Jodi Meyerson, English teacher, American Leadership Academy, South Spanish Fork, Utah, maneuvers through a field of simulated tripwires while running the bayonet assault course Feb. 8.
Sgt. Ryan Jones, a native of Penfield, N.Y., practices playing his French horn in one of the rehearsal rooms at the band hall aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Jones has been playing the French horn More
Melissa Hansen, a library technician, shows Master Sgt. Frank Puebla, Support Battalion, how to use a play away audio book. "The audio books really help on the long commute to Oceanside, especially with all the More
Recruit Training Regiment held a change of command ceremony for Col. Robert W. Gates on May 25, at Shepherd Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Col. Michael J. Lee took over for Gates as the comm More
Tucked in the corner of Ocean Beach, Calif., is a beach designated just for man’s best friend and his owner. On sunny days the beach is crowded with people and their pets playing in the sand and surf.
Col. Michael R. Bowersox, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses the attendees of the National Recruiter Instructor and Recruiting Officer Conference, June 7, aboard Marine Corps R More
Participants of Marine Corps Recruit Depot's Fitness Center's Zumba Fitness class follow the instruction of Claudia Hillard, a Zumba instructor, June 10. "Zumba is one of the hottest new workouts available," sa More
Zumba instructor, Claudia Hillard leads her class through dance moves at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center, June 13. Zumba is a fun and easy way to stay fit for all fitness levels and ages.
Members of the Single Marine Program barbecue plenty of food when Semper Fit Health Promotions held a martial arts and men's health fair, June 15 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fieldhouse lawn. Local More
Steven Martinez, a Toy King Detailing associate, details Lance Cpl. Andrew Rodgers', military police, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1987 Pontiac Firebird after he won the raffle for a complete auto detail More
Lance Cpl. Jaimee Williams, an administrative clerk for 3rd Recruit Training Battalion takes off for second base after one of her teammates sent the ball into the field during the women's softball playoffs, June 21.
A cloud of tire smoke rises into the night after a racer gets done showing off for the crowd at Qualcomm Stadium where Race Legal was holding one of its racing events, June 24.
Chief Petty Officer Joe Mendoza watches as Jared uses the dinosaur-shaped slide to take his turn sending the ball down the lane during a family get together at the recreation center, July 4.
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton and several Marine volunteers from MCRD honored the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with their float designed for Coronado’s Independence Day parade, July 4.
Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, sits in a panel for recruiting during the National Naval Officers Association Professional Development and Training Conference held at the Sa More
Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping, Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on More
Veterans stand next to their motorcycles and chat outside of El Cajon Harley Davidson, Aug. 6, during a fundraiser for Gunnery Sgt. David Smith who was injured in a motorcycle accident.
Black tape across a military policeman's badge was a symbol of honor and mourning for fallen comrade, police officer Jeremy Henwood who was killed in the line of duty Aug. 6. For the week of Aug. 8 - 12 law enf More
Up in the morning with the California sun, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego came together for a formation run around base Aug. 15. Headquarters and Service Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Recruiter’s More
A construction worker builds onto a support beam for a new parking area aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 16. This is no ordinary parking area, the roof will be lined with solar hot water heatin More
Couples dance happily at the Bayview Restaurant's Sultry Summer Swing Aug. 19. Once a month the Bayview holds a dinner dance that is themed to match the seasons and upcoming holidays. Between the live band and More
Colleen Gaydos, professional staff member, Senate Appropriations Committee, and Lt. Cmdr. John Collins, navy congressional liaison officer, Appropriations Matters Office, visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot San More
Participants of the Boot Camp Challenge training program perform push-ups and other exercises at the first stop along a two-mile run Aug. 23. The training program was put together to help participants prepare f More
Marine Band San Diego performs during the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. Every graduation Friday the band performs during the ceremony. They play a variety of music for the families to listen to right before t More
Capt. Penny Heisler, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Branch Medical Clinic officer in charge, right, cuts the first slice of cake during the U.S. Navy's 236th birthday celebration at Duncan Hall Gallery Oc More
Families should have fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in their homes for proper fire safety and prevention. Families should know how to work a fire extinguisher and check their detectors regularly. Matche More
Frank Chavez, drug demand reduction coordinator, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Substance Abuse Counseling Center, gives Lt. Duchuy Nguyen, Facilities Division public works officer, right, a t-shirt and bag in obse More
Maj. Michael A. Welsh, "White Knights" VMM-165, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks about MV-22 Osprey operations in Afghanistan during Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Museum Historical Society's qu More
Marines purchase breakfast items at Duncan Hall's new breakfast kiosk, Oct. 25. The new kiosk offers breakfast sandwiches, self-serve beverages, pastries, fresh fruit bowls, coffee, iced coffee, cappuccinos and More
Couples went through five different venues while attending Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Family Team Building and Behavioral Health Services couples resiliency class, Underwater Romance, Oct. 28. When More
Lance Cpl. Ernest Delgado looks in astonishment as he is shown a photo of himself that is displayed in Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Command Museum's Vietnam Exhibit, during Platoon 3317's 45th anniver More
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bley, musician, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, takes time out of his hectic schedule to practice playing music, Nov. 23. Bley was named the staff non-commissioned offic More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego started the 2012 Commanding General’s Cup season with flag football. The day’s games wrapped up with a toppling win by Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team against Finance 18 – 10.
