March 2017 - More than 500 United
States Marine Corps enlistees and their family and friends
from across the state of Arizona converge in Phoenix for the
annual Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix pool
function. The purpose of the function is to screen and
physically test the Marine applicants, while at the same
time give them a preview of what they may be able to expect
once they ship off to U.S. Marine Corps boot camp.
The applicants, from 13 recruiting
substations located throughout Arizona, ran an initial
strength test made up of pull-ups, crunches, and a one and a
half mile run. They ate a Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) for lunch
and had question and answer sessions with Marine Corps drill
instructors. To complete the day the recruiting substations
competed in a fitness relay, culminating what being a Marine
is about... camaraderie, teamwork and unity.
U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt.
Tyler J. Bolken Video edited by USA Patriotism!
