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Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego / Western Recruiting Region

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Training Death at MCRD San Diego

A recruit assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California was pronounced dead on August 5, 2026 at Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA, following a medical emergency during a routine physical fitness evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA on August 1, 2026.

EXERCISEEXERCISEEXERCISE Full Scale Active Shooter Training Exercise TOMORROW – Tuesday 14 April 2026

TOMORROW, Tuesday April 14, 2026, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego will conduct a full-scale active-shooter training EXERCISE.

Gate 5 Temporarily Closed

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego temporarily closed Gate 5, located off the Washington Street exit of Interstate 5 and Pacific Highway, in response to a report that required the installation to implement precautionary measures earlier this morning.All inbound and outbound traffic is being redirected to Gate 4, located off the Old Town Avenue

Noise Advisory at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Ceremonial gunfire will take place aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Friday, September 19, from 12:20 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. Local residents should expect an increase in noise during this time.

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego