Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, cross a creek during land navigation training May 11, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This is one of many obstacles recruits may have faced while looking fo... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, quickly put on safety gear before pugil stick training March 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits wear safety equipment such as helmets, groin prote... More
Recruits of Platoon 3045, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3045, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice the sitting shooting position April 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals o... More
Rct. Olivia J. Assi, Platoon 4008, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Olivia J. Assi, Platoon 4008, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, checks her weapon before firing during marksmanship training Feb. 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Every Marine is a rifleman, and... More
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Ivan A. Linares,
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Ivan A. Linares, with Platoon 2050, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session May 5, 2015,... More
A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, loads a magazine into his weapon during combat marksmanship training Jan. 6, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic practical shooting con... More
Rct. Kendall D. Bispham, Platoon 3018, Lima Company,
Rct. Kendall D. Bispham, Platoon 3018, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend the rappel tower Feb. 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling mimics descending from a helicopter ski... More
Rct. Seth M. Brandon, Platoon 1021, Delta Company,
Rct. Seth M. Brandon, Platoon 1021, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shimmies across a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 5, 2016. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corp... More
Rct. Jonathan T. Rodgers, Platoon 3066, India Company,
Rct. Jonathan T. Rodgers, Platoon 3066, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a Marine Corps history class June 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes ... More
Rct. Hunter J. Woodard, Platoon 2026, Echo Company,
Rct. Hunter J. Woodard, Platoon 2026, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during basic water survival training Feb. 22, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Woodard, 19, from Riddleton, Tenn.,... More
Sgt. Trelaine S. Buffaloe, a martial arts instructor,
Sgt. Trelaine S. Buffaloe, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique for recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training Jan. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. T... More
Young men, soon to be the newest recruits of Kilo Company,
Young men, soon to be the newest recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush onto the famous yellow footprints July 13, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these men will ... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attempt various Confidence Course obstacles Feb. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles used to condition recruits men... More
Rct. Francesca J. Harris, Platoon 4014, Papa Company,
Rct. Francesca J. Harris, Platoon 4014, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, makes a quick pre-scripted call notifying her next-of-kin of her safe arrival to training Feb. 1 2016, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, and commanding officers from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Mike Company and Novembe... More
Rct. Carissa N. Rand, Platoon 4002, November Company,
Rct. Carissa N. Rand, Platoon 4002, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices the prone shooting position Dec. 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fun... More
A recruit of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rinses his gas mask March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after use. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 15, 2015. Parris... More
Rct. Marcus F. Schur, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company,
Rct. Marcus F. Schur, Platoon 1069, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, switches positions on a Confidence Course obstacle June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved th... More
Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company,
Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to move faster during martial arts training June 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Mart... More
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, and commanding officers from 2nd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Hotel Company and Novemb... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Minie, a martial arts instructor,
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Minie, a martial arts instructor, demonstrates a technique for recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts training June 11, 2015, on Parris Island, ... More
Rct. Jacob W. Long, Platoon 2060, Hotel Company, 2nd
Rct. Jacob W. Long, Platoon 2060, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during basic water survival training June 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, one of se... More
A recruit of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, answers a question on the final written test Nov. 9, 2015. The test randomizes 100 questions on subjects varying from core values to Marine Corps hist... More
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Diego Hernandez, Platoon
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Diego Hernandez, Platoon 1086, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to his recruits for the first time July 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Hernandez, 29, from N... More
Rct. Jamal H. Dees, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Jamal H. Dees, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, removes lint from a fellow recruit’s uniform before his boot camp photo is taken Jan. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This photo ... More
Rct. Steven Valcarcel Ortiz, Platoon 1025, Delta Company,
Rct. Steven Valcarcel Ortiz, Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses upper-body strength to complete a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course was de... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Nicholas R. Garcia, Platoon 2005,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Nicholas R. Garcia, Platoon 2005, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Isl... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot during marksmanship training March 11, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. While the tools may change, the fundamentals of marksmanship remain the same.... More
Rct. Francesca J. Harris, Platoon 4014, Papa Company,
Rct. Francesca J. Harris, Platoon 4014, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, focuses on her opponent during martial arts training Feb. 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Harris, 19, from Belle Vernon, Pa... More
Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Parris Island and Eastern
Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, and command members from 1st Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Delt... More
Sgt. Mark L. Chasson, a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Mark L. Chasson, a primary marksmanship instructor, shows Rct. Zachary W. Lloyd, Platoon 1044, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, a correct firing position April 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Rct. John D. Plasse, Platoon 1046, Bravo Company, 1st
Rct. John D. Plasse, Platoon 1046, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shimmies across a Confidence Course obstacle March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackle, scale and weave their way t... More
