Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the
Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, greets Marines with the Recruiting School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 26. Green talked to the Marines about staying motivated... 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
New Marines doesn't let life's trials bring him down
Private Joseph A. Pratt, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits for his turn to climb an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 12. Following recruit train... 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
The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training
The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd 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 Marines... More
A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Combat Conditioning Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 1, 2020. The course exposed recruits to the physical ... More
A new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts warm-up excersises in preparation to participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 23, 2020. Followin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), (center), Sgt. Maj. Cortez L. Brown, the MCRC Sergeant Major, (left) and Col. James B. Conway, the Co... More
Rct. Matt R. Nikisher with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Rct. Matt R. Nikisher with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take a class during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 14, 2020. Recruits were taug... More
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion prepare to participate in the Bayonet Assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 3, 2020. The course helped recruits build a combat ... More
New Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
New Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 13, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of ... More
Staff Sgt. Thomas Smiley, a drill instructor with Receiving
Staff Sgt. Thomas Smiley, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, welcomes new recruits to receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 26, 2021. At this point, recruits are informed of the artic... More
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, grabs a pair of shower shoes during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. Recruits are required to follow all instructions from... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct planks during the bases and circuit course event at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, June 28. Drill instructors watched the recruits to ma... More
Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego stand
Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego stand at attention during a Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System in La Jolla, California, Nov. 5, 2019. Marines... More
A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, June 22, 2020. Recruits were ... More
Rct. Angel Vega with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Rct. Angel Vega with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives guidance from his primary marksmanship instructor during a table one live fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Californ... More
Rct. Payton E. Craft with India Company, 3rd Recruit
Rct. Payton E. Craft with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is screened after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 22, 2021. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Montemayor with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Montemayor with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, chambers a round into a M9 pistol at Marine Corps Air Statio... More
A recruit from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, assumes a basic warrior stance during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 15. The MCMAP classes ... More
A Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses with his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 1. This is the first time families have seen... More
Sergeant David Alvarado, drill instructor, Receiving
Sergeant David Alvarado, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit to respond louder during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 5. Although recruits are con... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rayhan K. Shaikat, with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rayhan K. Shaikat, with the Finance Office, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 15, 2017. Shaika... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot by Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Burgess, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, as they step onto the yellow footprints duri... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, undergo an initial gear inspection during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 10. The inspection ensures the recruits have all the ... More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run in place at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. The recruits performed various exercises and stretches prior to beginning their physic... More
A new Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A new Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 14, 2019. After 13 weeks of intense training, the ne... More
A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, traverses an obstacle during an obstacle course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 26, 2020. The drill instructors motivated the recruits... More
1stSgt Nelson A. Coburn, Lima Company 1stsgt, 3rd Recruit
1stSgt Nelson A. Coburn, Lima Company 1stsgt, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, retires from the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Sept. 25, 2020. Coburn served in the Marines for 22 y... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Bayonet Techniques prior to the Bayonet Assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 18, 2020. Recruits executed numerous M... More
New Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 21, 2021. Following graduation on Jan. 22, the new Marines will be... More
Isaiah Graham jumps for a high pass during practice
Isaiah Graham jumps for a high pass during practice at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl 2016, at Fuller College Practice Field on Dec. 30, 2015. The Marine Corps advocates for high-achieving high school ath... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6. Although this is a series commander inspection,... More
Captain Mark Tucker (R), Naval Medical Center San Diego,
Captain Mark Tucker (R), Naval Medical Center San Diego, speaks at Cmdr. Rafael C. Perez’s (ret.), division officer, Sports and Medicine Rehabilitation Center, retirement ceremony at the Bay View Restaurant at ... More
The guides of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
The guides of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, present the guidons before returning them to their drill instructors during graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 18. These guidons... More
New recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training
New recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone call home during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 4, 2020. The next time these recruits will contact their... More
1stSgt Nelson A. Coburn, Lima Company 1stsgt, 3rd Recruit
1stSgt Nelson A. Coburn, Lima Company 1stsgt, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, retires from the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Sept. 25, 2020. Coburn served in the Marines for 22 y... More
Rct. Damian Miles with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Rct. Damian Miles with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders during a contraband brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 6, 2020. At this point, recruits... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, crawl on their backs underneath barbed wire during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. The recruits were instru... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawl under barbed wire during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. The recruits were instructed to keep the ... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, trek toward their next mark during the Land Navigation Course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 4. Prior to starting the ev... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dulton S. Griffin, with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dulton S. Griffin, with the Armory, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, attends a class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 13, 2017. Griffin att... More
Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine
Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, flip a tire during HQ&SVBn 2018 Atlas Cup Games at MCRD San Diego, Jan 25. The first event included two teams competing to ... More
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time during their graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 14, 2018. Graduation takes place at the comp... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion crawl under an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 17, 2020. The course consisted of different ... More
Rct. Nathaniel M. Cabico with Charlie Company, 1st
Rct. Nathaniel M. Cabico with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries Rct. Alexander T. Sykora with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, while participating in the Combat Conditioni... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb up and across ropes during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. To ensure their safety, recruits were told to ke... More
Members of the Notre Dame Lacrosse Team, University
Members of the Notre Dame Lacrosse Team, University of Notre Dame, receive a brief at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7. The briefing explained a little about the officer program in the Marine C... More
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a smash technique during Bayonet Assault Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 6. Before running through the course, the re... More
The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training
The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 7. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Mar... More
New Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
New Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 22, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of th... More
New Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
New Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 9, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of the... More
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a gear check once they are issued gear after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 13, 2020. As recruits arrive to the d... More
New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 29, 2020. Following graduation on Dec. 30, the new Marines will be... More
A recruit of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rushes from behind an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. Recruits were instructed to move qui... More
Drill instructors from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
Drill instructors from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation after receiving the guidons from the company honormen during the graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Di... More
New recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit training
New recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion, make their initial phone call home during screening at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 27, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in ... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform sprints during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 12, 2020. The recruits performed multiple exercises... More
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, overcomes an obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 7, 2020. The obstacles were used to instill confide... More
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders during a contraband brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 28, 2020. At this point, recruits are... More
Pfc. Paul W. Raines, a 24-year-old of RS Phoenix from
Pfc. Paul W. Raines, a 24-year-old of RS Phoenix from Benton, Arizona is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 2, 2020. Raines graduated from Southwest Christian Academy and was th... More
Pfc. Karston J. Evans with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
Pfc. Karston J. Evans with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, calls cadence while participating in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 22, 2020. Following graduation on... More
New Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
New Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are screened after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 1, 2021. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will en... More
New recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training
New recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their initial haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 15. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create uni... More
LCpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD),
LCpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego mascot, stands in line for a haircut at MCRD, Sept. 21, 2020. MCRD’s barbers work hard to keep the uniformity among recruits and Marines in training... More
New Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are screened after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 22, 2021. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will ent... More
Rct. Freddie L. E. Bledsoe with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
Rct. Freddie L. E. Bledsoe with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 23, 2021. At this point, recruits are informed of... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Michael D. Stout, left,
U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Michael D. Stout, left, the acting sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVC BN), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, shouts at a Marine before a pugil sti... More
A Marine from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved one after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 23. After graduation, all Marines are given 10... More
The new Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
The new Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the M... More
Drill instructors from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
Drill instructors from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, instruct a recruit to follow directions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. During the first few hours the dril... More
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are screened after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 19, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will ent... More
Pvt. Bryan Pinentel (left) and Pvt. Gary L. Reader
Pvt. Bryan Pinentel (left) and Pvt. Gary L. Reader (right) with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, observe a display during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Command Museum, No... More
New Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
New Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 8, 2021. Graduation took place at the completion of... More
Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRDSD) tax center, participate in the grand opening of the tax center at MCRDSD, Jan. 22, 2020. The tax center is available to help active and retired se... More
New Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 28, 2020. Following graduation on May 29, the new Mar... More
New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 4, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of th... More
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are given instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 12, 2021. Recruits were introduced to their drill instructors... More
U.S. service members, friends and family, stand and
U.S. service members, friends and family, stand and applaud during a musical performance at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Marine Band San Diego played various musical compositions ... More
A new recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit training
A new recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit training Battalion, makes his initial phone call home during screening at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, April 13, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in t... More
New recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit training
New recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit training Battalion, receive chow after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 11, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will ente... More
New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 4, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of th... More
Rct. Teia K. Chutaro, with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Rct. Teia K. Chutaro, with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, makes her phone call home during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 9, 2021. During this time, recruits were instru... More
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, teaches recruits how to properly make their racks during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits also con... 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. After the Marines complete the... More
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, strike tires during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 24. Recruits were taught different moves during Marine Co... 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 un at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. After the ... 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
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
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
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, aims at a barrel with painted targets during Grass Week at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
Educators with the Educator’s Workshop take part in
Educators with the Educator’s Workshop take part in a mock pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. The workshop is a program hosted by MCRD San Diego that gives educators an inside look at the... 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 and step onto the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Garcia (left) and
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Garcia (left) and Sgt Anthony Leite stand with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot mascot Cpl. Smedley D. Butler while attending the first annual Santa Anita Park Inaurgural Bulldog ... More
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, calls out a command to his fire team during Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 25. The recruits moved in teams usi... More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a forward hand punch during a Marine Corps Martial Arts (MCMAP) Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6, 2019. This... More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego’s (MCRDSD) colorguard
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego’s (MCRDSD) colorguard marches forward during Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion’s graduation ceremony at MCRDSD, May 1, 2020. Following graduation, the new Marin... More
Rct. David X. Laymance (left) and Rct. Ethan P. Jones
Rct. David X. Laymance (left) and Rct. Ethan P. Jones (right) with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques during the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recrui... More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, moves to the next obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. Loud noises that included gunshots an... More
A drill instructor from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
A drill instructor from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations of the recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. After spending the first week co... More