anything in your bag.
Final PFT July 15th! Until then, Eat, Sleep, Breath, Dream, Visualize and Believe in a Personal Best PFT Score. Then commit to crush that score at Camp.
Drill and Guidon Practice on Saturday, July 17th. Boots, jeans, white T-shirt (NO logo) and plain belt. Same clothes you will wear in the van on the way to Camp Pendleton the next morning. (Except for the shirt. Put on a clean shirt after you shower and put on deodorant before the Sunday morning van ride.) It is advised to wear a hoodie, if not for an a/c ride to Camp Pendleton, at least for those chilly oceanside mornings at camp. It's not St. George weather by the ocean. Some former Devil Pups even used them to sleep in.
Meet for departure to Camp Pendleton, dressed according to instructions, on Sunday, July 18th, 0545. Washington Elementary, same place as usual. Bring water and snacks. We will stop for breakfast.
Each pup attending camp needs to make $100 toward their camp fee. 1st Sgt Les needs 5 pups to work 2 half days, early mornings, four hours each day, $50 each day. Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Contact Les at 562.477.0556 ASAP
This year is completely different for Devil Pup Graduation due to Camp Pendleton's Covid precautions. Parents, relatives, friends will need to meet at a location outside of Camp Pendleton to be bused into the 11 Area Parade Grounds for the graduation ceremony. Please see map link below for more information.
