Private Hector Sanchez, a refugee from El Salvador, is a member of Platoon 2145, Co. G. He graduates from recruit training today. - Private Hector Sanchez, a refugee from El Salvador, is a member of Platoon 2145, Co. G. He graduates from recruit training today.
Sgt. Jon Nelson, drill instructor, Company G, displays his biggest fish, a calico bass that he caught in the Coronado Islands, June 11. In total, the Marines caught more than 200 fish in 12 hours. ::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Sgt. Jon Nelson, drill instructor, Company G, displays his biggest fish, a calico bass that he caught in the Coronado Islands, June 11. In total, the Marines caught more than 200 fish in 12 hours. ::r::::n::::r::::n::
Sgt. Maj. Alexander Williams, the sergeant major for MCRD Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, is leaving the Depot, June 16, after serving here for more than a decade. - Sgt. Maj. Alexander Williams, the sergeant major for MCRD Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, is leaving the Depot, June 16, after serving here for more than a decade.
Coast Guardsmen from the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J., take a walk-through tour of the Confidence Course with their escort, Gunnery Sgt. David Labonte, during a previous visit in January. The Coast Guard is revamping their basic training program, and has made several trips to the Depot to learn more about Marine Corps training and how they can apply it to their program. - Coast Guardsmen from the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J., take a walk-through tour of the Confidence Course with their escort, Gunnery Sgt. David Labonte, during a previous visit in January. The Coast Guard is revamping their basic training program, and has made several trips to the Depot to learn more about Marine Corps training and how they can apply it to their program.
Pfc. Dale Query waits to be inspected during the Battalion Commanders Inspection on Shepherd Memorial Drill Field, Tuesday. - Pfc. Dale Query waits to be inspected during the Battalion Commanders Inspection on Shepherd Memorial Drill Field, Tuesday.
Recruit Andrew Campbell, left, Platoon 3263, Company M, does core-strengthening exercises along with fellow recruits. - Recruit Andrew Campbell, left, Platoon 3263, Company M, does core-strengthening exercises along with fellow recruits.
Sgt. Alfonzo Mayora, a Chosin Range block noncommissioned officer, watches over recruits firing on his section of the range’s firing line. - Sgt. Alfonzo Mayora, a Chosin Range block noncommissioned officer, watches over recruits firing on his section of the range’s firing line.
The first four Company G recruits sprint to the beginning of the Depot Combat Conditioning Course Evaluation Course. The CCE is a modified version of the obstacle with additional tasks. - The first four Company G recruits sprint to the beginning of the Depot Combat Conditioning Course Evaluation Course. The CCE is a modified version of the obstacle with additional tasks.
Students from Emmaus High School, Emmaus, Pa., work to beat their personal best as they compete to see who can do the most pull-ups in the allotted time of the contest. - Students from Emmaus High School, Emmaus, Pa., work to beat their personal best as they compete to see who can do the most pull-ups in the allotted time of the contest.