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GalleryIndia Company Marines graduate from MCRD San Diego
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March 2, 2025
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completed the 13-week training course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
Family and friends reunited with their Marines during a graduation ceremony on Friday.
The day before graduation, loved ones witnessed the new Marines participate in a motivational run — one of the last physical exercises before Marines leave recruit training — and took part in Family Day where they had an opportunity to meet drill instructors and partake in tours.
India Company Marines received their eagle, globe and anchors after the 54-hour Crucible event at Camp Pendleton on Feb. 12. The Crucible is the final test of knowledge, skills and endurance Marine recruits undergo before officially earning the title of United States Marine.
In November, the U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Marines across the globe are honoring the Corps’ history and service throughout the year.
A new U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is greeted by her guests following a graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
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A new U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is greeted by her guests following a graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, retire the guidons as part of a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2025. (Jacob Hutchinson/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with Recruit Training Regiment leadership, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego lead the company motivational run for India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at MCRD San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)
A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rings a liberty bell during the company motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during the company motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation prior to the company motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Tadarrius Poe with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, presents the company guidon for Mike Company, during India Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalions’ company motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Marine Corps pushups prior to the company motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sarah Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps)