U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Challenge Coin

Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego is where America's young Marine recruits are transformed into Marines. In this training, Marines are forged in a furnace of shared hardship and tough regimens. This shared, intense experience creates bonds of comradeship and standards of conduct so strong that Marines will let nothing stand in their way. Through MCRD's challenging recruit training the Marine Corps is preparing its Marines for the 21st century. The bedrock of any Marine's character is the USMC's Core Values -- Honor, Courage and Commitment are central to this training. By incorporating these values into recruit training, the Marine created is not just a basically trained, morally conscious Marine, but also a better American citizen who will return to society following his or her service to this country. This coin honors all recruits trained at MCRDSD. Minted in a proprietary bronze alloy this coin is provided with an antique finish, then finished off with bold enamel accents. It comes packaged in a polybag with a header card.