Story by Lance Cpl. Anthony Leite | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 12.06.2016
The Jacksonville, Fla., native left his comfort zone at home to flourish as the guide for his platoon during recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego....
Story by Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 11.16.2016
Lance Cpl. Justyn K. Jones, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wanted to get away from his small town and joins the Marine Corps....
Story by Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 10.26.2016
Although immigrating to America was only one of the many challenges he came across, one recruit didn’t let the difficulties in life and recruit training keep him down....
Story by Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 10.11.2016
Private First Class Le’Darius S. Scott, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, grew up in West Memphis, Ark., with a big family, and he was raised by his older sister and mother....
Story by Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 09.12.2016
Even with his life following his plan, Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Bayer, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, was looking for a change of pace in his life, and found it with the Marine Corps....
Story by Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.11.2016
Although he didn’t plan on sustaining an injury, Lance Cpl. Braden C. Tyree, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, had to wait an extra three months before earning the title of United States Marine....
Story by Lance Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 06.21.2016
After stepping aboard the depot, recruits are introduced to various events that will train them into becoming United States Marines. Some of the events require confidence while others involve teamwork. The recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, had to find that confidence to battle each other during Pugil Sticks III, June 21....
Story by Lance Cpl. Angelica Annastas | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 05.31.2016
Sustaining an injury while training is one of the last things recruits want to deal with during their experience. They try their best to prevent any injuries, but sometimes accidents happen. After waiting for almost a year to become a Marine, Private First Class Mauricio E. Cadena, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, finally graduates recruit training....
