Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rush in fire teams during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 15. Loud noises that included gunshots and screaming More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to their drill instructor during the 12 Stalls event at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, C More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion, conduct sprints during the Bases event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 29. Recruits spent two minutes at each station and were expected t More
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. More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver over a high bar during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 8. The recruits were taught various techniques to assi More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, try on different size covers during their first uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 14. This is the initial fitting for the r More
Private Michael T. Gonzalez, Platoon 3202, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts warm ups before a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. Gonzalez gradua More
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company, demonstrates a correct pull-up before the recruits conduct a final physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22. To achieve a pe More
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 23. The creed reaffirms their promise to the rec More
Family members cheer for the Corps’ newest Marines during graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 23. The graduation ceremony takes place after 13 weeks of rigorous training including classes o More
Staff Sgt. Robert C. Weinhardt, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, instructs a new recruit to move faster during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 2. Recruits are requ More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 5. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Private First Class Anthony C. Hernandez, Platoon 3201, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 6. Hernandez is a S More
Sgt. Daniel E. Elizarraraz, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, tells a recruit to respond louder during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 9. The moment the recruits st More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 William P. Tinney, ordnance officer, armory, Headquarters and Service Battalion, poses with his team after a 240-mile bike ride ending at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 10. S More
Marines from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 12. Family Day allows recruits to reu More
Private First Class John C. Haeberle, Platoon 1065, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 13. Haeberle is a Park More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run to the next station during the Bases and Circuit Course event at Marine Corps Recruits Depot San Diego, Nov. 17. Each exercise lasted for two minutes More
Approximately 550 Marines have the massive responsibility to shape more than 16,000 recruits who come to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego annually into basically trained United States Marines. Drill instruc More
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 19. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Participants run to the finish line during the 2015 Turkey Trot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. The depot held the event in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, and this gave everyone the More
Private First Class Dakota J. Kotula, Platoon 2161, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. Kotula is a Santa R More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, use a rope to get from one side of the obstacle to the other during the Confidence Course event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 23. Obstacl More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute leg sweeps during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. During the event, recruits were t More
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company demonstrates the proper way to execute a rear-hand choke during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 3 More
Private Robert J. Bailey, Platoon 3267, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to fight during body boxing at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Ca More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, spar during the Crucible at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 2. Recruits were instructe More
Gen. Robert B. Neller (right), Commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes the national colors during an award ceremony at Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center on Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their senior drill instructor to check their alignment during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 7. Be More
New recruits are welcomed to the depot by Sgt. Lewis A. Velasquez, drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 7. Once the recruits ste More
A recruit of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sights in on a barrel painted with targets during Grass Week at Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cal More
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 w More
Private First Class Tanner J. Olson, Platoon 3261, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 11. Olson is a Parker, Co More
Gunnery Sgt. Jason J. Gutierrez, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, greets the new recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 15. Recruits practice M More
Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 17. Family Day allows recruits to reu More
Private First Class Malachi A. Beauchamp, Platoon 1001, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 18. Beauchamp is a More
Approximately 550 Marines have the massive responsibility to shape more than 17,000 recruits who come to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego annually into basically trained United States Marines. Drill instruc More
Sergeant Michael A. Tooley, drill instructor, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, yells at a recruit for not knowing the answer to a knowledge question during a series commander inspection at Marine Co More
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 More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute falls and leg sweeps during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 28. Recruits receive sever More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, help remove gear from those who finished their battle during the Pugil Sticks III event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. Each recrui More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run to the first obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 29. The recruits ran through the course ear More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, make their phone calls home, reading only what is printed on the script in front of them, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. More
Marines from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, get released for liberty call by their senior drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 21. Family Day is the first time the ne More
Private Toosaint P. Mitchell, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a working party during the rappel tower event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The recruits who part More
Private First Class Alex J. Aberle, Platoon 1041, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Aberle is a Finley, More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle during Confidence Course I at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. Many of the obstacles test the recruits’ confidence and More
New recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 25. During this time, recruits are More
Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, greets Marines with the Recruiting School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 26. Green talked to the Marines about staying motivated More
Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 28. Family Day is the first time the ne More