A couple dance close during a 1950s era song played by the Cradit Union Band during the Bayview Restaurant's Sultry Summer Swing Aug. 19. The band plays cover songs from all eras and styles, and were more than More
Two Marine Corps martial arts instructors demonstrate some moves that are part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program that every Marine learns in recruit training. The educators were encouraged to try out som More
Sgt. Ryan Jones, musician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, shows one of his Marines how to perform a Marine Corps Marital Arts Program move during a training session, April 4. Jones More
Attendees at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center's Yoga class start off in the child's pose, controlling their breathing and relaxing, June 11. Those who practice Yoga are called Yogi's.Throug More
Jacob Ellis, a martial artist with USA Freestyle Martial Arts performs a flip. Semper Fit Health Promotions held a martial arts and men's health fair, June 15 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fieldhous More
Steven Martinez, a Toy King Detailing associate, shows how to take proper care of a motorcycle and the difference between Armor All and other products, June 18 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Auto Ski More
Maj. Linda Long, company commander, Service Company, sends the ball downfield during the women's softball playoffs, June 21. Headquarters and Service Battalion took on Recruit Training Regiment and won their la More
Drivers took the time to talk to their opponents while in the line-up to race to get a feel of what they were up against. Sometimes good friendships are formed in this line-up.
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton and several Marine volunteers from MCRD honored the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with their float designed for Coronado’s Fourth of July parade, July 4.
Guests of U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Joe Mendoza gather around the ball return machine to wait for their turn during a family get together at the recreation center, July 4.
A recruit follows instructions on how to make a knot for his harness before descending the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 5. To ensure safety as they completed the rappel tower, More
Marc Lemieux, Clairemont Mesa, Calif. signs a t-shirt that El Cajon Harley Davidson had set out during their fundraiser Aug. 6. Attendees were able to sign the t-shirts, a book with their own personal message a More
Staff Sgt. Jason Biggers (left) military policeman, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion and Lance Cpl. Daniel Contois (right) military policeman, Headquarters Company, H & S Bn. stand in fr More
Participants of the Boot Camp Challenge training program run to their next exercise station Aug. 23. The participants ran approximately two miles during their training, preparing them for the 10th annual Boot C More
A Marine color guard stands at parade rest before marching on the colors for the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. This color guard is comprised of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The More
Brian Deatherage, biology teacher, Kuna High School, Kuna, Idaho, keeps positive control of his weapon and his Kevlar helmet while crawling through a tunnel during the bayonet assault course, here, Feb. 08. Dea More
Marines gather around Sgt. Ryan Jones, musician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, center, during a period of instruction where he taught them marine corps martial arts program moves A More
Yogi's hold a position in a set of warrior poses during their class, June 11. Yoga is one of the many group exercises provided by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center. A class schedule is poste More
Steven Martinez, a Toy King Detailing associate, shows what results different cleaning products can get on the body of a car by demonstrating on an old hood of a car, June 18, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San More
Maj. Linda Long, company commander, Service Company, runs to first base after hitting the ball during the women's softball playoffs, June 21. Headquarters and Service Battalion battled with Recruit Training Reg More
A racer takes off in the lead down the track at Qualcomm Stadium, June 24, during Race Legal's racing event. Some cars made it to almost one hundred miles per hour down this 1/8 of a mile track.
