Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fight using pugil sticks Aug. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, are used to simulate a close en... More
Cabrillo Bridge Reenactment, San Diego, California
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region march across Cabrillo Bridge at Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif., on May 9, 2015. The march was held in honor of the 100th ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stefan E. Bien, with Headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stefan E. Bien, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, stands at the position of attention during a ceremony at Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif., on ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen James W. Bierman (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen James W. Bierman (left), commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, exchanges a plant with Kevin L. Faulconer (right), the Mayor of... More
Eric Rogers, number 24, running back with 1st Marine
Eric Rogers, number 24, running back with 1st Marine Logistics Group football team, the Beasts, tries to run past a defender of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Titans during a playoff game at Camp Pendle... More
Racers run towards the finish line hopefully achieving
Racers run towards the finish line hopefully achieving their best time aboard the depot. The annual Turkey Trot 5k run took place aboard and is the final race of the three-part race series put together by Marin... More
Recruit Carlos Diaz, Platoon 2143, Company G, 2nd Recruit
Recruit Carlos Diaz, Platoon 2143, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sits on a simulated transportation device, a tire tied to a rope, to get across a simulated river during the 12-Stall exercise of th... More
Company K recruits wait for their turn on the defense
Company K recruits wait for their turn on the defense firing course during the Crucible. The course teaches recruits to use different types of cover while firing at enemy targets.
Staff Sgt. Michael Riggs Jr. receives his campaign
Staff Sgt. Michael Riggs Jr. receives his campaign cover from Col. Robert Gates during the Drill Instructor School graduation ceremony for Class 2-11, March 23. Riggs was voted the best leader in the class by h... More
Law Enforcement Detachment 106 captures a cocaine-laden
Law Enforcement Detachment 106 captures a cocaine-laden Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in 2009. LEDET 106 recovered six tons of cocaine and four drug smugglers during the mission.
A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival teaches
A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival teaches the recruits of Company E how to tread water for five minutes as part of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program at the depot pool Monday, May 2.
Cpl. Jessica Keogh, an administration specialist with
Cpl. Jessica Keogh, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Monroe, Conn., native, and Cpl. Yvonne Cantu, a supply administration specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 16 ... More
Depot observes national Red Ribbon Week
Frank Chavez, drug demand reduction coordinator, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Substance Abuse Counseling Center, gives Lt. Duchuy Nguyen, Facilities Division public works officer, right, a t-shirt and bag in obse... More
With the commandant of the Marine Corps cracking down
With the commandant of the Marine Corps cracking down on overweight Marines, regular weight-ins are causing struggle for some to shed a few pounds. Looking to drop the weight fast Marines turn to fad diets and ... More
Marine drill instructor wins big on ‘Price is Right’
Company G drill instructors participate on "Price is Right," Nov. 30.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego started the 2012
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego started the 2012 Commanding General’s Cup season with flag football. The day’s games wrapped up with a toppling win by Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team against Finance 18 – 10.
Lance Cpl. Kayla Hickingbottom, Training Regiment team
Lance Cpl. Kayla Hickingbottom, Training Regiment team 1 team member, throws a dodge ball at Headquarters and Service Battalion team 2 team members Jan. 24 during the Women's Dodge Ball Tournament aboard Marine... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Philip A. McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego honors the colors during his Silver Star award ceremony at M... More
Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication
Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 deputy family readiness officer and Web City, Mo., native, stands with Gunnery Sgt. David W. Smith, left, the training chief of H&S Bn., ... More
Recruit Colten C. Sponseller, platoon 2142, Company
Recruit Colten C. Sponseller, platoon 2142, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, applies camouflage paint to his face March 20 while on the crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendl... More
Brian Kornegay, speaks to friends and family members
Brian Kornegay, speaks to friends and family members at a funeral for his mother, Shirley Kornegay, April 5, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Shirley was on of the first 49 female Marines to be... More
Company F passes Battalion Commander's Inspection
Company F recruits are inspected April 7 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego parade deck for their Battalion Commander's inspection. Recruits are required to know Marine Corps knowledge and know how to ... More
Participants in the Department of Defense Joint Civilian
Participants in the Department of Defense Joint Civilian Orientation Conference stand in formation after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 25, 2012. Sponsored by the Secretary of Defense, J... More
The Charger Girls, Marines and sailors from various
The Charger Girls, Marines and sailors from various units in Southern California, welcome the San Diego Chargers onto the field at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Aug. 9. The Chargers kicked off the pre-season ... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Murphy, the executive officer of
Lt. Col. Joseph Murphy, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Belleview, Wash., native, speaks to the Marines of the H&HS motorcycle club before their ride through San Diego aboa... More
Sgt. Miguelange G. Madrigal, a radio chief with Supporting
Sgt. Miguelange G. Madrigal, a radio chief with Supporting Arms Liaison Team G, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, is pinned on the rank of sergeant by his b... More
Future of Corps forged at Drill Instructor School
An instructor (middle) of Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, leads two students on a sprint during interval training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 22. Drill instructors use ... More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructors
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego drill instructors await the promotion of Staff Sgt. Robert Jimenez, a drill instructor with 2nd battalion, E company and native of Bakersfield, Calif., during the Semper Fid... More
Marine Corps drill instructors engage well-rounded
Marine Corps drill instructors engage well-rounded student athletes at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2014, during the first practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The bowl bring... More
Sgt. Brian Craddock, drill instructor at Marine Corps
Sgt. Brian Craddock, drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. speaks with players of the Semper Fidelis All-American East Team at Fullerton College, Jan. 2, 2014. The Semper Fidelis All... More
Lance Cpl. Angello A. Mundacawolff, left, honor graduate
Lance Cpl. Angello A. Mundacawolff, left, honor graduate for Company F, and a Rosemont, Calif., native, holds The "Chesty" Puller Recruit Company Honor Graduate Award after graduation with his senior drill inst... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicko Salem, a native
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in vario... More
Cpl. Oliver A. Buckley (front), of Marine Corps Recruit
Cpl. Oliver A. Buckley (front), of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Sgt. Allen R. London (back), of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, escort the United States Colors during a funeral service held f... More
Sgt. Tiffany Nielsen-Nowakowski, a drill instructor
Sgt. Tiffany Nielsen-Nowakowski, a drill instructor with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., motivates Philip Samoylovich, a poolee from Recruiting Substation Burling... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford,
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., center, walks with Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015. Dunford met with Marines during his recent West Coast visi... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Recruiters School, Headquarters
U.S. Marines assigned to Recruiters School, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego bow their heads in prayer during a building dedication ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Cal... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, addresses
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, addresses drill instructors of Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 29, 2015. Am... More
West Coast Attaché Tour, San Diego, California
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman (center), Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, poses with delegates from the People's Republic of Ch... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits, of Platoon 1029, Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruits, of Platoon 1029, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attend a concert hosted by Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego ... More
Cpl. Eric Rueseler, marksmanship trainer, Weapons and
Cpl. Eric Rueseler, marksmanship trainer, Weapons and Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, practices firing on the move during the Western Regional Combat Match at the Combat Center Rifle Range, June 30, 2015. T... More
U.S. Marines, friends, and family attend a Family Fun
U.S. Marines, friends, and family attend a Family Fun Day hosted by Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, at the Bay View Marina aboard MCRD San Diego, Calif., July 2,... More
Sgt. Edwin Gonzalez-Dawkins, a senior drill instructor
Sgt. Edwin Gonzalez-Dawkins, a senior drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs high school teachers from Washington, Idaho and Montana to step off his bus after arriving at Marine C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Corey A. Branner, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Corey A. Branner, a drill instructor with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, gestures to participants of the 14th annual Boot... More
Navajo Code Talker Roy Hawthorn, a native of Lupton,
Navajo Code Talker Roy Hawthorn, a native of Lupton, Arizona, speaks to a group of Marines during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015. The Navajo code talkers took part in every... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD San Diego), run along Hochmuth Avenue during a three mile run aboard MCRD San Diego, Calif., Nov. 5, 2015. The Marines ran the final three miles of ... More
What I've Learned: Heather Keasler
Sgt. Heather Keasler, platoon sergeant, Installation Personnel Administration Center, enjoys studying language and culture to broaden her understanding about the world. She hopes to become a drill instructor an... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015. Neller spoke to Marines about the Corps' priorities, expectations, and answ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendon M. Walsh with Service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendon M. Walsh with Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, holds the bolt carrier group of an M16A4 service rifle aboard MCRD ... 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, holds a guidon at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2016. The guidon was held by the platoon guide ... More
U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps
U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, stand at the position of attention at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016. Marines rehearsed drill and ceremony techniqu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas V. Voigt, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas V. Voigt, right, an instructor at Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, conveys an evaluation to a student at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Feb. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Neil B. Sablan, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Neil B. Sablan, a drill instructor with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs a recruit on performing a proper wrist lock takedown aboard Marine C... More
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Company K,
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Company K, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a medical response scenario aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 25, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Nicholas Motz with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Nicholas Motz with Company I, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, rappels down the helicopter hole aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 26, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Oscar Puentes, a student with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Oscar Puentes, a student with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, reports to his instructors at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Feb. 2... More
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel E. Dominguez, a student
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel E. Dominguez, a student at Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiments, instructs his classmates during a physical training (PT) session aboard Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel E. Herrera, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel E. Herrera, a drill instructor from 2nd Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, instructs Marine Corps Recruiting Substation North Phoenix enlistees during a physical t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryce F. Kaufman, a student
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryce F. Kaufman, a student with Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, reads a drill card during a performance evaluation aboard Marine Corps Recrui... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Patrick Canterbury with Company
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Patrick Canterbury with Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, sits with his rifle during a class aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Ma... 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, watch a pugil sticks demonstration aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 9, 2016. Drill... 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 at a Battle Color ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12, 20... More
U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Battle
U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., prepare for a performance at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2016. The Silent Drill... More
U.S. Marine Corps Drill instructors with Company L,
U.S. Marine Corps Drill instructors with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, wait for their new platoon of recurits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 18... 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
Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion,
Pvt. Raphael Martinez Bobek, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, Hotel Company, Platoon 2173, stands at the position of attention during the Commander’s Inspection aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Califor... 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
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. 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
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
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 of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their new drill instructors during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. Prior to meeting the drill instructors wh... More
A drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support
A drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, welcomes recruits as they exit the bus during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 1. From this point on, recruits will eat, slee... 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
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, jumps from a ten- foot platform into the pool during the Water Survival Intermediate Qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 10. ... 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
Staff Sgt. Gustavo V. Yanez, senior drill instructor,
Staff Sgt. Gustavo V. Yanez, senior drill instructor, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, states his expectations for the recruits while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 12. The recr... More
A new recruit from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new recruit from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, moves off a bus during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 15. Although recruits are confused and disoriented during this po... 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
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, runs with his platoon during the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 18. After the Marines complete the run, they ... More
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pull-ups during an inventory physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 29. To complete a single pull-up, recruits are... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gather around an exhibit with Gregg Stoner, museum docent, Marine Corps veteran, during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museu... More
Drill Instructor Spotlight Academic Instructor Platoon
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
The company honor man for Kilo Company stands in formation
The company honor man for Kilo Company stands in formation with the company guidon before conducting the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 8. The run serves as the last physical tr... More
Staff Sgt. Corey A. Branner, senior drill instructor,
Staff Sgt. Corey A. Branner, senior drill instructor, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations from the recruits while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 9. The r... More
A recruit from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performs inspection arms during the Series Commander’s Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 12. Recruits are given time to clea... More
A recruit from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A recruit from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over a cargo net obstacle during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 13. Recruits are instructed to climb to ... More
Family, friends and loved ones of Charlie Company,
Family, friends and loved ones of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their new marines to run past during the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. After the... More
Private First Class Kirkland B. Outlar, Platoon 2129,
Private First Class Kirkland B. Outlar, Platoon 2129, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 23. Outlar is a Wharton,... More
Marine Learns Difference between Thin and Fit
Private Jonsebastian Andrade, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a push-up outside of his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 4. Prior to arriving to recruit training, An... More
A guide from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A guide from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands with his platoon’s guidon prior to starting the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 6. The run serves as the last phy... More
Private First Class David D. Delgado, Platoon 3253,
Private First Class David D. Delgado, Platoon 3253, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 7. Delgado is a Pamona, ... More
Staff Sergeant Micah S. Paguia , drill instructor,
Staff Sergeant Micah S. Paguia , drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit to yell louder during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. While recruits are ... More
Guides from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Guides from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands with their platoon’s guidons prior to starting the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 13. The run completes the trai... More
New Marine Fights Through Constant Set Backs
Private Shawn M. Moore, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his squad maneuver through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Moore... More
Marines from the Provost Marshals Office stand in front
Marines from the Provost Marshals Office stand in front of their vehicle during the Marine Corps Community Services' annual Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 28. Marines station... More
Guides from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Guides from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand with their platoon’s guidons prior to starting the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 3. The run signifies completion... More
Retired General James N. Mattis Visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot San ...
James N. Mattis, retired Marine Corps General and former 11th Commander of the United States Central Command, holds a question and answer session with Marines assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego No... More