My son went through basic in San Diego in 99. They did the crucible at Pendleton, which I belive was the original site. It had been reinstated as part of basic recent to his training. The DIs were comparing non-crucible and crucible training and of course some pride in the reinstatement.
My husband went through boot camp in '93, and they weren't doing it yet at that point. He has said, however, that he thought it would have been a great experience. He does wish he could have done it.
When I saw the end march of the Crucible and they EGA ceremony, it was at Camp Pendleton, and I believe it was '00. It was amazing.