Pineda Graduates, Advances to Second Phase of Training August 21, 2020 - Angel Pineda left for bootcamp to become a Marine May 10, 2020, when a farewell parade was held in his honor. His mother, Vanessa Pineda, announces he made it! Graduating August 14 from Marine Corps Recruit Depot boot camp in San Diego, California. Read more about Pineda Graduates, Advances to Second Phase of Training