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
Lt. Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, branch head, Headquarters Marine Corps, assumed Lt. Col. Thomas G. McCann's position as command of 1st Recruit Training Battalion Dec. 9. Kazmier has held various billets during his More
Corporal William K. Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, meets Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, sergeant major, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, aboard MCRDSD, June 23. Carpenter More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Ruben Chagoya, with Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, wears protective gear before a pugil sticks challenge at Marine Corps More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rush in fire teams during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. Loud noises that included gunshots and screaming More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to their drill instructor during the 12 Stalls event at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, C More
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors, with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, shout at a participant as she crawls through an obstacle during the 14th annu More
Participants begin the 14th annual Boot Camp Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., Sept. 26, 2015. MCRD San Diego hosted the 14th annual Boot Camp Challenge, a three-mile obstacl More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion, conduct sprints during the Bases event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 29. Recruits spent two minutes at each station and were expected t More
Private First Class Juan Valenzuela, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, holds his Eagle, Globe and Anchor upon completion of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over a high bar during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 8. The recruits were taught various techniques to assi More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, try on different size covers during their first uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. This is the initial fitting for the r More
Private Michael T. Gonzalez, Platoon 3202, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts warm ups before a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. Gonzalez gradua More
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company, demonstrates a correct pull-up before the recruits conduct a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. To achieve a pe More
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 23. The creed reaffirms their promise to the rec More
Family members cheer for the Corps’ newest Marines during graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 23. The graduation ceremony takes place after 13 weeks of rigorous training including classes o More
Staff Sgt. Robert C. Weinhardt, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a new recruit to move faster during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 2. Recruits are requ More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 5. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Private First Class Anthony C. Hernandez, Platoon 3201, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6. Hernandez is a S More
Marine officers from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego take part in a cake cutting/pageant ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 6. The ceremony is an annual event to celebrate the traditions of the Marine Corps More
Sgt. Daniel E. Elizarraraz, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, tells a recruit to respond louder during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 9. The moment the recruits st More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 William P. Tinney, ordnance officer, armory, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses with his team after a 240-mile bike ride ending at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 10. S More
Marines from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 12. Family Day allows recruits to reu More
Private First Class John C. Haeberle, Platoon 1065, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 13. Haeberle is a Park More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run to the next station during the Bases and Circuit Course event at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. Each exercise lasted for two minutes More
Approximately 550 Marines have the massive responsibility to shape more than 16,000 recruits who come to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego annually into basically trained United States Marines. Drill instruc More
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 19. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Participants run to the finish line during the 2015 Turkey Trot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. The depot held the event in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, and this gave everyone the More
Private First Class Dakota J. Kotula, Platoon 2161, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. Kotula is a Santa R More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, use a rope to get from one side of the obstacle to the other during the Confidence Course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 23. Obstacl More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute leg sweeps during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. During the event, recruits were t More
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company demonstrates the proper way to execute a rear-hand choke during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 3 More
Private Robert J. Bailey, Platoon 3267, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to fight during body boxing at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, spar during the Crucible at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 2. Recruits were instructe More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015. Neller spoke to Marines about the Corps' priorities, expectations, and answ More
Gen. Robert B. Neller (right), Commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes the national colors during an award ceremony at Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center on Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their senior drill instructor to check their alignment during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 7. Be More
New recruits are welcomed to the depot by Sgt. Lewis A. Velasquez, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 7. Once the recruits ste More
A recruit of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sights in on a barrel painted with targets during Grass Week at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cal More
Multiple decorated doors were judged in a contest at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 10. Three judges were chosen to give each door a score based on creativity, visual impact and craftsmanship. The w More
Private First Class Tanner J. Olson, Platoon 3261, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 11. Olson is a Parker, Co More
Gunnery Sgt. Jason J. Gutierrez, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, greets the new recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 15. Recruits practice M More
Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 17. Family Day allows recruits to reu More
Drill instructors of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 18. After spending the first week in-processing More
Private First Class Malachi A. Beauchamp, Platoon 1001, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 18. Beauchamp is a More
Approximately 550 Marines have the massive responsibility to shape more than 17,000 recruits who come to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego annually into basically trained United States Marines. Drill instruc More
Sergeant Michael A. Tooley, drill instructor, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, yells at a recruit for not knowing the answer to a knowledge question during a series commander inspection at Marine Co More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, line up behind pull-up bars during a physical training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 28. The event prepared the recruits for when More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute falls and leg sweeps during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 28. Recruits receive sever More
John-Michael Terry speaks with staff for registration during check-in for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl 2016, held at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Garden Grove, California, on Dec. 28, 2015. These students wer More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, help remove gear from those who finished their battle during the Pugil Sticks III event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. Each recrui More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run to the first obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. The recruits ran through the course ear More
Eddy Fish participates in position dills during practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl 2016, at Fuller College Practice Field on Dec. 30, 2015. Marine Corps Drill Instructors, as well as national and More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone calls home, reading only what is printed on the script in front of them, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. More
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, get released for liberty call by their senior drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 21. Family Day is the first time the ne More
Private Toosaint P. Mitchell, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a working party during the rappel tower event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The recruits who part More
Private First Class Alex J. Aberle, Platoon 1041, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Aberle is a Finley, More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. Many of the obstacles test the recruits’ confidence and More
New recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. During this time, recruits are More
Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, greets Marines with the Recruiting School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 26. Green talked to the Marines about staying motivated More
Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 28. Family Day is the first time the ne More
Lance Cpl. Jonghyun Lee, Platoon 2129, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 29. Lee is an Anaheim, Calif., native More
Staff Sergeant Joshua M. Cardona, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, greets the new recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute forward break falls during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 2. Being able to properly More
A drill instructor of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells at a recruit for not following directions during the bases event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 2. Drill instructors watc More
Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation before the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 4. After the Marines complete the run, they spend the rest of More
A drill instructor of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to recruits about discipline during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. In the first hours recruits are with their More
Gunnery Sgt. Jason J. Gutierrez, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, greets the new recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit D More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 8. Although this is a series commander inspection More
A recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes cover behind an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course I event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 10. Recruits learn to take cove More
A drill instructor of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit for not following directions during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, F More
Family members and loved ones of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, applaud and cheer during a motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11. The run signifies the last training ev More
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their new recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 12. After spending the first week in-processi More
Lance Cpl. Grayson S. Osteen, Platoon 1029, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 12. Osteen is a Round Rock, Tex More
Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment, Support Battalion, compete in a log run competition at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 17. The log run competition is an annual event that boosts unit mora More
A Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor with the Instructional Training Company, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates a technique during a MCMAP session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 1 More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin a three-mile run during an initial physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 19. To achieve a perfect score of 300, recr More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits lined up in rows and conducted each More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. To start off the session, recruits ran half a mile with their d More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to maneuver an obstacle during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. Recruits conducted fireman carries and buddy More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets corrected during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 2. Earning a tan belt comes after r More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 3. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 4. Graduation takes place at the completion of More
Members of the Notre Dame Lacrosse Team, University of Notre Dame, observe an aircraft at Marine Corps Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7. The squadron's mission is to provide comb More
Participants in the Commanding General’s Cup Scratch Bowling Tournament compete against each other at the recreation center on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 8. Each participant played three games, More
A recruit of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands in the basic warrior stance during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Test and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 9. One of the first More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 10. Family Day is the first time the More
Private First Class Ashton M. Morgan, Platoon 3209, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 11. Morgan is a Murrie More
Participants in the Commanding General’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee Tournament compete against each other at the track and field area on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 15. Each match lasted for five minu More
A recruit of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a horizontal elbow strike during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. One of the first More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 24. This is the first of three events that make up the tes More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle a high obstacle during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 24. The recruits were allowed to complete this obstacle b More
Drill instructors of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 11. After spending the first week in-processin More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, compete against each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Recruits were paired up against another recruit w More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run to an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Recruits were instructed to move quickly during More
Staff Sgt. Johnatan A. Andrade, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit for conducting a drill movement incorrectly during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Sa More
Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego place pinwheels in a garden area during a Pinwheels for Prevention event behind the Marine Corps Exchange here, April 5. This event brings recognition to suppor More
Sergeant Michael J. Redd, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor, Instructional Training Company, Recruit Training Regiment, teaches a MCMAP class about bayonet techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Sa More