Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30. - Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30.
Larry Yoshida, charter master, teaches Sgt Mario Tabarracci, drill instructor, Company G, how to tie the San Diego jam knot aboard The Indian. - Larry Yoshida, charter master, teaches Sgt Mario Tabarracci, drill instructor, Company G, how to tie the San Diego jam knot aboard The Indian.
Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention trainers are present during all physical parts of recruit training and Marine Combat training. This helps micromanage the recruit's physical fitness well-being. The SMIP program also began educating the drill instructors on what signs to look for regarding injuries. - Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention trainers are present during all physical parts of recruit training and Marine Combat training. This helps micromanage the recruit's physical fitness well-being. The SMIP program also began educating the drill instructors on what signs to look for regarding injuries.
Marines taking on the mud pit. - Marines taking on the mud pit.
Two boys work on their control skills by maintaining continuous movement of the ball for as much time as possible during the Marine Corps Community Services Youth Sports one-day tennis clinic at Andy Bower Courts here, June 18. “We are trying to teach them that exercise and sports are fun,” said Karen Ronney, tennis coach, San Diego Hall of Champions. “We’re also trying to make sure their first tennis experience is fun and easy.” - Two boys work on their control skills by maintaining continuous movement of the ball for as much time as possible during the Marine Corps Community Services Youth Sports one-day tennis clinic at Andy Bower Courts here, June 18. “We are trying to teach them that exercise and sports are fun,” said Karen Ronney, tennis coach, San Diego Hall of Champions. “We’re also trying to make sure their first tennis experience is fun and easy.”
Army Maj. Gen. Frank E. Lowe once said, “The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight!” The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society honored these Marines June 17 at their annual Globe and Anchor Salute Gala. - Army Maj. Gen. Frank E. Lowe once said, “The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight!” The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society honored these Marines June 17 at their annual Globe and Anchor Salute Gala.
Finance and Medical battled neck and neck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego field house June 15. Finance won the first match easily. Medical regrouped and won the second game, forcing another game to break the tie. Finance won the third match, giving them a 2-1 victory in the best two-out-of-three format. - Finance and Medical battled neck and neck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego field house June 15. Finance won the first match easily. Medical regrouped and won the second game, forcing another game to break the tie. Finance won the third match, giving them a 2-1 victory in the best two-out-of-three format.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Denis Camarillio, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, prepares fresh green salad with grilled chicken and a mixed berry vinaigrette. Camarillo, along with his partner Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Gerritson, won Chef of the Quarter that was held at Duncan mess hall, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 8, by preparing a meal fit for a king. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Denis Camarillio, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, prepares fresh green salad with grilled chicken and a mixed berry vinaigrette. Camarillo, along with his partner Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Gerritson, won Chef of the Quarter that was held at Duncan mess hall, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 8, by preparing a meal fit for a king.
The Weapons and Field Training Battalion held a ground breaking ceremony June 7 that revealed the beginning of several military construction projects at Edson Range, WFTBn, Camp Pendleton, Calif. - The Weapons and Field Training Battalion held a ground breaking ceremony June 7 that revealed the beginning of several military construction projects at Edson Range, WFTBn, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Maj. Wayne Pedersen, Support Battalion, spikes the ball past Sgt. Benedict Baclig, orders chief for 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District, June 7, during a::r::::n::volleyball game at the Field House aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The 12th District defeated the Recruit Administration Branch in the Commanding::r::::n::General’s Cup intramural sports season. - Sgt. Maj. Wayne Pedersen, Support Battalion, spikes the ball past Sgt. Benedict Baclig, orders chief for 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District, June 7, during a::r::::n::volleyball game at the Field House aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The 12th District defeated the Recruit Administration Branch in the Commanding::r::::n::General’s Cup intramural sports season.