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General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), breaks during the hike in from the Crucible to observe recruits from 2nd Battalion H Company at Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, South Carolina [MCRD/PISC]

General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), break...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL John B. Stoller, ... More

While visiting US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Parris Island, South Carolina, Marine leaders from 30 nations attending the 1ST Inaugural World Wide Commandants Conference, had the opportunity to observe recruits, from G Company, Second Battalion, work through one of the obstacles at the Reaction Course at the Crucible

While visiting US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Courtney L Turnag... More

While visiting US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Parris Island, South Carolina, Marine leaders from 30 nations attending the 1ST Inaugural World Wide Commandants Conference, listen as an instructor explains what happens when recruits get to the Reaction Course at the Crucible

While visiting US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Courtney L. Turna... More

During the "Crucible" portion of Marine Corps training, recruits from the 2nd Battalion, H Company, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego take simulated casualties to safety, at range 501, Edson Range, Camp Pendleton

During the "Crucible" portion of Marine Corps training, recruits from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD Scene Camera... More

A group of US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from India Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, navigate a climbing platform obstacle during their navigation of the final phase of their training, known as the Crucible

A group of US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from India Company, 3rd Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn I Co Scene... More

New US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from the Marine Corp Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), finish the final phase of basic training. The Combat Resupply Course known as the "Crucible" is a final three day field exercise where recruits participate in day and night operations along with food and sleep deprivation to test their endurance

New US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from the Marine Corp Recruit Depot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Corps Recru... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), practice the proper way to tackle an armed enemy while unarmed during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Marcos Coriano, Videographer, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS), Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), documents US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, SC, during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine. (Substandard image)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Marcos Coriano, Videogra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), navigate through an obstacle course during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), takes cover behind a tree during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit, armed with 5.56 mm M1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison Jr... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), low crawl under Concertina Razor wire during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), high crawl carrying a fallen recruit during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), are shown the proper way to advance on the enemy during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), takes cover behind a tree during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit, armed with 5.56 mm M1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

New US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from the Marine Corp Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), finish the final phase of basic training. The Combat Resupply Course known as the "Crucible" is a final three day field exercise where recruits participate in day and night operations along with food and sleep deprivation to test their endurance

New US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from the Marine Corp Recruit Depot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Corps Recru... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), goes after a mock enemy during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruit from Platoon 2086, Par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Drill Instructor (DI) at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), instructs a new recruit on the correct way to low crawl to avoid potential gunfire from the enemy. The Combat Resupply Course known as the "Crucible" is a final three day field exercise that recruits participate in day and night operations along with food and sleep deprivation to test their endurance

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Drill Instructor (DI) at the Marine Corps Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Corps Recru... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), practice interfacing with the enemy during the "Crucible" phase of training at Elliots Beach. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits from Platoon 2086, Parr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), high crawl carrying a fallen recruit during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Eastern Marine Cor... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, from Platoon 2086, Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), crawl under barbwire carrying a fallen recruit during the "Crucible" phase of training. The Crucible phase of training consists of 54 hours of field training, including sleep deprivation, food deprivation, with day and night operations and is one of the final tests for recruits to become a Marine

US Marine Corps (USMC) Basic Training recruits, armed with 5.56 mm M16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Corps Recru... More

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Battalion, Platoon 1084, lies prone watching for any enemy, while his fellow recruits maneuver their way through the Infiltration course during Event 4 of the crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). These Recruits will undergo 72-hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduating Recruit training

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit assigned to Charlie/Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, Platoon 1084, manuever their way through the Infiltration course during Event 4 of the crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (CA). These recruits will undergo 72 hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie Company, 1ST Batta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD PISC Scene C... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Battalion, Platoon 1084, sit and take a break during platoon down time in between the crucible events aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). These Recruits will undergo 72-hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Batta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Mattocks assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Battalion, Platoon 1085, sit and inspects his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, during platoon down time in between the crucible events aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). These Recruits will undergo 72-hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Mattocks assigned to Charlie/Company, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Battalion, Platoon 1084, sit and take a break during platoon down time in between the crucible events aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). These Recruits will undergo 72-hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Batta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits, Charlie Company (C Co), Platoon 1084, 1ST Recruit Training Battalion (RTBN), march in patrol formation to their next exercise on Day 2 of the 54-hour Crucible, the final portion of recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits, Charlie Company (C Co), Platoon 1084,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits, Charlie Company (C Co), Platoon 1084, 1ST Recruit Training Battalion (RTBN), sit as they clean their weapons and eat their rations on Day 2 of the 54-hour Crucible, the final portion of recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits, Charlie Company (C Co), Platoon 1084,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

Bulgarian comes to America, goes Marine

Bulgarian comes to America, goes Marine

Pfc. Cvetomir V. Cvetkov, Platoon 1074, Company D, is a native of Bulgaria who came to America to earn some extra money and decided he wanted to stay. He joined the Marine Corps to be “One of the best."

