Marine Corps Recruiting Redding

For some, it’s a calling to serve. For others, it’s the search for purpose and meaning. But for all who overcome the challenges to become a Marine, it’s the fight for a common cause.

The foundation for the belonging Marines experience in the ranks is laid in recruit training. It is here that recruits learn to think and act for the good of their platoon while also relying on those to their left and right to overcome any obstacle. These bonds are deepened after recruits earn the title, as Marines rely on them to win the battles our Nation faces.

Marines train to ensure readiness and increase lethality to fight and win our Nation’s battles. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment fire an M252 81 mm extended range mortar system. (@mrfdarwin photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Filca)

Marines work as a team to overcome obstacles, defeat adversaries, and win our Nation's battles. Learn how you can earn the title Marine by texting THEFEW (843339). (@MCB_Quantico photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

In battles for our Nation, Marines will use every weapon. The Martial Arts Instructor course provides Marines the knowledge to lead the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which combines unarmed techniques from martial arts with armed techniques intended for close combat.

We are trained to battle any threat without hesitation and determined to defeat anything in our path. Could you fight alongside us as a United States Marine?

Join me on July 4th for America Salutes presented by @OurCommunitySalutes a Virtual High School Enlistee National Recognition Ceremony as we say "thank you" to the 150,000 high school students who've made the decision to serve our country by enlisting in @usarmy @usnavy @usairforce @usmarinecorps @uscoastguard @usarmyreserve. This global livestream event features home performances from well-known musical artists and THANK YOU video messages from celebrities, parents and service- members in the field you won't want to miss this event! To register, sign the Virtual Thank You Card and view the full line up, visit ameriasalutes.us See you on the 4th! #AmericaSalutes

Every Marine a rifleman. It isn't just a saying, it's a way of life for all men and women who earn the title Marine. Continuous readiness training allows Marines to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. (@3dmardiv photo by Lance Cpl. D’Angelo Yanez)

Close Quarters. As part of a close-quarters tactics range, Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sharpen their marksmanship skills to maintain accuracy and speed. Readiness is key to winning our Nation's battles. (31st Marine Expeditionary Unit photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

Learning the drill. During Drill Instructor School, Marines develop the knowledge, leadership, and instructional ability to become a Drill Instructor. A Marine Corps Drill Instructor carries the heavy responsibility of shaping the future of the Marine Corps to win battles for our Nation. Text THEFEW (843339) to learn how you can train to win our Nation's battles. (Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. by Lance Cpl. Devin Darden)

Here's your chance to play against the Marines. Check it out!!!

During recruit training recruits are pushed to their limits and taught to use their fighting spirit to overcome every obstacle in their path. If they can make it through they will earn the title United States Marine. Do you have what it takes? (@mcrdsd photo by Lance Cpl. Zack T. Beatty)

NROTC applications are being accepted. This is your opportunity to apply for a $180,000 and become a Marine Corps officer. For more information go to https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/nrotc/index.aspx or contact your local recruiter.

You've worked hard to become an elite musician and will work hard to become an elite war-fighting Marine. Continue your musicianship while winning our Nation's battles. Learn more about the Marine Corps Musician Enlistment Option Program: http://usmarin.es/agxS2b.