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Fox Company Graduation Ceremony
Oct. 9, 2020 | 57:06
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Payton Bauserman, senior drill instructor, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, dismisses his platoon after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive awards during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion march to retire the guidon during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Robinson, senior drill instructor, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marches his platoon during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Natalie M. Lamb, commanding officer, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives a speech during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, gives a speech during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, present the colors during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region play music during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. The morning colors ceremony is conducted to formally raise our nation’s flag and provide a brief moment to reflect on its meaning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, embraces a member of his family after a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 11, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation prior to an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, change their socks during an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Isabella Moen with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, changes her socks during an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harris Lacanilao, drill instructor, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries the guidon during an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Megan Harper, band officer, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, conducts the band during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ortiz, left, and Cpl. Melvin Vega, right, both musicians with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, play their instrument during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rodrigo Garcia, musician, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, plays his instrument during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victor Hernandez, musician, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, plays his instrument during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Fox, musician, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, plays the cymbal during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Megan Harper, band officer, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, conducts the band during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 12, 2025. The Little Italy concert is an annual event to help build community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Jonathan Uribe with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is given an initial haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Torri Hill with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, inspects the personal belongings of recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremiah Harrington, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, briefs recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion are given instructions during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion are given instructions during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion are briefed during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reginald Seabrook, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, observes recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion are directed off a bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion wait to be briefed during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, poses for a photo during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion are given a brief during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremiah Harrington, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, briefs recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Kassidy Burdette with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 7, 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 Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

 

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