U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gladys Ruiz, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 25, 2023. Receiving is the first event during recruit training where recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, issued gear and make a phone call home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Guyette)