Rct. Jeremiah Johnson, Platoon 2006, Hotel Company,
Rct. Jeremiah Johnson, Platoon 2006, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for his first official Marine Corps photo Nov. 20, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruit boot camp photos have been taken... More
Recruits of Platoon 3014, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3014, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, learn about the Corps’ core value of commitment Dec. 17, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Senior drill instructors lead recruits in guided dis... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, finish the last stretch of a nine-mile hike Oct. 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Following the hike, recruits earned their Eagle, Globe and Anchor embl... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, finish the last stretch of a nine-mile hike Nov. 19, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Following the hike, recruits earned their Eagle, Globe and Anchor embl... More
Rct. William Adcock, Platoon 2052, Fox Company, 2nd
Rct. William Adcock, Platoon 2052, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, holds himself up on a Confidence Course obstacle April 29, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Confidence Course is comprised of 15 o... More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Fortunato, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Anthony Fortunato, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3089, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to his recruits for the first time Sept. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Fortunato, 2... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, do dips during a physical training session Oct. 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions to prep... More
Grandson of Iwo Jima veteran graduates Marine Corps boot camp
Pvt. Ryan McKercher, Platoon 3076, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, poses with his grandfather, Edward Eglinsdoerfer, during Family Day on Oct. 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Eglinsdoerfer served... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fernando Hernandez, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fernando Hernandez, a marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, advises Rct. Alyssa Peralta, Platoon 4038, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to i... More
Rct. Liezel Bullecer, Platoon 4018, Oscar Company,
Rct. Liezel Bullecer, Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, waits to begin marksmanship training April 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend two weeks honing their shooting skil... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, line up in weight order before pugil stick training Dec. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits battle other recruits within ten pounds of their own ... More
Rct. Terrence Tatum throws a winning blow to the head
Rct. Terrence Tatum throws a winning blow to the head against Rct. Brandon Snow, both from Platoon 2080, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during pugil stick training Aug. 11, 2014, on Parris Island,... More
Sgt. Orin Gress, senior drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Orin Gress, senior drill instructor for Platoon 2017, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to his recruits for the first time Dec. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Gress, 26, from Huntingbur... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, slide across a rope on the Confidence Course Nov. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Confidence Course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Ma... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do pushups during a physical training session Aug. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions mean... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sing a religious hymns during a Protestant worship service Jan. 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Each Sunday, seven services are held to accommodate re... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly tie and tighten a rope harness Aug. 1, 2017, to recruits of Charlie Compa... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, take notes during a history class Feb. 27, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn Marine Corps history from its founding in 1775 to its recent ope... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 meters as part of their combat fitness test Aug. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits wear boots and utility trousers for the sprint, a ... More
Rct. Rashane Phifer, with Platoon 4010, Oscar Company,
Rct. Rashane Phifer, with Platoon 4010, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares a gas mask for chemical and biological warfare defense training Feb. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits exp... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learn to use a map and compass as part of Basic Warrior Training on Feb. 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This practical application training ensures the... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, crawl to the next station on a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program endurance course Dec. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The program fuses hand-to-hand c... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice how to break free from arm locks during martial arts training June 30, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program comb... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice kicks during martial arts training April 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program combines hand-to-hand combat wit... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, race after their drill instructor during a physical training session Nov. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, ensure their gas masks have been properly sealed Aug. 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eye... More
Sgt. Joshua Moore, an academics instructor, teaches
Sgt. Joshua Moore, an academics instructor, teaches Marine Corps history to recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Jan. 17, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn Marine Corps histor... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, spring forward on a warm-up run Oct. 29, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is used to condition recruits mentally and physically and is designed ... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, push their exhausted bodies through the last stretch of a nine-mile hike back from the Crucible and toward the title of Marine on Sept. 6, 2014, on Parr... More
Rct. Emily Egan, Platoon 4041, Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Rct. Emily Egan, Platoon 4041, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sights in on a simulated enemy during a combat training course Oct. 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic field-relat... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, await their next command during marksmanship training Jan. 22, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Primary marksmanship instructors teach recruits the fundament... More
Young men and women from across the country rush from
Young men and women from across the country rush from vans onto the famous yellow footprints Sept. 22, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these men, now recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recrui... More
Drill instructor Sgt. Loan Nguyen, Platoon 4038, Oscar
Drill instructor Sgt. Loan Nguyen, Platoon 4038, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages Rct. Shelbie Allen to run faster while carrying Rct. Haley Valentine, both with Platoon 4038, during a ... More
Sgt. April Johnson, a drill instructor of Platoon 4035,
Sgt. April Johnson, a drill instructor of Platoon 4035, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits during their final drill evaluation Oct. 9, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, e... More
Drill instructors for Platoon 3016, Lima Company, 3rd
Drill instructors for Platoon 3016, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Pledge on Jan. 10, 2015, before taking charge of the young men they are expected to mold into Marine... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to put on gas masks Dec. 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn to properly don and clear the mask as part of chemical warfare defens... More
Sgt. Marcus McMurray, a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Marcus McMurray, a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Platoon 2061, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shooting techniques during marksmanship training June 26, 2014, on Parris... More
Rct. Liezel Bullecer, with Platoon 4018, Oscar Company,
Rct. Liezel Bullecer, with Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, turns in her personal belongings March 12, 2014, shortly after arriving for boot camp on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are ... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, enjoy their hour of free time May 1, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive one hour of free time each day, which is restricted to inside the b... More
Sgt. Patrick Ays, an academic instructor, teaches Marine
Sgt. Patrick Ays, an academic instructor, teaches Marine Corps history to the recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Oct. 30, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history cla... More
Lt. Col. Gabrielle Hermes, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Lt. Col. Gabrielle Hermes, 4th Recruit Training Battalion commander, congratulates a new Marine of Oscar Company for passing the battalion commander's inspection Jan. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The inspect... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice martial arts techniques using their rifles during training Sept. 30, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program combin... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, split into groups before beginning a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program endurance course Oct. 2, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in mo... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, begin a two-mile warm-up run Oct. 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions throughout boot ca... More
Staff Sgt. Juana Robles, the senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Juana Robles, the senior drill instructor of Platoon 4004, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, hands mail to her recruits during free time Jan. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits re... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint Aug. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Physical training session like this help prepare recruits for the combat fitness test and physical fitness ... More
Rct. Wilde Lariveaux, Platoon 1066, Alpha Company,
Rct. Wilde Lariveaux, Platoon 1066, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security as his team rushes through a combat training course Aug. 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits sprinted, ... More
Rct. Kevin McDonald provides security as Rct. Steven
Rct. Kevin McDonald provides security as Rct. Steven Hartman goes through an obstacle on a combat training course March 18, 2014, as part of Basic Warrior Training on Parris Island, S.C. While on the course, re... More
Rct. Mhegan Jennings, left, and Rct. Storm Reichard,
Rct. Mhegan Jennings, left, and Rct. Storm Reichard, both with Platoon 4028, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, perform a flexed-arm hang during a physical fitness test Aug. 19, 2013, on Parris Isla... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, roll over a bar on an obstacle course during training Jan. 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits endure many physical training sessions to build them ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, aligns his compass to a specific point Oct. 16, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn how to traverse unfamiliar territory usin... More
Rct. Bri Ouderkirk, with Platoon 4010, Oscar Company,
Rct. Bri Ouderkirk, with Platoon 4010, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle March 19, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed ... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice their firing positions and techniques using a simulator Oct. 24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The training helps recruits understand how to pr... More
Rct. Gardy Jeudy strikes a winning blow against Rct.
Rct. Gardy Jeudy strikes a winning blow against Rct. Zachary Chestner during a pugil stick match Oct. 4, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight with pugil sticks, which represent rifles with attached bayon... More
Drill instructors with Platoon 3010, Kilo Company,
Drill instructors with Platoon 3010, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stalk about the barracks moments before ordering their recruits out of bed to begin their first official training day Dec. 11, ... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice marksmanship fundamentals Oct. 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Instructors use the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer to help recruits under... More
Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus Brooks, a drill instructor with
Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus Brooks, a drill instructor with Platoon 2026, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrates how to approach an enemy during bayonet training Feb. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.... More
Regimental drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps
Regimental drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies manual, critique recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation Sept. 29, 2014, on Parris ... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, take off on a warm-up run Sept. 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen each of the major muscle groups.... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fire from the 300-yard line Jan. 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend two weeks honing their shooting skills before qualifying. Rifle qualifi... More
Sgt. Antwon Jones, a Marine Corps martial arts instructor,
Sgt. Antwon Jones, a Marine Corps martial arts instructor, teaches five upper-body strikes to recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 20, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Jones, a 27-year... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, load ammunition into their magazines during combat marksmanship training Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Combat marksmanship training gives recrui... More
Rct. Mercedes Fitch, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th
Rct. Mercedes Fitch, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices a horizontal knee strike July 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program combines hand-to-h... More
Rct. Lauren Bare, Platoon 4001, strikes Rct. Angela
Rct. Lauren Bare, Platoon 4001, strikes Rct. Angela Acdava, Platoon 4000, during a pugil stick match Oct. 30, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight with pugil sticks, which represent rifles with attached ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, uses a protractor to find his next point during land navigation practice Sept. 18, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Marine recruits learn... More
Rct. Angelis Hernandez, Platoon 3098, Mike Company,
Rct. Angelis Hernandez, Platoon 3098, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during swim qualification Oct. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic water survival skills, in... More
A recruit stands guard over Platoon 3089, Lima Company,
A recruit stands guard over Platoon 3089, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, moments before drill instructors storm the barracks Sept. 23, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Teams of recruits stand watch e... More
Rct. Adriana Rosas, Platoon 4024, Oscar Company, 4th
Rct. Adriana Rosas, Platoon 4024, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, provides security on a combat training course as part of Basic Warrior Training July 1, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. While on the... More
Rct. Christopher Roe, Platoon 2062, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Christopher Roe, Platoon 2062, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, loosens his sling during an initial drill evaluation June 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine C... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to receive their first high-and-tight haircut June 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits spent 11 weeks on the island sporting bald heads; h... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in chemical and biological warfare defense training Sept. 24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Instructors teach recruits the basics of operating... More
Regimental drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps
Regimental drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies manual, critique recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation Sept. 29, 2014, on Parris ... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, use their rifles to lift concertina wire while they crawl underneath on a combat training course Oc... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swing kettle bells Nov. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions to prepare for the Marine Corps... More
Staff Sgt. Marcos Gonzalezmazariegos, a drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Marcos Gonzalezmazariegos, a drill instructor for Platoon 2036, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, teaches his recruits a close-order drill movement March 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. ... More
Rct. Mason Downing, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Mason Downing, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a rope wall obstacle on the Confidence Course on Sept. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course, comprised of 15 obstacl... More
Rct. Kody Senkbeil, Platoon 2024, 2nd Recruit Training
Rct. Kody Senkbeil, Platoon 2024, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shouts Marine Corps facts during a conditioning march, March 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits repeat Marine Corps facts while on the hik... More
Sgt. Spencer Wright, a field instructor with Weapons
Sgt. Spencer Wright, a field instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, ensures recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, have their coordinates before the recruits head into the ... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fire at multiple targets during combat marksmanship training Sept. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Combat marksmanship training gives recruits a basic ... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice leg sweeps June 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program combines hand-to-hand combat with mental discipline and... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Platoon 2081, Hotel Company,
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Platoon 2081, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation Oct. 25, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-orde... More
Recruits of Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, have their dress uniforms coat fitted April 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The U.S. Marine Corps’ dress uniforms are some of the world’... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learn to tie a safety harness Feb. 18, 2014, before rappelling on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling is a controlled descent on a rope and helps prepare rec... More
Drill instructors of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare their recruits for Marine Corps martial arts training Oct. 24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program comb... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a speed reload Oct. 16, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic practical shooting concepts, such as engaging moving... More
Sgt. Katrina Brady, a drill instructor of Platoon 4004,
Sgt. Katrina Brady, a drill instructor of Platoon 4004, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits during their initial drill evaluation Dec. 23, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, clear a culvert Oct. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During Basic Warrior Training, recruits hone newfound tactical skills by crawling under, jumping ov... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Eduardo Bonilla, Platoon 1012,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Eduardo Bonilla, Platoon 1012, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, checks his recruits’ alignment during an initial drill evaluation Dec. 8, 2014, on Parris Island S.C. Drillmas... More
Recruits of Platoon 3093, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3093, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a core values guided discussion Sept. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Most recruits find training is as mentally challenging as... More
Senior drill instructor Sgt. Nicholas Jordan corrects
Senior drill instructor Sgt. Nicholas Jordan corrects Rct. Nolan Lockhart on his posture Sept. 22, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints that they are ex... More
Sgt. Mathew Polizzi, senior drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Mathew Polizzi, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3084, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, marches his recruits across the main parade deck during their final drill evaluation Oct. 22, 2014, o... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice Marine Corps martial arts techniques before beginning a Confidence Course obstacle Oct. 3, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised... More
Rct. Ricardo Gonzalez, left, and Rct. James Simmons,
Rct. Ricardo Gonzalez, left, and Rct. James Simmons, both with Platoon 2012, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 26, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Confidence... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 yards during their combat fitness test Oct. 29, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The CFT is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice the prone shooting position Nov. 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals ... More
Rct. Justin Moore throws a punch at in a sparring match
Rct. Justin Moore throws a punch at in a sparring match with Rct. Carlos Gonzalez, both with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the Crucible on Aug. 22, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucib... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sprint 880 yards during their combat fitness test Oct. 1, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The test's other two events are two minutes of 30-pound ammuniti... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint during a physical training session March 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions, meant ... More
Rct. Randall Ratliff, Platoon 3080, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Randall Ratliff, Platoon 3080, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, learns how to perform a close-order drill movement Sept. 2, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits such as Ratliff, 18, from Blou... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gather equipment for pugil stick training March 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits wear safety equipment such as helmets, groin protectors, flak ... More