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Bravo Company Lead Series Graduation
March 4, 2022 | 19:59
The New U.S. Marines Of Lead Series (Platoons 1029,1030,1031) Bravo Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Mar. 4, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine corps customs and traditions.

The New U.S. Marines Of Lead Series (Platoons 1029,1030,1031) Bravo Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Mar. 4, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine corps customs and traditions.

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Bravo Company Lead Series Graduation

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MCRD San Diego Mike Company Graduation

Aug. 15, 2025 | 01:04:02

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Golf Company is presented with their Eagle, Globe, and Anchors

Aug. 13, 2025 | 0:33

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Golf Company is presented with their Eagle, Globe, and Anchors

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U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion retire the guidons as part of a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
Doctor Katie Helland, left, the director of military accessions policy, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, render a salute during a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines with Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion march during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, execute the eyes right movement during the graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines and guests bow their hands during the invocation prior to a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, and Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy, right, the sergeant major of MCRD San Diego and the WRR, stand at attention during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, the commanding general of 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 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
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, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region perform as part of a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
A U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion holds his Eagle, Globe and Anchor after a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion stand in formation after the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Lincoln Burnett with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, cries after receiving the Eagle, Globe and Anchor during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Isaac Castillo, a drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hands out an Eagle, Globe and Anchor during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
A U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion stand in formation prior to the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region pose for a photo after a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region participate in tug-of-war during a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region participate in tug-of-war during a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel Lara, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo before a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region participate in a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region participate in a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region participate in a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, execute pull-ups during a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, participate in a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool function to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Servante Coba, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo before a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool functions to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Wesley Butler, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo before a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool functions to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Knight III, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting and Retention Course, Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo before a mock Recruiting Station pool function training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 2025. Recruiters with MCRRC participate in a mock RS pool functions to better understand what future Marine Corps applicants will go through before going to their respected RS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Manuel Maciel, left, a clothing and supply clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, measures recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, for uniform items during a receiving event at MCRD San Diego, California, July 14, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United Service Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, inspects the personal belongings of recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion are given a brief during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United Service Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Robert Serrano with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 28, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United Service Organizations for accountability, bussed to the Depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, left, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 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. Angie Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kyle Clinkenbeard with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is congratulated by his father after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Ethaneal Hernandez with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is congratulated by his father after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Ethaneal Hernandez with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is congratulated by his father after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Brady, left, the company first sergeant for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, dismisses the company after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Brady, the company first sergeant for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, addresses the new Marines after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pose for a photo after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pose for a photo after an C ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amanda Rodrigues, left, and Sgt. Tamera Frias, the first female drill instructors with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pose for a photo after an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony was the final event of the crucible and represents the transformation of recruit to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to retire the guidons as part of a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion march during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marine with Marine Band San Diego, Headquarters and Service Battalion, execute the eyes right movement during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, the commanding general of 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 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, and Sgt. Maj. Rupert Palmer, right, the sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD San Diego, render a salute during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, left, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, and Sgt. Maj. Rupert Palmer, right, the sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD San Diego, stand at attention during a morning colors ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, perform during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 18, 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. Angie N. Palomino)

 

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