MCRD San Diego: Mike Company Pass in Review & Graduation (May 1, 2026)

Witness the culmination of 13 grueling weeks of training as the recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earn the title of United States Marine. This graduation ceremony from Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on May 1, 2026, marks the beginning of their journey in the armed forces. Honor, Courage, and Commitment are on full display as these new Marines march across the parade deck to take their place in the ranks. Drop a comment below to congratulate the newest Marines of Mike Company! Don't forget to like and subscribe to DEFENSE NOW for more military coverage, defense news, and graduation updates. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction of the Marine Corps mascot, an English Bulldog named Lance Corporal Bruno. 01:24 – A United States Navy Chaplain delivers the graduation invocation and prayer. 03:00 – Opening remarks explain the mission of MCRD San Diego and welcome the families of the graduating recruits. 05:08 – Recognition of recruits with outstanding individual performances, including the company's high shooter and the most physically fit Marine. 10:33 – The presentation of the colors and the playing of the National Anthem. 27:45 – A special recognition and moment of applause for all veterans and former Marines in attendance. 28:28 – Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Christina Lopez delivers an address, thanking the families and officially presenting the recruits as United States Marines. 35:35 – Introduction and detailed biography of the Parade Reviewing Official, Sergeant Major Vitali A. Holodov. 40:24 – The formal review of the troops, accompanied by a narration of historic Marine Corps battles and deployments. 54:42 – The traditional retirement of the guidons, which are returned to the drill instructors. 57:19 – Presentation of plaques to the Platoon Honor Graduates and the Company Honor Graduate (Private First Class Travell M. Watts). 01:00:38 – The final reports are given by the Company First Sergeant, leading to the conclusion of the ceremony. the official United States Marine Corps graduation ceremony for Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego. The event celebrates the culmination of a grueling training cycle that transforms civilian recruits into United States Marines. The ceremony is steeped in military tradition, featuring a graduation prayer, the presentation of colors, a formal pass in review, and speeches from commanding officers who emphasize the core values of discipline, esprit de corps, and legacy. Special recognition is given to the drill instructors, the supporting families, and the recruits who achieved outstanding scores in marksmanship, physical fitness, and overall leadership. MCRD San Diego graduation, Mike Company graduation, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, USMC graduation May 1 2026, Marine Corps boot camp, earning the Eagle Globe and Anchor, USMC graduation ceremony, San Diego Marine graduation, defense news, new Marines, military graduation live. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | May 2026    • DN May 2026   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   [Copyright / Source Disclaimer] Footage provided by the public domain. All content is for educational and news-reporting purposes. MCRD San Diego: Mike Company Graduation (May 1, 2026) Earning the Title: Mike Company, 3rd RTB Graduation | MCRD San Diego NEW MARINES: Mike Company Graduation Ceremony (5/1/26) LIVE: USMC Mike Company Pass in Review & Graduation Film Credits: U.S. Marines Graduation at MCRD San Diego Hotel Company