U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Micah S. Edwards, a drill instructor graduate with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, poses for recognition for the leadership award during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, March 25, 2026. During Drill Instructor School 2-26, Marines developed small-unit leadership, mastered close order drill, and met physical fitness standards required to train recruits. Drill instructors serve their nation and Corps by exemplifying Marine Corps values and honing recruits into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez)
| Date Taken: | 03.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2026 12:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9596923 |
| VIRIN: | 260325-M-SL155-3974 |
| Resolution: | 1521x2280 |
| Size: | 1.01 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT, CALIFORNIA, US |
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