The historic boot training site has trained more than 1.5 million Marines since it opened a century ago
Nearly 50 years after graduating from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Marine veteran Ron Marquez watched from the crowd as the depot celebrated its 100th birthday the way only the Corps can: with the precision and pomp of a battle color guard.
“To come back here and play is a nice perspective,” said Lance Cpl. Alejandro Gutierrez, who played with the prestigious U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.About 500 people attended the centennial celebration at the Marine training center to see the traveling Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment perform, despite drizzly weather.
They were followed by the Silent Drill Platoon in crisp black coats, executing clockwork maneuvers with 10-pound rifles fitted with bayonets. The 24 members performed military drill movements without voice commands and demonstrated spins and tosses during ceremonial rifle inspections. Today it’s the Marine Corps’ West Coast boot camp, training just over half of the Corps’ recruits, including all those from areas west of the Mississippi, officials said.
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