U.S. Marine Corps recruits attached to Oscar Company,
U.S. Marine Corps recruits attached to Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a U.S. Marine Corps standard swim qualification at the outdoor pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, gives a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony at ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Johnny Mendez with Lima Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Johnny Mendez with Lima Company, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI), hugs Edwin Mendez, his brother, after a U.S. Marine Corps basic trai... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Shyreek Jones, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Shyreek Jones, with Platoon 2064, Company F., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, learns about the M50 Field Mask during chemical, biological, radiological and n... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyreese Scottneal, Martial Arts
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyreese Scottneal, Martial Arts Instructor, Support Battalion, instructs recruits during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Leatherneck Square on Marine Corps Recruit D... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jordan Astocondor, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jordan Astocondor, with Platoon 3064, Company I., 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, signals the range tower at the rifle range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Aug. 8,... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F., 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F., 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawls on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Sept. 8, 2016.... More
A U.S. Marine Recruit from Platoon 4047, Company O.,
A U.S. Marine Recruit from Platoon 4047, Company O., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, executes proper spacing at the 4th Battalion thunder dome on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Sept.... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawl through obstacles during a training course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 18... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, right, with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, right, with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, observes while Marines perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques a... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, participate in a free sparring exercise at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines participated in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Gerardo C. Ybarra, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Gerardo C. Ybarra, right, offgoing sergeant major of 3d Recruit Training Battalion (3D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, passes a n... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tracy Perry, commanding officer of Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience during a ceremony at MCRD San Diego... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, participate in a pugil stick bout at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 6, 2017. The recrui... More
U.S. service members and civilians attend a retirement
U.S. service members and civilians attend a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 12, 2017. The retirement ceremony was held in honor of Capt. Michael A. Mikstay’s honorable s... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, warm up before maneuvering an obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion and Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, run 880 yards, known as movement to contact, during the final Combat Fitness Test (CFT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Yosellyn Ortiz with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Yosellyn Ortiz with Platoon 4029, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, executes basic fighting movements during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Leatherneck ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Auld with Weapons and
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Auld with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, ensures a U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, is safe as they fast-rope from the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, patrol during a portion of the Crucible known as the battle of Hue city at Page field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, and November Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, reach a point of destination at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William L. Hunt with Weapons
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William L. Hunt with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits about the rifle qualification at Starlight Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 10,... More
U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Christopher Noonan, a drill
U.S. Marines Corps Sgt. Christopher Noonan, a drill instructor with Platoon 2004, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates an obstacle on the Confidence Course at Leatherneck Square o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Christopher White, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Christopher White, with Platoon 1088, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, carries ammunition cans during a combat fitness test (CFT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Pa... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company H, 2nd Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, climbs a set of wooden logs at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The recruit att... More
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, makes his initial phone call home during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The next time recruits will be able to contact t... More
A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruit to respond louder during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. The drill inst... More
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, holds a mouth guard during a Marine Corps Marital Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. Recruits are required to wear m... More
A Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor,
A Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor, Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, speaks to Marines during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,... More
Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time during their graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. Graduation takes place at the completion o... More
Sergeant Harrison A. Ashong, drill instructor, 2nd
Sergeant Harrison A. Ashong, drill instructor, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during a series commander’s inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 1. Ashong found a deficien... More
A new recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A new recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, makes his initial phone call home during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 6. The next time recruits will be able to cont... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Kilo Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Kilo Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, wait for their uniforms to be tailored at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Recruits receive ... More
Sgt. Eric Bergstrom, a drill instructor with Company
Sgt. Eric Bergstrom, a drill instructor with Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates a recruit as he completes ammo can presses during a combat fitness test Oct. 25, 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Margaret Jones, a logistics
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Margaret Jones, a logistics officer with 6th Marine Corps District, speaks to attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 29,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Salinas, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Salinas, a drill instructor with Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit De... More
Natalie Lima, a counselor from Olympic Heights High
Natalie Lima, a counselor from Olympic Heights High School, participates in the confidence course during the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Th... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 14. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to... More
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, walks to his next check point during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 20, 2019. Learning land navigation is o... More
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappel down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, July 8. The rappel tower is a training event designed to instill confidence and ... More
A Recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
A Recruit with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conducts swim qualification at the Combat Swim Tank, July 9th, 2019, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The recruits must be able to ... More
A Recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts swim qualification at the Combat Swim Tank, July 9th, 2019, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The recruits must be able to ... More
Marines with Platoon 3053, India Company, execute drill
Marines with Platoon 3053, India Company, execute drill movements during Final Drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 10. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give dril... More
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice the fundamentals of body sparring at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 11, 2019. Body sparring is an exercise that exempli... More
The new recruits make a scripted phone call home to
The new recruits make a scripted phone call home to inform their next of kin that they have arrived safely at Parris Island, S.C. The receiving process includes the recruit’s phone call home, gear issue, and ha... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward A. Garland, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward A. Garland, commanding officer, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot is relieved by Lt. Col. Donald G. Maraska during a change of com... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit
U.S. Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, stands at the position of attention during the 4th Battalion relief and appointment ceremon... More
College coaches with the Women's Basketball Coaches
College coaches with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association participate in crucible obstacle "Garcia's Leap" during a coaches workshop visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 27, 2014.... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Jefferson, drill instructor,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Jefferson, drill instructor, Alpha Company, First Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, marches to pass the colors to U.S. Marin... More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand in formation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 12, 2016. The Marines stood in formation before t... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits assigned to Echo Company,
