![A senior drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial A senior drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P3W9HM/a-senior-drill-instructor-from-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-gives-recruits-instructions-during-pick-up-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-july-29-the-new-recruits-conducted-an-initial-gear-inspection-to-ensure-they-were-prepared-to-begin-training-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-oct-21-P3W9HM.jpg)
A senior drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial
![A drill instructor of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, inspects a recruit's cover during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6. Recruits are taught to label their A drill instructor of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, inspects a recruit's cover during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6. Recruits are taught to label their](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P41C0F/a-drill-instructor-of-echo-company-2nd-battalion-inspects-a-recruits-cover-during-a-series-commander-inspection-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-june-6-recruits-are-taught-to-label-their-items-and-uniforms-to-be-able-to-keep-track-of-them-more-easily-annually-more-than-17000-makes-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-july-8-P41C0F.jpg)
A drill instructor of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, inspects a recruit's cover during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 6. Recruits are taught to label their
![A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial gear A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial gear](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P3W9J8/a-drill-instructor-from-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-gives-recruits-instructions-during-pick-up-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-july-29-the-new-recruits-conducted-an-initial-gear-inspection-to-ensure-they-were-prepared-to-begin-training-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-oct-21-P3W9J8.jpg)
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives recruits instructions during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. The new recruits conducted an initial gear
![MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, form a circle around their senior drill instructor during pickup at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, form a circle around their senior drill instructor during pickup at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_Hd5ksUcAIlIIA.jpg)
MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, form a circle around their senior drill instructor during pickup at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San
![Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. The three parts of the event consist Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. The three parts of the event consist](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MD2DWJ/recruits-with-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-sprint-880-meters-during-a-combat-fitness-test-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-march-23-the-three-parts-of-the-event-consist-of-an-880-meter-sprint-ammunition-can-lifts-and-the-maneuver-under-fire-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-may-11-MD2DWJ.jpg)
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters during a combat fitness test at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 23. The three parts of the event consist
The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during
![MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck du… https://t.co/nXhjBHgvBm https://t.co/5jdFHTU12O" / Twitter MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck du… https://t.co/nXhjBHgvBm https://t.co/5jdFHTU12O" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdCpKEdXIAAp8Fe.jpg)
MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march across the parade deck du… https://t.co/nXhjBHgvBm https://t.co/5jdFHTU12O" / Twitter
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MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, get released for liberty call b… https://t.co/KMqq2gRKW0 https://t.co/AoVw128ZQO" / Twitter
![The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PR4ERF/the-new-marines-of-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-stand-at-attention-during-family-day-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-today-after-nearly-thirteen-weeks-of-training-the-marines-of-echo-company-will-officially-graduate-from-recruit-training-tomorrow-PR4ERF.jpg)
The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines
![Recruits from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their money valuable bags during an initial gear inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. The inspection ensures the Recruits from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their money valuable bags during an initial gear inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. The inspection ensures the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MMDYHA/recruits-from-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-hold-out-their-money-valuable-bags-during-an-initial-gear-inspection-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-oct-20-the-inspection-ensures-the-recruits-have-all-the-gear-they-will-need-for-the-duration-of-training-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-jan-12-MMDYHA.jpg)
Recruits from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold out their money valuable bags during an initial gear inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 20. The inspection ensures the
New Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, carry a log during Log
![A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations of the recruits while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. In the first hours recruits are A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, explains his expectations of the recruits while aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 29. In the first hours recruits are](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P3W9HK/a-drill-instructor-from-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-explains-his-expectations-of-the-recruits-while-aboard-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-july-29-in-the-first-hours-recruits-are-with-their-drill-instructors-they-learn-the-rules-and-regulations-of-recruit-training-regarding-everything-from-how-to-act-in-the-squad-bay-to-how-to-speak-to-drill-instructors-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-oct-21-P3W9HK.jpg)