Protein Bars in Boot Camp

Written by a Marine who served USMC '08-'12
Protein Bars in Boot Camp
Posted on 12/21/2025

Protein bars. Delicious and filling, a deviation from the usual and bland Marine Corps boot camp diet. It's no wonder they are the most requested item from recruits. But should you be sending them?

Here's a reasonable answer: We discourage sending anything to your recruit in boot camp other than cards and letters. If your recruit asks you to send something i.e. protein bars, then that's between you and your recruit.

—USMC Photo by Sergeant Tyler Viglione



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