A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, holds up his rifle cleaning gear during rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11. The recruits held out their equipment to signify gear accountability for the specific items. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited form the Western Recruiting Region are trained aboard MCRD San Diego. Delta Company is scheduled to graduate May 3.

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