United States Marine Corps recruits of Charlie Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform a practice patrol during the Crucible Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 54-hou... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Hunter R. Bloomer of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Hunter R. Bloomer of Platoon 3008, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, slides down an obstacle using a rope Dec. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 ob... More
Pfc. Kathryn Fisher, honor graduate for Platoon 4017,
Pfc. Kathryn Fisher, honor graduate for Platoon 4017, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Fisher is from Floyd, Va. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Joyner, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Joyner, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to assemble a gas mask Sept. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors, like Jo... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Dave Ortiz of Platoon
United States Marine Corps Rct. Dave Ortiz of Platoon 1004, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, simulates being a casualty during a Crucible event Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible,... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, exercise during incentive training Oct. 31, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Incentive training consists of physical exercises administered in a controll... More
Pfc. Sergio Cano, honor graduate for Platoon 3032,
Pfc. Sergio Cano, honor graduate for Platoon 3032, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Cano is from Biscoe, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
Pfc. Isaac Black, honor graduate for Platoon 3036,
Pfc. Isaac Black, honor graduate for Platoon 3036, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Black is from Trenton, Ohio. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
Staff Sgt. Ambrosio Madrigal currently serves as a
Staff Sgt. Ambrosio Madrigal currently serves as a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Madrigal joined the Marine Corps M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Douglas Wright, an 18-year-old
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Douglas Wright, an 18-year-old native of Summerville, S.C., poses for a picture during Basic Warrior Training July 6, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Wright is with Platoon 2057, Echo Company... More
Pfc. Brandon Richard, honor graduate for Platoon 3034,
Pfc. Brandon Richard, honor graduate for Platoon 3034, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Richard is from Feeding Hills, Mass. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, collect their gas masks prior to an instructional course Sept. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors are respons... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sprint down a field track during physical training Nov. 17, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical... More
United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy A. Bolin of
United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy A. Bolin of Weapons and Field Training Battalion, gives a mission brief to the recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during the Crucible Jan. 9, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Hobb, a
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Hobb, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly tie and tighten a rope harness Oct 4, 2017, to recruits of H... More
Twins Kaylynn K. Kalama and Branden K. Kalama, from
Twins Kaylynn K. Kalama and Branden K. Kalama, from Hamilton, Ohio, swear the Oath of Enlistment before leaving for Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 10, 2017. The Kalama siblings, both 18, from Hamilton, Ohio graduate... More
Earning the title Marine can also help non-U.S. citizens
Earning the title Marine can also help non-U.S. citizens earn the rights and privileges of citizenship. This week, 15 new Marines took the Oath of Allegiance and became naturalized U.S. citizens. “United States... More
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor Staff Sgt. Helen
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor Staff Sgt. Helen Rosero instructs recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, to collect their gas masks prior to an instructional course Nov. 14, 2017, on Parr... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reaffirm their oath to the Marine Corps during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony Aug. 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit ... More
Pvt. Doresha L. Blackwell, from Richmond, Va., greets
Pvt. Doresha L. Blackwell, from Richmond, Va., greets her mother for the first time after earning the title U.S. Marine. Having endured 12 weeks of arduous training, Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Trai... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Branden K. Kalama and Pfc. Kaylynn
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Branden K. Kalama and Pfc. Kaylynn K. Kalama stand with retired Gunnery Sgt. Todd A. McAlister in front of the Iwo Jima memorial Jan. 5, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Kalama siblings, ... More
Pfc. Preston St. Pierre, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Preston St. Pierre, honor graduate for Platoon 2036, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 27, 2018. St. Pierre is from Lutcher, La. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn to block attacks from an aggressor during a martial arts training session April 23, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Pro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Ramos, a martial arts instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Ramos, a martial arts instructor with Support Battalion, prepares to blow his whistle to end a pugil sticks bout July 20, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. During pugil sticks and body sp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jovan Jones, an 21-year-old
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jovan Jones, an 21-year-old native of Orlando, Fla., poses for a picture during Basic Warrior Training July 6, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Wright is with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd R... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice shooting positions Nov. 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmanship fundamen... More
Pfc. Keenon Tobin, Platoon 1040, Lima Company, 3rd
Pfc. Keenon Tobin, Platoon 1040, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 12, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kyle Kavanagh, an assistant
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kyle Kavanagh, an assistant series commander of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a Marine’s uniform Aug. 23, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Formal inspections held ... More
Pvt. Katherine Ulmer, the Fox Company high shooter
Pvt. Katherine Ulmer, the Fox Company high shooter from Platoon 4014, scored 319 out of 350 points. Ulmer graduated boot camp April 27, 2018, and is from Lowell, Mass. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Angelo Coschignano of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Angelo Coschignano of Platoon 2005, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his safety harness inspected by an instructor Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits, like Cos... More
United States Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, crawl through the dirt Sept. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event, te... More
Pvt. Diego Diaz Razuri, Platoon 9078, Lima Company,
Pvt. Diego Diaz Razuri, Platoon 9078, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 12, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledg... More
Staff Sgt. Ambrosio Madrigal currently serves as a
Staff Sgt. Ambrosio Madrigal currently serves as a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Madrigal joined the Marine Corps M... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to enter the gas chamber Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits will experience the gas’s effects, which include temp... More
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor of Oscar Company,
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, writes notes on a Marine’s uniform inspection Aug. 22, 2017 on Parris Island, S.C. Formal inspections help ensure Marines h... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, watch a demonstration of how to rappel down the side of a wall Nov. 14, 2017, on Par... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits step off the bus after
