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Recruits D learns to carry injured April 11, 2012 — Recruits of Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attended their fourth combat care class during week three of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 11. During Combat Care IV, recruits learn how to safely carry their injured comrades on the battlefield and how to make a stetcher with easily obtainable items. “It’s MORE

Company I recruits show determination on Confidence Course April 9, 2012 — Recruits of Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, spent their morning “war crying” through the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 9. The confidence course is a series of obstacles that recruits use teamwork and determination to complete. “I think it is used to instill confidence, teamwork and dedication,” said MORE

Co. F passes Battalion Commander's Inspection April 7, 2012 — Standing at attention with their Service “A” uniforms perfectly fitted and pressed, M-16 A4 service rifles aligned with their right dress shoes, recruits of Company F waited to be inspected by their company commander, Capt. Bryon Chen, April 7 aboard the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego parade deck. This was the recruits’ third inspection MORE

Members suspected of Spice use to be tested April 6, 2012 — The Department of the Navy has announced the availability of drug testing that is able to detect a variety of synthetic drugs which were previously untraceable. Throughout the military, an increasing number of service members have been using synthetic substances which produce a marijuana-like high, and were not previously detectable through routine MORE

Co. I recruits stomp MCMAP training April 6, 2012 — Instilling warrior ethos and preparing Marines for close-combat environments is what Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training is all about. Company I recruits received a small dose of warrior training April 6 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. As the recruits of Co. I approach the final test to earn their MCMAP tan belts, they learned MORE

Pugil sticks five close-combat experience April 5, 2012 — Close-combat training is an important part of the 12 demanding weeks the recruits go through to become Marines. With the United States currently engaged in conflicts abroad, it’s crucial for Marines to learn the basics so they are prepared in the event they’re deployed in support of combat operations. Company E recruits completed their second MORE

Depot says goodbye to its first female Marines April 5, 2012 — Families and friends mourned the passing of a beloved mother, wife and Marine April 5 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Shirley Kornegay passed away March 7 at the age of 89, exactly two years after the passing of her husband of 63 years, Kenneth. Kornegay was among the first 1,000 women to enlist in the Marine Corps and part of the MORE

High school athlete seeks ‘brotherhood,’ finds it in Marine Corps April 2, 2012 — Recruit Harley J. York seemed to have his future all planned out as he played on high school football team. College football scouts took notice of York’s talent and his chances of receiving a scholarship to play at the college level grew even greater. “I was really devoted to football,” said York, a native of College Station, Texas. “That was my MORE

Recruits finish training with 'Confidence' booster April 2, 2012 — Tears and mucus pour down recruit faces as Company C recruits run out of the Confidence Chamber war crying April 2 aboard Edson Range, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The first week of April Co. C encountered their final test in earning their Eagle, Globe and Anchor; the crucible. This test is 54-hours of MORE

Co. C recruits take the high ground March 30, 2012 — Some faces expressed excitement, some terror, as the recruits of Company C climbed to the top of the 60-foot rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego March 30. Less than three weeks before recruit training ends for Co. C, they were faced with a leap of faith in their drill instructors and martial arts instructor trainers. “During MORE