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    Kilo Company Graduation Ceremony [Image 8 of 11]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor stands at the forefront of a formation of recruits on a parade deck. The drill instructor is distinguished by a campaign cover (Smokey Bear hat) and red-striped dress blue trousers, holding a swagger stick. The setting appears to be a recruit training depot, likely MCRD San Diego, based on the characteristic yellow Spanish Colonial Revival architecture visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego           

    U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stand at attention during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 11, 2026. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 17:38
    Photo ID: 9929119
    VIRIN: 260911-M-GU428-2198
    Resolution: 7535x4238
    Size: 4.51 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor parade deck, likely at a U.S. Marine Corps base. A Navy officer in white dress uniform addresses a line of U.S. Marines in service uniforms who are bowing their heads, possibly during a prayer or benediction. The setting appears to be a formal military event such as a promotion, retirement, or change of command ceremony.
    A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat is saluting an American flag that is flying at half-staff on a flagpole. The subject is photographed from behind and is intentionally out of focus, with the flag in sharp focus in the center of the frame. The composition suggests a solemn ceremonial or memorial context.
    A formation of United States Marines marching in a military parade or graduation ceremony. The lead Marine wears dress blues with a white cover and carries a red and yellow guidon flag, while the ranks behind wear service khaki uniforms. The formation is highly disciplined and appears to be on a paved parade deck under clear skies.
    A U.S. Marine Corps graduation or pass-in-review ceremony is taking place on a parade deck. A senior officer in dress uniform stands at attention rendering a salute as newly graduated Marines march past in formation. Civilian spectators, likely family members, are seated in red chairs in the background observing the ceremony.
    A formation of U.S. Marines marching in their Service Charlie uniform, consisting of khaki short-sleeve shirts and blue trousers with white covers (caps). The lead Marine in the foreground is prominently featured wearing glasses and a medal on his chest, suggesting a graduation or ceremonial parade. The scene appears to take place outdoors under a clear blue sky, likely at a Marine Corps base.
    A large formation of U.S. Marine Corps recruits or newly graduated Marines marches in precise columns across a parade deck. One Marine in the front carries a unit guidon flag, while a drill instructor or officer walks alongside the formation. The setting appears to be a military base, likely MCRD San Diego, based on the distinctive yellow Spanish Colonial Revival architecture visible in the background.
    A large crowd of spectators is seated in bleachers or grandstand seating at what appears to be an outdoor event, likely a military ceremony, graduation, or public demonstration. The audience is diverse in age and ethnicity, with many people using smartphones to capture the event. The setting appears to be a paved venue with a covered grandstand structure visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor stands at the forefront of a formation of recruits on a parade deck. The drill instructor is distinguished by a campaign cover (Smokey Bear hat) and red-striped dress blue trousers, holding a swagger stick. The setting appears to be a recruit training depot, likely MCRD San Diego, based on the characteristic yellow Spanish Colonial Revival architecture visible in the background.
    A formal United States Marine Corps parade or graduation ceremony is taking place on an outdoor parade deck. Marines in dress blue uniforms are standing at attention in formation while holding red and gold guidon flags, with additional Marines in service khaki uniforms visible in the background. Senior personnel, likely drill instructors or officers, are conducting an inspection or review of the formation.
    A U.S. Marine Corps graduation ceremony (likely a recruit graduation or promotion ceremony) is taking place on a parade deck. A senior Marine in service khaki uniform is shaking hands with and pinning or presenting something to a Marine in dress blue uniform. Rows of uniformed Marines stand in formation on both sides, with spectators visible in bleachers on the left.
    A U.S. Marine in dress uniform is sharing an emotional embrace with a civilian, likely a family member or loved one. The Marine is wearing a white dress cover with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem, suggesting this may be a graduation or homecoming event. A smiling bystander wearing sunglasses and a bandana is visible in the background.

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