Rct. Trey J. Commee, Platoon 1073, Bravo Company, 1st
Rct. Trey J. Commee, Platoon 1073, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses his utility blouse to float during water survival training July 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must stay afloat ... More
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Maurice S. Jones, with
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Maurice S. Jones, with Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session March 5, 2015, on... More
Rct. Kyle J. Verbeke, Platoon 2042, Fox Company, 2nd
Rct. Kyle J. Verbeke, Platoon 2042, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, switches positions on a Confidence Course obstacle March 31, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved the... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, clear their masks while in the gas chamber March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and... More
Rct. Edwina J. White, Platoon 4029, Oscar Company,
Rct. Edwina J. White, Platoon 4029, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leaps into the water as part of water survival training June 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Leaping from the tower simulates ... More
Rct. Antonio Santini, Platoon 2002, Fox Company, 2nd
Rct. Antonio Santini, Platoon 2002, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a Marine Corps history class Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six history classes that r... More
Rct. Brendan T. Slossar, Platoon 2081, Golf Company,
Rct. Brendan T. Slossar, Platoon 2081, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down a Confidence Course obstacle Aug. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This obstacle requires recruits to slide acros... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sidestep across a rope on a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 18, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This obstacle requires recruits to sidestep across a ro... More
Rct. J’Lynn B. Gordillo, Platoon 4011, November Company,
Rct. J’Lynn B. Gordillo, Platoon 4011, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming under the watchful eye of Water Survival Instructor Sgt. Brandon D. Schramm, Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris I... More
Sgt. Johnny A. Carlos Jr., a primary marksmanship
Sgt. Johnny A. Carlos Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For... More
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island,
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island, S.C., in support of their new Marines during the motivational run of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Trainin... More
Lt. Col. Christopher C. Lynch, Recruit Training Regiment
Lt. Col. Christopher C. Lynch, Recruit Training Regiment executive officer, speaks to new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, after a moti... More
Motivation run pumps up Parris Island’s newest Marines
Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth, Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, and command members from 3rd Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Mik... More
Rct. Ryan P. Coughlin, Platoon 2014, Golf Company,
Rct. Ryan P. Coughlin, Platoon 2014, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices the sitting shooting position Jan. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fun... More
Rct. Clayton A. Ferguson, Platoon 3017, Lima Company,
Rct. Clayton A. Ferguson, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappels from a 47-foot rappel tower Jan. 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training simulates jumping from a helicopte... More
Recruits of Platoon 2052, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2052, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice weapon retention techniques during martial arts training May 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques, part of the Marine... More
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling technique Aug. 11, 2015, to recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a heli... More
Cpl. Josh C. Rodriguez, a marksmanship instructor,
Cpl. Josh C. Rodriguez, a marksmanship instructor, helps Rct. Trayshauna S. E. Brown, Platoon 4011, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, with her marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 25, 2015, on Parris Isl... More
Rct. Joshua I. Reeves, Platoon 3008, Kilo Company,
Rct. Joshua I. Reeves, Platoon 3008, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to begin his pugil stick match Nov. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent r... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shed gear underwater during water survival training April 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, one of seven graduation require... More
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, a Parris Island drillmaster,
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, a Parris Island drillmaster, evaluates Platoon 3032, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation March 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter the gas chamber Aug. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a burning sensation... More
Rct. David Z. Nieves, Platoon 1014, Charlie Company,
Rct. David Z. Nieves, Platoon 1014, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Dec. 8, 2015. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corps recru... More
A new Marine of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
A new Marine of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rings the 2nd Recruit Training Battalion bell during a traditional motivational run May 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The run took place before ... More
Rct. Treyvon M. Chambers, Platoon 2058, Hotel Company,
Rct. Treyvon M. Chambers, Platoon 2058, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, asks a question during a core values class May 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Corps’ core values - honor, courage and... More
Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, marches during a final drill evaluation Aug. 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill teaches habits of disc... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice falling during a martial arts training session May 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This technique helps reduce the risk of injury when fal... More
Staff Sgt. Judiyan E. Lowe, chief drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Judiyan E. Lowe, chief drill instructor of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, teaches her recruits the importance of knowing Marine Corps history June 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Hist... More
Masks are cleaned after each use to prevent cross
Masks are cleaned after each use to prevent cross contamination. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island a... More
Rct. Jenna A. Shuman performs a rear choke on Rct.
Rct. Jenna A. Shuman performs a rear choke on Rct. Madison P. Taylor, both with Platoon 4008, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts qualification Jan. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take notes during a history class April 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Historical periods range from the Marine Corps’ founding in 1775 to recent oper... More
Rct. Bailey M. Olson, Platoon 4014, Oscar Company,
Rct. Bailey M. Olson, Platoon 4014, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, runs toward a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits get two opportunities to tackle, scale ... More
Columbia, S.C., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Anthony R. Richardson currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Richardson joined the Marine C... More
North Hills, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. M...
