Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Torres, a company commander
Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Torres, a company commander at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., presents a senior recruit with her Coast Guard Emblem, July 29, 2013. The presentation of the Emblem si... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, left, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, left, congratulates Sgt. Iaain Torres during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. MacLaren is the commanding officer ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vivienne Herrera, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vivienne Herrera, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stands with her fellow recruits after completing an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, eat a "Meal-Ready-To-Eat" during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminatin... More
Marines and special guests received a gift in honor
Marines and special guests received a gift in honor of the female Marines who served before them on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018. Marines and special guests attended the 4th Batt... More
A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, holds her Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. The Crucib... More
Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, honor graduate for Platoon 4001,
Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, honor graduate for Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Reetz is from Mansfield, Tx. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Van... More
Company commanders present the senior recruit company
Company commanders present the senior recruit company with their Coast Guard Emblem at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., July 29, 2013. The presentation of the Emblem signifies another step in the rec... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates Cpl. Alexander Delziel during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. MacLaren is the commanding o... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, apply camouflage during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event t... More
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stand
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during the 4th Battalion dinner on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018. Marines and special guests attended the 4th Batta... More
Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the commanding general of
Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, hikes with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the last stretch of the Crucible on Marine Corps... More
Pfc. Bennett Harbour, has earned the company's highest
Pfc. Bennett Harbour, has earned the company's highest physical and combat fitness score. Harbour, a native of Alpharetta, Ga., has earned a score of 597 out of 600 points. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo b... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates Cpl. Brian Gibson during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. MacLaren is the commanding office... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 2nd
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN participate in leadership discussions at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018. The Four-Phase Training Model... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepare for an event during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54 hour culminating eve... More
Lt. Col. Misty Posey the battalion commander for 4th
Lt. Col. Misty Posey the battalion commander for 4th Recruit Training Battalion, holds the scarlet shoulder cord that was replaced by campaign covers for female drill instructors on Marine Corps Recruit Depot P... More
Recruit Kloe Dillehaylashley with Oscar Company, 4th
Recruit Kloe Dillehaylashley with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her compass during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. Learning land n... More
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony to begin after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22,... More
Pfc. Timothy Jackson, honor graduate for Platoon 1001,
Pfc. Timothy Jackson, honor graduate for Platoon 1001, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Jackson is from Portsmouth, R.I. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sg... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, left, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, left, congratulates Cpl. Aaron Rose during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. MacLaren is the commanding officer fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols (right),
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols (right), a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucib... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security for his fire team during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Lewis Lee, the 13th Sergeant Major
Retired Sgt. Maj. Lewis Lee, the 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, gives a speech on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018 talking about the evolution of the role of female drill i... More
Staff Sgt. John Sharpe, a drill instructor with Platoon
Staff Sgt. John Sharpe, a drill instructor with Platoon 1005, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hands a new Marine his Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps R... More
Pfc. Jacob Wesson, honor graduate for Platoon 1000,
Pfc. Jacob Wesson, honor graduate for Platoon 1000, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Wesson is from Hilliard, Fla. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Van... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. Neil MacLaren, middle, congratulates Cpl. Hans Windahl during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. MacLaren is the commanding office... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Helen Acosta, with Platoon 4016,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Helen Acosta, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. Th... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight with pugil sticks during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating ... More
Marines with Special Training Company, Support Battalion,
Marines with Special Training Company, Support Battalion, serve dinner on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018. Marines and special guests attended the 4th Battalion's 32nd anniversary a... More
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, walks to his next check point during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. Learning land navigation is ... More
First Sgt. Juan Segura, Charlie Company First Sergeant,
First Sgt. Juan Segura, Charlie Company First Sergeant, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks with the new Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Bat... More
Pfc. Bethany Smel, honor graduate for Platoon 4000,
Pfc. Bethany Smel, honor graduate for Platoon 4000, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Smel is from Westbrook, Maine. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Vane... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates Cpl. Dustin Ard during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. Rivera is the commanding office... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Rachel Frohnapfel, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Rachel Frohnapfel, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is the first of her team to go through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta Company Commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018.... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a fight-for-life drill during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmi... More
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, enjoy
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, enjoy a 'warrior's dinner' on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018. Marines and special guests attended the 4th Battalion's 32nd anniversary ... More
Recruit Destiny Henry with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
Recruit Destiny Henry with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, walks to her next check point during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. Learning land navi... More
Pfc. Denisha Acon, the Oscar Company high shooter from
Pfc. Denisha Acon, the Oscar Company high shooter from Platoon 4000, scored 329 out of 350 points. Acon graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019, and is from Kansas City, Kan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt.... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates Cpl. Martynas Dabravolskis during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. Rivera is the comman... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is the first of her team to go through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta Company Commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018.... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a fight-for-life drill during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmi... More
Pfc. Jessee Prester, honor graduate for Platoon 1004,
Pfc. Jessee Prester, honor graduate for Platoon 1004, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Prester is from Palm Harbor, Fla. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sg... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera, middle, congratulates Cpl. Tayleen Taylor during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. Rivera is the commanding of... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta Company Commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018.... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, evacuate a simulated casualty during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmin... More
Pfc. Jessica Kravetsky, has earned the company's highest
Pfc. Jessica Kravetsky, has earned the company's highest physical and combat fitness score. Kravetsky, a native of Asbury, N.J., has earned a score of 600 out of 600 points. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is the first of her team to go through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Anthony E. Sierawski, Delta Company Commander, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island, S.C. June 6, 2018.... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawl during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that re... More
Pfc. Michael Boyd, honor graduate for Platoon 1005,
Pfc. Michael Boyd, honor graduate for Platoon 1005, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Boyd is from Morovia, M.D. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Austin)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Adrianna Morales, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, is the first of her team to go through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Delta Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN take a well-deserved break while company leadership speaks to the new Marines of Delta and Osca... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event ... More
Pfc. Brandon Wetzel, the Charlie Company high shooter
Pfc. Brandon Wetzel, the Charlie Company high shooter from Platoon 1006, scored 340 out of 350 points. Dennis graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019, and is from Sturgis, Mich. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by S... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
A recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigates through an obstacle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmin... More
Pfc. Lance Rowe, honor graduate for Platoon 1006, Charlie
Pfc. Lance Rowe, honor graduate for Platoon 1006, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Row is from Hamilton, O.H. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Woodard, with Platoon 4016,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Woodard, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, moves through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 hour day ... More
Pfc. Cody Parr, honor graduate for Platoon 1002, Charlie
Pfc. Cody Parr, honor graduate for Platoon 1002, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 4, 2019. Parr is from Jefferson, Ga. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Vanessa Austin)
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Domoniqua Gutierrez, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Domoniqua Gutierrez, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, coaches another recruit through an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit, with Platoon 4016, Papa
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit, with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, moves across an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 hour day and ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gina Moegged and Sgt. Theresa
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gina Moegged and Sgt. Theresa Kottwitz, with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, watch their recruits work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island... More