Coach, Staff Sgt. James Corona, right, shouts words of encouragement and praise to his players on the field after taking down a player from the opposing team. - Coach, Staff Sgt. James Corona, right, shouts words of encouragement and praise to his players on the field after taking down a player from the opposing team.
After his town hall meeting at the depot theater the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, meet and shake hands with drill instructors while exchanging a few laughs before heading over to the Command Museum’s courtyard to address the families gathered for the graduating Marines of Company F, Sept. 16. - After his town hall meeting at the depot theater the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, meet and shake hands with drill instructors while exchanging a few laughs before heading over to the Command Museum’s courtyard to address the families gathered for the graduating Marines of Company F, Sept. 16.
Recruit Dylan Renbarger-DeWulf, Platoon 3248, aims downrange at simulated tire-enemies to provide cover for his fire team during the Janson’s Thrust bayonet assault course event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. During the course, four-man fire teams conduct buddy rushes and overcome obstacles to assault simulated tire-enemies with bayonet equipped rifles. - Recruit Dylan Renbarger-DeWulf, Platoon 3248, aims downrange at simulated tire-enemies to provide cover for his fire team during the Janson’s Thrust bayonet assault course event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. During the course, four-man fire teams conduct buddy rushes and overcome obstacles to assault simulated tire-enemies with bayonet equipped rifles.
Recruit Bernard D. Lueken, Platoon 3246, Company L, eats an apple after spending all morning executing obstacles during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. Lueken played college football for almost two years before he enlisted into the Marine Corps. - Recruit Bernard D. Lueken, Platoon 3246, Company L, eats an apple after spending all morning executing obstacles during the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 14. Lueken played college football for almost two years before he enlisted into the Marine Corps.
At the San Diego Zoo, many different employees are placed throughout the park to offer information about the animals to any and all visitors who are curious. - At the San Diego Zoo, many different employees are placed throughout the park to offer information about the animals to any and all visitors who are curious.
Company F recruits begin their combat fitness test by running 880 yards as fast as they can in their full woodland combat utilities uniform here, Aug. 26. - Company F recruits begin their combat fitness test by running 880 yards as fast as they can in their full woodland combat utilities uniform here, Aug. 26.
Pvt. Ben W. Reed, Platoon 2128, Company F, helps his fellow Marines paint a gift for their drill instructors here, Sept. 13. The gift is a range flag that is designed around the drill instructors and their platoon, and is given prior to graduation. - Pvt. Ben W. Reed, Platoon 2128, Company F, helps his fellow Marines paint a gift for their drill instructors here, Sept. 13. The gift is a range flag that is designed around the drill instructors and their platoon, and is given prior to graduation.
Company L recruits march by one of the ‘H-style’ barracks being built here, Sept. 1. The construction is part of $175 million awarded to the depot for upgrades, economic stimulus projects and the commandant’s Grow-the-Force initiative. Actual construction for the various projects began collectively in late spring and early summer and are slated for completion within 18 months. - Company L recruits march by one of the ‘H-style’ barracks being built here, Sept. 1. The construction is part of $175 million awarded to the depot for upgrades, economic stimulus projects and the commandant’s Grow-the-Force initiative. Actual construction for the various projects began collectively in late spring and early summer and are slated for completion within 18 months.
Recruit Jordan Butler, Platoon 1050, Company C. performs pull-ups during the first portion of his final PFT, 26 August. For a pull-up to count the recruits must pull their chin clear over the bar and fully extend their arms on the way down. - Recruit Jordan Butler, Platoon 1050, Company C. performs pull-ups during the first portion of his final PFT, 26 August. For a pull-up to count the recruits must pull their chin clear over the bar and fully extend their arms on the way down.