U.S. Marines with Company H, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company H, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, pose for a company photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 8, 2016. The Marines pose for the photo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Alexander D. Mejia, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt Alexander D. Mejia, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, left, observes recruits while they perform Marine Corps Mart... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, loads a magazine with 5.56mm ball rounds aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, writes notes in his rifle data book aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18, ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, stand at the position of attention during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCRD San Diego, Calif., April ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company B, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, has a cover frame placed on his head aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Enrique Deanda, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Enrique Deanda, a senior drill instructor with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, supervises recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Dieg... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, spar during the Crucible aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recr... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, carry fellow recruits aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recruit... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, simulates providing security while fellow recruits complete an obstacle aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Bas... More
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speak about their recruit training experience aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 26, 2016. U... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Gabriel Jaramillo, first
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Gabriel Jaramillo, first sergeant of Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to recruits aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joel M. Hoffman, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joel M. Hoffman, right, outgoing commanding officer of Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, is presented the U.S. flag by Brig. G... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 10, 2016. Paxton spoke to the officers and drill ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company,
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, perform aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2016. Marine Band San Diego provided music dur... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jose A. Pinel, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jose A. Pinel, a senior drill instructor with Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates proper cleaning of a M16-A4 service rifle aboard Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kelly R. Keating Jr., left,
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kelly R. Keating Jr., left, and Lance Cpl. Colton J. Cavill, right, with the Armory, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, hydrate after completing an obstacle course aboar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, incoming commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruit Region (WRR), receives the Marine Corps colors from Brig.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Montemayor with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Montemayor with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, chambers a round into a M9 pistol at Marine Corps Air Statio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fredrick Z. Xiong with S-1,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fredrick Z. Xiong with S-1, Headquarters Company, Support Battalion, directs traffic at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. Xiong directed vehicles to prevent them... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, put on protective gear at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines wore protective gear to prevent ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Mathis with
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Mathis with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience during a ceremony at MCRD San Diego,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maurice E. Jeffries, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maurice E. Jeffries, left, senior drill instructor with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, writes on a recruits score card at Marine Corps Recruit... More
U.S. Navy sailors with the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52),
U.S. Navy sailors with the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), 32nd Street Naval Base, stand in formation aboard the Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean. The ceremony was held in honor of the fallen service... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, left, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, left, commanding officer of Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, presents the Meritorious Service Med... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jevon D. McKinnon, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jevon D. McKinnon, left, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, shouts commands to recruits during a Marine Corps Mart... More
A Meritorious Service Medal hangs from the left breast
A Meritorious Service Medal hangs from the left breast pocket of Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Roberts with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, Naval Base Coronado, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, ... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, the depot chaplain
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, the depot chaplain with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, gives a speech during a retirement ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., May 12, 2017. The retirement cerem... More
U.S service members and civilians attend a presentation
U.S service members and civilians attend a presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Aug. 22, 2017.The presentation was given to inform the audience about the changes the Marine Corps went t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Austin B. Matthews with Company
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Austin B. Matthews with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, places an M16A4 service rifle into a weapons rack aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company K, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attempt to climb over a bar aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 25, 2016. The recruits ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erick A. Mora, a student at
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erick A. Mora, a student at Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands in front of a formation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher P. Lewis,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher P. Lewis, an instructor with Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, addresses students aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Cal... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, runs with his rifle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 9, 2016. The recruit learned... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, fight with pugil sticks aboard Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, Calif., March 9, 2016. Recruits battle... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company L, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, listen to a brief from their senior drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company A, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, strike each other with pugil sticks aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2016. Rec... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company A, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawls through an obstacle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2016. The rec... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jacob D. Wilhelm with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jacob D. Wilhelm with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, performs a rear hand punch aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 13, 2016. Wilhe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo R. Mejia, a range coach
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo R. Mejia, a range coach with Delta Range, Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, uses his cover to block a recruit’s rifle combat optic (RCO) aboard Edson Range, Mar... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practices sighting in on a simulated target aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 19, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), smiles during a speech delivered by Sgt. Maj. Al... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, shave aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. The recruits were required to shave... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, wait in line aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. The recruits waited in line ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, assist each other in climbing a wall aboard Edson Range, Marine Base Camp Pendleton, May 24, 2016. The recrui... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Sergio Ramirez with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Sergio Ramirez with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, carries a fellow recruit aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, catches his breath aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recruit p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Tyree, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Tyree, a drill instructor with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, shakes hands with Pvt. Joshua Ochoa aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pen... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joel M. Hoffman, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joel M. Hoffman, outgoing commanding officer of Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, gives a speech during his retirement ceremon... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company,