U.S. Marine Corps recruits assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a U.S. Marine Corps standard swim qualification at the swim tank aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Cardona, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Cardona, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment questions a recruit about his wallet at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Die... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company L, 3d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment takes a rifle out of the racks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 21. 2016. The recruit pla... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Milton D. Zavala a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Milton D. Zavala a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, teaches a class to recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company O., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct an ammunition resupply drill on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company M., 3rd Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company M., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, prepares to conduct Pugil Stick training as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training at Leat... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits attached to Oscar Company,
U.S. Marine Corps recruits attached to Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct a U.S. Marine Corps standard swim qualification at the outdoor pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael G. Olson, left, the outgoing sergeant major of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, salutes the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors wit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Mathew Muccianccio with Lima
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Mathew Muccianccio with Lima Company, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI), hugs Dave Muccianccio, his father, after a U.S. Marine Corps ba... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Company F., 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Company F., 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, put on a M50 Field Mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense (CBRN) training on Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C., 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company C., 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct Pugil Stick training as part of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Leatherneck S... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company I., 3rd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company I., 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, waits to fire at the rifle range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Aug. 8, 2016. Qualifying with the M16-A4 rifl... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company F., 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Company F., 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, post security on the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Sept. 8, 20... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Dary Selgren, drill instructor, Platoon
U.S. Marine Sgt. Dary Selgren, drill instructor, Platoon 4047, Company O., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, challenges a recruit to raise her knees higher at the 4th Battalion thunder dome on Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawl at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016. The recruits crawled under simulate... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alexander L. Gist with Combat
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alexander L. Gist with Combat Camera (COMCAM), Service Company (SVCO), Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), practices a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique with L... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stand in a basic warrior stance at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines were required to spar w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jared C. Voneida, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jared C. Voneida, left, commanding officer of 3d Recruit Training Battalion (3D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, passes a noncommis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Adebola O. Osinowo, outgoing sergeant major of Support Battalion (SPT BN), Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, addresses an audience during a cere... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company B, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, hold pugil sticks above their heads prior to a bout at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 6... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, depot chaplain
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael A. Mikstay, depot chaplain with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, signs a book during a retirement ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., May 12, 2017. The retirement ceremony wa... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, form for physical training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion and Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, run 880 yards, known as movement to contact, during the final Combat Fitness Test (CFT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Brandon Funcheon with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Brandon Funcheon with Platoon 1053, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, executes basic fighting movements during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at Leatherne... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Auld with Weapons and
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Auld with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, ensures a U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, is safe as they fast-rope from the ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, patrols during a portion of the Crucible known as the battle of Hue city at Page field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, and November Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, follow their maps at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sonja Renowoens with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sonja Renowoens with Platoon 4044, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Regiment, fires at a target in the sitting position at Starlight Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, ... More
U.S. Marines Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, watch a demonstration of one of the obstacles on the Confidence Course at Leatherneck Square on Marine Corps Recruit Depot... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, complete ammunition can lifts during a combat fitness test (CFT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Nov.... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company H, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, climbs up wooden logs at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The recruits attempted... More
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, move to the contraband room during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The recruits are required to discard any contraband... More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform an exercise during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 23. The recruits performed multiple exercises ... More
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a leg sweep during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. This is one of the basic techniq... More
Sergeant Kelvin O. Gonzalez (center), Marine Corps
Sergeant Kelvin O. Gonzalez (center), Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor, Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, speaks to Marines during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at M... More
Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time during their graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. Graduation takes place at the completion o... More
Sergeant Rashaud Drayton, drill instructor, Fox Company,
Sergeant Rashaud Drayton, drill instructor, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, walks through a formation during a series commander inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 1. The recr... More
A new recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A new recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives his initial haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 5. Recruits receive haircuts immediately after arriving to create un... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Travis R. Blesh, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Travis R. Blesh, with Platoon 2084, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his Service Alpha uniform tailored at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018.... More
A recruit with Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Company E, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, completes ammo can presses during a combat fitness test Oct. 25, 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Salinas, a drill instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Roberto Salinas, a drill instructor with Company M, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit De... More
Sasha Diaz, a teacher from Miami Jackson Heights High
Sasha Diaz, a teacher from Miami Jackson Heights High School, descends the rappel tower during the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. These educat... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 14. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to... More
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his compass during Land Navigation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 20, 2019. Learning land navigation is one o... More
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappel down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, July 8. The rappel tower is a training event designed to instill confidence and ... More
A Recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A Recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts swim qualification at the Combat Swim Tank, July 9th, 2019, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The recruits must be able to ... More
Sgt. Zachary Dally, the senior drill instructor with
Sgt. Zachary Dally, the senior drill instructor with Platoon 3053, India Company, commands his Marines as they execute drill movements during Final Drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July ... More
Nathan Hellams, from Liberty, S.C., a Recruit with
Nathan Hellams, from Liberty, S.C., a Recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to body spar at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 11, 2019. Body sparring is an exerc... More
New recruits are issued the essential gear that they
New recruits are issued the essential gear that they will use for their remaining time at Parris Island, S.C. The receiving process includes the recruit’s phone call home, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward A. Garland, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward A. Garland, commanding officer, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot is relieved by Lt. Col. Donald G. Maraska during a change of com... More