USMC Boot Camp Graduation 2026 | Delta Company Becomes United States Marines

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, officially graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on August 7, 2026, after completing the challenging 13-week Marine Corps Recruit Training program. Throughout boot camp, these recruits were transformed into United States Marines through rigorous instruction in: • Close Order Drill • Rifle Marksmanship • Basic Combat Skills • Physical Fitness & Endurance • Marine Corps Customs and Traditions • Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork Graduation marks the successful completion of one of the most demanding entry-level military training programs in the world. Following the ceremony, the newly earned Marines receive 10 days of leave before reporting to the School of Infantry (SOI) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, where the next phase of their military training begins. Congratulations to Delta Company and welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis!