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DAY 1 - FAMILY DAY - aLL ARE WELCOME

THE UPCOMING MIKE COMPANY GRADUATION EVENT SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED. ALL OTHER COMPANIES GRADUATE AS SCHEDULED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE EVENT TIMES.

MIKE COMPANY SCHEDULE

10:30 AM -11:15 AM - Moto Run/Post Run Commanding Officers Speech

11:30 AM -12:20 PM - Theater Presentation/Company Staging

11:35 AM Film Begins…running time approx. 45 Minutes

12:35 PM -1:00 PM - Liberty Formation

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Base Liberty

ALL OTHER COMPANIES SEE BELOW

FAMILY BREAKFAST BUFFET AT THE BAY VIEW

			A beautiful dining option to relax and plan your day. Ask for the "Friday Bucks" coupons. Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM



DRILL INSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

			USMC MUSEUM COURTYARD BEGINS // 10:00 AM Family and friends learn the "Do's and Dont's" for visitor's day.



MOTIVATIONAL RUN / WELCOME ORIENTATION

			USMC DEPOT THEATRE BEGINS // 11:00 AM The first chance to see you new Marine. Watch a movie about Bootcamp.



LIBERTY FORMATION

			PARADE DECK A.K.A SHEPHERD FIELD BEGINS // 1:30 pM Witness this formation before visiting with your new Marine.



LIBERTY

			LIBERTY ON THE DEPOT Recruits must remain on the Depot. BEGINS // 2:00 PM ENDS // 7:00 PM



RECRUIT LIBERTY LUNCH

			BAY VIEW RESTAURANT BEGINS // 2:00 - 5:00 PM Families and friends are invited to meet their new Marines Drill Instructor.



family open house at the recreation center

			RECREATION CENTER 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Meet other families. Learn about the MCCS programs for your new Marine.




DAY 2 - GRADUATION - ALL ARE WELCOME

FAMILY BREAKFAST BUFFET AT THE BAY VIEW

			A beautiful dining option to relax and plan your day. Ask for the "Friday Bucks" coupons. Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM



COLORS CEREMONY - PARADE DECK WEST END - BLDG. 31

			OPPOSITE END OF THEATRE BEGINS // 8:00 AM Raising of the flags. Performances by the Marine Band and Color Guard.



GRADUATION CEREMONY

			PARADE DECK A.K.A. SHEPHERD FIELD BEGINS // 10:00 AM A day every Marine will remember as one of life's greatest achievements.



DINING ROOM LUNCH AT THE BAY VIEW

			A beautiful dining option to relax and plan your day. New Marine Graduates eat lunch for free. Lunch is served from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM



LIBERTY LUNCH WITH YOUR MARINES DRILL INSTRUCTOR.

MEET YOUR NEW MARINES DRILL INSTRUCTOR
AT THE BAY VIEW RESTAURANT

Set among palm trees and the spectacular waterfront of San Diego Bay, the Bay View is known for its excellent food and fine service. Be sure and ask for the "Friday Bucks" coupons. Families and friends are invited to meet their new Marines Drill Instructor. You're encouraged to say hello, take pictures or just give a heart felt thanks for a job well done.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF SHOPPING

TICKET AND TOURS

Your new Marine must be present. Enjoy military discount tickets to most any southern California area attraction.

MARINE CORPS STORE

You can shop without your new Marine. Looking for that perfect Marine Corps gift for your new Marine? The Marine Corps Store carries hard to find Marine Corps memorabilia not available in any other store.

MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE

Your new Marine must be present. Families and friends of new Marines can enjoy huge savings on such popular items as: Designer clothing, jewelry, handbags, luggage and more.

DISCOVERY ELECTRONICS

Your new Marine must be present. Best known for its extensive selection of widescreen TV’s, camera equipment and the latest must have electronic gadgets.

HOME STORE

Your new Marine must be present. After Friday Graduation, family and friends are welcome to shop the Home Store. Here you'll find all the tools for the do it yourselfer; electrical, landscaping, and building.

THE CELLAR

Your new Marine must be present. After Friday Graduation, family and friends are welcome to shop the Cellar. Uniquely known for its superb selection of hard to find wines and spirits. It's a wonderful place to buy thank you gifts.

MARKET PLACE

You can shop without your new Marine. The ideal spot to grab a refreshing drink or lite sandwich. Featuring all the conveniences you'd expect in a home town market.

RECRUIT SALES COMPLEX

Your new Marine must be present. Open to shopping for family and friends on Thursday's only. The Recruit Sales Complex has all the basic, essential items, you new Marine will need as he continues his training.

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EXPERIENCE GRADUATION

For twelve weeks they've undergone the world's most intense military training. Soon these Marines will graduate making them one of the few, the proud, a United States Marine!

WATCH THE VIDEOS

Breakfast at the Bay View

Informational D.I. Briefing

Motivational Run

Bay View Restaurant

Liberty Lunch at the Bay View

Recruit Sales Complex

Main Exchange

Food Court

WHEN GOING TO
BREAKFAST AT THE BAY VIEW
THESE ARE THE SHUTTLE STOPS

On Thursday's the first shuttle stop is the Depot Theatre at 6:30 AM. On Friday's, the first shuttle stop is the Depot Theatre at 7:00 AM.

1st - Depot Theatre
2nd - Command Museum
3rd - Bay View Restaurant

Note: Their is no shuttle service to the Bay View Restaurant after 9:00 AM on Thursday's.

WHEN GOING TO
LIBERTY LUNCH AT THE BAY VIEW
THESE ARE THE SHUTTLE STOPS

The shuttle begins picking up guests immediately after liberty begins. The first shuttle stop is the Depot Theatre. All shuttle service around the Depot ends at 4:00 PM. The very last shuttle stops at the Mall and the Depot Theatre only.

1st - Depot Theatre
2nd - Command Museum
3rd - Exchange Mall, West end
4th - Bay View

Note: The Last shuttle to the Bay View Restaurant is 2:30 PM. The last shuttle leaving the Bay View Restaurant is 4:00 PM.

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Dorian Gardner

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Dorian Gardner

Photo by: Cpl. Edward R. Guevara Jr.

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