Pictured from left to right are SSgt Brian P. Faulk, Sgt Robert L. Ruzicka, Sgt Britni E. Scott & SSgt Jose A. Alvarez. - Pictured from left to right are SSgt Brian P. Faulk, Sgt Robert L. Ruzicka, Sgt Britni E. Scott & SSgt Jose A. Alvarez.
Recruit Dillon Peters prepares to overcome his opponent during the crucible, Oct 12. The recruits are on the body sparring portion of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The recruits are from platoons 3207 and 3208, Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training. - Recruit Dillon Peters prepares to overcome his opponent during the crucible, Oct 12. The recruits are on the body sparring portion of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The recruits are from platoons 3207 and 3208, Company I, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training.
Platoon 1027 recruits, Company B, provide security for their squad mates during one of the 11 obstacles of the 12-stall event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28. Recruits learn that every member of a squad is needed in one way or another; whether it is leading, following directions to complete the objective or protecting the rest of the squad by providing security, the mission will most likely fail unless every Marine does his part. - Platoon 1027 recruits, Company B, provide security for their squad mates during one of the 11 obstacles of the 12-stall event of the Crucible at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28. Recruits learn that every member of a squad is needed in one way or another; whether it is leading, following directions to complete the objective or protecting the rest of the squad by providing security, the mission will most likely fail unless every Marine does his part.
Recruit Paul W. Wangai waits his turn to negotiate an obstacle at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28. Wangai graduated from recruit training Oct. 8 with the other members of his company. Wangai is a recruit with Platoon 1026, Company B, and a Kenya native. - Recruit Paul W. Wangai waits his turn to negotiate an obstacle at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28. Wangai graduated from recruit training Oct. 8 with the other members of his company. Wangai is a recruit with Platoon 1026, Company B, and a Kenya native.
Capt. Craig Schnappinger, right, series commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, blocks his face as Staff Sgt. David Gonzalez, martial arts instructor, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Bn., prepares to use one of the new strikes they were taught by the Victory Fitness Center’s instructors here, Oct. 1. - Capt. Craig Schnappinger, right, series commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, blocks his face as Staff Sgt. David Gonzalez, martial arts instructor, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Bn., prepares to use one of the new strikes they were taught by the Victory Fitness Center’s instructors here, Oct. 1.
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.