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
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fun... 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
Julica Evans, Recruit Training Regiment team 1 team
Julica Evans, Recruit Training Regiment team 1 team member, chucks a dodge ball at Headquarters and Service Battalion team 2 team members Jan. 24 during the Women's Dodge Ball Tournament aboard Marine Corps Rec... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, participate in the annual Marine Corps Birthday Pageant aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 8, 2013. The Birthday Pageant show... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. E. C. Henriquez, first sergeant,
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. E. C. Henriquez, first sergeant, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, gives the report for Oscar Company d... 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 Gunnery Sgt. Douglas V. Voigt, an
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas V. Voigt, an instructor with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, measures a student's rank insignia at MCRD Sa... More
U.S. Marines with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, return guidons to their drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 29, 2016. The drill instru... 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, wait before conducting the day movement course during The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Is... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company M., 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company M., 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct Pugil Stick training as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training at Leatherneck Squar... 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
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, waits in the prone position at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016. The recruit wait... 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. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Milton D. Zavala, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Milton D. Zavala, left, drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives a safety brief with Cpl. Rupert M. Mighty, with Mar... 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, sprint during a combat fitness test (CFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 30, 2016. Th... 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. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support
U.S. Navy Lt. Robert G. Graham, chaplain with Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, delivers an invocation during a relief and appointment ceremony at ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, do ammunition can lifts during an initial Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Rec... More
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with November Company,
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, meet before supervising the obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, P... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion and Delta Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment attend a class before the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corp... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion and Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attend a class on rope techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Jun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Wellington Daniels, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Wellington Daniels, platoon 2050, Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, waits for a safety brief at Hue City range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., J... More
U.S service members and civilians attend a change of
U.S service members and civilians attend a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2017. The ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Col. Barron S. Taylor, who relinquished... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, Papa Company, 4th Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, performs a 25 meter swim at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2017. After... More
U.S Marines with platoon 4025, November Company, 4th
U.S Marines with platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march before a motivational run at Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., July 13, 2017. The Mo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, on comming
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, on comming commanding officer of Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, prepares to receive the Marine Corps flag from Col. Daren... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, fire down range at Chosin Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island,... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Papa Company, 4th
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, prepares ammunition for the next recruit during Table 2 practice at Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris ... 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 a set of wooden logs at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Dec. 12, 2017. The recruits ... 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
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4016, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to complete an obstacle during the Crucible at Parris Island, S.C. April 20, 2018. The Crucible, a 54 ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jade Nichols, a senior drill instructor with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discusses reasons for joining the Marine Corps with her recruits during the Crucible at Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Dao, a chief drill instructor with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, discusses leadership with Marines of Delta and Oscar Company, 4th RTBN at Parris Island,... More
Private First Class Brian Reynolds is named honor graduate
Private First Class Brian Reynolds is named honor graduate for Company A, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 20, 2018, for placing first ... More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, apply camouflage during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event t... More
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls during the Bayonet Assault Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 16. The recruits moved in squads of four in each section throu... 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
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stand
Marines with 4th Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during the 4th Battalion dinner on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2018. Marines and special guests attended the 4th Batta... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George L. Vega assumes his duty as 3rd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 14. 1st Sgt. N... More
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to receive haircuts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 20. Recruits receive haircuts regularly during training to create uniformity an... More
A recruit from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives measurements during initial uniform fittings at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Nov. 21. Marines with Clothing Facility checked measu... 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, hikes with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the last stretch of the Crucible on Marine Corps... More
Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon
Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gave us some insight on what it means to be the platoon guide and why she wanted to lead from the front. ... More
Pfc. Bennett Harbour, has earned the company's highest
Pfc. Bennett Harbour, has earned the company's highest physical and combat fitness score. Harbour, a native of Alpharetta, Ga., has earned a score of 597 out of 600 points. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo b... More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform curls with a log at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 7. If one recruit failed to put the amount of effort needed, the rest of the... 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 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
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Rodriguez, drill instructor, with
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Rodriguez, drill instructor, with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, briefs the recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Pr... More
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
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit from Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls during the Bayonet Assault Course III at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 29. The recruits moved in squads of four in each section t... 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 Bruce Klanser, a teacher at Everglades High School, during the Edu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Abiud Montes,
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Abiud Montes, a recruiting support officer from Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale, speaks about his time during Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Educators Workshop aboar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the Eastern
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, gives his final remarks to attendees of the Educators Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Sou... 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
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform vertical knee strikes during a Combat Conditioning Exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6. One of the purposes of the Marine... More
Cpl. Jason Kimball, armorer, Headquarters Company,
Cpl. Jason Kimball, armorer, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion briefs the recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during a rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San... More
Recruit Christopher Ibarra, with Charlie Company, 1st
Recruit Christopher Ibarra, with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Ibarra said he was excited for the rappel... 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
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run their 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
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run their 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
Recruit Michael Clines with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
Recruit Michael Clines 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 h... More
Pfc. James Connell, honor graduate for Platoon 2001
Pfc. James Connell, honor graduate for Platoon 2001 Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 24, 2020. Connell is from Knoxville, Tenn. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Chr... More
Pfc. Noriel Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 2006
Pfc. Noriel Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 2006 Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 24, 2020. Brown is from Walden, N.Y. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in pugil sticks during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 24, 2020. The Crucible is the final culminati... More
A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates an obstacle course during the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 28, 2020. The Confidence Course... More
Pfc. Michael Spaulding, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Michael Spaulding, honor graduate for Platoon 2013 Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 14, 2020. Spaulding is from Cherry Valley, Ma. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance C... More
Pfc. Matthew Stuffel, honor graduate for Platoon 2009
Pfc. Matthew Stuffel, honor graduate for Platoon 2009 Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 14, 2020. Stuffel is from Newport News, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. M... More
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
Recruit Anthony Escalante with Charlie Company, 1st
Recruit Anthony Escalante with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets his hair cut aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 26, 2020. Male recruits will receive multiple haircu... 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