U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo) - U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
Lance Cpl. Max T. Jensen participates during the crucible with Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 22, after spending more than a year aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Jensen sustained several injuries, but the most severe being a broken femoral neck. He was told on 10 separate occasions he could go home, but chose to continue recruit training and refused to let his injuries set back his goals. - Lance Cpl. Max T. Jensen participates during the crucible with Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 22, after spending more than a year aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Jensen sustained several injuries, but the most severe being a broken femoral neck. He was told on 10 separate occasions he could go home, but chose to continue recruit training and refused to let his injuries set back his goals.
Actress Denise Dean tells the story of a girl named Anna and her abusive relationship that led to her death in a play entitled, "The Yellow Dress" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 25. Anna told a detailed story, from the blissful beginning with her boyfriend, Rick, to bouts of jealousy and abuse that led to her death at his hands. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marines watched the 30-minute monologue to learn the warning signs and dynamic of abusive relationships. - Actress Denise Dean tells the story of a girl named Anna and her abusive relationship that led to her death in a play entitled, "The Yellow Dress" aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 25. Anna told a detailed story, from the blissful beginning with her boyfriend, Rick, to bouts of jealousy and abuse that led to her death at his hands. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marines watched the 30-minute monologue to learn the warning signs and dynamic of abusive relationships.
Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race. - Sgt. Hugo Frausto drill instructor, Receiving Company, Support Battalion, encourages participants to push through their fatigue to get over the obstacles Sept. 24 during the Boot Camp Challange. The Boot Camp Challenge had more than 40 obstacles in the 3-mile race.
Dr. John King, Naval Medical Center San Diego developmental pediatrician, answers questions during Exceptional Family Member Program Basic Training Sept. 22 in the family readiness classroom aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The MCRD/Western Recruiting Region EFMP hosted this pilot event in order to inform EFMP enrollees of the many services and resources available to assist their special needs family members. During the one-day event a host of presenters spoke about special needs education and rights, financial issues and other topics pertinent to those with special needs dependents. - Dr. John King, Naval Medical Center San Diego developmental pediatrician, answers questions during Exceptional Family Member Program Basic Training Sept. 22 in the family readiness classroom aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The MCRD/Western Recruiting Region EFMP hosted this pilot event in order to inform EFMP enrollees of the many services and resources available to assist their special needs family members. During the one-day event a host of presenters spoke about special needs education and rights, financial issues and other topics pertinent to those with special needs dependents.
Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter - Recruits hit the ground running after fast roping Aug. 5. They learned how to fast rope before they received their classes on how to rappel and make their harness. Fast roping is a method of quick insertion on an objective from a helicopter
Staff Sgt. David O. Gonzalez, chief instructor, Martial Arts Training Facility, supervises Sgt. Thoedoor A. Steber and his unidentified opponent as they engage in a bout in a flooded facility on the depot. Steber, a drill instructor with Company K, submerges his partner to win the match. - Staff Sgt. David O. Gonzalez, chief instructor, Martial Arts Training Facility, supervises Sgt. Thoedoor A. Steber and his unidentified opponent as they engage in a bout in a flooded facility on the depot. Steber, a drill instructor with Company K, submerges his partner to win the match.
::r::::n::Recruit Isaiah D. Harris, Platoon 2162, Company H, stands proudly in front of Weapons Field and Training Battalion Headquarters, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Harris arrived to recruit training only two weeks after speaking to a Marine recruiter. ::r::::n:: - ::r::::n::Recruit Isaiah D. Harris, Platoon 2162, Company H, stands proudly in front of Weapons Field and Training Battalion Headquarters, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Harris arrived to recruit training only two weeks after speaking to a Marine recruiter. ::r::::n::