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Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 grenade launcher (attached to an M16A2 rifle) at Alpha Range on Edson Range. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0001234 or search 940303M6123N005)

Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Donald E. Nelson, Usmc... More

A Drill Instructor from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA, prepares his recruits for a march in the hills on Edson Range

A Drill Instructor from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Donald E. Nelson, Usmc... More

Brigadier General, Garry L. Parks, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD/WRR) Commanding General, presents Mr. Frank A. Turiace, USMC (ret) a Purple Heart. Mr. Turiace was wounded by shrapnel in November of 1951 on Hill 854 during the Korean War

Brigadier General, Garry L. Parks, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD/WR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian Hafenstiner Release Status: Released ... More

Brig. GEN. Garry Parks, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Western Recruiting Region, presents the Legion of Merit to SGT. MAJ. Anthony Reese during his retirement ceremony

Brig. GEN. Garry Parks, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Donald E. Nelson Release Status: Released to... More

A recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares to fire a round from his M16A2 service rifle during pre-qualifications at Edson Range

A recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT B. E. Vancise, Usmc R... More

Provost Marshall, Major T. E. Little assigned to US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, instructs Marines in the safe use of the Breechers Blanket during assault training

Provost Marshall, Major T. E. Little assigned to US Marine Corps Recru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu... More

Marines from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, California Band perform during the 227th Marine Corps Birthday ball, held at the Marriot Hotel Resort in downtown San Diego

Marines from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD Scene Camera... More

Recruit Anayaguaearrama is recognized by Colonel (COL) Allen, Commanding Officer of G-3 Ops and Training, as being the youngest Marine on Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, during the 227th Birthday, held at the Depot on November 9, 2002

Recruit Anayaguaearrama is recognized by Colonel (COL) Allen, Commandi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD Scene Camera... More

Major General (MGEN) Jan Huly, Commanding General (CG) of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, cuts the first slice of cake during the MCRD 227th birthday cake cutting ceremony held on November 9, 2002

Major General (MGEN) Jan Huly, Commanding General (CG) of the Marine C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD Scene Camera... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Drill Instructors (DI) teach troops the correct way to stretch in ranks during recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, California

US Marine Corps (USMC) Drill Instructors (DI) teach troops the correct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRDSD Scene Camera Oper... More

Three US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of the USMC Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Battle Colors Ceremony held at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA)

Three US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of the USMC Silent Drill Platoon ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL John A. Cosentino, USMC ... More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA), Color Guard passes in front of the MCRD SD Graduation Ceremony Reviewing Officer on Graduation Day

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL John A. Cosentino, USMC ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jamie Ramirez, a SENIOR Drill Instructor from 1ST Battalion, D/Company, grades a recruit doing a break-fall exercise as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) testing period at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jamie Ramirez, a SENIOR D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr, U... More

An artistic photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jared M. Padula, Base Photographer at the Combat Visual Information Center aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA). (SUBSTANDARD)

An artistic photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Fox/Company participate in the motivational run aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Fox/Company participate in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nicholas J. Galvin, USMC... More

Scaling the rope climb portion of the depot’s obstacle

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

Shirts with statistics about domestic violence were

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’

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

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

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 from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit

Drill instructors from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit

Drill instructors from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. After spending the first week conductin... More

U.S. Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment color

U.S. Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment color

U.S. Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment color guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, present the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCRD San Diego... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John W. Jelks Jr., right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John W. Jelks Jr., right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John W. Jelks Jr., right, a Marine Liaison Team Lead, with Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity Support and... More

The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training

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

Brigadier Gen. Ryan P. Heritage, commanding general,

Brigadier Gen. Ryan P. Heritage, commanding general,

Brigadier Gen. Ryan P. Heritage, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, presents a trophy to Marines, Sailors and civilians who participated in the Commandin... More

A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, strikes a pad during a combat conditioning exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 30. One of the purposes of the Marine Corps Martia... More

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice a drill movements during drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 21. Recruits march as a platoon everywhere they go to... More

Jamel Herring, a United States Marine Corps veteran

Jamel Herring, a United States Marine Corps veteran

Jamel Herring, a United States Marine Corps veteran and world champion boxer, takes a group photo during a meet and greet at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRDSD), between himself and Marines and Sailo... More

New recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training

New recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training

New recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, May 4, 2020. At this point, recruits are informed of the articles und... More

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pick up gear needed to complete the Bayonet Assult Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 7, 2020. The course consisted of diffrent obs... More

Martial arts instructors from Marine Corps Recruit

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

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,

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,

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,

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

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

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support

U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers an invocation during a relief and appointment ceremony at ... More

A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit

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

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

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. The three parts of the event consist of an 880-meter... More

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 18. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Alpha Company ... More

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct planks during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Drill instructors supervised the recruits at each... More

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 31. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the M... More

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform curls with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 6. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the grou... More

Pfc. Cody C. Johnson, the 20-year-old guide of Platoon

Pfc. Cody C. Johnson, the 20-year-old guide of Platoon

Pfc. Cody C. Johnson, the 20-year-old guide of Platoon 1045, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion is from Hartford City, Indiana. Johnson joined the Marine Corps to prove to himself that he is a lead... More

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert at Southwest Legacy High School, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 18, 2020. The brass band visited high schools to spread awareness of the Marine Corps’ musical... More

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in grass week at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 6, 2020. Recruits wore face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.... More

1stSgt Nelson A. Coburn, Lima Company 1stsgt, 3rd Recruit

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

Lance Cpl. Abegnego Q. Gomez Gonzalez, an 18-year-old

Lance Cpl. Abegnego Q. Gomez Gonzalez, an 18-year-old

Lance Cpl. Abegnego Q. Gomez Gonzalez, an 18-year-old of RS Salt Lake City from Las Vegas, Nevada is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 13, 2020. Gomez Gonzalez graduated from De... More

New recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

New recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

New recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are issued gear after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 16, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will ... More

Rct. Benjamin J. Segura with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit

Rct. Benjamin J. Segura with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit

Rct. Benjamin J. Segura with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is issued gear after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 7, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, th... More

Company I recruits run and jump on ropes to swing between

Company I recruits run and jump on ropes to swing between

Company I recruits run and jump on ropes to swing between platforms at the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 9.

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during their motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 6. The run serves as the last physical training event befo... More

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time on graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. Graduation takes place at the completion of a th... More

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during a MCMAP class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. Recruits were instructed to e... More

Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters

Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters

Colonel Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, transfers the non-commissioned officers’ sword to Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Downing, incoming sergeant major, indicating his post to ... More

New Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training

New Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training

New Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a docent during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Command Museum, Oct. 24. The docents at the museum are volunteers... More

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 4. Recruits receive haircuts regularly during training to create uniformity and promot... More

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10, 2019. After nearly thirteen weeks of training,... More

A new Marine of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training

A new Marine of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training

A new Marine of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, listens to a Docent during his visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Command Museum, Nov. 27, 2019. Docents are volunteers at the museu... More

A new recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training

A new recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training

A new recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is issued gear after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, June 8, 2020. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will en... More

A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training

A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training

A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to lock out his arms during a log drill exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 13, 2020. Drill instructo... More

Pfc. Turner J. Bate, an 18-year-old of RSS Vancouver

Pfc. Turner J. Bate, an 18-year-old of RSS Vancouver

Pfc. Turner J. Bate, an 18-year-old of RSS Vancouver from Vancouver, Washington is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5, 2021. Bate graduated from Henrietta Lacks High School and... More

Presentation was just as important as the vehicle itself

Presentation was just as important as the vehicle itself

Presentation was just as important as the vehicle itself when it came to trying to win over the guests at the Marine Corps Community Service Auto Skills Center's Car and Motorcycle Show aboard Marine Corps Recr... More

A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A Marine from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his loved ones during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 21. After the Marines were released to their families, they... More

A recruit of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, executes a basic wristlock during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 18. Being able to properly ... More

Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 14. Family Day allows the new Marines to reunite with... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew S. Heredia with the Finance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew S. Heredia with the Finance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew S. Heredia with the Finance Office, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, aims at his target at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016. Heredia parti... More

A drill instructor from Delta Company, 1st Recruit

A drill instructor from Delta Company, 1st Recruit

A drill instructor from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 11. Drill instructors were stationed at ... More

Sergeant Justin J. Harrison, drill instructor, Receiving

Sergeant Justin J. Harrison, drill instructor, Receiving

Sergeant Justin J. Harrison, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit to move quickly during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 9. Recruits are required t... More

