Maj. Gen. David J. Furness, the commanding general

Maj. Gen. David J. Furness, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, visits the Expeditionary Staging Area (ESA) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 5, 2020. The ESA was established to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 by providing newly arrived recruits a medical screening and observation area. A select group of Marines from 2nd MarDiv have been temporarily assigned to MCRD PI to serve as troop handlers at the ESA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)