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Marine cycles 240 miles on Marine Corps birthday November 23, 2015 — There are plenty of ways people give back to those who have helped them in the past. One Marine in particular decided to support the organization that helped him exercise his joy in bike riding. Chief Warrant Officer 3 William P. Tinney, ordnance officer, armory, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, cycled 240 MORE

Mike Company shows skills at final drill November 23, 2015 — Onthe first day of training, recruits are taught basic marching movements. Fromthat basic platform, recruits march everywhere they go on base honing theirsynchronization and movement as a single unit. Showingoff their skills, the recruits conduct the initial drill test, and then for thenext 37 training days, practice for a culminating final MORE

Recruit overcomes cancer, becomes Marine November 17, 2015 — Marinesare taught to overcome any challenge that may come their way. As a child, oneMarine fought what some may say the toughest fight… cancer. Private Adam M. McMairy, Hotel Company, 2nd RecruitTraining Battalion, was born and raised in Texas, where he lived a middle-classlifestyle in the little town of Corinth. McMairy grew up with his MORE

College graduate is intrigued by enlisted life November 9, 2015 — Following a dream cantake many different paths or routes. The only thing that matters is that oneused those paths to lead them to make their dreams a reality. Private First Class Adam N. Shane, Delta Company, 1stRecruit Training Battalion, did not let adversity stop him from following hisdreams to become a Marine. MORE

Recruits of India Company conduct a final PFT November 4, 2015 — To ensure Marines stay in peak physical condition, they must conduct two annual tests, a physical fitness test and a combat fitness test. Recruits conduct the PFT at least twice during recruit training, and their final scores will go on their record, which will go toward promotions later in their careers. Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit MORE

New Marine holds on to family bond November 3, 2015 — For some people, creating bonds with one another is the glue that holds a family together. One Marine in particular keeps his family in his heart and strives to make them proud. Pvt. Michael T. Gonzalez, with the support of his close-knit family, grew up and followed his family traditions and joined the military. He grew up in Vidor, Texas, with MORE

New Marine seeks a greater accomplishment October 30, 2015 — Thecall to serve your country and desire to leave a legacy is something that noteven the highest salary can buy. It’s something that has to be earned, notbought. It is only borne from a drive from within.OneMarine decided to answer that call and leave his comfortable lifestyle makingsix figures a year to join the Marine Corps so that he could MORE

Hotel Company sights in on the rifle range October 28, 2015 — Once recruits reach the second phase oftraining, they take on the challenge of becoming a rifleman at Edson Range,Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd RecruitTraining Battalion, were taught the basic fundamentals of firing the M16-A4 ServiceRifle during Grass Week under the instruction of Marines known as MORE

Past Marines teach the new October 21, 2015 — Many events in the Corps’ history have built and transformedit to what it has become today. From the beginning of recruit training, futureMarines learn about the foundation the Corps was built upon and during one oftheir final weeks in training, the books turn into living pieces of history.Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, MORE

Marine seeks Corps to change life October 21, 2015 — Living without what are considered basic necessities bymost people can create a drive in a person to seek more and change a life pathfor the better. One Marine learned about the Corps and realized enlisting waswhat he wanted to do. Private Alan E. Olivar, Bravo Company, 1st RecruitTraining Battalion, used his difficult situation to fuel his drive MORE