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Log drills teach recruits teamwork October 10, 2014 — “It would help if you worked as a team,” yelled a drill instructor circling the recruits. He knew they wanted to quit, but he would not let them.Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, reinforced the importance of teamwork when they conducted log drill exercises at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 30.Recruit Nathan G. MORE

Marine conquers family hardship, joins Corps October 10, 2014 — Pvt. Sean L. Ontiveros, Platoon 2129, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, overcame family hardships to become a part of the brotherhood in the United States Marine Corps.Ontiveros was born, and spent the beginning part of his childhood, in El Paso, Texas. His father left when he was five, but he was lucky enough to have his grandfather MORE

Co. G rifle issue commences recruit training October 10, 2014 — To some, Marines are known as efficient warriors who can deliver consistent and effective shots at any target. The Marine and his rifle are infamously known worldwide, but this reputation could not be achieved without a strong basic foundation.Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, were issued their M16-A4 Service Rifle aboard MORE

Co. L pushes through final CFT October 8, 2014 — Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducted a Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 25. The event consists of an 880-yard run, timed 30-pound ammunition can lifts and a maneuver under fire drill.The CFT is a training requirement for all recruits as well as an annual requirement for all Marines. MORE

Co. M pushes through the Confidence Course October 7, 2014 — The term “confidence” is stressed to recruits in all different ways. Recruits learn early on in recruit training that to be a Marine, one must be confident because the mission and your fellow Marines depend on it. Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conquered some of their fears during the Confidence Course at Marine Corps MORE

New lance corporal battles injury to become Marine October 3, 2014 — Three months in recruit training seems like a long time for some, but for one Marine, he used pure grit and dedication to keep on pushing an extra nine months at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Lance Cpl. London M. Caldwell, Platoon 1041, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, found that motivation and MORE

Recruits pushed past limits during Circuit Course October 3, 2014 — “Pain is weakness leaving the body,” is one of the Marine Corps’ well known mottos. For new recruits, learning the limits of what their bodies can accomplish takes a lot of work.Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, began the Circuit Course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 25. The purpose of the circuit MORE

Recruits take pride in their final PFT performance September 26, 2014 — Two weeks prior to graduation recruits are given their final physical fitness test. The test includes a timed three mile run, a maximum set of pull-ups and a timed maximum set of crunches.Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pushed themselves to their limits for their final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, MORE

Mike Company runs through Bayonet Assault Course September 26, 2014 — Mike Company recruits were taught how to utilize their rifles with bayonets in the event they run out of ammunition in a combat zone at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 24.They learned that even without ammunition, their M-16 A4 service rifle can serve as a defensive tool and offensive weapon.Drill instructors demonstrated how to MORE

Hotel Company overcomes Confidence Course obstacles September 23, 2014 — The Marine Corps is often referred to as the “world’s finest fighting force,” and training the Marines who make that true starts early in recruit training.Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conquered their fears, such as heights, during the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. The Confidence MORE

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