Graduation takes place at the completion of a thirteenweek transformation including training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and marine corps customs and. View the full mcrd parris island graduation schedule what is marine family day. If we do not have your book, contact the mcrd library at 6195241849 and ask them to check their source for the rosters, the mcrd newspaper, the chevron. Marine corps yearbooks abebooks shop for books, art. Parris island family days and graduation usmc bootcamp. Preparing for marine corps graduation military fares.
There are two marine corps recruit depots, mcrd san diego and mcrd parris island. Please note, there are no lists of names of recruits or drill instructors. The marine corps has activities planned for all three days. Plan to arrive at parris island by tuesday evening, as family orientation day begins bright and early wednesday. All visitors and graduation traffic please enter the base through gate 5 at the. Family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend the graduation events. Transform civilians into marines as well as train the future recruiters of the. Joseph pendleton, on september 6, 1914, was the guest speaker at. If your platoon andor year isnt listed, its because we have a limited inventory and do not have it. Family and friends of graduating marines are strongly encouraged to attend the graduation festivities on mcrd san diego. I recently purchased a about 30 from an antique store in st. Mcrd parris island recruit families, parris island, south carolina. I am enjoying reading the series and highly recommend reading this book and series to anyone interested in reading a great story. Family day and graduation take place on the last two days of recruit training.
Goods and services that marines and their families depend on to meet their everyday needs. Graduation program marine corps recruit depot parris island. Nov 11, 2018 in a few months or weeks for some of you you will experience a lifechanging event marine corps boot camp graduation. In accordance with the direction from the commandant of the marine corps, the standard 10 day leave period granted to new marines after graduation has been suspended to limit the new marines exposure to covid19. Graduation day marine corps community services, mcrd san. Graduation dates marine corps community services, mcrd.
Lists exist in recruit platoon books and in the mcrd newspaper, the chevron. This is the official mccs south carolina parris island graduation activities and events page. During family day, you will get the opportunity to learn more about what your marine went through during boot camp, hear from the battalion commander, and have your marine escort you around base showing you where they trained. For those of you looking for a copy of your recruit training book try ebay. If you obtain a graduation date, and we have the corresponding graduation book in our collection, we can check it for the name of your marine. Compilation of annual naval appropriations laws from 18831906. Graduation schedule marine corps recruit depot san diego.
It is a wonderful way to celebrate your recruit having earned the title of united states marine. If you want to compare more hotels near mcrd san diego, you can. The parade deck is sacred ground reserved for marines. Booking flights to marine corps graduation sandboxx. Dress isnt an issue for family day or for graduation. Mcrd parris island recruit families posts facebook. San diego family day and graduation usmc bootcamp recruit. My name is vera basilone, and im here to help you make the most of your visit to parris island. Marine corps recruit depot san diego home facebook. Following graduation, marines are given 10 days of leave before taking the next.
Your recruit must report to base no later than the 10th day of his leave. The only way to search for a recruit book is by year of graduation and platoon number. Family day occurs thursday and gives new marines a chance to see family and friends for the first time during onbase liberty. This order is to protect marines, their families, civilian marines. Graduation info marine corps recruit depot parris island. Parris island yearbook for sale war collectibles for sale. Following graduation at mcrd san diego, all new marines will immediately report to the school of infantry at camp pendleton where they will. Recruit books maintained by the mcrd museum reference center are available for research only, they are not for sale. Marine corps recruit depot, san diego graduation graduation. Dec 12, 2017 preparing for marine corps boot camp graduation at mcrd san diego can be very exciting. This is week out of all those crazy weeks without junior.
April 3, 2020 kilo and november company march, 2020 fox and papa company march 6, 2020 alpha company february 26, 2020 india company february 14, 2020 echo and. I also have a lot of platoon pictures so if you are. Its absolutely appropriate to wear jeans or shorts if that is what you want to wear. See more ideas about mcrd san diego, usmc and my marine. The aliens in graduation day help the human race instead of attacking humans. Top things to know about graduation pets are discouraged. Marine corps, mcrd graduation family day marine corps. Book your recruits ticket to ensure the best fare and they are on your flight. The depots primary function is to take quality young men from the western twothirds of the united states and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our core values, preparing them to win our nations battles in service to the country. We have yearbooks for mcrd san diego graduates only, from 1986 on with limited quantities remaining. Manny, the marine corps recruit depot, san diego mcrdsd mascot, goes over quarantine plans with members of the marine band san diego at mcrdsd, april 12, 2020. Graduation day marine corps community services, mcrd san diego. Stay on the sidewalks, keep off the grass and out of the streets.
Feb 12, 2017 mcrd graduation family day is one of the most exciting times during a boot at marine graduation at san diego. Sep 10, 2018 it is family day at mcrd parris island and we finally get to see our new marine after weeks. The days inn offers a shuttle, free continental breakfast, and spacious suites. The marine corps will have activities planned for both days. This is the only official program offered by the military and is run jointly by the military and cwtsatotravel. Congrats to our son robert a few weeks after establishing camp howard on north island in san diego, col. San diego family day and graduation usmc bootcamp recruit training mcrd proud marine parents wearing official ega shop recruit battalion tshirts at their marines graduation.
Ceremonies are held about 40 weeks out of the year and always on fridays. This is a sciencefiction adventure story in which benevolent space aliens conspire with an evergrowing assortment. We are unbelievably happy to see him and are such proud parents. Mcrd family day graduation san diego 2019 duration. Wednesday is family orientation day, thursday is family day, and friday is graduation day. Looking for platoons,mcrd,parris island,sc korean war project. Welcome to your complete guide to graduations at san diego marine corps recruit depot. Marine corps recruit depot, san diego california, third battalion, platoon 33, 18 december 1975, 4 march 1976 published by united states marine corps 1976 used. This is not a vlog its just a video for my family to watch of my brother becoming a marine. Mcrd san diego recruit basic training platoon pictures. In all, about 17,000 recruits will graduate this year.
Show support for your new marine on their graduation day. Platoon photos platoon photos dating back to 1939 are available through recruit photo by calling 843 2281555. Each graduation week has its own graduation program in which the staff and new marines are listed. Thursday is family day and friday is graduation day. Marine corps recruit depot, san diego contact us faq. Marine corps recruit depot platoon book and photos sources if you went through boot camp at parris island, sc. We can also provide a photocopy of the insert for that platoon. Top things to know about graduation marine corps community. Recruit families mcrd parris island graduation week. Usmc graduation information parris island family day. Yearbooks from the 1980s and 1990s are available in limited quantities. In a scarred and brutal future, the united commonwealth teeters o. Your new marine start their 10day leave immediately after graduation. Welcome to the official facebook page of mcrd san diego.
Graduation is conducted friday in a formal ceremony, attended by family and friends. And since graduation is slightly different for both i will provide recommendations for each depot. They range from 1964 to 1987 from both dago and pi. Families of graduating marines can view a recording of graduation at the link above.
Dec 08, 2017 download the full mcrd parris island family day schedule. Check the inventory of the year you graduated listed in the table above. Comprehensive information for all mccs programs and services at marine corps recruit depot, parris island and marine corps air station, beaufort, sc. Graduation books we have yearbooks for mcrd san diego graduates only, from 1986 on with limited quantities remaining. This is an exciting time in the life of your marine and we endeavor to provide you with the most comprehensive graduation information available for san diego marine corps recruit depot. To make sure you have the most uptodate information possible, weve got all you need to know about family day and mcrd san diego graduation dates for 2020. You must know your boot camp platoon number and the year you graduated when placing your order. I have purchased and sold several there in the past few years. Marines with bravo company, 1st recruit training battalion, march as a company for the last time during their graduation at marine corps recruit depot san diego, april 5. San diego marine corps recruit depot graduation information. Mcrdsd has taken many extra precautions, including additional duties in order to keep the base safe and prevent the spread of covid19. May 07, 2016 congrats to our son robert a few weeks after establishing camp howard on north island in san diego, col.