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.
Pvt. Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Company C, stands outside the recruit chow hall waiting for the rest of his platoon to finish evening chow. Paseka is older than most recruits who come through training. At the age of 24, he adds the Marine Corps’ values to his foundation of past experiences and strong moral character. - Pvt. Andrew Paseka, Platoon 1051, Company C, stands outside the recruit chow hall waiting for the rest of his platoon to finish evening chow. Paseka is older than most recruits who come through training. At the age of 24, he adds the Marine Corps’ values to his foundation of past experiences and strong moral character.
Marines part of the depot’s Special Response Team, stack up Sept. 2, outside the entry into a building, which is a method of surprise and entry. The SRT addresses hostages, reconnaissance, dynamic entry and clearing buildings and areas like in general military operations on urban terrain. (from left) Sgt. Justin M. Curtis, special response team leader, acts as forward security, Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Neuman, SRT assault man, Lance Cpl. Wes L. Irwin, military police, acting in the assault position, and Staff Sgt. Brian J. Weinmeister, SRT commander. - Marines part of the depot’s Special Response Team, stack up Sept. 2, outside the entry into a building, which is a method of surprise and entry. The SRT addresses hostages, reconnaissance, dynamic entry and clearing buildings and areas like in general military operations on urban terrain. (from left) Sgt. Justin M. Curtis, special response team leader, acts as forward security, Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Neuman, SRT assault man, Lance Cpl. Wes L. Irwin, military police, acting in the assault position, and Staff Sgt. Brian J. Weinmeister, SRT commander.
A kettlebell is an object that was once used as a counter balance to weigh grain in Russia during the 1700s. Today, they are used for exercise. - A kettlebell is an object that was once used as a counter balance to weigh grain in Russia during the 1700s. Today, they are used for exercise.