Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment Sergeant Major, rededicates the Drill Instructor Monument Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island, S.C. The monument was firs... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin a five-mile hike Nov. 7, 2015, on Parris Island S.C. This is one of seven hikes ranging from three to more than nine miles. The last hike... More
Rct. Caelin J. Fagerstrom, Platoon 3025, Mike Company,
Rct. Caelin J. Fagerstrom, Platoon 3025, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to be fitted in his Marine Corps uniforms Feb. 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Fagerstrom, 18, from High Falls, N.Y.... More
Sgt. Devin C. Root, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates
Sgt. Devin C. Root, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a knife technique for recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Sept. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques are part of t... More
Rct. Keith G. Barca, Platoon 1026, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Keith G. Barca, Platoon 1026, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, makes a quick pre-scripted call notifying his next-of-kin of his safe arrival to training Jan. 20 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. T... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take the first steps of a 7.5-mile conditioning hike April 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits complete three conditioning hikes before beginning ... More
Staff Sgt. Robert K. Wilkes, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Robert K. Wilkes, senior drill instructor for Platoon 2040, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hands out mail to his recruits April 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Wilkes, 31, is from Bea... More
Rct. Mathew D. Sheldon, Platoon 3097, India Company,
Rct. Mathew D. Sheldon, Platoon 3097, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does crunches during an initial strength test Sept. 16, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must do at least 44 crunches in... More
A recruit of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, does pushups during an incentive training session Jan. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use incentive training to help instill disci... More
A drill instructor of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
A drill instructor of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training May 6, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recrui... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle May 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corps recrui... More
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Calderon, regimental drillmaster
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Calderon, regimental drillmaster for Recruit Training Regiment, scrutinizes Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Osman Mendoza, Platoon 2098, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, durin... More
Sgt. Alexander A. Nestor, a primary marksmanship instructor
Sgt. Alexander A. Nestor, a primary marksmanship instructor with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, about mar... More
Rct. Austin H. Bacola, Platoon 2009, Golf Company,
Rct. Austin H. Bacola, Platoon 2009, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires during combat marksmanship training Feb. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Bacola, 19, from Jamesville, N.Y., is scheduled ... More
Rct. Justin A. Velez, Platoon 3048, Lima Company,
Rct. Justin A. Velez, Platoon 3048, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does pushups April 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Velez, 19, from Lakeland, Fla., is scheduled to graduate July 8, 2016. Parr... More
Rct. Brandon L. White, Platoon 3049, Lima Company,
Rct. Brandon L. White, Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, replies to a command during an inspection May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. During the inspection, drill instructors assess r... More
A new Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rings the bell outside the Recruit Training Regiment headquarters during a traditional motivational run Dec. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The ru... More
Rct. Jacob R. Dement, Platoon 1006, Bravo Company,
Rct. Jacob R. Dement, Platoon 1006, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leaps into the water during basic water survival training Nov. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Leaping from the tower simulate... More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice their firing stance during combat marksmanship training Sept. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Combat marksmanship training gives recruits a b... More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Q. Davis, a Parris Island drillmaster,
Staff Sgt. Alexander Q. Davis, a Parris Island drillmaster, inspects Platoon 3012, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during a final drill evaluation Jan. 20, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmaster... More
Rct. Ebony S. Brown, Platoon 4031, November Company,
Rct. Ebony S. Brown, Platoon 4031, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs an obstacle during the Crucible, Aug., 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Brown, 22, from Columbus, Ohio, is scheduled t... More
Rct. Kalil A. Motley, Platoon 1086, Charlie Company,
Rct. Kalil A. Motley, Platoon 1086, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses a compass during a land navigation exercise Sept. 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits ventured into a wooded area ... More
Cpl. Shaun F. Hansen, Field Training Company, Weapons
Cpl. Shaun F. Hansen, Field Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, fits a rope harness on Rct. Joseph K. Bowens, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Feb. 9, 2016, on... More
Combat Marksmanship Trainer Sgt. Hunter C. Pepper,
Combat Marksmanship Trainer Sgt. Hunter C. Pepper, Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches Rct. Jusant T. Albrite, Platoon 2065, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,... More
Sgt. Tyler R. Jensen, a drill instructor with Recruit
Sgt. Tyler R. Jensen, a drill instructor with Recruit Processing Company, waits for recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to enter the receiving building May 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. ... More
The newest recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
The newest recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders Dec. 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints they are expected to... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to fire during marksmanship training July 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must qualify on the rifle range in order to graduate. Echo C... More
Rct. Fan Wu, left, and Rct. Tyler D. Butler, both in
Rct. Fan Wu, left, and Rct. Tyler D. Butler, both in Platoon 2052, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle May 24, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This is one of 15 obstac... More
Rct. Joey Vang, Platoon 1096, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
Rct. Joey Vang, Platoon 1096, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires during combat marksmanship training Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic practical shooting concepts, suc... More
Rct. Micah P. McMillen II, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company,
Rct. Micah P. McMillen II, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes an opponent during pugil stick training Jan. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, w... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take the first steps of a 5-mile conditioning hike May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This is one of several hikes meant to prepare the recruits for th... More
New Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
New Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during a motivational run through the streets of Parr... More
Rct. Khyair M. Johnson stands at attention while his
Rct. Khyair M. Johnson stands at attention while his cover is fitted by Rct. Coby B. Fisher, both with Platoon 2016, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Feb. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Johnson,... More
Rct. Marshall T. Darling, Platoon 1084, Charlie Company,
Rct. Marshall T. Darling, Platoon 1084, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clears a culvert on a combat training course Sept. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior T... More
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Calderon, a Parris Island drillmaster,
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Calderon, a Parris Island drillmaster, scrutinizes Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Anderson, Platoon 1090, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a final drill eva... More
Rct. Owen H. Johnston, Platoon 1086, Delta Company,
Rct. Owen H. Johnston, Platoon 1086, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, answers a question during a class Aug. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Johnston, 18, from Port St. Lucie, Fla., is scheduled ... More
Rct. Richard I. McAlpine, Platoon 2014, Golf Company,
Rct. Richard I. McAlpine, Platoon 2014, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs an obstacle during the Crucible Feb. 18, 2016, on Parris Island S.C. McAlpine, 26, from Shelby Charter Township, Mich... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run to their positions during martial arts training July 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must earn a tan belt, the first level of the Marine Co... More
Rct. Bianca L. Rivera, Platoon 4007, Papa Company,
Rct. Bianca L. Rivera, Platoon 4007, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, uses a compass during a land navigation exercise Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits ventured into a wooded area with... More
Cpl. Timothy A. George, a marksmanship coach with
Cpl. Timothy A. George, a marksmanship coach with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons & Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, how to judge wind speed De... More
Rct. Thomas J. Hill, Platoon 3006, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Thomas J. Hill, Platoon 3006, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, asks a question about Marine Corps history Oct. 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes that range... More
The newest recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
The newest recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand on the famous yellow footprints Sept. 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these recruits will be transformed d... More
Rct. Tyler A. Day, Platoon 1097, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Tyler A. Day, Platoon 1097, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for his pugil stick bout Sept. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent rifles... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to hike the last nine miles of the Crucible, the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training, Dec. 5, 2015, on Parris Island S.C. Upon comple... More
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island,
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island, S.C., to cheer on their new Marines during the motivational run of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Batt... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rinse gas masks Sept. 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after it is used to prevent cross contamination. Hotel Company is scheduled... More
Rct. Dominiqe T. Satchell, Platoon 2032, Fox Company,
Rct. Dominiqe T. Satchell, Platoon 2032, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gets his first recruit haircut on Parris Island Feb. 23, 2016. Satchell, 18, from Jonesboro, Ga., is scheduled to graduate M... More
A new Marine of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A new Marine of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rings the Recruit Training Regiment bell during a motivational run Jan. 28, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The run took place before the new Marines h... More
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Shantel D. Limbo,
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Shantel D. Limbo, Platoon 4040, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, marches her platoon during close-order drill practice Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. C... More
Rct. Cole S. Washburn, Platoon 2050, Hotel Company,
Rct. Cole S. Washburn, Platoon 2050, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle July 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Washburn, 18, from Norfolk, Va., is scheduled to gra... More
Sgt. Anthony Oliveira, a field training instructor
Sgt. Anthony Oliveira, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly tie and tighten a rope harness Oct. 27, 2015, to recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit... More
Enlisted leaders in the Marine Corps have carried the
Enlisted leaders in the Marine Corps have carried the non-commissioned officer’s sword since the Revolutionary War. Senior drill instructors of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, marched their plato... More
Rct. Isaac J. Panas, Platoon 2061, Echo Company, 2nd
Rct. Isaac J. Panas, Platoon 2061, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through a compass July 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Panas, 19, from Auburn, N.Y., is scheduled to graduate Aug. 19, 201... More
Sgt. Stephan G. Bacchus, senior drill instructor of
Sgt. Stephan G. Bacchus, senior drill instructor of Platoon 3004, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listens to his recruits’ explanation of leadership during a core values guided discussion Oct. 28... More
Rct. Denzel Q. Oden, Platoon 1088, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. Denzel Q. Oden, Platoon 1088, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training Oct. 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit fires more than 300 rounds over five days.... More
Rct. Ian K. Boyce, Platoon 3080, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Ian K. Boyce, Platoon 3080, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a simulated victim for a possible wound during a practical application evaluation Oct. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Re... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Bynum, a martial arts instructor
Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Bynum, a martial arts instructor with Support Battalion, demonstrates a bayonet technique for recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Dec. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S... More
Chief Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Edward P. Underwood,
Chief Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Edward P. Underwood, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, mentors recruits during the Crucible July 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Underwood, 28, is from Asheboro, ... More
Cpl. Mathew J. Rice, a marksmanship coach with Marksmanship
Cpl. Mathew J. Rice, a marksmanship coach with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, advises a recruit of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, how to improve his shootin... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Charlie E. Mills present Pvt.
Drill Instructor Sgt. Charlie E. Mills present Pvt. Marcus V. Henderson, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem Oct. 3, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. T... More
Sgt. Gerardo R. Granados, a martial arts instructor,
Sgt. Gerardo R. Granados, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a rear choke for recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training Nov. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Th... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, slide down a Confidence Course obstacle Aug. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved their way through the course’s 15 obsta... More
Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks
Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sgt. Adaecus G. Brooks introduces himself to the recruits of platoon 3064, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, June 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Brooks, 31, is fro... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must challenge themselves and, in some cases, work together to complete... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a technique during martial arts qualification Oct. 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. All recruits must earn a tan belt, the first level of the Mar... More
Rct. Travis D. Hines, Platoon 2020, Hotel Company,
Rct. Travis D. Hines, Platoon 2020, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices rifle disarm techniques during martial arts training Jan. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques are part ... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to learn a martial arts technique Aug. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit must earn a tan belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program... More
Dennis Murphy, photographer, teaches Rct. Trevon K.
Dennis Murphy, photographer, teaches Rct. Trevon K. Brunson, right, how to inspect recruits’ uniforms before Rct. Harlin A. Terry’s first official Marine Corps photo Oct. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Both r... More
Parris Island Centennial Celebration
Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, the sergeant major of 4th Recruit Training Battalion, rededicates the Molly Marine statue Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island S.C. The statue bears the ... More
Rct. Mark E. Huff, Platoon 1025, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Mark E. Huff, Platoon 1025, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits to enter the gas chamber Feb. 23, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Huff, 19, from Wilmington, Ohio, is scheduled to graduate Apr... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for further instructions Oct. 6, 2016, on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Approximately 6,000 recruits in training evacuated to Albany, Ga., du... More
Augusta, Ga., Native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Jonathan B. Reeves currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Platoon 1085, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Reeves joined th... More
Rct. Cullen R. Mackenzie, a 20-year-old native of Boynton
Rct. Cullen R. Mackenzie, a 20-year-old native of Boynton Beach, Fla., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Mackenzie is t... More
The Parris Island Marine Band plays before morning
The Parris Island Marine Band plays before morning colors Sept. 11, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This ceremony brought together Marines and other emergency responders to remember those lost Sept. 11, 2001, when... More
Pfc. John Z. Grant, honor graduate for Platoon 3064,
Pfc. John Z. Grant, honor graduate for Platoon 3064, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 11, 2015. Grant is from Kingsland, Ga. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Rct. Joshua L. Ortiz, Platoon 1094, Delta Company,
Rct. Joshua L. Ortiz, Platoon 1094, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming under the supervision of Sgt. Jeremy R. Perkins, a water survival instructor, Sept. 14, 2015, on Parris Isla... More
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, loads a magazine with rounds Sept. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit fires more than 300 rounds over five days. At the end of marksmanshi... More
Pfc. Matthew A. Lawson, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Matthew A. Lawson, honor graduate for Platoon 1072, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 18, 2015. Lawson is from South Shore, Ky. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Durham, N.C., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Valencia L. Bracey, an 18-year-old native of Durham, N.C., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Bracey is training wi... More
Boston native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Edward D. Henderson, a 19-year-old native of Boston, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Henderson is training with ... More
Rct. Tyler D. Simms conducts a leg sweep on Rct. Damien
Rct. Tyler D. Simms conducts a leg sweep on Rct. Damien M. Hopkins both with Platoon 3001, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to the ground during a martial arts endurance course Nov. 6, 2015, on Pa... More
The Parris Island Marine Band and Parris Island Headquarters
The Parris Island Marine Band and Parris Island Headquarters and Service Battalion Color Guard march in a parade near Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C., Nov. 11, 2015. This parade was full of participa... More
Pvt. Samantha S. Huhtala, the Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
Pvt. Samantha S. Huhtala, the Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, high shooter from Platoon 4038, scored 328 points out of 350 points. Huhtala graduated boot camp Nov. 20, 2015, and is from Sault Ste... More
Charlotte, N.C., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marin...
Rct. Preston B. Barnett, a 22-year-old native of Charlotte, N.C., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Barnett is training... More
Pfc. Michael Commander, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Michael Commander, honor graduate for Platoon 3088, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Dec. 4, 2015. Commander is from New London, Conn. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Pfc. Caleb J. Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 1096,
Pfc. Caleb J. Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 1096, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Dec. 11, 2015. Brown, from Columbus. N.C., also earned the company’s highest combined phy... More
Pfc. Wanaboon B. Louangrath, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Wanaboon B. Louangrath, honor graduate for Platoon 2096, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Dec. 18, 2015. Louangrath is from Spartanburg, S.C. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Pfc. Kenneth W. Brush, honor graduate for Platoon 3008,
Pfc. Kenneth W. Brush, honor graduate for Platoon 3008, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 29, 2016. Brush is from Chesapeake, Va. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Rct. Doug M. Shea, Platoon 2012, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Doug M. Shea, Platoon 2012, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, surveys his immediate area during a combat training course Feb. 2, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Shea, 28, from Warren, Mich., gradu... More
Pfc. Joshua S. Godwin, honor graduate for Platoon 1008,
Pfc. Joshua S. Godwin, honor graduate for Platoon 1008, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 12, 2016. Godwin is from Gray, Ga. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Pfc. Zachary M. Seesholtzmcmunn honor graduate for
Pfc. Zachary M. Seesholtzmcmunn honor graduate for Platoon 2008, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 26, 2016. Seesholtzmcmunn is from Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Pfc. Christopher K. Woods, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Christopher K. Woods, honor graduate for Platoon 3021, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 4, 2016. Woods is from Warner Robins, Ga. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Pfc. Gregory A. Zelenak, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Gregory A. Zelenak, honor graduate for Platoon 2024, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 22, 2016. Zelenak is from Hickory Grove, S.C. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Staff Sgt. Nathan S Miller currently serves as a Marine
Staff Sgt. Nathan S Miller currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Miller joined the Marine Corps... More
Staff Sgt. Adam B. Ramirez, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Adam B. Ramirez, senior drill instructor of Platoon 3048, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, hands out mail to his recruits April 28, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Ramirez, 25, is from Rive... More
Pfc. Cassidy J. Kellenberger, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Cassidy J. Kellenberger, honor graduate for Platoon 4014, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 29, 2016. Kellenberger, from St. Charles, Ill., also earned the company’s h... More
Oceanside, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
Rct. K’Shaughn S. Williams, a 19-year-old native of Oceanside, Calif., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Williams is... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice chokes during martial arts training May 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program fuses hand-to-hand combat sk... More
Bridgeton, N.J., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Isla...
Sgt. Kayla M. Erianne currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Erianne joined the Marine Corps... More
Coral Springs, Fla., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris ...
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Soto II currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Soto joined the Marine Corps ... More