Jordan, a guest of U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Joe Mendoza, takes his turn at the bowling alley during a family get together at the recreation center, June 4. The recreation center allows families to r More
Company C recruits watch as Sgt. James Barnhil an Instructional Training Company drill instructor shows them how to make their harness out of a length of rope, Aug. 5. They were to follow the directions meticul More
An attendee donates money for Gunnery Sgt. David Smith during a fundraiser at El Cajon Harley Davidson, Aug. 6. Smith was injured in a motorcycle accident and placed in intensive care.
Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks and ambulances from several different police departments are parked in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot Aug. 12. The vehicles were part of a funeral procession More
A man spins his dance partner after changing dance partners with another couple during the Bayview Restaurant's Sultry Summer Swing Sept. 19. The Bayview holds a dinner dance once a month which features a live More
A participant of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Fitness Center's Boot Camp Challenge training program launches into a sprint after completing slaloms Aug. 23. The fitness center is holding training sessio More
Attendees of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's morning colors ceremony find their seats Oct. 7. During the ceremony, the band plays, the colors are marched on, some Marine Corps history is read and the com More
Marines from Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, run in formation during the last three miles of the dedication run Nov. 10. The dedication run was a 236-mile run where Marines, as individuals or smal More
Steven Martinez, a Toy King Detailing associate, shows what results different machines can get on the body of a car by demonstrating on an old hood of a car, June 18, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's A More
A motorcyclist shows off by pouring clouds of smoke from his rear tire before he lines up to race another motorcycle at Qualcomm Stadium, June 24, during one of Race Legal's bi-monthly racing events.
Recruits from Company C line up at the bottom of a ladder to wait to go down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 5. Some recruits shook in anticipation and fear as they waited.
The Cradit Union Band has played religiously at the Bayview Restaurant's monthly dinner dances for some time. They play cover songs from many different eras and styles. They were more than happy to take request More
Participants of the Boot Camp Challenge training program perform slaloms during a session Aug. 23. Upon finishing that exercise, they burst into a sprint and performed other high-intensity exercises.
Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion stand at parade rest in formation during the Morning Colors Ceremony Oct. 7. There are three different formations present at the ceremony, one from 12th Marine Co More
A racer at Race Legal's June 24 event at Qualcomm Stadium roasts his tires, kicking up smoke before lining up at the starting line.
The side of the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is emblazoned with the word Marines and looms 60-feet into the San Diego skyline.
A couple dances enthusiastically during the Bayview Restaurant's Sultry Summer Swing Aug. 19. The couples that attended were treated to a summer themed all-you-can-eat buffet, the Cradit Union Band and an open More
Participants of the Boot Camp Challenge training program perform swimmers after completing slaloms and sprints Aug. 23. The program was prepared to help participants train for the 10th annual Boot Camp Challeng More
A Marine color guard marches the colors out between a crowd of families during the Morning Colors Ceremony Oct. 7. While the colors were marched out the national anthem was played. The attendees of the ceremony More
A racer at Race Legal's June 24 racing event shows off for the crowd by smoking his tires for about a minute before lining up to race at Qualcomm Stadium.
Instructional Training Company drill instructors inspect recruits' harnesses before allowing them to descend the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 5. Safety is the most important fa More
A couple dances together during an upbeat song at the Bayview Restaurant's Sultry Summer Swing Aug. 19. The Sultry Summer Swing is one of many monthly dinner dances that the Bayview holds. The events started wh More
Amanda Brandeburg, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Fitness Center trainer, demonstrates an exercise as part of the Boot Camp Challenge training program Aug. 23. The fitness center is hosting classes Tuesda More
Col. Robert W. Gates, chief of staff, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region welcomes the families of the nation's newest Marines during the Morning Colors Ceremony Oct. 7. The c More
Staff Sgt. Robert Moran, postal chief, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, struggles while eating his pumpkin pie during a pie eating contest Nov. 18. The contest followed the annual Turk More
Company C recruits tackle the rappel tower, Aug. 5, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The rappel tower is used as a tool to help recruits face their fears and learn to trust their gear.
Amanda Brandeburg, one of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Fitness Center's trainers, corrects the way a participant performs a front plank to avoid injury during a Boot Camp Challenge training session Aug. More
Members of Marine Band San Diego play the national anthem before the annual Turkey Trot aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Nov. 18. The playing of the national anthem is traditionally played before sta More
A recruit from Company C begins his descent down a 60-foot tall rappel tower, Aug. 5, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Drill instructors watch the recruits from above and below to ensure their safety.