Private Alan E. Olivar, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is provides security after his squad found signs of a simulated improvised explosive device during the IED lane Crucible event, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14. In July, Olivar arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and became a part of Bravo Company. Following graduation from recruit training, Olivar will move onto the School of Infantry where he will continue to develop his combat skills. He will then attend school to become a motor transportation specialist. While he is active duty, he plans on helping his family and learning as much as he can. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate from recruit training on Oct. 23. - Private Alan E. Olivar, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is provides security after his squad found signs of a simulated improvised explosive device during the IED lane Crucible event, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14. In July, Olivar arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and became a part of Bravo Company. Following graduation from recruit training, Olivar will move onto the School of Infantry where he will continue to develop his combat skills. He will then attend school to become a motor transportation specialist. While he is active duty, he plans on helping his family and learning as much as he can. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate from recruit training on Oct. 23.

Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, get their uniforms tailored during their first uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. This was the first time recruits got the chance to try on the uniforms. Today, all males recruited west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate Nov. 13. - Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, get their uniforms tailored during their first uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. This was the first time recruits got the chance to try on the uniforms. Today, all males recruited west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate Nov. 13.

A recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, jumps over a high log during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 8. This obstacle increases upper body strength as well as cardiovascular stamina. Today, all males recruited west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 18. - A recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, jumps over a high log during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 8. This obstacle increases upper body strength as well as cardiovascular stamina. Today, all males recruited west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 18.

Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in formation while a personnel and weapons count is conducted during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 6. Blackston is a Plugerville, Texas, native and was recruited out of Recruiting Station Austin North, Texas. Blackston lost 105 pounds in three months to be able to enter Marine Corps recruit training. He motivated his friends and family to also lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Lima Company graduated Oct. 16. - Recruit Hunter L. Blackston, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in formation while a personnel and weapons count is conducted during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 6. Blackston is a Plugerville, Texas, native and was recruited out of Recruiting Station Austin North, Texas. Blackston lost 105 pounds in three months to be able to enter Marine Corps recruit training. He motivated his friends and family to also lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Lima Company graduated Oct. 16.

Private First Class Juan Valenzuela, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, holds his Eagle, Globe and Anchor upon completion of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 1. After enduring 13 weeks of training, Marines are presented with the emblem that signifies their transformation to Marines. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Fox Company will graduate Oct. 9. - Private First Class Juan Valenzuela, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, holds his Eagle, Globe and Anchor upon completion of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 1. After enduring 13 weeks of training, Marines are presented with the emblem that signifies their transformation to Marines. Today, all males recruited from west of the Mississippi are trained at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Fox Company will graduate Oct. 9.

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion, conduct leg lifts during the Circuit Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 29. Recruits were instructed to push themselves and test their limits so they got the most out of the workout. Today, all males west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 11. - Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion, conduct leg lifts during the Circuit Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 29. Recruits were instructed to push themselves and test their limits so they got the most out of the workout. Today, all males west of the Mississippi are trained at MCRD San Diego. The depot is responsible for training more than 16,000 recruits annually. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Dec. 11.