Sgt. Stanley Wilcox, senior drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Stanley Wilcox, senior drill instructor for Platoon 1045, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks with his recruits about the importance of safety during the Crucible on June 13, 2014, on Par... More
Rct. Douglas Mehal, Platoon 1041, Bravo Company, 1st
Rct. Douglas Mehal, Platoon 1041, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attempts to pull himself over a bar on an obstacle course May 14, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is designed to... More
Sgt. Shavonda Moffett, senior drill instructor for
Sgt. Shavonda Moffett, senior drill instructor for Platoon 4021, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, coaches her recruits during a close-order drill session April 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Dril... More
Staff Sgt. Dane Hayes, a chief drill instructor with
Staff Sgt. Dane Hayes, a chief drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, helps Rct. Spencer Allen, Platoon 1054, overcome an obstacle June 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The obsta... More
Drill instructor Sgt. AnaSharon Beaudet gives orders
Drill instructor Sgt. AnaSharon Beaudet gives orders to new recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, shortly after their arrival at Parris Island, S.C., on April 28, 2014. The recruits' 13-wee... More
Rct. Carolina Zavala, Platoon 4023, November Company,
Rct. Carolina Zavala, Platoon 4023, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during a basic water survival assessment May 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Before the recruits could progr... More
Rct. Oscar Kuria, Platoon 2008, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
Rct. Oscar Kuria, Platoon 2008, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices a bayonet technique during a Marine Corps martial arts session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn variou... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, follow along in their notes during a casualty care class June 12, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During the class, recruits learned the uses of items suc... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, begin a timed half-mile sprint during a combat fitness test June 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The CFT is an annual training requirement for all ... More
Rct. Rikki Dominey, Platoon 4016, November Company,
Rct. Rikki Dominey, Platoon 4016, November Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, puts on a flak vest before a pugil stick bout March 20, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits wore mouth guards, flak vest... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stride through the streets of Parris Island, S.C., during a formation run Dec. 18, 2013. Drill instructors sang cadences during the 1.5-mile run as recru... More
Loved ones of the new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st
Loved ones of the new Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, watch a video based on recruit training prior to the Family Day ceremony Jan. 23, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Hundreds of familie... More
Recruits of Platoon 4023, November Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4023, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next command from their drill instructor during their final drill evaluation June 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During... More
Rct. Sarah Wilson-Murphy, Platoon 4017, November Company,
Rct. Sarah Wilson-Murphy, Platoon 4017, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, waits to advance through a combat training course April 29, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Wilson-Murphy and her fellow re... More
Sgt. John Rethage, left, and Sgt. Jeffrey Lovelace,
Sgt. John Rethage, left, and Sgt. Jeffrey Lovelace, drill instructors for Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pace the center isle of the barracks minutes before waking their recruits A... More
Rct. Michael Anderson, Platoon 1034, Alpha Company,
Rct. Michael Anderson, Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listens as his senior drill instructor talks about commitment March 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits participated... More
Staff Sgt. Shannon Perry, senior drill instructor of
Staff Sgt. Shannon Perry, senior drill instructor of Platoon 4006, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, led her recruits in a guided discussion of values Dec. 18, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. She expla... More
A uniform fitter adjusts the blouse of Rct. James Lewinski,
A uniform fitter adjusts the blouse of Rct. James Lewinski, Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during his uniform fitting April 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits received Ma... More
Drill instructors of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, observe their recruits as they perform pullups during the company’s field meet June 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The field meet is a friend... More
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, has his rope harness checked and tightened before climbing the stairs of the 47-foot rappel tower April 29, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Tight harness... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sit on their packs after completing the nine-mile hike that ended their Crucible on April 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Shortly after, the recruits ... More
Cpl. William Fouch, a rifle marksmanship coach, shows
Cpl. William Fouch, a rifle marksmanship coach, shows Rct. Stephany Ortega, Platoon 4017, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how she can improve her shooting April 14, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu Jr., a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu Jr., a drill instructor for Platoon 1033, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an incentive training session March 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Nwosu, a 26-year-old fr... More
Rct. Dakotah McAdoo, Platoon 1032, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Dakotah McAdoo, Platoon 1032, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marks a brown bag March 3, 2014, shortly after arriving at Parris Island, S.C. McAdoo, a 19-year-old from Crossville, Tenn., wou... More
Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo Feb. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. All platoons take a keepsake photo near the end of training. However, the photos are more tha... More
1st Sgt. Rena Bruno, first sergeant of Papa Company,
1st Sgt. Rena Bruno, first sergeant of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, briefs her new Marines before releasing them for on-base liberty Dec. 15, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines were permi... More
Drill instructor Sgt. Abraham Miller waits with Platoon
Drill instructor Sgt. Abraham Miller waits with Platoon 1056, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, moments before the recruits meet their new drill instructors June 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Mil... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stretch before beginning a 1.5-mile run June 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the first of many physical training sessions they will endure... More
Rct. Christi Madrid, Platoon 4016, November Company,
Rct. Christi Madrid, Platoon 4016, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, performs a precision drill movement during the platoon’s initial drill evaluation March 31, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The ... More
Rct. Timothy Murray, Platoon 1058, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. Timothy Murray, Platoon 1058, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices a falling technique during martial arts training June 19, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend the first five w... More
Joseph Winborne, a uniform fitter, adjusts the blouse
Joseph Winborne, a uniform fitter, adjusts the blouse of a recruit of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during his uniform fitting Dec. 11, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The fitting marks one step cl... More
The recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
The recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, received high-and-tight haircuts March 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits were only days away from earning their places in the Corps, ... More
Rct. Steven Payne, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. Steven Payne, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, reaches for the next bar of a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits navigated the course’s... More
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, tightens a gas mask during chemical warfare defense training June 3, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits were later exposed to tear gas, a non... More
Rct. Adrianna Daly, Platoon 4022, November Company,
Rct. Adrianna Daly, Platoon 4022, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, views shots on her target during marksmanship practice May 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Daly, a 24-year-old native of Gret... More
Rct. Cheyenne Dawson, Platoon 4002, November Company,
Rct. Cheyenne Dawson, Platoon 4002, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, provides security for her teammates while they complete an obstacle during the Crucible on Jan. 17, 2014, on Parris Island, ... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do pushups during an incentive training session June 12, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits’ chief drill instructor rushed them into the sand pi... More
Staff Sgt. Steven Procter, right, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Steven Procter, right, senior drill instructor for Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, directs his recruits to stage 30-pound ammunition cans for developmental exercises May ... More
Sgt. Carl Clegg Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Carl Clegg Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Platoon 1044, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about the parts of an M16-A4 rifle during the recruits’ marksmanship trai... More
Rct. Bryan Williams, right, shows Rct. Benjamin Walker,
Rct. Bryan Williams, right, shows Rct. Benjamin Walker, both with Platoon 1042, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, how to organize his belongings March 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The young men... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin an initial strength test March 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits had to complete at least 44 crunches in two minutes, two pul... More
Recruits of Platoon 1052, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 1052, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation June 2, 2014, during their initial close-order drill evaluation on Parris Island, S.C. During the evaluation, recrui... More
Rct. Brett Clay, right, Platoon 1056, Delta Company,
Rct. Brett Clay, right, Platoon 1056, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for a bout against Rct. Joseph Rhodes, Platoon 1058, during pugil stick training June 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Crawn, a drill instructor for Platoon
Staff Sgt. Justin Crawn, a drill instructor for Platoon 1036, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shows his recruits a marching movement during their introduction to close-order drill March 11, 2014,... More
Sgt. Joseph Boucher, a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Joseph Boucher, a drill instructor for Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs his recruits to file into seats for a written test March 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Bouch... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, follow along in their notebooks during a land navigation class April 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Later, the recruits partnered up and headed out to... More
Rct. William Scroggy, Platoon 1029, Delta Company,
Rct. William Scroggy, Platoon 1029, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, tightens his sling March 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The sling helps stabilize the weapon during firing. Marksmanship trai... More
Sgt. Jessica Swaim, a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Jessica Swaim, a drill instructor for Platoon 4017, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares her recruits for a casualty care class March 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Swaim, a 24-year-... More
Rct. Michael Saravitz, right, and Rct. Wisdom Akpanagan,
Rct. Michael Saravitz, right, and Rct. Wisdom Akpanagan, both with Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scrub their rifles Feb. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits disassembled the... More
Staff Sgt. Tristan Curren, a drill instructor for Platoon
Staff Sgt. Tristan Curren, a drill instructor for Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to move faster March 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits staged... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sprint the final distance of the 880-yard sprint portion of their combat fitness test April 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps is the na... More
Cpl. Addison Lambeth with the All-Marine golf team
Cpl. Addison Lambeth with the All-Marine golf team marks the location of his golf ball during the Armed Forces Golf Championships at The Legends at Parris Island golf course on Sept. 18, 2013. Lambeth, a 25-yea... More
From left, Aaron James, athletic director of Gambling
From left, Aaron James, athletic director of Gambling State University, speaks with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, on Nov. 26, 2013, inside the Mercedes-B... More
Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans march
Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans march in the third annual Bayou Classic Parade on Nov. 28, 2013. The Marines led the parade with festive music, including the classic tune "When the Saints Go Marchi... More
Marines offered their time to help feed thousands of
Marines offered their time to help feed thousands of hungry residents of New Orleans who gathered at the city's Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for a Thanksgiving Day feast on Nov. 28, 2013. This was the 39t... More
New Orleans - Bayou Classic welcomes Marines
From left, Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with Al Davis, retired Marine colonel and a Southern University graduate, during the Bayou Classic welcome r... More
From left, James Rowley, housing coordinator for the
From left, James Rowley, housing coordinator for the Honoré program, speaks with Gunnery Sgt. Nelson Morgan and Sgt. Henry Martin, Marine recruiters in New Orleans, at the Career Fair and Empowerment Exchange h... More
Sgt. Kedrick Pierce, a Marine recruiter in Louisiana,
Sgt. Kedrick Pierce, a Marine recruiter in Louisiana, addresses the mass crowd who attended the 2013 Fan Festival for the 40th annual Bayou Classic held in the Champion Square on Nov. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. ... More
Pfc. Adame C. Clayton, honor graduate for Platoon 2096,
Pfc. Adame C. Clayton, honor graduate for Platoon 2096, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Dec. 06, 2013. Clayton is from Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Pfc. Aaron B. Jones, honor graduate for Platoon 3096,
Pfc. Aaron B. Jones, honor graduate for Platoon 3096, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Dec. 13, 2013. Jones is from Greensboro, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Hurst, Texas, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Staff Sgt. Mike Claborn currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Claborn joined the Marine Corps i... More
Pfc. Matthew J. Smith, honor graduate for Platoon 1096,
Pfc. Matthew J. Smith, honor graduate for Platoon 1096, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Dec. 20, 2013. Smith is from Tifton, Ga. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Rct. David Lopez, a 21-year-old native of Bowling Green,
Rct. David Lopez, a 21-year-old native of Bowling Green, Ohio, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Lopez is training w... More
Chicago native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Maryann Huffine currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Huffine joined the Marine Corps in A... More
Pfc. Jake O. Couch, honor graduate for Platoon 2000,
Pfc. Jake O. Couch, honor graduate for Platoon 2000, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Jan. 10, 2014. Couch is from Easley, S.C. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
New recruits of Platoon 1016, Charlie Company, 1st
New recruits of Platoon 1016, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, await the arrival of their drill instructors inside their barracks Jan. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the day drill ins... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, listen as a Marine instructor teaches them the purpose of a gas mask during chemical warfare defense training Jan. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. ... More
Rct. Jasmine Trisophon, Platoon 4008, November Company
Rct. Jasmine Trisophon, Platoon 4008, November Company 4th Recruit Training Battalion, descends the 47-foot rappel tower Jan. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This training simulates descending the side of a bu... More
Deerfield Beach, Fla. native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris...
Staff Sgt. Marlene Rodriguez currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Rodriguez joined the Mar... More
Pfc. Tyrone M. Leader II, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Tyrone M. Leader II, honor graduate for Platoon 1000, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Jan. 24, 2014. Leader is from Concord, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Sgt. Carl Clegg Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Carl Clegg Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches the recruits of Platoon 4008, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, about the parts of an M16-A4 rifle Jan. 27, 2014, on Parris Island... More
St. Marys, Ga., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Justin Smith currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Smith joined the Marine Corps in Nov... More
Rct. Kai Tabuchi, a 21-year-old native of Orlando,
Rct. Kai Tabuchi, a 21-year-old native of Orlando, Fla., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Tabuchi is training with ... More
Sgt. Michael Ludwig, a swim instructor, introduces
Sgt. Michael Ludwig, a swim instructor, introduces the recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, to water survival techniques they will perf... More
Rct. Bradley Pokuta, left, Platoon 1012, Bravo Company,
Rct. Bradley Pokuta, left, Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Rct. Cristian Sustaita, Platoon 1010, make outlines on targets the company will use during their combat marksmanship t... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver through an obstacle course Feb. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of elevated logs and bars, ropes and hurdles designe... More
Recruits of Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next command from their drill instructor Feb. 10, 2014, during their initial drill evaluation on Parris Island, S.C. Durin... More
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fills out his score card after completing the 880-yard sprint portion of his combat fitness test Feb. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. If the recruits... More
Martial arts instructors introduced recruits of Delta
Martial arts instructors introduced recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, to the basics of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Feb. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits learne... More
Rct. Kayla Chappel, an 18-year-old native of Albemarle,
Rct. Kayla Chappel, an 18-year-old native of Albemarle, N.C., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Chappel is training ... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to work inside a gear warehouse during their eighth week of training, known as Team Week, on Feb. 13, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recru... More
Sgt. Christopher Rector, a marksmanship coach supervisor
Sgt. Christopher Rector, a marksmanship coach supervisor with Range Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, speaks to his Marines about the history of Fort Sumter and the Civil War during an educational ... More
Dallas native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Staff Sgt. Jesus Rubalcado currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Rubalcado joined the Marine C... More
Staff Sgt. Chase Carson, a martial arts instructor,
Staff Sgt. Chase Carson, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique on Sgt. Andrew VanBuskirk, a drill instructor for Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a martial arts ... More
Pfc. Joseph Farrelly, honor graduate for Platoon 1012,
Pfc. Joseph Farrelly, honor graduate for Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Feb. 28, 2014. Farrelly is from Tappan, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Rct. Michael Swigard, a 20-year-old native of Northville,
Rct. Michael Swigard, a 20-year-old native of Northville, Mich., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Swigard is traini... More
Sgt. Marcus McMurray, a field training instructor,
Sgt. Marcus McMurray, a field training instructor, shows recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, a field terrain model March 7, 2014, during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits pr... More
A trumpet player of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle
A trumpet player of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps plays a brief solo during the band’s performance March 19, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines of the Battle Color Detachment, based at Marine Barra... More
Houston, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu Jr. currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Nwosu joined the Marine Corps in... More
Alliance, Ohio, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Lakisha Harris currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Harris joined the Marine Corps in... More
Marines of Charlie Company wait outside the All-Weather
Marines of Charlie Company wait outside the All-Weather Training Facility before being reintroduced to their families April 3, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Hundreds of families and friends gathered on the depot... More
Rct. Steven Shenofsky, a 23-year-old native of Toledo,
Rct. Steven Shenofsky, a 23-year-old native of Toledo, Ohio, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Shenofsky is training... More
Pfc. Trevor J. Rodriguez, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Trevor J. Rodriguez, honor graduate for Platoon 1016, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated April 4, 2014. Rodriguez is from Havelock, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Kirtland, Ohio, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Staff Sgt. Christopher Kalina currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Kalina joined the Marine C... More
Houston native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Alex Estrada currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Estrada joined the Marine Corps in Aug... More
Rct. Rebecca Messex, a 20-year-old Enumclaw, Wash.,
Rct. Rebecca Messex, a 20-year-old Enumclaw, Wash., native, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Messex is training wit... More
Pfc. Angel E. Meza, honor graduate for Platoon 1024,
Pfc. Angel E. Meza, honor graduate for Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated May 2, 2014. Meza is from Willard, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Rct. Ian Burke, a 24-year-old San Antonio native, is
Rct. Ian Burke, a 24-year-old San Antonio native, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Burke is training with Platoon 1... More
Lompoc, Calif., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Samantha Cannon currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Cannon joined the Marine Corps in Ju... More
Rct. Jesus Alvarez, a 20-year-old from Marietta, Ga.,
Rct. Jesus Alvarez, a 20-year-old from Marietta, Ga., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Alvarez is training with Pla... More