PFC Brandon Espinosa, Platoon 3255, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, manuevers his way through the Weaver, an event at the Crucible, April 24 at Weapons and Field Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Espinosa joined the Marine Corps Reserves before he found out that his girlfriend was pregnant. With the responsibility and self-integrity instilled throughout recruit training, Espinosa hopes to apply these traits to being a good father for his child and toward his career. - PFC Brandon Espinosa, Platoon 3255, Company L, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, manuevers his way through the Weaver, an event at the Crucible, April 24 at Weapons and Field Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Espinosa joined the Marine Corps Reserves before he found out that his girlfriend was pregnant. With the responsibility and self-integrity instilled throughout recruit training, Espinosa hopes to apply these traits to being a good father for his child and toward his career.
Company A recruits use all their upper body strength to get over the double bars aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego May 3. This was one of the many events recruits had to complete while taking on the Obstacle Course during week two. After the double bars recruits climb the rope, which can be extra challenging after completing the whole O-Course since it requires a lot of upper body strength. - Company A recruits use all their upper body strength to get over the double bars aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego May 3. This was one of the many events recruits had to complete while taking on the Obstacle Course during week two. After the double bars recruits climb the rope, which can be extra challenging after completing the whole O-Course since it requires a lot of upper body strength.
Pvt. Christian Miervalle, left, and Pvt. Jesus Mier, right, Platoon 1041, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduate from recruit training April 13 from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. After 10 days of leave they will continue their training at the School of Infantry, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Pvt. Christian Miervalle, left, and Pvt. Jesus Mier, right, Platoon 1041, Company C, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduate from recruit training April 13 from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. After 10 days of leave they will continue their training at the School of Infantry, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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.
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 Colten C. Sponseller, platoon 2142, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, applies camouflage paint to his face March 20 while on the crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton. Sponseller, a Midland, Mich. native, came to recruit training hoping to gain experiences that would help guide him toward his dream of becoming a U.S. senator. He has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for six years and plans to finish his international relations degree at Utah Valley University. - Recruit Colten C. Sponseller, platoon 2142, Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, applies camouflage paint to his face March 20 while on the crucible aboard Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Camp Pendleton. Sponseller, a Midland, Mich. native, came to recruit training hoping to gain experiences that would help guide him toward his dream of becoming a U.S. senator. He has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for six years and plans to finish his international relations degree at Utah Valley University.
Sgt. Daniel C. Downing, drill instructor, Company G., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion motivates recruit Aaron G. Real, Co. G, 2nd RTBn. during an inventory physical fitness test March 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. For 12 weeks of recruit training, men who accept the challenge of becoming Marines are put through numerous physical strains to help them increase their final PFT scores. - Sgt. Daniel C. Downing, drill instructor, Company G., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion motivates recruit Aaron G. Real, Co. G, 2nd RTBn. during an inventory physical fitness test March 5 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. For 12 weeks of recruit training, men who accept the challenge of becoming Marines are put through numerous physical strains to help them increase their final PFT scores.
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.
A Marine color guard stands at parade rest before marching on the colors for the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. This color guard is comprised of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. They carry the national ensign and the battle standard of the Marine Corps out to the ceremony while the national anthem is played. - A Marine color guard stands at parade rest before marching on the colors for the morning colors ceremony Oct. 7. This color guard is comprised of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. They carry the national ensign and the battle standard of the Marine Corps out to the ceremony while the national anthem is played.