3rd Bn: Lima Co 3249-3255

Attention Friends and Families!

We are thrilled to invite you to join your new Marine during the Family Meet & Greet Dinner hosted every Wednesday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM before Boot Camp Graduation at MCRD San Diego! This special evening will be an unforgettable opportunity to share a meal with your Marine and meet their Drill Instructors.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t wait to secure your spot! ** "New Marine Tickets" are limited to 110 spots. You must purchase a “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion. "Adult Dinner Tickets" cannot be purchased for new Marines and will not guarantee attendance at the event.**

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 and attend the event. Attendees not listed on the guest list will be denied base access.

This registration 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:**

1. Purchase “Adult or Child Dinner Ticket” to attend the Social Hour and Dinner.

2. Purchase “New Marine Ticket” for your Marine to attend the Dinner portion - A "New Marine Ticket" MUST be purchased to ensure your new Marine's attendance. An "Adult Dinner Ticket" will NOT guarantee your new Marine's attendance.

For official graduation information:

sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families

mcrdsd.marines.mil

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Schedule of Events

• 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

Accommodations can be made for mobility-impaired individuals. Notify staff at check-in if you require assistance.

The Bay View Restaurant & Event Center

For graduation information: www.sandiego.usmc-mccs.org/recruit-families