U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Walker, Drill Instructor
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Walker, Drill Instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, trains recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 14, 2010. K Compa... More
USD hosts Marines at home game, San Diego, California
Marines from Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch as the University of San Diego Toreros prepare for their game against the Santa Clara University Broncos at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, Jan. 13. (Phot... More
Recruits Jacob R. Brown, top, and Enrique G. Calderon,
Recruits Jacob R. Brown, top, and Enrique G. Calderon, Platoon 3209, Company I, work together to bring a simulated casualty down the rope net to get medical attention during the Crucible.
Bulgarian comes to America, goes Marine
Pfc. Cvetomir V. Cvetkov, Platoon 1074, Company D, is a native of Bulgaria who came to America to earn some extra money and decided he wanted to stay. He joined the Marine Corps to be “One of the best."
A Company D recruit provides first aid for a fellow
A Company D recruit provides first aid for a fellow recruit after a simulated improvised explosive device goes off Feb. 22 during the Crucible at Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Whe... More
New father inspires honor platoon
Pvt. Jonathan Dean prepares to begin the confidence course on the Crucible March 2. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training, testing recruits on various skills they’ve learned before they can ... More
A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit
A Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion recruit does ammunition can lifts while his drill instructor motivates him during a Combat Fitness Test, April 14. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all M... More
Ernest Vega, a Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
Ernest Vega, a Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention trainer, examines a recruit from Company L. after a mile and half run. SMIP trainers are present during all physical events during recruit training and Marin... More
Sgt. Mark Peters, drill instructor, Company K, 3rd
Sgt. Mark Peters, drill instructor, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and his younger sister, Sgt. Amanda Peters, drill instructor, Company N, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island, S.C. spend e... More
Civilian Employee Leadership Seminar Graduation Ceremony
Civilian Employee Leadership Seminar Graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2018
Gunnery Sgt. Gary L. Robison, the enlisted conductor
Gunnery Sgt. Gary L. Robison, the enlisted conductor for Marine Band San Diego out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, directs his Marines during a concert at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., May 11, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wallace M. Mains, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wallace M. Mains, sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, addresses the Marines of R.S. Phoenix before leading the group on a motivational run at Luke Air Force Ba... More
(Left to Right) Newly promoted U.S. Marine Corps Pfcs.
(Left to Right) Newly promoted U.S. Marine Corps Pfcs. Matthew T. Young and Jordan B. Benedict stand before Marines of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix, awaiting to have their collars pinned for the firs... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan A. Tuley, a recruiter out
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan A. Tuley, a recruiter out of Chandler, Ariz., demonstrates the proper way to conduct ammo can lifts to the Campo Verde High School football team July 20, 2013, during their annual fo... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion,
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
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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,
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
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company,
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
Private Michael T. Gonzalez, Platoon 3202, India Company,
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
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, Oct. 23. The creed reaffirms their promise to the rec... More
Staff Sgt. Robert C. Weinhardt, drill instructor, Receiving
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,
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
Marine officers from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San
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
Private First Class Anthony C. Hernandez, Platoon 3201,
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
Sgt. Daniel E. Elizarraraz, drill instructor, Receiving
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
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,
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,
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
Co. F - Sgt. Bankes DI Spotlight
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
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Private First Class Dakota J. Kotula, Platoon 2161,
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,
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,
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
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
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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 attends award ceremony
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
New recruits are welcomed to the depot by Sgt. Lewis
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
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Multiple decorated doors were judged in a contest at
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,
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,
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,
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,
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
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,
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
Staff Sgt. Adam M. Plambeck, San Diego, California
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,
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,
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,
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
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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,
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
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
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 First Class Alex J. Aberle, Platoon 1041, Charlie
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
New recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
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
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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,
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,
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
A drill instructor of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
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
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
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,
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,
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 drill instructor of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
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
A recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Family members and loved ones of Bravo Company, 1st
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
Lance Cpl. Grayson S. Osteen, Platoon 1029, Bravo Company,
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
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
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
Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment, Support
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
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,
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,
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,
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,
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
Private First Class Armando Sajbin, Echo Company, 2nd
Private First Class Armando Sajbin, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, makes plans with his fire team about how to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.... More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
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,
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,
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
A recruit of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
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,
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,
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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