Video by Lance Cpl. Janell ValerioAlvarez | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 01.08.2026
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem during an EGA ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 8, 2026. The EGA ceremony was the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Janell B. ValerioAlvarez)...
Courtesy Video | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 08.29.2025
The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug 29th, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the......
Video by Lance Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 02.12.2025
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchors at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 12, 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event where recruits demonstrate the knowledge and skills they learned throughout recruit training to earn the EGA, continuing the legacy and traditions of what it takes to earn the title of......
Courtesy Video | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 01.17.2025
The new Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, JAN. 17, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the......
Video by Lance Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 01.07.2025
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a pugil sticks event during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 7, 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour event where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. The same fighting spirit that led Marines in the battles at......
Video by Lance Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 01.07.2025
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a pugil sticks event during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 7, 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour event where recruits apply the knowledge they have learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. The same fighting spirit that led Marines in the battles at......
Video by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes and Cpl. Daniel Medina | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 06.16.2023
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rebecca M. Harvey, the outgoing commanding officer of Wounded Warrior Battalion - West, Wounded Warrior Regiment, relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Mitchell G. Guard, the incoming commanding officer of Wounded Warrior Bn - West, Wounded Warrior Reg., during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, June 16, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a......
Video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 03.12.2021
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton leaders want to remind Marines and sailors to set their clocks and roll their sleeves. Daylight savings is scheduled for March 14, and with the change in time comes the change in uniform. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)...
