Marine Corps Recruiting Riverside

Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, who was recruited out of RS Riverside, defied all odds & lost over 100 lbs to follow his dream of becoming a U.S. Marine. In November 2022, Paz-Sosa began working out with his recruiter SSgt Larsen, where they developed a strict plan that enabled him to lose enough weight to join the delayed entry program and ship to recruit training shortly after. Paz-Sosa's journey from struggling with weight to becoming a Marine exemplifies the essence of resiliency and camaraderie. His story is a powerful reminder that the path to achieving one's goals is paved with hard work, determination, and the unwavering support of family and friends.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines Standing by for take off in an Osprey🛩 during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise



(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

Big Congratulations to PVT Larry Casas❗️

He has been gone for the past 13 weeks and today he marched the parade deck as a new UNITED STATES MARINE🫡

Congratulations Pvt Casas! Enjoy your leave time and be sure to stop by the office and drop off your Boot Camp Dress Blues Picture 😮‍💨

Alongside is his girlfriend, which she is also in the process of enlisting in the Marine Corps 🤙🏾

In the Mountains
1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, training exercise on Bridgeport’s Mountain Warfare Training Center. Improving their skills in every aspect while operating RQ-11B Ravens and 81mm mortars through coarse and spiraling terrain.

( 📸 Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez)