Chief Petty Officer Milton Casey, a company commander at Training Center Cape May, poses for a photo in the entryway of Munro Hall, a barracks located at Training Center Cape May, March 26, 2019. Casey voluntee More
Pfc. Eric M. Frassoni, honor graduate for Platoon 2028, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 12, 2019. Frassoni is from Ridley Park, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann)
Newly inducted Honorary Commanders tour the 621st Contingency Response Squadron as a part of the Honorary Commander's Bootcamp at Travis Air Force Base, California, Apr. 12, 2019. The Honorary Commander's Bootc More
Chief Petty Officer VanderJagt marches members of Foxtrot-197 one last time as they head to their graduation, April 19, 2019, at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J. VanderJagt has been training the recr More
Cmdr. Brian Krautler, the executive officer of Training Center Cape May, greets the Board of Advisors, April 29, 2019. The board is holding its semi-annual meeting at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May More
CAPE MAY, N.J. -- Chief Petty Officer Paul Jones, the officer-in-charge of Aids to Navigation Team South Padre Island, Texas, talks to recruits from U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May about his experienc More
Steve Weston speaks with Brig. Gen. Glenn during the dedication ceremony for his son Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathere More
CAPE MAY, N.J. -- Petty Officer Abascal marches a company of recruits during a Sunset Parade held at Training Center Cape May on June 30, 2019. This Sunset Parade was in honor of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. More
A recruit from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sights in on his rifle combat optic to practice for range qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 2, 2019. Grass week t More
Recruit Jonathan Kelly from Platoon 2062, Fox Company, he took the commitment to enlist in the Marine Corps after six years of prior service with the Air Force and two master’s degrees on Marine Corps Recruit D More
Recruits from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepare for their incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 8, 2019. Incentive training is used by drill More
Attendees of the Project NEXUS kickoff event sign in at the AFWERX Austin Hub July 8, 2019. NEXUS, a tech boot camp, will train Airmen from various backgrounds in data, software development and application desi More
Master Chief Electronics Technician Jason Dupre, Command Master Chief, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), congratulates the recruits of Naval Training Center Great Lakes Recruit Division 2 More
Capt. Owen Gibbons transfers command to Capt. Kathy Felger during a Change of Command ceremony July 19, 2019, at Training Center Cape May in Cape May, N.J. Gibbons served as the Commanding Officer of Training C More
Col. Benjamin Conde, 23d Wing vice commander, gives remarks during a National Security Innovation Network “Innovation Bootcamp” course, July 23, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Over the four-day bootcamp, 29 More
CAPE MAY, N.J. -- Recruits companies from U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May prepare to march on the parade field as part of a Sunset Parade in honor of the Jersey Cape Military Spouses Club and local co More
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carries his fellow recruit in a simulated battle during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 22, 2019. The Crucible te More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan arrives at homeport for the first time, Sept. 28, 2019, at Training Center Cape May. McShan was a pioneer for women and African Americans and was the first More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Randall Lawrence, the new Battalion Commander at Training Center Cape May, begins his official duties after an installation ceremony on base, Oct. 11 More
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a pugil sticks bout on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamentals More
A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to fire his M-16 A4 Service Rifle on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 23, 2019. For one week, recruits must learn and pra More
Santos Bonilla, Project NEXUS student and Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent, presents one of the Project NEXUS capstone projects during the graduation on Nov. 4, 2019. Designed by the Air Educati More
A basic military trainee contemplates an obstacle during Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training Nov. 21, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas. During the exercise, trainees live in tents, wake More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Seaman Ryan Wilson graduated U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May with the newest group of Coast Guardsmen during a ceremony on base, November 22, 2019. Wilson, soon to be stationed in Atl More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Graduates from recruit company Oscar 198 complete basic training at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, during a graduation ceremony, April 22, 2020. Training Center Cape May serves the More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Capt. Kathy Felger presented Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Chastine with the Sailor of the Quarter award at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, May 1, 2020. Training Center Cape May More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Peggie Montemurro, a travel specialist in the Travel Management Team at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, works as the sole travel agent for recruits graduating the 8-week training cou More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Chief Petty Officer Dave Knapp, a section commander and interim assistant battalion commader at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, works to train recruits on base, May 14, 2020. U.S. Coast G More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Recruits from forming company Sierra 198 are greeted by their company commanders during a ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, May 28, 2020. Training Center Cape May serves t More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Master Chief Petty Officer Dave Pace is relieved by Master Chief Petty Officer Kody Fraughton as the Command Master Chief of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May during a Change of Watch ceremo More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Piping plover pair nests on the beach at Training Center Cape May, June 18, 2020. The plover is listed as a protected and endangered speces. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ri More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew T. Schulz, a student at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, poses with his fiancée, Aleigha Breneman, and her daughter, Magnolia, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Forti, a combat graphics specialist with 1st Communication Strategy and Operations Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, listens to a virtual lecture at his More
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Seaman Mia Turkington from Poland, Maine, earned the title of Honor Graduate after graduating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 8-week basic training at Training Center Cape May, Sept. 11, 2020. Turkingto More
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, Station Cape May, Maritime Safety and Security Team New York, and Training Center Cape May Fire Department conduct hoist training, Nov 10, 2020. The Coast More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Nov. 19, 2020) Congratulations to the newest and sharpest Sailors in the U.S. Navy who graduated from boot camp at Recruit Training Command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Na More
GREAT LAKES, Illinois (Nov. 6, 1997) Seaman Apprentice Thomas Huebner smiles for a photo in bootcamp in 1997. Huebner will be retiring from the Navy in February, 2021, after serving 23 years in the Navy’s subma More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Douglas A. Vogel, a primary marksmanship instructor with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of Platoon 3046, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit T More
Rct. Robert J. Reynolds, Platoon 1064, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, removes lint from a fellow recruit’s uniform before his boot camp photo is taken July 8, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This p More
Rct. Tristan R. Laughlin, Platoon 2069, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, writes down the measurements of fellow recruits during the company’s uniform clothing issue July 15, 2015, on Parris Island, More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, charge forward on a combat training course March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth we More
Rct. Janelle E. Kim, Platoon 4029, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, uses a compass during a land navigation exercise Aug. 3, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits ventured into a wooded area with More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle Oct. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corps recruits More
Sgt. Gerardo R. Granados, a martial arts instructor, grades recruit of Platoon 4008, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts qualification Jan. 14, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. All re More
Rct. Mason D. Miner, Platoon 3048, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares his bed during his free time April 28, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Miner, 19, from Amherst, Va., is scheduled to graduate July 8, 201 More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, rinse gas masks Jan. 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Masks are cleaned after each use to prevent cross contamination. Oscar Company is scheduled to gr More
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, a Parris Island drillmaster, evaluates Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation June 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, More
A tailor measures Rct. Rahquand L. McDaniel, Platoon 2096, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Oct. 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The uniform fitting marks one step closer for recruits who endure 1 More
New Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during a motivational run through the streets of Parri More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rush into the gas chamber April 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. While in the gas chamber, recruits will break the seal of their gas mask. By breaking th More
Rct. Emily E. Conley, left, and Rct. Imonee M. House, both with Platoon 4024, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, use compasses to search for a specific set of coordinates during a practical applicat More
Rct. Bryson N. Barthol, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes his opponent during pugil stick training July 27, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, whic More
Rct. Dillon P. Moyers, Platoon 1064, Alpha Company, 1st 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. Nicholas A. Calve, Platoon 2060, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming under the watchful eye of Water Survival Instructor Sgt. Michael J. Lesiewicz June 8, 2015, on Parris Isla More
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
Recruits of Platoon 1042, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice shooting in the kneeling position May 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmansh More
Rct. Curiesha J. Ford, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, inserts a magazine into her weapon during marksmanship training Feb. 25, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit fires more More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice punching Aug. 27, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. These techniques are part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which fuses martial arts te More
Rct. Silvia PachecoVazquez, Platoon 4011, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leaps into the water as part of water survival training Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Leaping from the tower si More
Rct. Irvin Sanchez, Platoon 1073, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes a fighting stance during a martial arts training session Aug. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines Corps Martial Art More
Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region Commanding General, and commanding officers from 1st Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new marines of More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, salute the American flag during an emblem ceremony Feb. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the More
The newest recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, respond to orders Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints they are expected to More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Michael P. Wentline, Platoon 2053, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to move faster during martial arts training May 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Ma More
