Hawaiian musician finds new music in Marine Corps
Pvt. David Keawenuiaumi Tsutomu Holt, Platoon 2173, Company H, has achieved his ambition to be the first person in his family to join the armed forces. He took a long road getting here.
Marines of Company B that graduated from Marine Corps
Marines of Company B that graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Jan. 6 enjoyed a free University of San Diego men's basketball game Jan. 5. For the fourth year in a row USD has shown their appreci... More
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
Sgt. Marisa King, warehouse clerk, 3rd Recruit Training
Sgt. Marisa King, warehouse clerk, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Lt. Col. Matt Reiley, commanding officer, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, applaud athletes as they are acknowledged for their outstanding p... More
The stairway to heaven is an obstacle that requires
The stairway to heaven is an obstacle that requires recruits to climb to of a 30-foot ladder like structure and climb back down the other side. The purpose is have recruits face any fear of heights and gain con... 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
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 with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
Drill instructors with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the drill instructor creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 11. Upon completing the creed, the drill inst... More
Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, 1st
Recruit Murad F. Eiland, Platoon 1034, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security alongside other recruits, after making it over an obstacle. Having recruits provide security during training e... More
Marines, sailors and emergency personnel conducted
Marines, sailors and emergency personnel conducted a base-wide training exercise May 25 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego three-pitch
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego three-pitch youth softball team, the Red socks, makes it safe to second and third base during their third game of the season Aug. 25 against the Murphy Canyon Dodgers. F... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Stairway to Heaven obstacle during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 15. Many of the obstacles test... More
Lance Cpl. Heather Keasler, Recruit Training Regiment
Lance Cpl. Heather Keasler, Recruit Training Regiment team 1 team member, cuts the air with a dodge ball at Headquarters and Service Battalion team 2 team members Jan. 24 during the Women's Dodge Ball Tournamen... More
Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, bury their elbows into padded bags as other recruits fight to lift their weight during the Combat Conditioning Exercise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot S... More
Staff Sgt. Antoine Griffith, senior drill instructor,
Staff Sgt. Antoine Griffith, senior drill instructor, Platoon 1023, Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, writes down his recruit's combat fitness test scores aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, A... More
Colonel David W. Edson (right), Assistant Chief of
Colonel David W. Edson (right), Assistant Chief of Staff G-1, Marine Forces Reserve, looks through photos of his grandfather, Maj. Gen. Merritt A. Edson, during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
A drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to listen to his instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 27. Drill instructors teach th... More
Recruit Nicholas Wancha, Platoon 1073, Company D, 1st
Recruit Nicholas Wancha, Platoon 1073, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrates on Recruit Kurt Hauser, Plt. 1073 guide, Company D, 1st RTBn., how to properly carry an injuried comrade during Com... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sight in on a barrel with painted targets during Grass Week at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, C... More
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb ropes during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. This was the first opportunity for recruits to climb the rop... More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete against each other during Pugil Sticks II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 25. Recruits were encouraged to use the techniques they... More
Private First Dylan T. Jewell, Platoon 3205, India
Private First Dylan T. Jewell, Platoon 3205, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6. Jewell is a Red Oak, Texas,... 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 is the first time the n... More
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to move faster during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 6. Drill instructors teach the new recruits t... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb across monkey bars during the Circuit Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 29. Recruits were instructed to touch each bar with bo... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand on yellow foot prints during a Uniformed Code of Military Justice Brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14. At this... More
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, motivates a recruit during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 13. Drill instructors taught the recruits the ... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice the vertical slash technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 10. One of the p... More
A Marine from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved one after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. After graduation, all Marines are given 1... More
Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, monitors the area for activity during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 6. Blackston is a Pfl... More
San Diego, PGA Tour recognize local service members
Sgt. Joseph Barton, primary marksmanship instructor, C Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Edson Range, replaces the pin flying the American Flag, on the 14th hole Jan. 27. The caddies delivered the pi... More
RTR Change of Command, San Diego, California
Recruit Training Regiment held a change of command ceremony for Col. Robert W. Gates on May 25, at Shepherd Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Col. Michael J. Lee took over for Gates as the comm... More
Sergeant major of the Marine Corps reviews new Marines
(Left) Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and (right) Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Recruit Training Regiment sergeant major, salute the colors during the pass in review at the 1st Recr... 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
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, descend a fast rope during the rappel tower event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 24. Recruits began the event by learning the tec... 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
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
Marines, civilians and their families came out to
Marines, civilians and their families came out to participate in the second race in the commanding general's race series, the Freedom Run June 24. Some people ran the timed 5k for awards, while others walked th... More
Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the general staff, People's
Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the general staff, People's Republic of China, watches recruits perform rifle manual in their squad bay alongside Brig. Gen. James W. Bierman, Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps R... More
Private First Class Armando Sajbin, Echo Company, 2nd
Private First Class Armando Sajbin, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, posts as security during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24. The Crucible is a 54-hour test of en... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete against each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. The match was won when a recruit delivered multi... More
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a rifle during a series commander’s inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10. The drill instructors also inspect... More
Helen Harris, counselor at Elgin High school, Elgin,
Helen Harris, counselor at Elgin High school, Elgin, Ill., crosses a rope bridge over a pit while trying to maintain a hold on her rubber rifle. The educators spent three days observing Marine training so that ... More
Yogi's hold a position in a set of warrior poses during
Yogi's hold a position in a set of warrior poses during their class, June 11. Yoga is one of the many group exercises provided by Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's Fitness Center. A class schedule is poste... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Armstrong hits the ball over the net
Lance Cpl. Ryan Armstrong hits the ball over the net while G-1 A tries to block it during the wallyball league Commanding General's cup championships Nov. 2 at the racquetball courts. G-1 A and G-1 B went head-... More
Bowlers knocked down pins during the Commanding General's
Bowlers knocked down pins during the Commanding General's Cup Scratch Bowling Tournament held at the Recreation Center Feb. 22 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Each team bowled three games, though f... More
Recruits of Company A "war cry" while in the plank
Recruits of Company A "war cry" while in the plank position aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 10. Recruits "war cry" to help keep their motivation high during their physical training sessions.
Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in formation while a personnel and weapons count is conducted during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendlet... 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
Drill instructors of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit for not following directions during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb... 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
Private First Class Jesse Balderas, Platoon 1025, Bravo
Private First Class Jesse Balderas, Platoon 1025, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 17. Balderas is a San Ant... More
Recruits from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a 50 meter pack travel during the Water Survival Intermediate Qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 10. After the 50 met... More
Corporal Angelica I. Annastas, Public Affairs Office,
Corporal Angelica I. Annastas, Public Affairs Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, pins corporal chevrons on Cpl. Smedley D. Butler, depot mascot, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego/Western Recruiting ... More
Lance Corporal Taylor D. Winter, Platoon 1074, Delta
Lance Corporal Taylor D. Winter, Platoon 1074, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 4. Winter is a Temecula, Ca... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 18. In between attemp... More
Marines who ran in the 2015 Turkey Trot at the Marine
Marines who ran in the 2015 Turkey Trot at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, enjoy each other’s company, Nov. 20. Different vendors were set up during the event, and music played while participants sat ... More
Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, poses with
Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, poses with Marines from Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28. Meyer received a tour of Edson Range and spoke with recruits completing the Crucible.
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, move from one training exercise to another during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 4. Throughout training recruits hiked,... More
Instructional Training Company drill instructors give
Instructional Training Company drill instructors give the recruits final instructions before they send them down the rappel tower. The drill instructors say it is these final instructions that help the recruits... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climb across monkey bars during the Bases and Circuit Course event at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. Recruits were instructed to touch e... 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. Drill instructors instructed the recruits to move with s... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pull-ups during an initial physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 19. Recruits will take a final PFT during week 10... More
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawl through tunnels during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 24. The recruits had to depend on the their othe... More
Lance Cpl. Jack F. Fisher, Platoon 1023, Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Jack F. Fisher, Platoon 1023, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 17. Fisher is a Phoenix native and... More
A recruit from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his initial haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 22. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create uniform... More
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, tests a recruit’s knowledge during the senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 27. The questions f... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. The ceremony was held to celebrate Marine C... More
Recruit Paolo Villa, platoon 2173, Company H, drops
Recruit Paolo Villa, platoon 2173, Company H, drops through the “hell hole.” The recruits drop through a hole in the middle of the rappelling tower platform that simulates a hatch in the body of a helicopter, a... More
Sean Farrow dives to catch a football at the San Diego
Sean Farrow dives to catch a football at the San Diego Charger's Junior Training Camp, Aug. 4. The camp helps to support Play 60, an initiative to get children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Sergeant Daniel E. Elizarraraz, drill instructor, Receiving
Sergeant Daniel E. Elizarraraz, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, introduces new recruits to the contraband room during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. During t... More
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 13. Recruits practice M... More
Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and
Marines of Marine Corps Recruit Depot 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, July 15. The ceremo... More
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. The recruits will spend each day with their drill ins... More
A drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to pay attention during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 27. During the first few hours the drill in... More
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations of the recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 12. After spending the first week con... More
Cameron Maybin, center field, left, and Mike Adams,
Cameron Maybin, center field, left, and Mike Adams, relief pitcher, right, from the San Diego Padres Baseball team sign autographs for the children at the youth baseball clinic June 27 aboard Marine Corps Recru... More
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver across high bars during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 13. If the recruits failed to complete an obstacle... More
Participants of the annual Turkey Trot aboard Marine
Participants of the annual Turkey Trot aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego kick off the five-kilometer run Nov. 18. The Turkey Trot is part of the Commanding General's Cup held throughout the year on th... More
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives his expectations of the recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 12. After spending the first week conduc... More
Maj. Alberto Martinezdiaz, 12th District, looks for
Maj. Alberto Martinezdiaz, 12th District, looks for an opening to pass the flying disc during the Commanding General's Cup Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Feb. 28. Once a player catches the disc he is only allowed ... More
A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved one after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. After graduation, all Marines are given... 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
Scaling the rope climb portion of the depot’s obstacle
Scaling the rope climb portion of the depot’s obstacle course is the last event Company F recruits have to do before they are finished with the training event, Dec. 11. The obstacle course is part of third phas... More
Students in the Ethics in Law, Business and Management
Students in the Ethics in Law, Business and Management class listen and take notes during a lecture given by Professor Arturo Martinez-Caceres June 18 held in the education center classes aboard Marine Corps Re... More
Shirts with statistics about domestic violence were
Shirts with statistics about domestic violence were displayed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Exchange Mall Oct. 22 as Marine Coprs Community Services hosted Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Well... More
CDI wins big on ‘Price is Right’
Marine Corps drill instructors of 2nd Battalion, Company G pose with Drew Carey, host of the "Price is Right," after participating in the game show a few months ago. Staff Sgt. Godfrey Guevarra, a chief drill i... More
1st Sgt. William "Billy" F. Westmoreland retired from
1st Sgt. William "Billy" F. Westmoreland retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years. He served at various duty stations, including tours in Vietnam, Korea and Moscow. He also served as a drill instructor for ... More
Future of Corps forged at DI school
A student (green shirt) is corrected by an instructor during a formation before running his initial Physical Fitness Test aboard the depot, Oct. 1. Students are held to a higher standards and are expected perfo... 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
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
The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training
The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd 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 Marin... More
Martial arts instructors from Marine Corps Recruit
Martial arts instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, demonstrate the rope bridge for 116 cadets from Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The cadets came from Cathedral High School, E... More
Recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Recruits of Company F, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion balance themselves as they quickly walk down log beams to the next obstacle on the "O-course" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 24. The co... More
A recruit of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, mentally prepares as he waits for his turn to fight during a body sparring match as part of the Crucible, aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendl... 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
Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct counter to the rear hand blocks during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 20. The recruits... More
Marines, family and friends stand for roll call during
Marines, family and friends stand for roll call during a memorial service for Sgt. Michael A. Tooley at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 24. Tooley served with the Marine Corps since Aug. 22, 2005 and... More
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives his expectations of the recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 9. After spending the first week cond... More
The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd 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 Mari... More