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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
New Marine alters plans by joining Marine Corps
Lance Corporal Stephen J. Bayer, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 12. Bayer spent an extra three months on the depot w... 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
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march as a platoon for the last time on graduation day at Marine Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 16. Graduation takes place at the completion of a 13... More
Sergeant Jason J. Harrison, drill instructor, Receiving
Sergeant Jason J. Harrison, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, walks around during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 19. While recruits are on the depot, they will ha... More
Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during their motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 22. After the Marines graduate recruit training, they receiv... More
Drill instructors from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 23. During their time at recruit training, the recruits will ... More
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Randy
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Randy L. Johnson, center, law enforcement training instructor with the Provost Marshal's Office, addresses Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., O... More
Marines of the color guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Marines of the color guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, present the colors during the national anthem at the Bay View Restaurant at MCRD San Diego, Oct. 7. Perez served for 44 years and three months i... More
New Marine joined the Corps to stay out of trouble
Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his senior drill instructor outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Following r... More
Drill instructors from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
Drill instructors from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. After spending the first week conductin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives a brief to recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, perform dynamic warm ups at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016. Recruits performed d... More
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved one after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. This is the first time they have seen their Mari... More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 21. Graduation takes place at the completion of a ... More
Staff Sgt. Micah S. Paguia, drill instructor, Receiving
Staff Sgt. Micah S. Paguia, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit to respond louder during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 24. Recruits are required... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, left, with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, left, with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique with Lance ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kelly R. Keating, a small
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kelly R. Keating, a small arms technician with the Armory, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, inspects a M16A4 rifle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Milton D. Zavala, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Milton D. Zavala, center, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, addresses Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San D... More
A drill instructor from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to move faster during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 28. Drill instructors teach the new recruits ... More
Corporal Smedley D. Butler, depot mascot, Marine Corps
Corporal Smedley D. Butler, depot mascot, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, stands at attention as his promotion warrant is read aloud at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 3. Butler assists in ... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 7.Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediately ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, escort a birthday cake during a cake cutting ceremony at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare Systems, La Jolla, Calif., Nov. 7, 2016. The Marines es... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, center
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, center left, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, participates in a celebration run at MCRD San Di... 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 celebration run at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Nov. 8, 2016. The Marines celebrated the... More
Brigadier General William M. Jurney, commanding general,
Brigadier General William M. Jurney, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting Region, gives the opening remarks before a motivational run at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 8. The run wa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, center
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, center left, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, participates in a celebration run at MCRD San Di... 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, march during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 9, 2016. The Marines provided musical ... 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, march during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 9, 2016. The Marines provided musical ... More
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 9. Graduation takes place at the completion of a ... More
Alpha Company Marine Leaves Home to Join the Corps
Lance Cpl. Justyn K. Jones, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands outside his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 16. Following recruit training, Jones will report to the Sch... More
Family, friends and loved ones of Mike Company, 3rd
Family, friends and loved ones of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, cheer on their new Marines during the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. After the Marines complet... More
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 18. Graduation takes place at the completion of a ... 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, prepare for a combat fitness test (CFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016. The ... More
Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation in front of their families, friends and loved ones prior to being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec... More
Drill instructors of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their new recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 2. After spending the first week conducting ... 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 during a concert at MCRD San Diego, Cal... More
New recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
New recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot as they exit the bus during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 5. From this point on, recruits will ... More
Family, friends and loved ones of Golf Company, 2nd
Family, friends and loved ones of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, cheer on their new Marines during the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 8. After the Marines complete t... More
Service members and their families and friends attend
Service members and their families and friends attend the annual Depot Christmas Party at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 17, to get into the holiday spirit. The party featured an appearance from San... More
Family, friends and loved ones of Charlie Company,
Family, friends and loved ones of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, cheer on their new Marines during the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 5. The run completes the t... More
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 6. Graduation takes place at the completion of ... More
U.S. Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment color
U.S. Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment color guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, present the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCRD San Diego... More
A recruit from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, puts his gear into his sea bag during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan 13. Sea bags serve as one of the recruits’ storage system... More
A new recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, grabs a pair of shower shoes during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 17. Recruits receive shower shoes as part of their in... More
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 27. After spending the first week in-processing,... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediate... More
U.S. Marines with the Property Control Office (PCO),
U.S. Marines with the Property Control Office (PCO), Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), pass out gear to Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 13, 2017. The M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary N. Flojo, left, with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary N. Flojo, left, with the Recruit Screening Office, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), and Sgt. Justin M. Grunes, with Marine Band San Diego, Servi... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, attend a brief by Maj. Jonathan C. Cartrett, center, commanding officer of Service Company, Headquarters and Se... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam J. Simpson with Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam J. Simpson with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, holds three M16A4 rifles at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 15, 2... More
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive their initial haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 6. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create u... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps,
U.S. Marines with the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during a Battle Color ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 11, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Burgess (L) and Sgt. David
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Burgess (L) and Sgt. David Alvarado (R), drill instructors, Receiving Company, prepare to welcome the recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, to recruit training duri... More
New recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice brief at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 20. At this point, recruits are informed of the art... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to recruit training during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 3. Once the recruits step off the bus, they immediatel... More
The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, embrace their loved ones during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marine... More