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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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The Transformation - Week 11
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
July 1, 2018 | 1:34
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Take a look at week 11 of our new transformation series, which will give viewers a peek into the lives of recruits as they progress through recruit training!! The series showcases several events recruits encounter at the depot and the challenges they face together.
The Transformation - Week 11
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
July 1, 2018 | 1:34
Take a look at week 11 of our new transformation series, which will give viewers a peek into the lives of recruits as they...
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Levi Konija, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival, gives a period of instruction to recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a swim qualification event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, June 25, 2025. The basic swim qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, 15-foot tower jump into the water, four-minute tread, 25-meter pack swim, and an underwater shedding of gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

 

Featured News

The desire and drive to earn the title of Marine can be found across the Nation, from coast to coast, city to city. Over the last couple of years Marine Corps Recruiting Command has put a strong emphasis on finding well qualified and motivated individuals to become not only Marine Corps Officers, but Judge Advocates.

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U.S. Marines and Airmen conducted the first ever joint Toys for Tots operation, Dec 4 – 18, 2024 in isolated Alaskan communities. The Marines from a detachment of Company D, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, were assisted by Airmen from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.   

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The Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosted Fiscal Year 2025’s National Officer Selection Officer Training Symposium in Orlando from December 9 - 13, 2024. NOSOTS plays a critical role in maintaining the Marine Corps' high standards by ensuring that Officer Selection Officers are well-prepared to recruit candidates who uphold the Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.

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As the lights dim, a hush sweeps over the audience – the anticipation builds. From the wings, steps a Marine in her iconic dress blue uniform. Her smile and poise grabs the audience’s attention. As she raises the microphone she draws in a breath and releases the first note letting her powerful voice fill the air.

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Britney Moyeda is no stranger to adversity. As she donned her U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform in her recruiting office, she recalled the journey life has brought her thus far.

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The desire and drive to earn the title of Marine can be found across the Nation, from coast to coast, city to city. Over the last couple of years Marine Corps Recruiting Command has put a strong emphasis on finding well qualified and motivated individuals to become not only Marine Corps Officers, but Judge Advocates.

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