Private Shawn M. Moore, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his squad maneuver through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Moore began training with Echo Company but was put into a Medical Holding Platoon after developing pneumonia. Moore began training again with India Company and is scheduled to graduate Oct. 28. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. - Private Shawn M. Moore, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his squad maneuver through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Moore began training with Echo Company but was put into a Medical Holding Platoon after developing pneumonia. Moore began training again with India Company and is scheduled to graduate Oct. 28. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.

Pvt. Zachery T. Douthitt, Platoon 3242, Co. L, takes a moment before finishing an obstacle course during the crucible aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Aug.14. Douthitt is a 20-year-old Muncie, Ind. native who entered recruit training with the goal of earning a leadership position. Although Douthit did not reach his goal in recruit training he said he will continue to work for a leadership billet in the Marine Corps. - Pvt. Zachery T. Douthitt, Platoon 3242, Co. L, takes a moment before finishing an obstacle course during the crucible aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Aug.14. Douthitt is a 20-year-old Muncie, Ind. native who entered recruit training with the goal of earning a leadership position. Although Douthit did not reach his goal in recruit training he said he will continue to work for a leadership billet in the Marine Corps.