Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carry an ammo can over an obstacle during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminat... More
Pfc. Matthew Stephen, honor graduate for Platoon 3017,
Pfc. Matthew Stephen, honor graduate for Platoon 3017, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 28, 2020. Stephen is from Bayonne, N.J. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. God... More
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
Pfc. Aidan Richardson, honor graduate for Platoon 1020
Pfc. Aidan Richardson, honor graduate for Platoon 1020 Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2020. Richardson is from Mays Landing, N.J. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance ... More
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optics during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 11, 2020. Recruits will spend nu... More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, eat afternoon chow aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)
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, low crawl through the water with ammo cans during their Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., April 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final 54-hour long culmi... More
Recruit Sammarcial Toy with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
Recruit Sammarcial Toy with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optic while shooting his first course of fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Apr... More
Staff Sgt. Andres Medina, a senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Andres Medina, a senior drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training with his recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 30,... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, answers a timed knowledge question during the final practical application test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attempt the Kasal’s Crossing event during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2020. The Crucible is the fina... 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
Recruit Abraham Feliciano with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruit Abraham Feliciano with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes an obstacle during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 18, 2020. The... More
Recruit Micheal King with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruit Micheal King with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, scores for his target point aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 20, 2020. Table one consists of shooting ... More
A student with Drill Instructor School gets his Service
A student with Drill Instructor School gets his 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
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
Recruit Jennifer Armendariz with November Company,
Recruit Jennifer Armendariz with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices a vertical slash aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 14, 2020. The purpose of the Ma... More
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, complete the Day Movement Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 3, 2020. Basic Warrior Training is a week-long training event t... More
Students with Drill Instructor School have their uniforms
Students with Drill Instructor School have their uniforms inspected before practicing close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2020. Close order drill is taught to the st... 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) perform simulated rescues during the course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Upon graduation from ... 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
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot 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 from... More
Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to execute the four minute float during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. As a... More
Recruit Cidney Kammerdiener with Charlie Company, 1st
Recruit Cidney Kammerdiener 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. T... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company G, 2d Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawls through an obstacle during a training course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vincent L. Walters, center, with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, demonstrates a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique with Lanc... 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, put on protective gear at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Oct. 26, 2016. The Marines wore protective gear to prevent ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Wesley O. Turner II, left, incoming sergeant major of 3d Recruit Training Battalion (3D RTBN), Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and Sgt. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Barron S. Taylor, cent... More
A U.S. Air Force Military Training Instructor, observes
A U.S. Air Force Military Training Instructor, observes female recruits from Papa Company, 4th recruit Training Battalion, conduct the pull-up portion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on Marine Corps Recruit ... More
Staff Sgt. Eric. Minton, a Marine Corps Instructor
Staff Sgt. Eric. Minton, a Marine Corps Instructor Water Survival, instructs the recruits on one of the swim qualification events at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2019. During the swi... More
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, holds onto his mouth guard before pugil sticks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 23, 2019. Pugil sticks help the recruits ... More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoots his 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 Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete against one another during pugil sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 16. The Recruits executed numerous Marine Corps Mart... More
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, write on clothing tags during the initial uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 21. Recruits marked their dress and service u... More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 7. Each exercise helped recruits develop cardiovascular endurance and prepare for ... More
Recruit Benson Smith with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruit Benson Smith with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, applies camouflage paint during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucible is the final c... More
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fires their M16A4 service rifle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 13, 2020. For one week recruits must learn and practi... More
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. Recruits receive a weekly haircut throughout training to remove the individualit... More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, performs a leg sweep technique on another recruit during a Combat Conditioning Exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. Recruits con... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take gear accountability during a rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11. Recruits must learn the basic Marine Corps marksmansh... More
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safet... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pre-qualify for the rifle range on Parris Island, S.C., June 26, 2019. For one week, recruits learn... 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
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
Pfc. Ellisblake Murray, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Ellisblake Murray, honor graduate for Platoon 2002 Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 24, 2020. Murray is from Pittsburgh, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. C... More
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, aims at a target during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 23, 2020. Recruits will spend numerous hours over the... More
Pfc. Julia Valley, honor graduate for Platoon 2000
Pfc. Julia Valley, honor graduate for Platoon 2000 Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 24, 2020. Valley is from Worthington, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Chr... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver ammo cans and themselves through the Workmans Weaver during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 24, 2020. T... More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle course during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The Confidence Course i... More
Pfc. Christopher Gunther, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Christopher Gunther, honor graduate for Platoon 2014 Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 14, 2020. Gunther is from Great Mills, Md. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl.... More
A drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
A drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, motivates a recruit during The Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminating e... More
Pfc. James Byrnes, honor graduate for Platoon 3018,
Pfc. James Byrnes, honor graduate for Platoon 3018, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 28, 2020. Byrnes is from Port St. Dubois, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. ... More
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
Pfc. Anderson Almonor, honor graduate for Platoon 1018
Pfc. Anderson Almonor, honor graduate for Platoon 1018 Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2020. Almonor is from North Lauderdale, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance... More
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a weapons safety brief from their Primary Marksmanship Instructor (PMI) during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C... More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, eat afternoon chow aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)
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, low-crawl through the water with ammo cans during their Crucible at Parris Island, S.C., April 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final 54-hour long culmi... More
Recruit Sammarcial Toy with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
Recruit Sammarcial Toy with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, looks through his Rifle Combat Optic while shooting his first course of fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Apr... More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, do bicycle crunches 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, demonstrates a fireman carry during the final practical application test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Ma... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attempt the Kasal’s Crossing event during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2020. The Crucible is the fina... 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, completes an obstacle during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 18, 2020. The Confidence Cour... More
Recruits with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Lima Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot from the prone position during table one aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 20, 2020. Table one consists of sh... More
A student with Drill Instructor School gets his Service
A student with Drill Instructor School gets his 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
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
Recruit Tahirah Peterson with November Company, 4th
Recruit Tahirah Peterson with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 14, 2020. The... More
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, complete the Day Movement Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 3, 2020. Basic Warrior Training is a week-long training event t... 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
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
U.S. Marines attending Marine Corps Water Survival
U.S. Marines attending Marine Corps Water Survival School (MCWSS) perform simulated rescues during the course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Upon graduation from ... 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
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, executes 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... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Lori E. Reynolds, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/ Eastern Recruiting Region, shakes the hand of Sgt. Weckerly (USMC), the oldest Marine present during the an... More
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses a lensatic compass while searching for location points during land navigation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 17... 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
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the crunches portion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec.17, 2019. The PFT is an annual ... More
A recruit with 4th Recruit Training Battalion participates
A recruit with 4th Recruit Training Battalion participates in one of the swim qualification events where recruits are required to swim 25 meters with their pack at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.... More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, engage in pugil sticks bouts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., December 23, 2019. Pugil sticks help the recruits apply the fundament... More
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense traini... More
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to compete during Pugil Sticks III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 16. The recruits receive a safety brief and protective gear... More
The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training
The new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, reunite with their loved ones during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, today. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Mari... More
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive instructions before receiving a haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. Recruits receive a weekly haircut throughout trainin... More
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait in line for the tailors during the initial uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 21. Recruits experienced their first dr... More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, lift a log during a log drill exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 7. The exercise helps build the recruits teamwork while instil... More
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, clean their rifles and eat before their next event during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 9, 2020. The Crucible ... More
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fires their M16A4 service rifles aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 13, 2020. For one week recruits must learn and practice ... More
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects the head of a fellow recruit after receiving a haircut at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 5. Recruits receive a weekly haircut t... More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, strike a pad during a Combat Conditioning Exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. One of the purposes of the Marine Corps Martial Ar... More