Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego

“Out of a desire to keep graduations open and accessible for all families, due to COVID-19 masks are now required in all indoor settings while aboard MCRD, San Diego. During the conduct of the graduation ceremony, while seated in the bleachers, all guests must wear masks. We ask that all guests visiting for family day and graduation arrive at the gate with a mask, but we will be providing masks to those requiring them.
We thank you for your continued cooperation and support.”

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Hotel Company Graduation

New U.S. Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 17, 2021. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marines Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by: Lance Cpl. Tyler Ware)

U.S. Marine recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a mass casualty scenario during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021.

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. The drill instructors designated numerous recruits as simulated casualties during this event forcing the remaining recruits to work through the chaos in order to succeed. The crucible is a 54-hour culminating event which ends with the remaining recruits receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021.

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. A U.S. Marine Corps Private with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor for the first time during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021. After completing the Reaper, a ceremony was held where drill instructors presented their new Marines with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. The crucible was a 54- hour long culminating event at recruit training which will finalize the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. T

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Lucas Leis, a recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion runs up a hill during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021. This hill is named “Basilone’s Hill,” after U.S. Marine GySgt John Basilone in honor of his bravery in Guadalcanal. Leis was recruited out of Burton, Kan. with Oklahoma City, Okla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred) — with RS Oklahoma City Marines.

Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021.

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. Friends and family of the new Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait for their Marines to arrive for the motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, San Diego, Aug. 19, 2021. The loved ones bring homemade signs, platoon flags, and other celebratory items to encourage their Marines as they complete the final training event of the 13-week training. Friends and family are invited on base for the motivational run and graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gloria Lepko)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021.

You voted, and we listened! Here is this week's Top Shot Winner. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Omar Bardalesramos, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, commands recruits to curl a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 2, 2021. The recruits completed as many reps as they could in the slotted time before moving on to the next station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin) #MarineRecruit #recruits #wemakemarines #SemperFidelis #Marines #MCRDSD Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine. www.marines.com/WRRHQ

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Brand, a Senior Drill Instructor with the Recruit Training Regiment, motivates the families of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 29, 2021. Following the motivational run, the new Marines were granted on-base liberty to spend time with their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

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Congratulations Hotel Company September 17, 2021

New U.S. Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Sept. 17, 2021. Marines stood in formation with their platoons while awaiting dismissal. Following graduation, Marines took the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins. Follow the link and start your journey and earn the title Marine.
www.marines.com/WRRHQ

Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western Recruiting Region

Brigadier General
Jason L. Morris
   Commanding General,
   Western Recruiting Region
   Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA
   CG's Bio
Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western Recruiting Region

   Sergeant Major Abel T. Leal
   Sergeant Major,
   Western Recruiting Region
   Marine Corps Recruit Depot
   San Diego, CA
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COVID-19 Grad Info
“Out of a desire to keep graduations open and accessible for all families, due to COVID-19 masks are now required in all indoor settings while aboard MCRD, San Diego. During the conduct of the graduation ceremony, while seated in the bleachers, all guests must wear masks. We ask that all guests visiting for family day and graduation arrive at the gate with a mask, but we will be providing masks to those requiring them. We thank you for your continued cooperation and support.”

Please follow the link for more information and scheduling of graduation events.

https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/ and MCCS at http://www.mccsmcrd.com/gradinfo-covid-19/

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the pandemic together. When a change is made to base access allowances, graduations, or leave for new Marines, it will be shared officially on this page and the depot website.

We must all understand the importance of protecting the force and, as a Marine Corps, continue to be the “most ready when the nation is the least ready.”

Please be aware of the following:
- Graduating Marines will go directly to School of Infantry without leave.
- Graduation photos and video will be posted on this FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/mcrdsd/.

For the most current information on COVID-19 visit the following websites:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - https://www.coronavirus.gov

What the U.S. Government is Doing - https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
CDC.GOV https://cdc.gov/coronavirus

Defense.gov https://www.defense.gov/coronavirus

* Twitter: @CDCgov, https://twitter.com/cdcgov

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDC

* Instagram: @CDCgov, https://www.instagram.com/CDCgov

Follow Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and monitor https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/ for official information.
COVID-19 PSA's 2021
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PAS 3 click here
COVID-19 INFO
As part of the efforts to protect the health and welfare of the force, it is essential to support measures to reduce occupancy of various public spaces aboard Marine Corps Installations. In furtherance of this goal, the Depot Command Museum, and MCCS facilities, inclusive of the gym and PX aboard this installation are closed to all non-permanent personnel until such time as health conditions permit wider use by visiting service members and the public.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your support as we work to balance our critical military training mission with our obligations to ensure the safety of all who transit through this installation.

Effective Friday, March 20 at midnight, MCRD Gate Hours of Operation will shift to:
Gate 2 (Barnett Avenue) CLOSED
Gate 4 (Old Town Avenue) Open 0600 - 0800 / 1500 - 1700
Gate 5 (Washington Street) 24/7

Effective Saturday, 21 March 2020 until further notice, all Marine Corps Community Services departments will be closed. Counseling services at Marine And Family Programs will be available via mobile contact. All information on closures is posted on: www.mccsmcrd.com and on MCCS MCRD Facebook.

We continue to monitor CDC and Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center updates and prioritize the health of our recruits. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page, the CDC's information page, the NMCPHC information page, and the DOD information page, and the What the U.S. Government is doing. See below:

US Navy Surgeon General message to Sailors and Marines about CDC guidelines regarding the Novel Coronavirus.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What the U.S. Government is Doing
CDC.GOV
MED.NAVY.MIL
DEFENSE.GOV
FACT SHEET FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
FACT SHEET FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ADMINISTERING VACCINE (VACCINATION PROVIDERS) EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA) OF THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)

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FACT SHEET FOR RECIPIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
FACT SHEET FOR RECIPIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

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COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine What You Need to Know

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COVID-19 Vaccine Tool Kit
Military Health System Communications Toolkit
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COMMANDERS TOOL KIT COVID-19 VACCINE
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

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All visitors and graduation traffic
Please enter the base through Gate 5 at the intersection of Washington Street and Pacific Highway. All visitors must have a valid driver's license, state issued identification card, or passport, and all drivers are required to have a valid driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance in their possession.

All vehicles and personnel are subject to search upon entry and firearms, weapons, knives greater than 3 inches, drugs and all drug paraphernalia are prohibited. Prohibited items will be seized and offenders may be cited and denied entry. Expect delays for security screening and please plan accordingly.