U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment sets a rifle down on the tables at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 21. 2016. The recruit pl... More
A recruit of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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,
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,
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
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,
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
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, stand in formation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2016. The recruits prepared to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew T. DeAveiro, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew T. DeAveiro, a drill instructor with Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruit on how to properly wear a tie aboard Marine Corps Recru... 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, listen to a drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2016. The recrui... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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
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
Staff Sgt. Johnatan A. Andrade, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
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
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, weaves through an obstacle during a recruit confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif... More
Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego place
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
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
Family members and loved ones of Hotel Company, 2nd
Family members and loved ones of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, eagerly wait to catch a glimpse of their new Marines before the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7. T... More
U.S. Marines with Company H, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company H, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand at parade rest aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 8, 2016. The Marines stood in formations pr... More
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 8. Graduation takes place at the completion o... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform the four-minute water tread during the Water Survival Basic Qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11. Fear and lack of co... More
Mike Company squad leader finds a place in the Corps
Private First Class Jakob S. Kurle, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11. Following recruit training, Kurle will report to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nelson P. Chavez, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nelson P. Chavez, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speaks to recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Cal... More
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 14. Family Day is the first time the ... More
Private First Class Matthew G. Penticoff, Platoon 3269,
Private First Class Matthew G. Penticoff, Platoon 3269, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. Penticoff is a ... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sprint during a strength and endurance course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The two-and-a-half-mile course was made up of quarte... More
A Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21. After the Marines were released to their fa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brooke V. Bart with Service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brooke V. Bart with Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, receives an award during a ceremony held at MCRD San Diego, Calif., A... More
Company A Graduation Ceremony, San Diego, California
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, perform at MCRD San Diego, Calif., April 22, 2016. The Marines performed during a gradua... More
Private First Class Christian H. Gutierrez, Platoon
Private First Class Christian H. Gutierrez, Platoon 1013, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 22. Gutierrez is... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, stand in formation before a plaque dedication ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., April 22, 2016. The ceremony ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angelica Annastas with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angelica Annastas with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, takes a photograph during a recruit graduation cer... More
New Marine joins Marine Corps family
Private Sylviano R. Gonzalez, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 25. Following recruit training, Gonzalez will report to th... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company E, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company E, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, perform single leg squats aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 26, 2016. The recruits c... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct counter to chokes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 27. The recruits test to ear... More
Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Family Day is the first time the ... More
Sergeant Maj. James K. Porterfield salutes Brig. Gen.
Sergeant Maj. James K. Porterfield salutes Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, after receiving the Legion of Merit (gold star in lieu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, left, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region (WRR), speaks with Sgt. Maj. Alex M. Dobson, righ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler M. Viglione, left, with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler M. Viglione, left, with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, salutes alongside Lance Cpl. Smedley Butler at Marine Corps Recruit Depo... More
Private First Class Felix A. Pasto, Platoon 2149, Golf
Private First Class Felix A. Pasto, Platoon 2149, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 29. Pasto is a Chula Vist... 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 during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., April 29, 2... More
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attend their recruit graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 6, 2016. The Marines were sea... More
U.S. service members, friends, and family attend a
U.S. service members, friends, and family attend a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 13, 2016. The ceremony was held in honor of Sgt. Maj. Jimmy D. Ferriss, wh... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pull-ups during an inventory physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 16. To complete a single pull-up, recruits had t... 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, stand on line aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 17, 2016. The recruits stood on line ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher G. Aguillar,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher G. Aguillar, left, with Recruit Clothing, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Cpl. Michael A. Elias, right, with Recruit Clothing, Service Company, ... More
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 19. This is the first time Marines h... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company I, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company I, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, run towards each other with pugil sticks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 19, 2016. The r... More
Color guard Marines, Support Battalion, Marine Corps
Color guard Marines, Support Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, present the colors during the opening ceremony of the National High School Physical Fitness Championships at MCRD San Diego, May 20.... More
Lieutenant Col. Jason L. Nickerl, Deputy Director of
Lieutenant Col. Jason L. Nickerl, Deputy Director of Recruiting, Western Recruiting Region, is presented with an award during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 20. His retirem... More
Staff Sgt. Donald J. Jackson, drill instructor, Receiving
Staff Sgt. Donald J. Jackson, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, corrects a recruit during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 23. Although recruits are confused and diso... 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, stand at attention aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 24, 2016. The recruits s... 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
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provide cover for each other during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 24. Before allowing a team member to adva... More
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits for his turn to fight during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 24. Each recruit’s gear was inspected by a drill in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John S. Monsma, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John S. Monsma, an instructor with Crucible Section, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven J. Nooyen, left, lead
