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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum, San Diego, CA

sksvlad

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This museum is on an active military base, so entry is restricted. The base is adjacent to Lindbergh International Airport and the roads leading to the base are really confusing. That said, the museum is of a decent size, comparable to Parris Island museum and is well kept.
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I'll start with pics of my daughter and I trying to go through Marine boot camp.
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And now for something completely different....
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The above represents under 10% of exhibits, the intense lighting, glass covers and gated gun rooms presented a significant challenge to my already weak photographic skills.
 
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