A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 28, 2019. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps recruits overcome th... More
A Recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A Recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, looks through a lensatic compass during land navigation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 17, 2020. The Land Navigation... More
A recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conducts the pull-ups portion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec.17, 2019. The PFT is an annua... More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, are briefed on different water survival techniques to use during their swim qualification test a... More
Staff Sgt. Williams, a martial arts instructor with
Staff Sgt. Williams, a martial arts instructor with Support Recruit Training Battalion, ensures the safety of recruits during pugil stick bouts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 23, 20... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoot their first course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 27, 2019. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on severa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley Stout with Field Training
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley Stout with Field Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, prepares the CS gas during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense training at M... More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, look through their Rifle Combat Optics during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucible is the final... More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, makes a call home at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. This will be the only call home until the end of training. (U.S... More
A Recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crosses a rope bridge at the confidence course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 10, 2019. The confidence course is composed of... More
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
Pfc. Ryan R. Rafac, honor graduate for Platoon 2057,
Pfc. Ryan R. Rafac, honor graduate for Platoon 2057, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp August 16, 2019. Rafac is from Toledo, OH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)
LCpl. Madison T. Jarvis, honor graduate for Platoon
LCpl. Madison T. Jarvis, honor graduate for Platoon 4033, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp August 30, 2019. Jarvis is from Mansfield, Ohio.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl... More
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, learns the basic fundamentals of marksmanship from a range coach on the rifle range at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 7, 2019.... More
Pfc. James Therrell, honor graduate for Platoon 3065,
Pfc. James Therrell, honor graduate for Platoon 3065, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 13, 2019. Therrell is from Lexington, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. S... More
A Recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A Recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sets security for his unit during the crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 13, 2019. The crucible is the culminating ev... More
An Instructor, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion,
An Instructor, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, prepares recruits to do the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 26, 2019. ... More
Marines with Platoon 2072, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Marines with Platoon 2072, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a battalion commander’s inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C., Sept. 27, 2019. The Battalion Commander’s... More
Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, Army Commander of the Center
Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, Army Commander of the Center for Initial Military Training, signs the Sickle Cell Memorandum during a Council on Recruit Basic Training Executive Board meeting on Parris Island, S.C., ... More
Pfc. Jack Peter, honor graduate for Platoon 2072, Hotel
Pfc. Jack Peter, honor graduate for Platoon 2072, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 4, 2019. Peter is from Raleigh, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)
CORBT, US Marine Corps Photo
The Council on Recruit Basic Training(CORBT) pose for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 2, 2019. MCRD Parris Island hosted a forum for CORBT to discuss recent trends in recruit... More
Pfc. Courtland Mabe, honor graduate for Platoon 3072,
Pfc. Courtland Mabe, honor graduate for Platoon 3072, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 11, 2019. Mabe is from Douglasville, Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samu... More
Pfc. Michael Wren Jr, honor graduate for Platoon 1080,
Pfc. Michael Wren Jr, honor graduate for Platoon 1080, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 18, 2019. Wren Jr is from Lincoln, Ala. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Sam... More
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band performed the unit’s Fall Concert at Battery Creek High School, Beaufort, S.C., on Oct 19, 2019. The concert strengthens relations with the surrounding c... More
Recruits take the Water Survival Basic Qualification
Recruits take the Water Survival Basic Qualification Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 22, 2019. During the course, the recruits must complete a series of events that test the re... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Recruiting
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island (MCRDPI) participate in the 244th annual Marine Corps birthday pageant at MCRDPI, S.C., Nov. 6, 2019. The Marine Corps birthday pageant ... More
Colin G. VanZalen, a recruit with Charlie Company,
Colin G. VanZalen, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 22, 2019. The Crucible is the fin... 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 (MCRDPI), has an open house before the annual Christmas party at Quarters One on MCRDPI, S.C., Dec. 7, 2019. The pur... More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, runs his final Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2020. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corp... More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, runs his final Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2020. The Combat Fitness Test is an annual Marine Corp... More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optic during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final... More
Pfc. Ricky James, honor graduate for Platoon 1017 Bravo
Pfc. Ricky James, honor graduate for Platoon 1017 Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2020. James is from Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, embrace their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2020. Family day is the first time the new Mari... More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 31, 2020. The Confidence Course is c... More
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, provide security for their fire team during their Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., April 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final 54-hour long culminating... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoot their first course of fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 27, 2020. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on s... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do mountain climbers during incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 30, 2020. Incentive training is used by drill... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, performs combat casualty care during the final practical application test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., M... More
The Few The Proud, US Marine Corps Photo
The pride of the United States Marine Corps is instilled in all Marines throughout Recruit Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)
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
Staff Sgt. Luis Villarreal, a drill instructor with
Staff Sgt. Luis Villarreal, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion ensures the safety of the recruits while they go down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Is... More
A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle during the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2020. The Confidence Course is co... More
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, completes the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. July 29, 2020. BWT is... More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The swim qualification is one of the... More
A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2020. Basic swim qualification consists o... More
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does the Slide For Life during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 18, 2020. The Confidence Co... More
A recruit with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots from the prone position during table one aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 20, 2020. Table one consists of ... More
Students with Drill Instructor School get their Service
Students with Drill Instructor School get their Service A uniform inspected aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 24, 2020. Uniform inspections are conducted to make sure the uniforms are ... More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a pugil sticks bout on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 24, 2020. Pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamentals... More
Recruit Andrea Cortez with Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Recruit Andrea Cortez with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, completes the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. August 26, 20... More
Recruit Alyssa T. Neese with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
