Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region commanding general, right, presents the 2011 Recruiter of the Year Award to Sgt. Carlos F. Hernandez from Recruiting Station San Diego during the 2011 Navy League Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon. Other awards presented included 2011 Drill Instructor of the Year, Staff Sergeant Jimmy F. Richard Jr., 2011 Aviation Marine of the Year, Staff Sgt. Bart C. Smith, 2011 Reservist of the Year, Cpl. Marvin E. Umana and 2011 Hospital Corpsman of the Year, Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Jackson. Businesses in the San Diego area showed their appreciation and sponsored the event, inviting more than 50 Marines and sailors from southern California units to attend the event.