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U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructors Course 113-25 conduct a culminating event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 4, 2025. The Marine Corps MAI course certifies Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training while testing and strengthening their decision making, warfighting and leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brooke Pedersen)
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Sep 19 2025
Alpha Company Pick-Up
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instruct recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Williams, center, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, make their beds during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shimira Gardner, center, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, observes recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jose Reyes Jr., left, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their shower shoes during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Cabello, left, a senior drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Cabello, left, a senior drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Garciamarquez, right, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, set down their boots during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their boots during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jose Reyes Jr., center, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a pick-up event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Pick-up day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
Sep 18 2025
Alpha Company Initial Strength Assessment
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the plank portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Pau Sum with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a plank during an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bronson Sahut, left, and Sgt. Kevin Garcia, both drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instruct recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the pull-up portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instruct recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the pull-up portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Dussap, right, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, documents a score for a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the plank portion of an initial strength assessment Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion wait to conduct the pull-up portion during an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johana Tucubal, left, Sgt. Andrew Dussap, right, both drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instruct recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit training Battalion, during the pull-up portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Miguel Ramirez Serratos, a chief drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit training Battalion, prior to the pull-up portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, give a pull-up demonstration to recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion prior to an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
Sep 17 2025
Marine Band San Diego perform at the 159th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maggie Ferrick, assistant drum major, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, participates in the opening ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during the opening ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region performs during the opening ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luke Smoak, trumpet instrumentalist, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, performs a solo during the opening ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Martinez, enlisted conductor, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, conducts during the opening ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region and the Wasatch and District Pipe Band, perform in the closing ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Martinez, enlisted conductor, Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, conducts during the closing ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region and the Wasatch and District Pipe Band, march in formation during the closing ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region and the Wasatch and District Pipe Band, participate in the closing ceremony of the 159th Scottish Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California, Aug. 30, 2025. The Marine Band San Diego was invited by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco to provide musical support, strengthening community relations, boosting morale, and raising awareness of opportunities within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)
Sep 08 2025
Charlie Company Land Navigation
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, plots his target points during a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion take notes during a land navigation class at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion reviews her pace count during a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Marcus Mantel with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his compass during a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion plot their next target point during a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion reviews his target points during a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion looks at a map prior to a land navigation training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
Sep 05 2025
Hotel Company Receiving
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion rush off the bus during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Briana Lomeli, a senior drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, gives instructions to new recruits during a receiving event for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion receive a welcome brief during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
A new U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion is given a haircut as part of a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, looks through new recruits’ belongings during a receiving event for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Xavier Pasillas, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, gives instructions to a new recruit during a receiving event for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reginald Seabrook, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, looks through new recruits’ belongings during a receiving event for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 18, 2025. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)
Sep 03 2025
Lima Company Water Survival Training
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Elena Murillo, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts the gear shed during water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 13, 2025. Basic water survival teaches recruits how to execute basic water maneuvers to prepare them for their swim qualification test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
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U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Gladys Salgado with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to shed gear underwater during water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 13, 2025. Basic water survival teaches recruits how to execute basic water maneuvers to prepare them for their swim qualification test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion jump off of a tower during water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 13, 2025. Basic water survival teaches recruits how to execute basic water maneuvers to prepare them for their swim qualification test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Genaro I. Valdez-Sepulveda)
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