Recruit Alyssa T. Neese with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, shoots from the sitting position during table one on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 31, 2020. Table one consists... More
Recruits with Golf Company, clean off their gear in-between
Recruits with Golf Company, clean off their gear in-between events during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 3, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminating event before th... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Gunnery Sgt. Ritchie Rich, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, keeps score for an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting hel... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. J Ramsey, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines stay ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Zacrey Sims, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines st... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Travis Miller, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Lisandro Acevedo, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marin... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Zacrey Sims, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines st... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Saul Cardenas, an infantry weapons officer with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, loads his magazines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action s... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Todd Israel, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines st... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Lane Fontaine, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Maj. William Banks III, 6th Marine Corps District Sergeant Major, fires a Mossberg 940 JM Pro aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. S... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Lisandro Acevedo, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marin... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines stay combat ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Geddy Harp, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marines sta... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Saul Cardenas, an infantry weapons officer with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Saul Cardenas, an infantry weapons officer with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, loads his magazines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action s... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Saul Cardenas, an infantry weapons officer with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., ... More
3 Gun Shoot, US Marine Corps Photo
Sgt. Lisandro Acevedo, with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, competes in an “action shooting” competition aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 10, 2020. Action shooting helps Marin... More
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, goes down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 13, 2020. The 47-foot-tall rappel tower helps rec... More
SSgt Danziel Dooley, a martial arts instructor trainer
SSgt Danziel Dooley, a martial arts instructor trainer with Support Battalion, demonstrates how to properly preform a martial arts technique aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. ... More
Leadership Traits, US Marine Corps Photo
Layout and Design created using Adobe Photoshop on Oct 19, 2020. This illustration was created to show the fourteen leadership traits within a great leader. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher)
Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the commanding general of
Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 29, 2020. Bohm toured Parris Island to familiarize himself with th... More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol through the woods during the Day Movement Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 3, 2020. Basic Warrior Training is a wee... More
Sgt. Heath A. Andrews, a student with Drill Instructor
Sgt. Heath A. Andrews, a student with Drill Instructor School, performs sword manual aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2020. Close order drill is taught to the students so they can ... More
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice martial arts techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 6, 2020. The purpose of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program i... More
U.S. Marines attending Marine Corps Water Survival
U.S. Marines attending Marine Corps Water Survival School (MCWSS) execute survival stroke techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Upon graduation from the MCWSS... More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in pugil stick bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 19, 2020. Pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamenta... More
A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, shoots from the 500 yard line during table one aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 3, 2020. Table one consists of shooting f... More
Judy Siedentopl, a seamstress poses for a photo aboard
Judy Siedentopl, a seamstress poses for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Dec. 9, 2020. Judy has been working at Parris Island for 51 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sa... More
Marine Brings Martial Arts Passion to the Drill Field
Gunnery Sgt. Lamar S. McNeal-Smith poses for a photo aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 12, 2020.
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit training battalion,
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit training battalion, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2020. The purpose of the Marin... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute the four minute float during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. As a part of the t... More
Sgt. Pierce M. Meyers with Field Training Company,
Sgt. Pierce M. Meyers with Field Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, briefs drill instructors on event six of the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 14, 202... More
Recruit Shadid J. Muhammad with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruit Shadid J. Muhammad with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, makes his phone call to announce his safe arrival aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 20, 2021.These recruit... More
Rep. Nancy Mace tours Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
Rep. Nancy Mace tours Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 27, 2021. Brig. Gen. Julie Nethercot, the depot commanding general, gave Mace a personal tour of the base to showcase integrated recrui... More
Josh Lundgaard, an athletic trainer certified with
Josh Lundgaard, an athletic trainer certified with Special Training Company, Support Battalion, teaches a Marine how to use equipment that will help him recover from his injury aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot... More
Marines with Platoon 2072, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Marines with Platoon 2072, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts a battalion commander’s inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C., Sept. 27, 2019. The Battalion Commander’s... More
A Recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A Recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses a map and protractor while searching for location points during land navigation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March ... More
Colin G. VanZalen, a recruit with Charlie Company,
Colin G. VanZalen, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,sights in during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 22, 2019. The Crucible is the final culmin... More
U.S. Army drill sergeants observe recruits from Papa
U.S. Army drill sergeants observe recruits from Papa Company, 4th recruit Training Battalion, and Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the pull-up portion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at ... More
Two Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival watch
Two Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival watch over the recruits during one of the swim qualification events at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2019. During the swim qualification... More
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, engages in pugil sticks bouts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 23, 2019. Pugil sticks help the recruits apply the fundame... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoot their first course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 27, 2019. Recruits shoot at a variety of distances on severa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley Stout with Field Training
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley Stout with Field Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, prepares the CS gas during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense training at M... More
Recruit Pasquale Satriano with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruit Pasquale Satriano with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optic during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucib... More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets his hair cut upon the first hours of arrival at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. The recruits get their haircuts ... More
A Recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes the monkey bars at the confidence course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 10, 2019. The confidence course is compose... More
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
Pfc. Daniel A. Rodriguezterro, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Daniel A. Rodriguezterro, honor graduate for Platoon 2061, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp August 16, 2019. Rodriguezterro is from Atlantic City, N.J. (U.S. Marine Corps ph... More