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming

Recruits Michael Ramprashad and Michael Angelo Liming from Platoon 1017, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion help fellow recruit, Nikolas Ryan overcome an obstacle called the weaver during their Cruci... More

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company,

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company,

Recruit Spencer Rodriguez of Platoon 1036, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, glances back to check if his fire team is ready to patrol through a 200-yard "danger area" during Event 6 of the Crucibl... More

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct buddy-carry exercises around the perimeter of the Leadership Reaction Course of Event 2 before they head to their next obstacle May 26 at Page ... More

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice casualty evacuation drills during a Crucible event known as Battle of Fallujah March 23.

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, move through tunnels and various other obstacles to complete Copeland's Assault at the Crucible aboard Edson Range, Camp ... More

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised

Company B secures the perimeter as a simulated Improvised Explosive Device goes off May 1 aboard Edson Range, Weapons Field Training Battalion, Marine Base Camp Pendleton. IED lane was one of the many obstacles... More

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Two U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, discuss their team's next movement during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training... More

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clears an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training exercise and the f... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, navigate through an obstacle on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, ... More

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel

Pfc. Julia Valley, a Marine with Platoon 2000, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a portrait on Page Field, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. The Cruci... More

New Marine Fights Through Constant Set Backs

New Marine Fights Through Constant Set Backs

Private Shawn M. Moore, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his squad maneuver through an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. Moore... More

Introvert Learns to Lead From the Front

Introvert Learns to Lead From the Front

Private First Class Justin P. Rainey, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, carries a fellow recruit during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Following recruit training, ... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, exit an assault amphibious vehicle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, ... More

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, help each other climb an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culm... More

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires... More

Echo Company takes on the Crucible

Echo Company takes on the Crucible

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires... More

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requ... More

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and... More

The Crucible, US Marine Corps Photo

The Crucible, US Marine Corps Photo

The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic poster by Warrant Officer... More

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight in boxing and pugil stick matches during the company's Crucible, April 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

Recruits with Fox Company participate in the Crucible

Recruits with Fox Company participate in the Crucible

Recruits with Fox Company participate in the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. August 1, 2019. The Crucible is the culminating event that test recruits mentally and physically, it is the final step before becomin... More

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, advances towards the next objective in a simulated battle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 22, 2019. The Cr... More

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carries an ammo can during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Sept. 4. The crucible is a 54- hour long culminating even... More

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discuss how to navigate during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Oct. 2, 2019. Recruits were tested on their land navigation... More

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a rear hand punch during a fight-for-life drill during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, Oct 3, 2019. The Crucible is a ... More

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRDSD) mascot, checks out an obstacle during the crucible at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California Nov. 20, 2019. Manny likes to familiarize himsel... More

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawl during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 25, 2019. The crucible is a 54- hour long culminating event at... More

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a Crucible event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 2020. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training ... More

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20-22. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmination event that ends with recruit... More

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20-22. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmination event that ends with recruit... More

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hike with ammo cans during a night movement and supply event during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, Mar. 26, 2020. The Crucib... More

Recruits Gavin Saylor, Kyle Murphy, Dustin Murphy,

Recruits Gavin Saylor, Kyle Murphy, Dustin Murphy,

Recruits Gavin Saylor, Kyle Murphy, Dustin Murphy, and Daniel Mandracchia with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepare for a simulated battle during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Depot Parr... More

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wipes down a door during morning clean up aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, Mar. 29, 2020. Recruits conduct morning clean up every morning to... More

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive afternoon chow aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 22, 2020. The Marine Corps continues to implement social distancing... More

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the company's Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, May 21, 2020.The Crucible is a 54-hour culmina... More

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion complete obstacles during the company’s Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 21, 2020. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmin... More

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fires her rifle during table two on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. May. 27, 2020. Table Two teaches recruits how to properly mani... More