Lance Cpl. Jonghyun Lee, Platoon 2129, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 29. Lee is an Anaheim, Calif., native More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute forward break falls during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 2. Being able to properly More
A drill instructor of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells at a recruit for not following directions during the bases event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 2. Drill instructors watc More
Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation before the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 4. After the Marines complete the run, they spend the rest of More
A drill instructor of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to recruits about discipline during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. In the first hours recruits are with their More
Gunnery Sgt. Jason J. Gutierrez, chief drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, greets the new recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit D More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 8. Although this is a series commander inspection More
A recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes cover behind an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course I event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 10. Recruits learn to take cove More
A drill instructor of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit for not following directions during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, F More
Family members and loved ones of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, applaud and cheer during a motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11. The run signifies the last training ev More
Drill instructors of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their new recruits during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 12. After spending the first week in-processi More
Lance Cpl. Grayson S. Osteen, Platoon 1029, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 12. Osteen is a Round Rock, Tex More
Marines with the Recruit Training Regiment, Support Battalion, compete in a log run competition at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 17. The log run competition is an annual event that boosts unit mora More
A Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor with the Instructional Training Company, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates a technique during a MCMAP session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 1 More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin a three-mile run during an initial physical fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 19. To achieve a perfect score of 300, recr More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits lined up in rows and conducted each More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. To start off the session, recruits ran half a mile with their d More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to maneuver an obstacle during Confidence Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 23. Recruits conducted fireman carries and buddy More
Private First Class Armando Sajbin, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, makes plans with his fire team about how to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets corrected during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 2. Earning a tan belt comes after r More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 3. Family Day allows the new Marines More
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 4. Graduation takes place at the completion of More
Members of the Notre Dame Lacrosse Team, University of Notre Dame, observe an aircraft at Marine Corps Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7. The squadron's mission is to provide comb More
Participants in the Commanding General’s Cup Scratch Bowling Tournament compete against each other at the recreation center on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 8. Each participant played three games, More
A recruit of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands in the basic warrior stance during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Test and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 9. One of the first More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 10. Family Day is the first time the More
Private First Class Ashton M. Morgan, Platoon 3209, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 11. Morgan is a Murrie More
Participants in the Commanding General’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee Tournament compete against each other at the track and field area on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 15. Each match lasted for five minu More
A recruit of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a horizontal elbow strike during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. One of the first More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 24. This is the first of three events that make up the tes More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle a high obstacle during Obstacle Course II at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 24. The recruits were allowed to complete this obstacle b More
Drill instructors of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 11. After spending the first week in-processin More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, compete against each other during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Recruits were paired up against another recruit w More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run to an obstacle during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 29. Recruits were instructed to move quickly during More
Staff Sgt. Johnatan A. Andrade, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit for conducting a drill movement incorrectly during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Sa More
Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego place pinwheels in a garden area during a Pinwheels for Prevention event behind the Marine Corps Exchange here, April 5. This event brings recognition to suppor More
Sergeant Michael J. Redd, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor, Instructional Training Company, Recruit Training Regiment, teaches a MCMAP class about bayonet techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Sa More
Family members and loved ones of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, eagerly wait to catch a glimpse of their new Marines before the motivation run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 7. T More
Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 8. Graduation takes place at the completion o More
Private First Class Jakob S. Kurle, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands next to his squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11. Following recruit training, Kurle will report to More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform the four-minute water tread during the Water Survival Basic Qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 11. Fear and lack of co More
Private Joseph A. Pratt, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits for his turn to climb an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 12. Following recruit train More
Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march to meet families and friends prior to beginning liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 14. Family Day is the first time the More
Private First Class Matthew G. Penticoff, Platoon 3269, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. Penticoff is a More
The Swinging Friar, San Diego Padres mascot, entertains the crowd during the San Diego Padres Military Opening Day game opening ceremony at Petco Park, April 17. After the ceremony concluded, service members st More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sprint during a strength and endurance course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 20. The two-and-a-half-mile course was made up of quarte More
A Marine from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his loved ones after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 21. After the Marines were released to their fa More
Private First Class Christian H. Gutierrez, Platoon 1013, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at parade rest prior to graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 22. Gutierrez is More