Recruit Nicholas Wancha, Platoon 1073, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carries Recruit Kurt Hauser, Plt. 1073 guide, Co. D, 1st RTBn., during Combat Care IV April 11 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Recruits learned the proper ways to carry their injured comrades on the battlefield during a three-hour class. The class included slide shows, a lecture and practical application where recruits demonstrated the carries they learned under the observation of a drill instructor. - Recruit Nicholas Wancha, Platoon 1073, Company D, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carries Recruit Kurt Hauser, Plt. 1073 guide, Co. D, 1st RTBn., during Combat Care IV April 11 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Recruits learned the proper ways to carry their injured comrades on the battlefield during a three-hour class. The class included slide shows, a lecture and practical application where recruits demonstrated the carries they learned under the observation of a drill instructor.
Recruits overcome any fear of heights by climbing obstacles on the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 9. The obstacles help recruits see what they are able to accomplish by using teamwork and having confidence in themselves and fellow recruits. - Recruits overcome any fear of heights by climbing obstacles on the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego April 9. The obstacles help recruits see what they are able to accomplish by using teamwork and having confidence in themselves and fellow recruits.
Company F recruits are inspected April 7 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego parade deck for their Battalion Commander's inspection. Recruits are required to know Marine Corps knowledge, know how to properly wear their Service "A" uniform, and how to keep their their M-16 A4 service rifles clean. - Company F recruits are inspected April 7 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego parade deck for their Battalion Commander's inspection. Recruits are required to know Marine Corps knowledge, know how to properly wear their Service "A" uniform, and how to keep their their M-16 A4 service rifles clean.
Sgt. Christian Hutson, drill instructor, Company I, motivates his recruits during their warm-ups April 6 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. These warm-ups help increase the recruits' heart rate, simulating the stress endured in a combat environment. Co. I recruits learned lower body strikes which included knee strikes, kicks and stomps. - Sgt. Christian Hutson, drill instructor, Company I, motivates his recruits during their warm-ups April 6 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. These warm-ups help increase the recruits' heart rate, simulating the stress endured in a combat environment. Co. I recruits learned lower body strikes which included knee strikes, kicks and stomps.
Two recruits ambush another Company E recruit during Pugil Sticks Two April 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This pugil sticks session is done on a small bridge and the winner is the one who lands the first fatal blow. The recruits are taught prior what constitutes a fatal blow. - Two recruits ambush another Company E recruit during Pugil Sticks Two April 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This pugil sticks session is done on a small bridge and the winner is the one who lands the first fatal blow. The recruits are taught prior what constitutes a fatal blow.
Shirley Kornegay was one of the first 49 women to be stationed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego when President Franklin Roosevelt institued the 'Free a Marine to Fight' program during World War II. Under this program, women fulfilled military jobs in the United States to allow more men to deploy and join the fight overseas. Kornegay passed away March 7 at the age of 87. - Shirley Kornegay was one of the first 49 women to be stationed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego when President Franklin Roosevelt institued the 'Free a Marine to Fight' program during World War II. Under this program, women fulfilled military jobs in the United States to allow more men to deploy and join the fight overseas. Kornegay passed away March 7 at the age of 87.
Recruit Harley J. York, Platoon 3221 guide, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an obstacle during the Crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 28. York joined the Marine Corps for the challenge and according to his drill instructors, has demonstrated a high level of leadership throughout recruit training. - Recruit Harley J. York, Platoon 3221 guide, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an obstacle during the Crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 28. York joined the Marine Corps for the challenge and according to his drill instructors, has demonstrated a high level of leadership throughout recruit training.
Recruit from Company C rush out of the Confidence Chamber April 2 aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. They were exposed to CS gas, also known as tear gas, to build confidence in their masks. - Recruit from Company C rush out of the Confidence Chamber April 2 aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. They were exposed to CS gas, also known as tear gas, to build confidence in their masks.
Sgt. Alex Cole, Static Rope Training Specialist, Martial Arts Satellite School, assit recruits from Company C March 30 as they fast rope aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The recruits fast rope prior to rappeling down the 60 foot tower to help them gain confidence and feel more comfortable going from a higher distance. - Sgt. Alex Cole, Static Rope Training Specialist, Martial Arts Satellite School, assit recruits from Company C March 30 as they fast rope aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The recruits fast rope prior to rappeling down the 60 foot tower to help them gain confidence and feel more comfortable going from a higher distance.