Hillery named Marine Corps Athlete of the Year

FALLBROOK – On August 6, Captain Robert Hillery was honored as the US Marine Corps Male Athlete of the Year for 2009 at the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon Ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico in Quantico, Va.

Hillery is the son of Bob and Mary Ann Hillery of Fallbrook, and was Commanding Officer of H&S Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion on Camp Pendleton until July 15, when he relinquished that command to attend officer’s school at Quantico for the next year.

Hillery was named Male Athlete of the Year for Camp Pendleton on July 1, having competed in over 37 r...