Recruits of Platoon 3024, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation on Parlise isnhalf.April 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, More
A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rings the 2nd Recruit Training Battalion bell during a motivational run Nov. 12, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The run took place before the new Mar More
Rct. Nicholas L. McNair, Platoon 3017, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention while his cover is fitted Jan. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This photo is normally identified as a Ma More
Recruits of Platoon 4015, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice the prone shooting position March 16, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of More
Rct. Megan E. Mader, Platoon 4011, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to he More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush from the gas chamber March 3, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits proved they learned the basics of chemical warfare defense by properly usin More
Senior Drill Instructor Jonathan M. Owens tells soon-to-be recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, what they will be expected of them once they enter the receiving building July 20, 2015, o More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait their turn during pugil stick training March 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight using pugil sticks, which represent rifles with fixed b More
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling technique June 16, 2015, to recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a he More
Rct. Bailey T. French, Platoon 3037, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during water survival training March 20, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. French, 20, from West Field, Mass., is sc More
Recruits of Platoon 1025, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of ma More
Rct. Katelyn M. Ewan, Platoon 4003, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 18, 2015. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help Marine Corps rec More
Recruits of Platoon 3021, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait for the next command during a final drill evaluation March 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-or More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sidestep across a rope on a Confidence Course obstacle June 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle requires recruits to sidestep across a rope w More
Staff Sgt. Cody A. Schreiber, a senior drill instructor with Platoon 2076, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reports to the drillmaster during his platoon’s final drill evaluation Sept. 23, 2015, o More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, perform crunches Sept. 12, 2015, as part of their initial strength test on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits More
Rct. Alexis C. Lewis, Platoon 4027, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares her uniform on May 25, 2016, for the next day during free time on Parris Island, S.C. Each day, recruits receive one h More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical fitness training session Feb. 3, 2015. Recruits perform various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle groups and prepare More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do side planks during a physical fitness session March 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessi More
Rct. Robert R. Schechterly V, Platoon 2036, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to rappel from a 47-foot tower March 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a More
Rct. Dominic J. Estremera, Platoon 2074, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend the rappel tower Aug. 11, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training mimics descending from a helicopt More
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do pullups during a physical fitness session April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions thro More
Rct. Chris P. Ciscato, Platoon 1044, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sidesteps across a rope March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. This Confidence Course obstacle requires recruits to sidestep a More
Rct. Dalton P. Wasson, 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 skid More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sebastian A. Orellana, Platoon 1045, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, repeats the oath of enlistment June 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Repeating the oath is a custom tha More
Cpl. Joshua C. Rodriguez, a primary marksmanship instructor, corrects the firing position of Rct. Justin T. Burgess, Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, on June 9, 2015, on Parris Island More
Rct. Joseph V. Capo, Platoon 1024, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training March 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Capo, 20, from Gainesville, Fla., is scheduled to gra More
Recruits of Platoon 2013, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice the sitting shooting position Jan. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of More
Rct. Joshua J. Olson, Platoon 2021, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, weaves his way through a Confidence Course obstacle Jan. 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles More
Rct. Malcolm B. Cooper III, Platoon 1030, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, jumps onto a log Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is used to condition recruits mentally and phys More
Rct. Matthew A. Jones, Platoon 1024 Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 8, 2016. Jones, 19, from Kennesaw, Ga., is scheduled to graduate April 15, 2016. Parri More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learn about uniform regulations Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines take pride in their uniforms, and the foundation of that pride is built d More
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a water survival instructor, teaches Rct. Rachael E. Low, Platoon 4015, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to swim during water survival training March 2, 2015, on Parris More
Rct. Trever D. Maxwell, Platoon 3098, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, does pull-ups during an initial strength test Sept. 16, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Male recruits must do at least two pull- More
Rct. Wyatt S. Stone, Platoon 3018, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rappels from a 47-foot tower Jan. 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training simulates jumping from a helicopter or descend More