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven J. Nooyen, left, lead series commander with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Gunnery Sgt. Jose F. Orozco, right, lead series chief drill in... More
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, are served a meal by civilians aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 25, 2016. Upon completion ... More
New Marine starts and finishes with Fox Company
Private First Class Mauricio E. Cadena, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses in front of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 31. Cadena spent an extra eight months at the de... More
Family members and loved ones of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
Family members and loved ones of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, applaud and cheer during a motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 2. After the Marines complete the run, they ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osiniwo, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osiniwo, left, sergeant major of Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, held the Marine Corps colors at MCRD San Diego,... More
A drill instructor of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion,
A drill instructor of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, inspects a recruit’s rifle during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6. Recruits are given a significant amount of tim... More
Staff Sgt. Abelardo Torres - DI Spotlight
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
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryce A. Graskemper with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryce A. Graskemper with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands in formation before a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San ... More
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb a high obstacle during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 13. Obstacles in the course included the Monkey Bridge... More
Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 9. Family Day is the first time the n... More
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Recruit Training
A U.S. Marine with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands in formation before a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2016. The ... More
Private First Class Tyler J. Schenk, Platoon 1021,
Private First Class Tyler J. Schenk, Platoon 1021, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 17. Schenck is a McQueen... 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, cleans a M16-A4 service rifle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 20, 2016. The recru... More
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to compete against each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. Before each battle, recruits were pa... More
A drill instructor from India Company, 3rd Recruit
A drill instructor from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits practice the next technique during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. D... More
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice unarmed manipulations during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 23. Drill instructors ... More
Staff Sgt. Rhett A. Buford, drill instructor, Charlie
Staff Sgt. Rhett A. Buford, drill instructor, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 24. Prior to meeting the d... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daren J. Erickson, center, commanding officer of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, passes a noncommissioned officer (NCO) sword to Sgt. Maj. Ch... More
Recruit Training Regiment Relief and Appointment Ceremony
The Legion of Merit Medal hangs from the left breast pocket of Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, at MCRD San Diego, C... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVC BN), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, disassemble M9 pistols at MCRD San Diego, Calif., June 27, 2016. The Marines were required to disass... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd 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, June ... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct bicycle crunches during the bases and circuit course event at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, June 28. The first portion of the event las... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William R. Pauly with Legal
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William R. Pauly with Legal Services Support Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, demonstrates proper completion of an obstacle aboard Ma... More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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, July 7. After the Marines were released, th... More
DI Spotlight - SSgt. Stephen M. Powers
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
New Marine endures six months of training to earn the title
Lance Cpl. Braden C. Tyree, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. Tyree spent an extra three months on the depot while wai... More
Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pull-ups during an inventory physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. To complete a single pull-up, recruits h... More
Recruits from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their initial haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create unifor... More
A recruit from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a bayonet technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 13. The recruits yell out ... More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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, July 14. After the Marines were released, ... 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, march to receive orders from the commander of troops during a change of command ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Cali... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, chaplain of Marine
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, chaplain of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers an invocation before a change of command ceremony aboard MCRD San Diego, Calif., July 15, 2016. The ceremony... More
Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct unarmed takedowns during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 20. Twenty recruits at a time ... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 25. Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediately... More
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice their sitting positions during Grass Week at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Pierce with Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Pierce with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, plays the cello during a performance at San Diego, Calif., Aug. 6, 2016. Pierce perfo... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive their Uniform Code of Military Justice brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 8. At this point, recruits are info... More
Bristol Morris, a 17-year-old future Marine from Reardan,
Bristol Morris, a 17-year-old future Marine from Reardan, Washington, responds to drill instructor Sgt. Andrew Alvarado at a Marine Corps boot camp preparation event in Yakima, Washington, Aug. 12, 2016. During... More
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a platoon for the last time on graduation day at Marine Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 12. Graduation takes place at the completion of a 13-wee... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Cardona, a Marine Corps drill instructor,
Staff Sgt. Joshua Cardona, a Marine Corps drill instructor, instructs high school teachers from Washington, Idaho and Montana to step off his bus after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for an Ed... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a high obstacle during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 22. Obstacles in the course included the Monkey Bridge... More
A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a straight thrust during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 23. Recruits were taught differe... More
Drill instructors from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 26. After spending the first week in-processin... More
Melanie Stam (foreground), Capt. Nick Anthony (middle)
Melanie Stam (foreground), Capt. Nick Anthony (middle) and Ben Stilin (background) hike atop the Sahale Arm in North Cascades National Park, Washington, Sept. 10, 2016. After encountering an exhausted 77-year-o... More
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd 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, Se... More
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, observes the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 12. Neller talked to Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, MCR... More