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.
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.
Company F recruits demonstrate counter to the over hand grab March 28 while testing out for their tan belt aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. To graduate boot camp all of the recruits must be proficient in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program tan belt moves while testing out. - Company F recruits demonstrate counter to the over hand grab March 28 while testing out for their tan belt aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. To graduate boot camp all of the recruits must be proficient in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program tan belt moves while testing out.
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.
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.
Children take off as the horn blows to start the mile-and-a-half walk around the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Oct. 22. The MCRD Exchange Mall was filled with pink Saturday during the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. This is the seventh year the depot has hosted Make a Difference Day to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. - Children take off as the horn blows to start the mile-and-a-half walk around the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Oct. 22. The MCRD Exchange Mall was filled with pink Saturday during the Make a Difference Day 2011 Walk and Wellness Expo hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. This is the seventh year the depot has hosted Make a Difference Day to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence.
Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson. - Rachel Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services, intramural sports coordinator, paints lines on the football field before Powder Puff game Oct. 19 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Dickinson organizes everything from leagues to one-day tournaments for Department of Defense personnel aboard the depot. "I'm part of the pre-event and then I get to see everything unfold," said Dickinson. For the past 12 years she has been going the extra mile to accommodate to depot personnel intramural sports needs and will continue doing so. "Its hard to move on from something you love," said Dickinson.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30. - Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region bid farewell to its commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, who relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo during a change of command ceremony on the commanding general’s lawn, June 30.