A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, walks away victorious after his pugil sticks match on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May. 27, 2020. Pugil sticks help recruits appl... More

A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training

A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training

A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, performs the Run, Jump, Swing obstacle at Leatherneck Square on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May. 27, 2020. Completing obstacles ... More

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to receive their drill instructors on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 5, 2020. Fox Company will spend Forming Day learning th... More

Rct. Anthony Hill with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

Rct. Anthony Hill with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training

Rct. Anthony Hill with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, aims at a practice target during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2020. Recruits will spend numero... More

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch their target points on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June. 23, 2020. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on several targ... More

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, clean their rifles during the crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept 24, 2020. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event ... More

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 13, 2020. The Crucible is the final te... More

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a pugil stick bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 19, 2020. Pugil sticks help recruits learn and apply th... More

Recruits from Delta Company overcome an obstacle called

Recruits from Delta Company overcome an obstacle called

Recruits from Delta Company overcome an obstacle called the weaver during their Crucible, March 25. The recruits had to traverse the logs by weaving in between them and had to carry equipment over the obstacle.... More

Cpl. Michael Shears, a block noncommissioned officer

Cpl. Michael Shears, a block noncommissioned officer

Cpl. Michael Shears, a block noncommissioned officer at Khe Sanh rifle range, adjusts a recruit's position to maximize safety and effectiveness during the live-fire portion of Event 6. this is the last time the... More

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, work as a team to overcome an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course of Event 2, May 26 at Page Field, S.C. The recruits had to transport an empty ... More

The new Marines from Company G march onto the parade

The new Marines from Company G march onto the parade

The new Marines from Company G march onto the parade deck to receive their eagle, globe and anchor during an emblem ceremony at Weapons Field Training Battalion, Nov. 10. During the emblem ceremony, 583 recruit... More

Recruit Amber Carroll, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh,

Recruit Amber Carroll, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh,

Recruit Amber Carroll, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh, and Platoon 4009, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, crawls through a portion of a Crucible event March 23.

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company

Recruits William Trump and Nicholas Sizemore, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, move through tunnels and various other obstacles to complete Copeland's Assault at the Crucible aboard Edson Range, Camp ... More

Field instructors explain different type of Improvised

Field instructors explain different type of Improvised

Field instructors explain different type of Improvised Explosive Devices to Company B May 1 during the IED lane aboard Edson Range, Weapons Feild Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The IED la... More

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sprints through an obstacle course during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training ex... More

U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,reapply face paint during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training exercise and the fin... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits practice Marine Corps Martial

U.S. Marine Corps recruits practice Marine Corps Martial

U.S. Marine Corps recruits practice Marine Corps Martial Arts during The Crucible at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2015. The Crucible is the final test in recruit training and repr... More

Pvt. Quintin Mcleod, a Marine with Platoon 2002, Hotel

Pvt. Quintin Mcleod, a Marine with Platoon 2002, Hotel

Pvt. Quintin Mcleod, a Marine with Platoon 2002, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a portrait on Page Field, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. The Cru... More

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stage their gear before entering the Confidence Chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 28. Recruits were issued a gas mask for this... More

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, battle each other during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 4. While on the Crucible, recruits were tested on every piece o... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, exit an assault amphibious vehicle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, ... More

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event th... More

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires... More

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during

Recruit Deyraliz Perezgines completes obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and... More

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, complete obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb, 21. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requ... More

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight in boxing and pugil stick matches during the company's Crucible, April 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

A recruit with Fox Company participates in the Crucible

A recruit with Fox Company participates in the Crucible

A recruit with Fox Company participates in the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. August 1, 2019. The Crucible is the culminating event that test recruits mentally and physically, it is the final step before becom... More

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, advances toward the next objective in a simulated battle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 22, 2019. The Cruc... More

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, assist another recruit on an obstacle during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Sept. 4. Throughout the crucible, recrui... More

A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses land navigation with another recruit during the crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Oct. 2, 2019. The crucible is a 54-... More

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a fight-for-life drill during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, Oct 3, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event ... More

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Pfc. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRDSD) mascot, holds security with recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion during the crucible at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Cali... More

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct squad pushups during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 25, 2019. Throughout the Crucible recruits had to ... More

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a Crucible event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 2020. The Crucible is a 54-hour field training ... More

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