Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to compete against one another during pugil sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 29. The recruits executed numerous Marine More
Attendees of the Educators Workshop observe the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island band performing aboard MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 30, 2019. These educators traveled from Recruiting Statio More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Javier Mosquera, a rappelling instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs Natalie Lima, a counselor from Olympic Heights High School, on the proper technique of repell More
Recruits from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. Recruits receive a weekly haircut throughout training to remove the individuality f More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, performs a vertical knee strikes during a Combat Conditioning Exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. One of the purposes of the Ma More
Cpl. Ryan Trujillo, armorer, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion briefs the recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San D More
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safet More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pre-qualify for the rifle range on Parris Island, S.C., June 26, 2019. For one week, recruits learn More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run their final Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2020. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corp More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are briefed on their next event during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final culmi More
Pfc. Shakiera Kapp, honor graduate for Platoon 4006 November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 14, 2020. Kapp is from Jacksonville, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mi More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, drag a simulated casualty during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminating event More
Pfc. Jaret Archer, honor graduate for Platoon 3022, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 28, 2020. Archer is from Columbus, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
Pfc. Jennifer Ollarvides, honor graduate for Platoon 1016 Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2020. Ollarvides is from Miami, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 31, 2020. The Confidence Course is c More
Recruit Jhenifer Villazhann with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her Rifle Combat Optic during her Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., April 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final 54-hour More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoot his first course of fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 27, 2020. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on se More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do high knees during incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 30, 2020. Incentive training is used by drill instru More
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits to conduct body sparring on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2020. Body sparring is an exercise that exemplifies the f More
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miranda, a Marine Corps Instructor Water Survival (MCIWS), monitors the recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, while they conduct their Basic Swim Qualification aboard M More
Recruit Nicholas Fry with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets his hair cut aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 26, 2020. Male recruits will receive multiple haircuts th More
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to go down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 13, 2020. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps re More
Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 29, 2020. Bohm toured Parris Island to familiarize himself with th More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 3, 2020. Basic Warrior Training is a week-long training event t More
Students with Drill Instructor School practice sword manual aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2020. Close order drill is taught to the students so they can conduct and teach drill a More
First Lt. Dylan M. Villescas (Left) and Capt. Patrick L. Earnest (Right) supervise their recruits during Marine Corps Martial Arts training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 6, 2020. The pur More
U.S. Marines attending Marine Corps Water Survival School (MCWSS) perform simulated rescues during the course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Upon graduation from More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in pugil stick bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 19, 2020. Pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamenta More
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot from the 500 yard line during table one aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2020. Table one consists of shooting from More
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals o More
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, jumps off the tower during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The tower is used to sim More
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sherri N. Cook, sergeant major, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes, ba More
U.S. Marines, of Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, march in formation onto the parade deck at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., February 12, 2016. The Marines mar More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, move through an obstacle on the day movement course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parr More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company M., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct Pugil Stick training as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training at Leatherneck Squar More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, search for location points during land naviagtion aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 17, 2020. The Land Navigation Course More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, practices close combat techniques at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016. The recrui More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis R. Diaz, left, with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, spars with Staff Sgt. Milton D. Zavala, a drill instructor with More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Matthew K. Williams with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, runs while carrying ammunition cans at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Gerardo C. Ybarra, offgoing sergeant major of 3d Recruit Training Battalion (3D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience d More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donell D. Bryant, left, with S-3, Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), and Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, offgoing sergeant major of SPT BN, RTR, Marine Corps More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Elizabeth Fraser, Platoon 4021, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, moves through the maneuver under fire portion of a Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand in formation before beginning an obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Danielle Wilkes, drill instructor, platoon 4024, November Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, supervises one of her recruits at Hue City range on Marine Corps Recruit More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion and Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attend a class on rope techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Jun More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kyle Turner, platoon 1045, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, and Rct. Michelle Sajous, platoon 4022, Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, move to their next obstacle during More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, assist each other with proper swimming techniques at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Danielle Wilkes, senior drill instructor, platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, performs pushups before a motivational run at Peatross Parade Deck on Marin More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Rochelle Nichols, platoon 4032, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fires at her target at Chosin Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., July 24, 2017. Qu More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, climbs down an obstacle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. Upon completion of More
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the crunches portion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec.17 , 2019. The PFT is an annual More
A recruit with 4th Recruit Training Battalion prepares for the final swim qualification event where the recruits are required to shed their gear underwater in less than ten seconds at Marine Corps Recruit Depot More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, engage in pugil sticks bouts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 23, 2019. Pugil sticks help the recruits apply the fundament More
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense traini More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is the first of her team to go through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta Company Commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018. More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a fight-for-life drill during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmi More
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 16. The recruits were instructed to keep the More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes his duty as 3rd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14. 1st Sgt. N More
Pfc. Jessee Prester, honor graduate for Platoon 1004, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Prester is from Palm Harbor, Fla. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sg More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol through the woods during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminating e More
Tyler Shepard, a teacher from Palmetto Springs High School, speaks with a recruit during lunch as part of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 30, 2019. T More
Natalie Lima, a counselor from Olympic Heights High School, descends the repel tower during the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Educators trave More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes a pad during a Combat Conditioning Exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. One of the purposes of the Marine Corps Martial More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to receive instructions during a rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11. Recruits must learn basic marksmanship skills and More
Sgt. Bryan Martincic, a rappel instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, ties harnesses for recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, runs his final Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2020. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corp More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, navigate through an obstacle course during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final c More
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run through a simulated ammo resupply event during their Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., April 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final 54-hour long culm More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hold up their markers to indicate that the shooter has fired at the target aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 27, 2020. Rec More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do mountain climbers during incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 30, 2020. Incentive training is used by drill More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2020. Basic swim qualification consists of More
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is inspected before going on the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 13, 2020. The 47-foot-tall rappel More
Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Graham, a martial arts instructor with Support Battalion, inspects the recruits on their form during Marine Corps Martial Arts training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, N More
A U.S. Marine attending Marine Corps Water Survival School (MCWSS) executes survival stroke techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Upon graduation from the MCW More
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots from the 500 yard line during table one aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2020. Table one consists of shooting fr More
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fun More
Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are briefed on their next portion of basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Gabrielle M. Hermes, battalion commander, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, stands at the position of attention after just More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Kevin L. Johnson with 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, addresses the audience at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2016. Johnson deli More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company M., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, waits to conduct Pugil Stick training as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training at Leather More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct an ammunition resupply drill on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, participate in a free sparring exercise at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines participated in More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, perform a buddy drag at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016. The recruits conducted More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, incoming sergeant major of 3d Recruit Training Battalion (3D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, left, offgoing sergeant major of Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses Marines at MCRD San More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, move through the maneuver under fire portion of an initial Combat Fitness Test on More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, maneuver through an obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Joshua Lundy, platoon 1045, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, and Rct. Emily Valley, platoon 4022, Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, crawl under barbed wire during Basic More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Max Tackett, primary marksmanship instructor, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs Rct. Jacob Jelesiewicz, platoon 2050, Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, rappels on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2017. Recruits learn both fast roping and rappeling More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tremaine McCallum, Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, Support Battalion, instructs recruits at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Luis Turner, senior drill instructor, platoon 2049, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, performs pushups before a motivational run at Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Cor More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Mallory Harrison, platoon 4032, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, asks her senior drill instructor, Staff Sgt. Maria Magana, a question at Chosin Range on Marine Corps Rec More