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U.S. Marine Corps Brig Gen. James A. Ryans II, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, conducts a ceremonial coin toss before a San Diego State University home game at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California, Sept. 7, 2024. Marines from MCRD San Diego were invited to participate in the pre-game ceremony to represent the depot, engage with the local community, and showcase the spirit of the organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 26, 2024. During the receiving process recruits are instructed on the rules and regulations while conducting training, have their belongings checked for contraband, make phone calls home, receive haircuts, and are issued uniform items and gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson and Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

Alex Dixon, director of the substance abuse and counseling center, speaks about the different resources and services that the SACC provides at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 18, 2024. The purpose of the SACC is to assist service members who have worked aboard MCRD San Diego, as well as those in the Western Recruiting Region, if they’ve struggled with substance abuse. If you or someone you know have struggled with substance abuse at MCRD San Diego or within the WRR please call (619) 524-4793. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

This video provides a snapshot of base access requirements and the various amenities that are available to you upon arrival for family day and graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. This video contains helpful information to assist families and friends of new Marine graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez)

Megan Jones, the mental health branch head for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region speaks about the Community Counseling Program and its benefits at MCRD San Diego, Dec. 30, 2023. CCP offers individual, couple, child and family counseling. If you are interested, please contact 619-725-6377 to schedule an appointment or visit https://sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/community-counseling. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith)