Rct. Michael D. Dineen, Platoon 3068, India Company,
Rct. Michael D. Dineen, Platoon 3068, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does crunches during an initial strength test June 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Dineen, 26, from Newburgh, N.Y., is sched... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christopher Pagan and U.S.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christopher Pagan and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Edward Sortino Jr. mentored new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recru... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Sept. 24, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is th... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, salute the national colors during an emblem ceremony June 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit earns the title Marine and the... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb over an obstacle Aug. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and physically and was designed ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jennie Pearson, Series Commander
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jennie Pearson, Series Commander for Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, talks to new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a platoon discussion April... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fight using pugil sticks Aug. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed bayonets, are used to simulate a close en... More
Rct. Eric A. Amaro, Platoon 3073, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Eric A. Amaro, Platoon 3073, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, weaves his way through a Confidence Course obstacle July 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Amaro, 18, from Mullins, S.C., is schedu... More
A Parris Island drillmaster, inspects Platoon 2045,
A Parris Island drillmaster, inspects Platoon 2045, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation March 26, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters are experts on the Marine... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Feb. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Means Jr. gives
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Means Jr. gives instructions to new recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Jan. 8, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. This begins their 13-week challenge to bec... More
Gunnery Sgt. Tifanni M. Hebron, the 4th Battalion drill
Gunnery Sgt. Tifanni M. Hebron, the 4th Battalion drill master, inspects recruits of Platoon 3021, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during a final drill evaluation March 22, 2017, on Parris Island,... More
A recruit of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, breaks the seal on his gas mask May 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. By breaking the seal, recruits experience the gas’s effects, which include tempora... More
Rct. Benjamin B. Hubert II, Platoon 3078, Kilo Company,
Rct. Benjamin B. Hubert II, Platoon 3078, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappels from a 47-foot tower Aug. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Hubert, 18, from Atmore, Ala., is scheduled to graduate ... More
Rct. Joseph A. Whitestanley, Platoon 1076, Charlie
Rct. Joseph A. Whitestanley, Platoon 1076, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performs an upper body strike during martial arts qualification Aug. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Whitestanley, 22... More
Rct. Hannah B. McLean, Platoon 4043, Papa Company,
Rct. Hannah B. McLean, Platoon 4043, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over an obstacle Sept. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. McLean, 19, from Detroit, is scheduled to graduate Dec. 2, 2016.... More
Rct. Vincent S. Ligammari, Platoon 3058, Mike Company,
Rct. Vincent S. Ligammari, Platoon 3058, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security on a combat training course July 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Ligammari, 24, from Niagara Falls, N.Y.... More
Recruits of Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation Sept. 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Travis Lebron, Platoon 2009,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Travis Lebron, Platoon 2009, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during a combat training course Jan. 11, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Lebron, 20, from Jackson... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, break the seal of their gas masks Sept. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. By breaking the seal, recruits experience the gas’s effects, which include tem... More
Rct. Eric D. Donaldson, left, and Rct. Matthew J. Wright,
Rct. Eric D. Donaldson, left, and Rct. Matthew J. Wright, both with Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle May 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of ... More
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Bailey A. Mosley, presents
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Bailey A. Mosley, presents Pfc. Alexis M Angeles, Platoon 4023, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, with her Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem June 25, 2016, on Parris Island... More
The newest recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
The newest recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders Sept. 19, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment th... More
Cpl. Johnny R. Pease Jr., a marksmanship coach with
Cpl. Johnny R. Pease Jr., a marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, advises recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to improve their shooting accuracy July 26, 20... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Aug. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training. Pa... More
Rct. Connor T. Odea, Platoon 1042, Charlie Company,
Rct. Connor T. Odea, Platoon 1042, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices shooting in the sitting position May 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Odea, 23, from Mobile, Ala., is scheduled to gr... More
Rct. Esther B. Kwon, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th
Rct. Esther B. Kwon, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, reads a letter during her free time May 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Each day, recruits receive one hour of free time, which... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marcellous Thornton with India
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marcellous Thornton with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers over an obstacle during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., June 11, 2018. The course is compris... More
A recruit from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, leaps into the water during water survival training March 20, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Leaping from the tower simulates abandoning a ship. Kilo C... More
Lonnie E. Angel, left, a retired Army master sergeant,
Lonnie E. Angel, left, a retired Army master sergeant, practices a Marine Corps martial arts technique May 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Angel, 58, from High Point, N.C., was diagnosed with a terminal liver ... More
Pfc. Dante Richardson, honor graduate for Platoon 2032,
Pfc. Dante Richardson, honor graduate for Platoon 2032, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 20, 2016. Richardson is from Baltimore. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Newark, N.J., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Dominant N. Ward, a 20-year-old native of Newark, N.J., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Ward is training with Pl... More
Pvt. Eftu H. Duguma, Platoon 4019, Oscar Company, 4th
Pvt. Eftu H. Duguma, Platoon 4019, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 2, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge o... More
Pfc. Annette C. Olivaresnaves, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Annette C. Olivaresnaves, honor graduate for Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp June 3, 2016. Olivaresnaves is from Brooklyn, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Rct. Andrew D. Warner, an 18-year-old native of Massillon,
Rct. Andrew D. Warner, an 18-year-old native of Massillon, Ohio, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Warner is training w... More
Pfc. Paola Landino, Platoon 4024, Delta Company, 1st
Pfc. Paola Landino, Platoon 4024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship July 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge o... More
Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift
Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA... More
Pfc. Riley L. Christner, with Platoon 4025, November
Pfc. Riley L. Christner, with Platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company’s highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Christner, a native of Mount Vernon, Wash., ... More
Pvt. Michael R. Campbell, Platoon 2057, Echo Company,
Pvt. Michael R. Campbell, Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Aug. 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Pfc. Katie D. Sullivan, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Katie D. Sullivan, honor graduate for Platoon 4028, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 19, 2016. Sullivan is from Fayetteville, Ark. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Runako l. Callender, Platoon 3064, India Company,
Pvt. Runako l. Callender, Platoon 3064, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate know... More
Pfc. Jansen M. Pullom, honor graduate for Platoon 3064,
Pfc. Jansen M. Pullom, honor graduate for Platoon 3064, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 1, 2016. Pullom is from Birmingham, Ala. (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Kelvin O. Mutsoli, Platoon 1069, Bravo Company,
Pvt. Kelvin O. Mutsoli, Platoon 1069, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowled... More
Pfc. Shallrae N. Brewington, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Shallrae N. Brewington, honor graduate for Platoon 3072, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 30, 2016. Brewington is from McDonough, Ga. (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Tyreek L. Braithwaite, Platoon 3086, India Company,
Pvt. Tyreek L. Braithwaite, Platoon 3086, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 20, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate kno... More
Pfc. John A. Robitschek, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. John A. Robitschek, honor graduate for Platoon 3080, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 21, 2016. Robitschek is from Marshville, N.C., (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Garvin S. Kiggundu, Platoon 1084, Delta Company,
Pfc. Garvin S. Kiggundu, Platoon 1084, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Pfc. Giancarlo E. Almanzar, Platoon 3092, Mike Company,
Pfc. Giancarlo E. Almanzar, Platoon 3092, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Nov. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More
Pfc. Nathaniel T. Meyer, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Nathaniel T. Meyer, honor graduate for Platoon 3088, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 10, 2016. Meyer is from Norwalk, Ohio (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Rct. Timothy W. Henry, a 18-year-old native of Sparta,
Rct. Timothy W. Henry, a 18-year-old native of Sparta, Tenn., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Henry is training wi... More
Pvt. Humberto Alaniz, Platoon 3000, Kilo Company, 3rd
Pvt. Humberto Alaniz, Platoon 3000, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Jan. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge ... More
Pfc. Brandon E. Torres, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Brandon E. Torres, honor graduate for Platoon 3000, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 20, 2017. Torres is from Bayonne, N.J. (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Clayton G. Williams, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Clayton G. Williams, honor graduate for Platoon 2008, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 10, 2017. Williams is from Watkinsville, Ga. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Taunton, Mass., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Mark A. Ocasio, an 18-year-old native of Taunton, Mass., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Ocasio is training w... More
Pfc. David A. Guthery, honor graduate for Platoon 1008,
Pfc. David A. Guthery, honor graduate for Platoon 1008, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 3, 2017. Guthery is from Charlotte, N.C. (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Abulganiyu O. Aregbesola, Platoon 3018, 3rd Recruit
Pvt. Abulganiyu O. Aregbesola, Platoon 3018, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship March 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ... More
Pfc. Anisa M. Green, honor graduate for Platoon 4010,
Pfc. Anisa M. Green, honor graduate for Platoon 4010, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 31, 2017. Green is from Harrisburg, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Larry L. Cooper Jr. salutes the national colors May
Larry L. Cooper Jr. salutes the national colors May 5, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Cooper went through recruit training at Parris Island and later served in the Phillipines during World War II and the Korean W... More
A U.S. Marine Corps color guard lowers the American
A U.S. Marine Corps color guard lowers the American flag during an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Over 4,000 people attended the celebration marking America’s declaration of i... More
Mascot earns title on Parris Island
Pfc. Opha May, Platoon 4044, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, waits to be dismissed during her graduation ceremony Nov. 17, 2017. Mascots are assigned to a platoon and complete a modified recruit t... More
Rct. Justice Civico, from Bellingham, Wash. does a
Rct. Justice Civico, from Bellingham, Wash. does a pull up during an initial strength test to prove that she is ready to begin training. Once she has proven that she is ready to begin training she will join Pla... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Marquis White, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Marquis White, honor graduate for Platoon 3024, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 13, 2018. White is from Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by ... More
Pfc. Dalton Sawyers, honor graduate for Platoon 1024,
Pfc. Dalton Sawyers, honor graduate for Platoon 1024, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 20, 2018. Sawers is from Pilot Mountain, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Drill instructors present each recruit with the Eagle,
Drill instructors present each recruit with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem at the conclusion of the Crucible, signifying the transformation of recruit into basic Marine. The emblem is earned only by those w... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Aug. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training. Ec... More
U.S. Marine Corps instructors with Field Training Company,
U.S. Marine Corps instructors with Field Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teach recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, the importance of hand and arm signals Jan. 11, ... More
Rct. Trenton K. Smith, Platoon 3084, Lima Company,
Rct. Trenton K. Smith, Platoon 3084, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over an obstacle Aug. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Smith, 18, from Lake Charles, La., is scheduled to graduate Oct. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael Rutledge Jr. speaks to a new Marine of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, regarding her occupational field April 17, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Rct. Jamesley W. Cadet, Platoon 3058, Mike Company,
Rct. Jamesley W. Cadet, Platoon 3058, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, clears a culvert on a combat training course July 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Cadet, 23, from West Palm Beach, Fla., is s... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jackson Shanahan with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jackson Shanahan with Platoon 3057, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to a command from his drill instructors during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., Jun... More
Cpl. Dakota J. Blaylock, an instructor with Weapons
Cpl. Dakota J. Blaylock, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, prepares tear gas in the gas chamber Sept. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Blaylock, 23, is from Greenup, Ky. Parris Island has... More
Sgt. Anthony M. Kim, a drill instructor with Recruit
Sgt. Anthony M. Kim, a drill instructor with Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, encourages a recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, to move faster Sept. 19, 2016, on Parris Island... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, clear their gas masks May 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience the gas’s effects, which include temporary respiratory irritation, watery... More
Rct. Logan M. Rifenburgh, Platoon 3074, Kilo Company,
Rct. Logan M. Rifenburgh, Platoon 3074, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, balances on a Confidence Course obstacle July 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Rifenburgh, 18, from Germantown, N.Y., is sc... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, struggle to scale a wall on an obstacle course Sept. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is one of many physical training tools used to help Mar... More
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor orders new recruits
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor orders new recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, through the iconic silver doors on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2018. If successful these recruits will ... More
Rct. Breanna J. Coleman, Platoon 4031, November Company,
Rct. Breanna J. Coleman, Platoon 4031, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training July 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Coleman, 18, from Phoenix, is scheduled to grad... More
Rct. Tyler A. Swartz, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd
Rct. Tyler A. Swartz, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs up a Confidence Course obstacle May 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to ... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, salute the national colors during an emblem ceremony Sept. 24, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recru... More
Recruits of Platoon 1042, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 1042, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice shooting in the kneeling position May 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmansh... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, salute the American flag during an emblem ceremony Feb. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sebastian A. Orellana, Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sebastian A. Orellana, Platoon 1045, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, repeats the oath of enlistment June 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Repeating the oath is a custom tha... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Picholas Valdetero, Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Picholas Valdetero, Platoon 2034, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, asks a question during a platoon discussion April 18, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. During these guided disc... More
Recruits of Platoon 3021, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3021, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next command during a final drill evaluation March 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-or... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform drill movement during an initial drill evaluation March 26, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are judged by drillmasters, experts on the Mar... More
Rct. Alexis C. Lewis, Platoon 4027, Oscar Company,
Rct. Alexis C. Lewis, Platoon 4027, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares her uniform on May 25, 2016, for the next day during free time on Parris Island, S.C. Each day, recruits receive one h... More
Rct. Bailey T. French, Platoon 3037, Kilo Company,
Rct. Bailey T. French, Platoon 3037, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during water survival training March 20, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. French, 20, from West Field, Mass., is sc... More
Sgt. Charles E. Mills, a drill instructor with Support
Sgt. Charles E. Mills, a drill instructor with Support Battalion, encourages recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to move faster during an initial strength test June 10, 2016, on Parris Is... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Antonio Q. Perkins encourages
Drill Instructor Sgt. Antonio Q. Perkins encourages Rct. Stetson D. Johnston, Platoon 3094, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to move faster Aug. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Perkins, 26 is fro... More
Rct. Anthony J. Licciardi, Platoon 3078, Kilo Company,
Rct. Anthony J. Licciardi, Platoon 3078, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend a 47-foot rappel tower Aug. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Licciardi, 21, from Rochester, N.Y., is sc... More
Rct. Fitzroy W. Wattley Jr. chokes Rct. Ian M. Webb,
Rct. Fitzroy W. Wattley Jr. chokes Rct. Ian M. Webb, both with Platoon 1076, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts qualification Aug. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Wattley, 23,... More
Recruits of Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their next command during a final drill evaluation Sept. 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-... More
Sgt. Nicholas A. McCauley, left, a marksmanship coach
Sgt. Nicholas A. McCauley, left, a marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, helps Lonnie E. Angel, a retired Army master sergeant, adjust his aim May 17, 2016, in a marksmanship simulator o... More
Pfc. James D. Sones III, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. James D. Sones III, honor graduate for Platoon 2033, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 20, 2016. Sones is from Wesson, Miss. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Jhanelathe S. Agabon, Platoon 4019, Oscar Company,
Pfc. Jhanelathe S. Agabon, Platoon 4019, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 2, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More
Pfc. Daniela Romero, the Oscar Company high shooter
Pfc. Daniela Romero, the Oscar Company high shooter from Platoon 4018, scored 321 points out of 350 points. Romero graduated boot camp June 3, 2016, and is from Gainesville, Ga. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Rct. Jadon J. Iberico, a 18-year-old native of Ponchatoula,
Rct. Jadon J. Iberico, a 18-year-old native of Ponchatoula, La., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Iberico is training ... More
Pfc. Cinthya Poncegalindo, Platoon 4025, November Company,
Pfc. Cinthya Poncegalindo, Platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship July 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate k... More
Pfc. Kayley L. Johnson, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Kayley L. Johnson, honor graduate for Platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 22, 2016. Johnson is from Vancouver, Wash. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Dayana L. Diaz Solorzano, Platoon 4029, Papa Company,
Pfc. Dayana L. Diaz Solorzano, Platoon 4029, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Aug. 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate k... More