Scheduled Power Outage
The Fuel Mart, fuel lanes, and automatic car wash will be unavailable on Mon, August 4 from 0500-1700 due to a scheduled power outage to repair underground electrical.
Mandatory REAL ID Base Access
Effective May 7, 2025, all guests and visitors 18 years and older accessing Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego should be prepared to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an approved alternate form of identification (i.e. - U.S. passport) to enter the base, in accordance with federal law, MCO 5530.13, and the Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID Act.
For more information: https://sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/real-id
Meet & Greet/DI Dinner Base Access Procedures
You must register each attendee (to include new Marine) by name for the Meet & Greet/DI Dinner to gain access onto MCRD San Diego. Attendees not listed on the guest list will be denied base access.
This process will ensure a smoother entry experience for attendees. This change only applies to Meet & Greet/DI Dinner and doesn’t impact base access procedures for Family Day and Graduation.
**How to Register:**
- Select a date for Meet & Greet/DI Dinner: https://mcrdmeetandgreet.eventbrite.com/
- Purchase “Adult or Child Dinner Ticket” to attend the Social Hour and Dinner portion or “General Admission – Social Hour” to attend the Social Hour only. Purchase “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion.
For official graduation information:
sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families
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Schedule of Events (effective 15 Jan 2025 w/ Lima Co)
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Begins
- 3:00 – 4:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and appetizers are available for purchase.
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM: Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
- 5:00 PM: Dinner Program Begins (new Marines with tickets attend this portion)
A portion of the event is presented outdoors from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Prolonged standing may be required.
Accommodations can be made for mobility-impaired individuals. Notify staff at check-in if you require assistance.
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Schedule of Events (effective 13 Aug 2025 w/ Mike Co)
- 3:00 PM: Check-in Begins
- 3:00 – 4:45 PM: Memorabilia, beverages, and snacks for purchase.
- 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Social Hour/Meet & Greet with Drill Instructors
- 4:30 - 5:45 PM: Dinner Buffet (new Marines with tickets attend this portion)
- 7:00 PM: Event Conclusion
The Bay View Restaurant & Event Center
For graduation information: www.sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families