Truly sharing the legacy: Volunteers recognized for years of inspiring...
Aulton Kohn, a member of the Share the Legacy program, speaks to new Marines April 11. Share the Legacy is a program used to strengthen Esprit de Corps in the newest members of this nations most elite force in readiness.
Rct. Jacob Maxwell, Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Jacob Maxwell, Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, back-crawls under barbed wire to get through the Battle of Mariana Islands combat endurance course May 6.
Pfc. James Brown, Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd
Pfc. James Brown, Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds his platoon's guidon during graduation practice Monday. Before Brown attended recruit training, he served as a corrections of... More
Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, a martial arts instructor trainer,
Sgt. Gustavo Hernandez, a martial arts instructor trainer, explains grappling techniques to MAI students at Parris Island, S.C., May 19.
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett speaks
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett speaks to depot Marines June 23 at the All-Weather Training Facility, Parris Island, S.C. During his visit, he met with 6th Marine Corps District personnel and h... More
Recruit Philip Pinckney listens to his fellow recruits'
Recruit Philip Pinckney listens to his fellow recruits' concerns during the Crucible, July 29, at Page Field here. Pinckney, a graduate of The Citadel military college, gave the recruits advice on how to manage... More
Honor grad rises above challenge
Recruit Cory Marshall, Platoon 2064, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, provides security for the rest of his fire team during the Crucible at Page Field Aug. 18.
Staff Sgt. Justin Carr, operations chief for Golf Company,
Staff Sgt. Justin Carr, operations chief for Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, readies his power tools to work on the chain of command board, Aug. 11. He will rebuild this particular project and it ... More
Recruit Andrea M. Robb, guide for Platoon 4039, Oscar
Recruit Andrea M. Robb, guide for Platoon 4039, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, runs with her group to the next event of the Crucible at Page Field, Nov. 21.
Recruit Jay Pfauth, Platoon 2101, Alpha Company, 1st
Recruit Jay Pfauth, Platoon 2101, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, battles another recruit in The Octagon Nov. 21.
Recruits from Oscar Company near the end of Jordan’s
Recruits from Oscar Company near the end of Jordan’s Crossing during the Crucible. The obstacle simulates a resupply mission over a rope bridge.
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, help one another reach the top of an obstacle at the Confidence Course, Jan. 25. The course is designed to instill recruits with confidence in themse... More
Echo Company recruits receive letters and packages
Echo Company recruits receive letters and packages from home during mail call Feb. 8. Mail call is often a way for recruits to get away from the wear and tear of training and find encouragement from loved ones.
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.
Teacher enlists to earn the title Marine
After attending a workshop that introduces educators from around the country to training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Pfc. Megan Moerman, a 28-year-old from Richmond, Va., decided to become a Ma... More
Recruit Anthony Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Brindge
Recruit Anthony Sanchez, an 18-year-old from Brindge Passaic, N.J., prepares to swing across a “contaminated area” while trying to overcome an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Stations on Page Field Feb. 5. ... More
Quiet moments of boot camp: Senior square-away time
Pfc. Jacob Brunick, a 22 year-old from Ft. Meyers, Fla., cuts of extra thread from his uniform April 9 during Senior Square Away time. During this free hour, recruits often do this to improve themselves, such a... More
Recruits from Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits from Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb over the wall at the Battle of Mariana Islands combat endurance course May 6 during the Crucible. The group used teamwork to conq... More
Pfc. James Brown, Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd
Pfc. James Brown, Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds his platoon's guidon during graduation practice May 9.
Sgt. Gustavo Hernandes, a martial arts instructor,
Sgt. Gustavo Hernandes, a martial arts instructor, grapples with an MAI student at Parris Island, S.C., May 19.
Recruits from Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, watch a demonstration of proper Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques at the battalion’s physical training field July 21. The recruits spend ab... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Carr, operations chief for Golf Company,
Staff Sgt. Justin Carr, operations chief for Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, built wall placards and display frames, among other things, to give the company offices and buildings a facelift.
Pfc. Matthew Soukup cleans his rifle Sunday.
Pfc. Matthew Soukup cleans his rifle Sunday.
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tiptoe their way across Jordan’s Crossing during the Crucible, Nov. 21. Jordan’s Crossing simulates a resupply mission over a rope bridge.
Alpha Company recruits spar in The Octagon during the
Alpha Company recruits spar in The Octagon during the Crucible Nov. 21.
Recruit Andrea M. Robb, guide for Platoon 4039, Oscar
Recruit Andrea M. Robb, guide for Platoon 4039, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stands with the rest of her group as they are instructed by their drill instructors before beginning an event at th... More
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, help each other complete an obstacle at the Confidence course, Jan. 25.
Rct. Joshua West, a 19-year-old from Carrollton, Ga.,
Rct. Joshua West, a 19-year-old from Carrollton, Ga., receives mail from his senior drill instructor Feb. 8 during mail call.
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.
Staff Sgt. Jason Wilson, senior drill instructor for
Staff Sgt. Jason Wilson, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, explains the historical significance of the Battle of Mariana Islands to his recruits before the... More
Sgt. Reginald Berry, a martial arts instructor trainer,
Sgt. Reginald Berry, a martial arts instructor trainer, grapples with a student at Parris Island, S.C., May 19.
Cpl. Archibald Hummer, depot mascot, gets the upper
Cpl. Archibald Hummer, depot mascot, gets the upper paw during a grappling session with Staff Sgt. Michelle Baerman, Parris Island, S.C., May 24.
Pfc. Matthew Soukup fulfills his duties as platoon
Pfc. Matthew Soukup fulfills his duties as platoon scribe during the platoon’s final inspection Tuesday.
Echo Company recruits wait to battle in The Octagon
Echo Company recruits wait to battle in The Octagon at Event 2 during the Crucible Nov. 21.
Recruit Danielle Riolo, Platoon 4038, briefs her fellow
Recruit Danielle Riolo, Platoon 4038, briefs her fellow recruits on how they will take on Jordan’s Crossing.
Recruit Daisy Zamora, a 19-year-old from Chicago, uses
Recruit Daisy Zamora, a 19-year-old from Chicago, uses her upper body strength to get across pipes during the Confidence Course, Jan. 25.
Platoon 2024, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 2024, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gathers for mail call Feb. 8.
Recruit Margaret Bailey, a 19-year-old from Mount Pocono,
Recruit Margaret Bailey, a 19-year-old from Mount Pocono, Pa., and Platoon 4008, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under concertina wire during a Crucible event March 23.
Cpl. Archibald Hummer, depot mascot, practices combinations
Cpl. Archibald Hummer, depot mascot, practices combinations of techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program with a punching bag prior to testing for his grey belt, Parris Island, S.C., May 24.
Pfc. Matthew Soukup, Platoon 1073, Charlie Company,
Pfc. Matthew Soukup, Platoon 1073, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion stands at parade rest for his final inspection by his drill instructors Tuesday. Soukup’s skills have earned him a place in the... More
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, use the teamwork they have learned throughout recruit training to traverse an obstacle known as Jordan’s Crossing.
Alpha Company recruits spar in The Octagon during the
Alpha Company recruits spar in The Octagon during the Crucible Nov. 21.
Recruit Laura Trevino, a 20-year-old from Lubbock,
Recruit Laura Trevino, a 20-year-old from Lubbock, Texas, and Platoon 4008, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pours with sweat while crawling through the sand March 23.
Alpha Company recruits observe their fellow recruits
Alpha Company recruits observe their fellow recruits fight in The Octagon Nov. 21.
Recruit Erika Balasabas, a 24-year-old from Delano,
Recruit Erika Balasabas, a 24-year-old from Delano, Calif., and Platoon 4009, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, untangles her weapon from concertina wire while she crawls through a portion of Battl... More
Two Alpha Company recruits simulate fighting with bayonets
Two Alpha Company recruits simulate fighting with bayonets during the Crucible Nov. 21.
Two Alpha Company recruits simulate fighting with bayonets
Two Alpha Company recruits simulate fighting with bayonets during the Crucible Nov. 21.