We make Marines by recruiting quality young men and women and transforming them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our core values, preparing them to win our nation’s battles in service to the country.
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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a figure four variation choke hold during a Marine Corps...
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a mid-block during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program...
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for further instruction during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program...
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a high block during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program...
U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Staff Sgt. Jacob Sinclair, with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits with Kilo...
The Fifth Marine Division was activated on November 11, 1943, for service in World War II. The ground combat element first saw action in the Battle of Iwo Jima, known infamously as the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history. Shortly following their victory at the top of Mount Suribachi, Japanese forces surrendered, effectively ending the war. 5th MARDIV deactivated on February 5, 1946, and reactivated on March 1, 1966, as a force in readiness during the Vietnam War. Though not intended to deploy overseas, the rising conflict caused the need for reinforcements, and they sent troops to South Vietnam. They were the first unit to return following the end of the war and formally deactivated on November 26, 1969.
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Retired Maj. Billy C. Hall, a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran, visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., on October 11, 2024 to celebrate the 83rd anniversary of his graduation from recruit training.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Facilities Ms. Brenda M. Johnson-Turner toured Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. It’s her responsibility as the DASN I&F to advise The Honorable Meredith A. Berger, assistant secretary of the Navy, on matters related to things such as military construction, facilities sustainment, and restoration/modernization for all Marine Corps and naval installations.
Becoming a United States Marine can often involve a challenging path, but for one Marine in particular, his journey included a unique set of obstacles and motivation from various sources.
Newly promoted Lance Cpl. Hunter Anoucie Dalecke-Sabandith, recently earned a meritorious promotion through his dedication and hard work. Col. Jason Freeby, commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, meritoriously promoted Dalecke-Sabandity from private first class to lance corporal on Sept. 2, 2024. Dalecke-Sabandity is a 22-year-old military police officer from Holland, Michigan and an entryman and member of the Special Reaction Team at the Depot.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego hosted a visit from members of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Staff Delegation to provide a comprehensive overview of recruit training, including the progress of gender integration, the Western Recruiting Region’s recruitment processes, and quality of life conditions at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 16, 2024.