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
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A drill instructor from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Inspects a recruit’s weapon during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 21. This is the first ... More
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practices his technique during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. Recruits were taught different mo... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are welcomed to the depot as they stand on the yellow footprints during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 8. From this point on, r... More
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practices his technique during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. Recruits were taught different mo... More
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs his loved one after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 3. This is the first time Marines have seen their f... More
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to unlock his sea bag during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. The new recruits conducted an ... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct straight thrusts during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. Recruits were taught different mo... More
Sergeant Carlos Castro, drill instructor, Charlie Company,
Sergeant Carlos Castro, drill instructor, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to respond louder during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 24. During the first... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, undergo an initial gear inspection during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 24. Recruits stood on line in front of their footlo... More
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to unlock his sea bag during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. The recruits are instructed to... More
Lieutenant Col. Jason L. Nickerl, Deputy Director of
Lieutenant Col. Jason L. Nickerl, Deputy Director of Recruiting, Western Recruiting Region, is presented with an award during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 20. His retirem... More
Drill instructors from Receiving Company, Support Battalion,
Drill instructors from Receiving Company, Support Battalion, prepare to welcome the new recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 27... More
A recruit from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, makes his phone calls home during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6. Recruits will not be able to make another phone call un... More
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing area
Family members and loved ones sit in a reviewing area during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 29. Sergeant Maj. James K. Porterfield was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Alex M. Do... More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, strike tires during a modified bayonet assault course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 21. Each set of tires simulates an enemy, which g... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, undergo an initial gear inspection during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 24. The new recruits learned how to properly make t... More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is corrected during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 2. Drill instructors walked around du... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. To start off the session, recruits ran half a mile with their d... More
A Marine from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 16. This is the first time they have seen their ... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone calls home, reading only what is printed on the script in front of them, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June ... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive a contraband brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 8. At this time, the recruits are informed of all of the ... More
A Marine from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A Marine from Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 16. This is the first time they have seen their ... More
Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Bauder, drill instructor, Receiving
Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Bauder, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, corrects a recruit during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 19. Recruits are required to follow all i... More
Staff Sgt. Rhett A. Buford, drill instructor, Charlie
Staff Sgt. Rhett A. Buford, drill instructor, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 24. Prior to meeting the d... More
Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Bauder, drill instructor, Receiving
Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Bauder, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, corrects a recruit during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 19. Recruits are required to follow all i... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rush to their footlockers during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. The recruits will spend each day with their drill instru... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to the quarterdeck during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. The recruits will spend their first day with the... More