![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
![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
![A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a rifle during a series commander's inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10. The drill instructors also inspect A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a rifle during a series commander's inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10. The drill instructors also inspect](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MTNWXK/a-drill-instructor-from-echo-company-2nd-recruit-training-battalion-inspects-a-rifle-during-a-series-commanders-inspection-at-marine-corps-recruit-depot-san-diego-jan-10-the-drill-instructors-also-inspect-the-recruits-uniforms-and-test-them-on-the-knowledge-they-have-learned-at-the-depot-annually-more-than-17000-males-recruited-from-the-western-recruiting-region-are-trained-at-mcrd-san-diego-echo-company-is-scheduled-to-graduate-feb-10-MTNWXK.jpg)
A drill instructor from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a rifle during a series commander's inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 10. The drill instructors also inspect
![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: "Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, get released for liberty call b… https://t.co/KMqq2gRKW0 https://t.co/AoVw128ZQO" / Twitter 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](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdrqgzJWEAAskjW.jpg)
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
![MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 30, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 30, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElmXmSRUYAAQBCX.jpg)
MCRD San Diego on Twitter: "Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Oct. 30, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo
![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
![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
![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)