Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, line up behind pull-up bars during a physical training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 28. The event prepared the recruits for when they will have to take their initial physical fitness test during week four of training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. - Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, line up behind pull-up bars during a physical training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 28. The event prepared the recruits for when they will have to take their initial physical fitness test during week four of training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego.

Sergeant David A. Phelps, primary marksmanship instructor, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits about weapons fundamentals during Grass Week at Edson Range, WFTBN, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 9. The recruits participated in classes taught by their PMIs, and they learned more about handling their weapon and what they’ll be doing with it for the weeks to come. 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. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 29. - Sergeant David A. Phelps, primary marksmanship instructor, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits about weapons fundamentals during Grass Week at Edson Range, WFTBN, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 9. The recruits participated in classes taught by their PMIs, and they learned more about handling their weapon and what they’ll be doing with it for the weeks to come. 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. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 29.

Multiple decorated doors were judged in a contest at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 10. Three judges were chosen to give each door a score based on creativity, visual impact and craftsmanship. The winner of the contest will be announced at the depot Christmas party Dec. 12. - Multiple decorated doors were judged in a contest at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 10. Three judges were chosen to give each door a score based on creativity, visual impact and craftsmanship. The winner of the contest will be announced at the depot Christmas party Dec. 12.

Private Robert J. Bailey, Platoon 3267, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes rear-hand punches after body boxing at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 2. To keep the rest of the recruits busy while waiting for their turn to fight, the recruits participate in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises led by their squad leaders. After graduating from recruit training, Bailey will attend the School of Infantry to further his training. - Private Robert J. Bailey, Platoon 3267, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, executes rear-hand punches after body boxing at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 2. To keep the rest of the recruits busy while waiting for their turn to fight, the recruits participate in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises led by their squad leaders. After graduating from recruit training, Bailey will attend the School of Infantry to further his training.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 William P. Tinney, ordnance officer, armory, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses with other Marines after a 240-mile bike ride that ended at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 10. The additional riders joined Tinney at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and motivated him during the long ride. Tinney cycled for 240 miles in support of the Semper Fi Fund and in honor of the 240th Marine Corps birthday. - Chief Warrant Officer 3 William P. Tinney, ordnance officer, armory, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses with other Marines after a 240-mile bike ride that ended at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 10. The additional riders joined Tinney at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and motivated him during the long ride. Tinney cycled for 240 miles in support of the Semper Fi Fund and in honor of the 240th Marine Corps birthday.

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, record their run time during a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. Recruits took an initial PFT during week five of training and used that score as a baseline to gauge their improvement. 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. India Company graduates Nov. 6. - Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, record their run time during a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. Recruits took an initial PFT during week five of training and used that score as a baseline to gauge their improvement. 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. India Company graduates Nov. 6.