Does anyone know where the graduation is held for the Marines Boot Camp in San Diego?
May 31st, 2008 | by MakingMarines |
bittsen2000 asked:
My son will be going to boot camp and I need to plan to attend his graduation.
My son will be going to boot camp and I need to plan to attend his graduation.
I would like to know if it is in Twentynine Palms, or San Diego
6 Responses to “Does anyone know where the graduation is held for the Marines Boot Camp in San Diego?”
By SPC Matt on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
I would imagine it would be on the post where he did his training just like every other branch and Paris Island.
By USMC WIFE on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
Well if he is just out of boot camp it’s should be at MCRD (Marine Corps Recruitng Depot) San Diego… that’s right by the San Diego Airport. But if he’s graduating from infantry school or something like that then that would be different.
God Bless and Semper Fi
By jacquesstcroix on Jun 6, 2008 | Reply
I believe that the ONLY MCRD left on the west coast is San Diego…29P is probably ITR along with Pendelton.
MCRD San Diego is about 15 minutes away from the San Diego airport by cab or car.
When you go to the graduation look in the stands for a bunch of old men that are still FIT and it is a DI’s reunion that generally happens in late August. We have been up all night telling lies, ate morning chow in the mess because we MISS it and are ALL sharp. The oldest in the group is in his 80’s; SEMPRE FI!
GRADUATION is the HIGH POINT because we are reviewing our replacements.
I want to THANK YOU for supporting your son’s decision. It is an UGLY WAR, they ALL are but some of us step up to carry the weight of those that are just incapable of doing the HONORABLE DEED. I SALUTE your son for serving with HONOR and DEDICATION to the CORPS!
“Fair seas and following winds” to your son and YOU!
USN 1963-1968 incountry operations and intelligence
“Honorary” MARINE CORPS DI
By Vicky L on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
MCRD they will have him send home everything explaining it.Congratulations to you and your son.It’s tough to become a Marine ! In the package they also tell where you can get flight tickets for reasonable price.
By LCpl_UnderGround on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply
This website will answer your question and more:
By Navy Sailor - GAI on Jun 15, 2008 | Reply
San Diego on the Parade Grounds, aka the grinder.