The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training

The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training

The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, embrace loved ones during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Fox... More

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carry logs during a log drill exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 23. Recruits conduct physical training on a daily basis to stay ... More

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, present a U.S. flag during Maj. Gen. Lawrence H. Livingston’s funeral service at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Dieg... More

A new recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A new recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A new recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives his initial haircut during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 28, 2019. Recruits received haircuts immediately a... More

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2020. Throughout the Crucible recruits had to work together ... More

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a concert at Stock Show and Rodeo, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 21, 2020. The brass band attended the Stock Show and Rodeo to spread awareness of the Marine Corps’ mu... More

Pfc. Victory Rivasramirez, an 18-year-old of RSS Lancaster

Pfc. Victory Rivasramirez, an 18-year-old of RSS Lancaster

Pfc. Victory Rivasramirez, an 18-year-old of RSS Lancaster is from Palmdale, California and is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Feb. 28th, 2020. Rivasramirez graduated from William... More

New Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

New Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

New Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Nov. 5, 2020. Following graduation on Nov. 6, the new Marines will be ... More

Rct. Eduardo J. Ojeda with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit

Rct. Eduardo J. Ojeda with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit

Rct. Eduardo J. Ojeda with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is screened after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 4, 2021. As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they wi... More

Pfc. Asian W. Aye, a 19-year-old of RSS Fort Wayne

Pfc. Asian W. Aye, a 19-year-old of RSS Fort Wayne

Pfc. Asian W. Aye, a 19-year-old of RSS Fort Wayne from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 12, 2021. Aye graduated from Northrop High School and was then ... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Battle

U.S. Marines with Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Battle

U.S. Marines with Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stand in a formation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2016. After their perfor... More

U.S. service members and civilians sit on bleachers

U.S. service members and civilians sit on bleachers

U.S. service members and civilians sit on bleachers prior to a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2016. The graduation ceremony was held for the new Marines of Com... More

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a three-mile run during an inventory physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 11. The run was the second portion o... More

Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute lead hand strikes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 31. Throughout recruit traini... More

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand at parade rest prior to the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 8. After the Marines complete the run, they spend the ... More

A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training

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

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush to get on line during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 26. Recruits are taught by their drill instructors to get on line, whi... More

Students with Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion,

Students with Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion,

Students with Drill Instructor School, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a CPR evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 7. Upon completion of the test, the students were prese... More

Sergeant Cary S. Gross, drill instructor, Charlie Company,

Sergeant Cary S. Gross, drill instructor, Charlie Company,

Sergeant Cary S. Gross, drill instructor, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performs push-ups with recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. The recruits performed multiple exercis... More

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log during a log drill exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 7. Physical training is utilized to strengthen the body and d... More

U.S. Marines attached to the Marine Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines attached to the Marine Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines attached to the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 16. The ceremony was held to c... More

Lance Cpl. Jorge R. Carrillo, an 18-year-old of RSS

Lance Cpl. Jorge R. Carrillo, an 18-year-old of RSS

Lance Cpl. Jorge R. Carrillo, an 18-year-old of RSS Ukiah from Willits, California is slated to graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 13. Carrillo graduated from Willits High School and was ... More

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carry their packs after finishing the 25-meter swim during the Water Survival Basic Qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 8. Al... More

A prayer is given at the beginning of a retirement

A prayer is given at the beginning of a retirement

A prayer is given at the beginning of a retirement ceremony for Cmdr. Doran Kelvington, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Recruit Training Regiment Chaplain aboard the USS Midway, San Diego, Nov. 4, 2019. ... More

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice different knife techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Dec. 16, 2019. Recr... More

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRDSD) mascot, stands duty with his handler at MCRDSD, April 12, 2020. Even on holidays, Marines, including Manny, must pull their weight to keep the Mari... More

New Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training

New Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training

New Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, June 4, 2020. Following graduation on June 5, the new Marines will be tr... More

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next part of their qualification the Water Survival Basic Qualification course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July. 13, 2020. ... More

Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 21, 2020. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week t... More

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bill “Oorah” Paxton and several Marine volunteers from MCRD honored the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with their float designed for Coronado’s Fourth of July parade, July 4.

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