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Introvert Learns to Lead From the Front

The Jacksonville, Fla., native left his comfort zone at home to flourish as the guide for his platoon during recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Alpha Company Marine Leaves Home to Join the Corps

Lance Cpl. Justyn K. Jones, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wanted to get away from his small town and joins the Marine Corps.

Delta Company Marine Immigrates to America to Earn Title

Although immigrating to America was only one of the many challenges he came across, one recruit didn’t let the difficulties in life and recruit training keep him down.

New Marine joined the Corps to stay out of trouble

Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, grew up in West Memphis, Ark., with a big family, and he was raised by his older sister and mother.

Perez retires after 44 years of service

Commander Rafael C. Perez, division officer, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, retired at MCRD San Diego after 44 years and three months of service in the U.S. Navy, Oct. 7. With such a large number of years under his belt, Perez can now take a well-deserved break and focus on his family and himself.

New Marine alters plans by joining Marine Corps

Even with his life following his plan, Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Bayer, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, was looking for a change of pace in his life, and found it with the Marine Corps.

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego