The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 10, 2024. 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 next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Trey Michael and Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez)
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif.—For the regular recruit, earning the title United States Marine takes 13 weeks, but for 13-year-old Louisiana native Cade Liles, this journey took 48-hours. With the support of organizations like Make-A-Wish, along with the personnel at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, together, volunteers and Marines were able to make Cade’s dream come...