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Making Marines begins with history lesson July 11, 2012 — The value Marines have in their military history starts at recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Recruits are given multiple courses on Marine values and history and later tested on the material training day 55. Recruits with Platoon 3202, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion gathered inside a MORE

Depot barber a proud, naturalized citizen July 10, 2012 — Riccardo ‘Rick’ Ferrantello has been a fixture at the depot’s barber shop for the last year. “I’ve cut the hair on hundreds of depot Marines in that time,” he said, “as well as retirees and family members. I’ve cut the hair of babies and of great-grandfathers. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.” Ferrantello, who was MORE

Boathouse employee enjoys working for Corps July 10, 2012 — “My job is taking care of the people who use our facilities,” said Lorie Raschick, Boathouse recreation aid. “I’ve been doing it for six years now, and it’s a job I love.” Raschick, a Sioux Falls, S.D. native, moved to San Diego in 1970. She has done other jobs since her arrival. “I’ve done things like being a reservation MORE

Future Marine Corps legends discover Corps' rich history July 10, 2012 — For 236 years, Marines have taken pride in the history of their beloved Corps. From every battle and moment in history Marines have taken part in, there has been a strong sense of honor and tradition to go along with them. Aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is the Command Museum dedicated to the preservation of the MORE

Recruit comes back to America, becomes a Marine July 10, 2012 — As a young boy, Pvt. Brian Walsh, Platoon 1015, Company A, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wrote a letter to his future-self, containing all his dreams and ambitions. The one dream that would be his main goal in life was to become a United States Marine. The Royal Oak, Mich. native spent most of his childhood with the desire MORE

Combat Conditioning Exercise pushes recruits past known limits July 10, 2012 — Recruits of Company B war cried as they moved from one obstacle to another during the Combat Conditioning Exercise aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego June 27. The CCX incorporates Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques and is designed to test recruits on their ability to perform while fighting through MORE

Co. L recruits attack high obstacles at Confidence Course July 10, 2012 — It’s a natural instinct to experience a level of fear when exposed to heights, especially if there is little or no protection. Marines need to be conditioned to overcome their fears in a combat environment to complete the mission, even if that requires them to climb great heights. Recruits of Company L, 3rd Recruit Training MORE

Company A tests mental, physical strength in Combat Fitness Test July 9, 2012 — In combat, Marines have been known for their prowess in war and their ability to push through the fog of war regardless of circumstances. Today, recruits are being tested on their ability to do the same in recruit training as they move forward in becoming United States Marines. Recruits of Company A, 1st Recruit MORE

Band members are Marines first, musicians second July 9, 2012 — Every graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, families and friends come from all over the states to see their loved ones graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Training. Part of the attraction during graduation is Marine Corps Band San Diego, setting the theme as the audience gathers into the bleachers. “I MORE

Recruits move, sound as one during drill July 6, 2012 — As recruits shuffled onto the parade deck with their rifles in hand, the senior drill instructor took his position ready to lead his platoon through yet another challenging test in recruit training. This was the recurring scene for all platoons with Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, as they prepared for the final MORE