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, perform aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2016. Marine Band San Diego provided music dur... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roger T. Moore, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roger T. Moore, a drill instructor with Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, corrects a recruit aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, gives a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony at ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thanh T. Nguyen with Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thanh T. Nguyen with Recruit Clothing, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVC BN), runs through an obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif.,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, incoming commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), delivers a speech during a change of command c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthias F. Becker, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthias F. Becker, left, and Lance Cpl. Andrea T. Shorter, right, with the Finance Office, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, inspect vehicles at Marine Corps Recruit D... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew S. Heredia with the Finance
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew S. Heredia with the Finance Office, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, aims at his target at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. Heredia parti... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, participate in a free sparring exercise at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines participated in... More
U.S. service members and civilians attend a ceremony
U.S. service members and civilians attend a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 9, 2016. The morning colors ceremony was held to showcase aspects of Marine Corps history and tradition... More
Ammunition cans are placed on a football field at Marine
Ammunition cans are placed on a football field at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016. The cans were used during Company B’s initial combat fitness test held during the 1st phase of recr... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Brooke A. Kelly, left, with the Deck
U.S. Navy Seaman Brooke A. Kelly, left, with the Deck Department, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), 32nd Street Naval Base, and CDR Ted E. Essenfeld, commanding officer of the Pearl Harbor, 32nd Street Naval Base, wal... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, commanding officer of Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience during a ceremony at MCRD San Diego... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participate in a pugil stick bout at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 6, 2017. The recrui... More
U.S. Marine Corp 1st Sgt. William D. Harrington, left,
U.S. Marine Corp 1st Sgt. William D. Harrington, left, first sergeant of Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific (EWTG, PAC), Naval Base Coronado, and Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Roberts with EWTG, PAC, Naval ... More
U.S. service members and civilians attend a retirement
U.S. service members and civilians attend a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 12, 2017. The retirement ceremony was held in honor of Capt. Michael A. Mikstay’s honorable s... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Leonard M. Howard,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Leonard M. Howard, a docent with the Command Museum, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Aug. 22, 2017. Howard spoke ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gerardo A. Godoy with Company
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gerardo A. Godoy with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, checks the serial number on an M16A4 service rifle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez, a drill instructor with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, guides a recruit to the next obstacle of an obstacle course aboard Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Abraham Trevino with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Abraham Trevino with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stares at his opponent aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 9, 2016. Tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company L, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, respond to a command from a drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 18, 2... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company A, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, crosses a rope bridge during the bayonet assault course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif.... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company A, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, strike each other with pugil sticks aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2016. Rec... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jared A. Waite with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jared A. Waite with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, performs a forward knife thrust technique aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ruben C. Esqueda with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Ruben C. Esqueda with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, looks through the rifle combat optic of an M16A4 service rifle aboard Edson Range, Marine Cor... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, reviews his notes aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 19, 2016. The recruit ... More
Past and present sergeants major of Marine Corps Recruit
Past and present sergeants major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, salute the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard MC... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Justin A. Gonzalez with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Justin A. Gonzalez with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, responds to a command aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. G... More
Mr. Ricardo Birman, a tailor with Recruit Clothing,
Mr. Ricardo Birman, a tailor with Recruit Clothing, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, marks a recruit’s dress blue coat aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. Birm... More
Mr. Christian D. Nelson, an instructor with Marine
Mr. Christian D. Nelson, an instructor with Marine Corps Engineering School, Marine Corps Mobile Training Cadre-West, teaches recruits about improvised explosive devices (IEDs) aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, climb ropes during an obstacle course aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, provides security aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 25, 2016. Recruits were ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Jason B. Hammond with Company
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Jason B. Hammond with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, receives the eagle, globe, and anchor aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy A. Perry, right, incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy A. Perry, right, incoming commanding officer of Support Battalion (SUPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, salutes the U.S. flag ... More
U.S. service members and civilians sit on bleachers
U.S. service members and civilians sit on bleachers prior to a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2016. The graduation ceremony was held for the new Marines of Com... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company D, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, holds an inspection sheet aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 20, 2016. A recruit fro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, left, the outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, salutes the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors wit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler M. Viglione with the Public
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler M. Viglione with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVC BN), walks across a log aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Cali... More
U.S. service members, friends and family attend a change
U.S. service members, friends and family attend a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., July 15, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor of Brig. Gen. James W. Bier... More
U.S. Marines with the Security Augmentation Force (SAF),
U.S. Marines with the Security Augmentation Force (SAF), Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, receive a class by law enforcement training instructors at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthias F. Becker with the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthias F. Becker with the Finance Office, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, uses a metal detector at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. Becke... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stand in a basic warrior stance at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines were required to spar w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, addresses an audience at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 9, 2016. Jurney... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company B, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attempts an ammunition can lift at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016. The recruit... More
A U.S. Navy sailor with the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52),
A U.S. Navy sailor with the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52), 32nd Street Naval Base, holds a flower aboard the Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean. The sailor threw the flower into the ocean during a cer... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, outgoing sergeant major of Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience during a cere... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, hold pugil sticks above their heads prior to a bout at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 6... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, depot chaplain
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, depot chaplain with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, signs a book during a retirement ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., May 12, 2017. The retirement ceremony wa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Weldon, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Weldon, a drill instructor with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs Marines on how to properly roll their rifle slings aboard Marine Cor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph F. Neitzchsman, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph F. Neitzchsman, left, a drill instructor with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, shouts instructions to recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, fight with pugil sticks aboard Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, Calif., March 9, 2016. Recruits battle... More