09-30-2009, 10:34 PM
I guess I should have called this my TAD (temporarily assigned duty) trips instead of Arlington and DC. Here are pictures form my trip from the last few days (Sept 28-30). These are of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego. There are only two MCRD's in the Marine Corps; the other being in Parris Island (like in Full Metal Jacket.) I hadn't been there for almost 15 years, but beside the PX, not much has changed. Here are a few pictures, the rest are here.
The Eagle Globe and Anchor above the general's building.
Entrance to ”the grinder“ (Parade Deck) at MCRD San Diego from the Gommer Pile, USMC opening
Recruits at drill