Rct. Kimberli I. Resinos, an 18-year-old native of North Hills, Calif., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Resinos is tr... More
McDonough, Ga., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Cousins joined the Marine Corps ... More
Jonathan W. Shung, an Officer Candidate School candidate,
Jonathan W. Shung, an Officer Candidate School candidate, maneuvers a metal plank March 28, 2015, during the 6th Marine Corps District Officer Selection Teams’ Annual Field Training Exercise on Parris Island, S... More
Pfc. Cody D. Ogden, honor graduate for Platoon 1028,
Pfc. Cody D. Ogden, honor graduate for Platoon 1028, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 10, 2015. Ogden is from Gregory, Mich. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
A new Marine of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new Marine of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony April 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home trainin... More
Pfc. Gerald D. Williamswilcox, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Gerald D. Williamswilcox, honor graduate for Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 24, 2015. Williamswilcox is from Cleveland. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Zachary F. Wade, honor graduate for Platoon 1032,
Pfc. Zachary F. Wade, honor graduate for Platoon 1032, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 1, 2015. Wade is from Virginia Beach, Va. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Wichita Falls, Texas, native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris...
Staff Sgt. Roger L. Petersen currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Petersen joined the Marine C... More
A new Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training
A new Marine of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony May 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training to... More
Pfc. Jessica M. Smith, the Papa Company high shooter
Pfc. Jessica M. Smith, the Papa Company high shooter from Platoon 4016, scored 336 points out of 350 points. Smith graduated boot camp May 15, 2015, and is from Naples, Fla. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Rct. Zane W. Reeder, a 21-year-old native of Stone
Rct. Zane W. Reeder, a 21-year-old native of Stone Ridge, N.Y., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Reeder is training wi... More
Pfc. Kyle M. Timmerman, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Kyle M. Timmerman, honor graduate for Platoon 1045, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 29, 2015. Timmerman is from Fort Recovery, Ohio. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Justin A. Hanes, honor graduate for Platoon 2040,
Pfc. Justin A. Hanes, honor graduate for Platoon 2040, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp June 5, 2015. Hanes is from Jacksonville, Fla. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
McDonough, Ga., native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Islan...
Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Cousins joined the Marine Corps ... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated ... More
Dumont, N.J., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Eduardo J. Rivera, a 19-year-old native of Dumont, N.J., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Rivera is training with... More
Kingwood, Texas, native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marin...
Rct. Logan C. Cradic, a 20-year-old native of Kingwood, Texas, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Cradic is training wit... More
Pfc. Dominic A. Moore, honor graduate for Platoon 1049,
Pfc. Dominic A. Moore, honor graduate for Platoon 1049, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 2, 2015. Moore is from Washington. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Platoon 2050, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 2050, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 10, 2015. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Robert F. Rodriguez III, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Robert F. Rodriguez III, honor graduate for Platoon 3053, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 24, 2015. Rodriguez is from Hamden, Conn. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony July 31, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training... More
Pfc. Brett G. Hammontree, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Brett G. Hammontree, honor graduate for Platoon 2056, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 7, 2015. Hammontree is from Dalton, Ga. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Gloucester, Mass., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
Rct. Michael A. Munroe, an 18-year-old native of Gloucester, Mass., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Munroe is trai... More
Pfc. Mason J. McLaughlin, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Mason J. McLaughlin, honor graduate for Platoon 3060, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 14, 2015. McLaughlin is from Butler, Pa. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Dustan L. Hinson, honor graduate for Platoon 2064,
Pfc. Dustan L. Hinson, honor graduate for Platoon 2064, Echo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 4, 2015. Hinson is from Salisbury, N.C. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Parris Island fire fighter earns Beaufort County Fire Fighter of the Y...
Kevin Averill, a fire fighter with the Parris Island Fire Department, receives the Beaufort County Fire Fighter of the Year award Sept. 11, 2015, at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort, S.C. Ron V... More
Pfc. Jakob A. Wabrek, honor graduate for Platoon 2073,
Pfc. Jakob A. Wabrek, honor graduate for Platoon 2073, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 2, 2015. Wabrek is from Haverhill, Mass. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Reginald E. Parker Jr., honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Reginald E. Parker Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 3072, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 9, 2015. Parker is from Cleveland, Tenn. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Houston G. Dickens, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Houston G. Dickens, honor graduate for Platoon 2086, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 23, 2015. Dickens is from Lake Junaluska, N.C. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Sa’Montay Q. Lee, honor graduate for Platoon 3086,
Pfc. Sa’Montay Q. Lee, honor graduate for Platoon 3086, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 6, 2015. Lee is from Fairburn, Ga. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Camden, S.C., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Cameron C. Hayes, an 18-year-old native of Camden, S.C., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Hayes is training wi... More
Pfc. Samuel T. Lance, honor graduate for Platoon 1088,
Pfc. Samuel T. Lance, honor graduate for Platoon 1088, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 13, 2015. Lance is from Chickamauga, Ga. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Jordan A. Cohen, honor graduate for Platoon 3005,
Pfc. Jordan A. Cohen, honor graduate for Platoon 3005, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 8, 2016. Cohen is from Raynham, Mass. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pvt. Joseph R. Walker, with Platoon 1000, Bravo Company,
Pvt. Joseph R. Walker, with Platoon 1000, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company’s highest combined physical fitness and combat fitness score. Walker, a native of Livonia, Mich., earn... More
Pfc. Leanna Colon, honor graduate for Platoon 4003,
Pfc. Leanna Colon, honor graduate for Platoon 4003, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 22, 2016. Colon is from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)