U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) at San Diego, California.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion execute a water survival class to instill ...
06/20/2026

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion execute a water survival class to instill water confidence and survival skills, ensuring recruits can remain calm and effective in aquatic environments.

📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California | June 10, 2026

📸U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez

Stand by...CONTACT!U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct their table one ...
06/20/2026

Stand by...CONTACT!

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct their table one course of fire. Rifle qualification is an annual requirement for Marines, designed to introduce recruits to the fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety.

📸U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion learn the warfighting fundamentals of mark...
06/18/2026

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion learn the warfighting fundamentals of marksmanship, learning proper weapons handling and safety protocols during grass week as they prepare for live-fire training, distinguishing Marines from all other services.

U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

Congratulations to our newest Marine Corps Recruiters!These Marines successfully completed Basic Recruiter's Course and ...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to our newest Marine Corps Recruiters!

These Marines successfully completed Basic Recruiter's Course and earned the military occupational specialty of Marine Corps Recruiter, equipping them to represent the Marine Corps and mentor Marines across the force. These Marines can be found at Recruiting Station Milwaukee and Austin.

U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Brooke Pedersen

Ready...FRONT! U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion conduct their final drill e...
06/13/2026

Ready...FRONT!

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion conduct their final drill evaluation.

During the final drill evaluation, the platoons are scored based on their uniforms, bearing, and movements as a cohesive unit, along with the senior drill instructor’s cadence, sword control, and movement commands.

📸U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion execute grass week, building warfighting fundamentals of mark...
06/12/2026

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion execute grass week, building warfighting fundamentals of marksmanship, learning proper weapons handling and safety protocols for live-fire training.

📍Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | June 3, 2026

📸U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Adrian Guerrero Martinez

CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE COMPANY U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, have completed recrui...
06/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE COMPANY

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, have completed recruit training.

The three-mile motivational run around the depot is the final physical training event before graduation and the first time friends and families see their newly transformed Marines.

After 13 weeks of recruit training, covering drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions, these Marines have officially earned the title United States Marine.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California | June 4-5, 2026.

Charlie Company Motivational Run
(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)

Charlie Company Graduation Ceremony
(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez)

Mascot Monday!🐾Lance Cpl. Bruno visited with the Marines and families of Kilo Company, boosting morale before thier fina...
06/08/2026

Mascot Monday!🐾

Lance Cpl. Bruno visited with the Marines and families of Kilo Company, boosting morale before thier final day on the depot!

📍 Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California | May 28, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso

Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman!U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion learn about c...
06/04/2026

Corpsman! Corpsman! Corpsman!

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion learn about combat casualty care. Recruits will attend many classes throughout recruit training.

📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California

📸U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion conducted the water survival qualification event.The basic wa...
06/02/2026

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion conducted the water survival qualification event.

The basic water survival qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, 15-foot tower jump, 25-meter pack swim, underwater gear shed and four-minute tread in order to verify recruits’ proficiency and confidence in the water.

📍 San Diego, California | May 27, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso

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