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Hotel Company Motivational Run
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
June 16, 2021 | 6:44
Hotel Company Motivational Run
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
June 16, 2021 | 6:44
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MCRD San Diego Fox Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Kilo Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Golf Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Alpha Company Graduation
Fox Company Body Sparring
MCRD San Diego Mike Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Hotel Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation
GAS! GAS! GAS!
Delta Co Crucible
Charlie Company Water Survival Training
MCRD San Diego Golf Co Water Survival
Mike Company CFT
MCRD San Diego Alpha Co Confidence Course
Golf Company MCMAP
MCRD San Diego Echo Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Bravo Company Graduation
Echo Company Crucible
MCRD San Diego Fox Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Company Kilo Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Golf Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Alpha Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Hotel Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation
Delta Co Drill Instructor Team Receives Impact NAMs
MCRD San Diego India Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Echo Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Bravo Company Graduation
CG Boot Camp Challenge Shoutout
Commanding General Bootcamp Challenge Shoutout
MCRD San Diego Lima Company Graduation - 10/04/2024
Alpha Company Recruits Engage in Body Sparring with Weapons
MCRD San Diego Charlie Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Kilo Company Graduation Ceremony
MCRD San Diego Golf Company Graduation
Bruno Visits Chicago
MCRD San Diego Mike Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Hotel Company Graduation
MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation - 07/19/2024
Bruno Promotion
MCRD San Diego India Company Graduation - 07/12/2024
MCRD San Diego Echo Company Graduation - 06/28/2024
MCRD San Diego Bravo Company Graduation
The 13-Week Challenge – Marine Corps Boot Camp (IG Reel Audio)
Echo Company tackles their final CFT
MCRD SD, Charlie Company, Honor Graduate
MCRD San Diego Golf Company Graduation Ceremony
India Company meets their drill instructors
2024 Regional Commanding Officer Training Symposium
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Veeder Ranson, right, a trombone instrumentalist with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, performs in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region perform in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region march in formation in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    Poolees from Recruiting Sub Station Gresham and RSS Oregon City, 12th Marine Corps District, conduct the Oath of Enlistment during the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    Marine Corps recruiters from Recruiting Sub-Station Gresham and RSS Oregon City, 12th Marine Corps District, march with poolees in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    Marine Corps poolees from Recruiting Sub Station Gresham and RSS Oregon City, 12th Marine Corps District, march in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    Poolees from Recruiting Sub Station Gresham and RSS Oregon City, 12th Marine Corps District, conduct the Oath of Enlistment during the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • Portland Rose Festival

    Jun 18 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    Poolees from Recruiting Sub Station Gresham and RSS Oregon City, part of the 12th Marine Corps District, conduct the Oath of Enlistment in the 2025 Grand Floral Parade for the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, June 7, 2025. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided an opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region perform during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathaniel Jorge, assistant enlisted conductor, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region conducts the band during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region perform during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bruno, mascot, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, observes the opening ceremony music performed by Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victor Hernandez, musician, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region performs a solo during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region performs at during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Wesley Hayes, drum major, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region leads the band during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region stand in formation during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region stand in formation during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony

    Jun 17 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Richard, musician, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region plays the French horn during the opening ceremony for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds, California, June 11, 2025. Marine Band San Diego was invited to perform at the San Diego County Fair opening ceremony to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • H&S Bn

    Jun 13 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo with Lance Cpl. Bruno, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, during an Atlas games event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 19, 2025. Marines participated in various competitive events, testing their strength, knowledge, and endurance, boosting unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco Angel)
  • MCRD San Diego Headquarters and Service Battalion Atlas Games 2025

    Jun 13 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose for a photo with Lance Cpl. Bruno, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, during an Atlas games event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 19, 2025. Marines participated in various competitive events, testing their strength, knowledge, and endurance, boosting unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco Angel)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stand at attention during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion walk off a bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Garcia, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion off a bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natali Morenogardez, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, observes recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, checks the belongings of recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion are given a brief during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, right, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Garcia, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, observes recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natali Morenogardez, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion make scripted phone calls home during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives his uniform measurements during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Noah Harris with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives a haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Isaac Chavez with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives a haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Natali Morenogardez, left, and Staff Sgt. Brando Yanez, right, both drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, pose for a photo during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    A quote is displayed on the wall of the receiving building at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. The 13 week training that recruits will endure will reshape them from a civilian to a United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Mckellep, right, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, gives a brief to recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raekwon Dilworth, center, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion off a bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stand at attention during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, observes recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, observe recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stand at attention during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • Mike Company Receiving

    May 30 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion check the belongings of recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 19, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
  • MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region Change of Command

    May 22 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California
    U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at MCRD San Diego, May 15, 2025. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, the outgoing commanding general, relinquished command of MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region to Brig. Gen. David Hyman, the incoming commanding general, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)
  • MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region Change of Command

    May 22 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California
    U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles VonBergen, left, the chief of staff of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, stands in formation during a change of command ceremony at MCRD San Diego, May 15, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, the outgoing commanding general, relinquished command of MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region to Brig. Gen. David Hyman, the incoming commanding general, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)
  • MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region Change of Command

    May 22 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California
    U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego perform during a change of command ceremony at MCRD San Diego, May 15, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, the outgoing commanding general, relinquished command of MCRD San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region to Brig. Gen. David Hyman, the incoming commanding general, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)
  • Lima Company Combat Conditioning Course

    May 02 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Jordan Bartlett with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, waits for further instructions after a combat conditioning course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 23, 2025. The combat conditioning course was designed to increase recruits’ stamina and ability to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
  • Lima Company Combat Conditioning Course

    May 02 2025
    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California
    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Earl Soliman, a drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, educates recruits on the conduction of the upcoming senior drill instructor inspection after a combat conditioning course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 23, 2025. The combat conditioning course was designed to increase recruits’ stamina and ability to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

 

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