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits step off the bus after arriving on Parris Island, S.C., for recruit training July 16, 2018. These young men and women are scheduled to begin their training in the next few days wi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, embraces her family Jan. 4, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. New Marines, like Kalama, 18, from Hamilton, O... More
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Thomas Lagno,
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Thomas Lagno, a martial arts instructor with Support Battalion, demonstrates to recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, body sparring techniques before th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Branden K. Kalama with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Branden K. Kalama with Platoon 2006, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoots during marksmanship training Nov. 29, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Kalama, 18, from Hamilton, Ohio... More
Pfc. Kody Mckinniss, honor graduate for Platoon 3033,
Pfc. Kody Mckinniss, honor graduate for Platoon 3033, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Mckinniss is from Lancaster, Ohio. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
United States Marine Corps Rct. Mark W. Weaver of Platoon
United States Marine Corps Rct. Mark W. Weaver of Platoon 1066, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions to his squad Sept. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit traini... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Nicholas A. Rector
United States Marine Corps Rct. Nicholas A. Rector of Platoon 1093, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls along the dirt during the Crucible Dec. 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Tenpa Tsering of Platoon 2084,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Tenpa Tsering of Platoon 2084, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a rope during an obstacle course Aug. 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is one of many physi... More
Pvt. Lourdes Hernandez, from San Angelo, Texas, embrasses
Pvt. Lourdes Hernandez, from San Angelo, Texas, embrasses a family member after being dismissed by her senior drill instructor. Having endured 12 weeks of arduous training, Marines with Hotel Company, 2nd Recru... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vanessa Coca of Platoon 4001,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Vanessa Coca of Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, descends from the rappel tower Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Coca, 24, from Spokane Valley, Wash., is ... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Marc-ari Lewis of Platoon
United States Marine Corps Rct. Marc-ari Lewis of Platoon 2012, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, spars against a fellow recruit during the Crucible Jan. 26, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. During the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Thanh C. Huynh of Platoon 2002,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Thanh C. Huynh of Platoon 2002, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, waits to challenge his opponent during pugil sticks Oct. 31, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Matched up according... More
United States Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, drag a simulated casualty during the Crucible Sept. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 54-hou... More
A United States Marine Corps recruit of Charlie Company,
A United States Marine Corps recruit of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives a hand signal to his squad during a Crucible event Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit train... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, fight with pugil sticks during the Crucible July 20, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. This training is part of the Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, descend from a rappel tower Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Prior to ascending... More
United States Marine Corps drill instructor Staff Sgt.
United States Marine Corps drill instructor Staff Sgt. Cynthia A. Schuitt of Platoon 4041 November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gives orders to recruits Oct. 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill i... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Manuel G. Giron of
United States Marine Corps Rct. Manuel G. Giron of Platoon 1001, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, cleans his rifle before starting the next event during the Crucible Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Isla... More
United States Marine Corps recruits of Delta Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run thru an obstacle course Oct. 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event... More
Pvt. Gabriel Ramsey, the Kilo Company high shooter
Pvt. Gabriel Ramsey, the Kilo Company high shooter from Platoon 3032, scored 335 out of 350 points. Ramsey graduated boot camp May 5, 2018, and is from Greenback, Tenn. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Mariela Linares Galvan, Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Mariela Linares Galvan, Platoon 4041, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applican... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kaylynn K. Kalama with Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to enter the land navigation course Dec. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits, like Kalam... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Brianna A. Ochoa of
United States Marine Corps Rct. Brianna A. Ochoa of Platoon 4002, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, passes an ammo can to fellow recruits during the Crucible Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The... More
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Chayna M. McGurn corrects a
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Chayna M. McGurn corrects a recruit’s martial arts technique Oct 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. McGurn, 27, is from Oakland, Calif. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to... More
Staff Sgt. Tram A. Acosta currently serves as a senior
Staff Sgt. Tram A. Acosta currently serves as a senior drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Acosta joined the Marine Corps in Au... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Joquez I. Cummins of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Joquez I. Cummins of Platoon 3092, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, lands a winning blow against his opponent Sept. 18, 2017, on Parris Island. This training is part of the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, descend from a rappel tower Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Prior to ascending... More
Pfc. Divinejust Torres, Platoon 3078, Lima Company,
Pfc. Divinejust Torres, Platoon 3078, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 12, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledg... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run out of the gas chamber Sept. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits will experience the gas’s effects, which include temporary ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run laps after completing an obstacle course Aug. 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors have recruits conduct additional... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Jesus Flores Tenorio, Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Jesus Flores Tenorio, Platoon 1074, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants mus... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Yutong Wang, Platoon 4041, Papa
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Yutong Wang, Platoon 4041, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonst... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits receive haircuts during
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits receive haircuts during their first night on Parris Island, S.C., July 16, 2018. These young men are scheduled to begin their training in the next few days with Delta Company, 1st... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Howard H. Lin of Platoon 2005,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Howard H. Lin of Platoon 2005, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, adjusts the mask of another recruit Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits, like Lin, 18, from Brooklyn... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Montgomery currently serves
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Montgomery currently serves as a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Montgomery joined the Mari... More
Pfc. Reggie Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 2032,
Pfc. Reggie Brown, honor graduate for Platoon 2032, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 27, 2018. Brown is from Savannah, Ga. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Bianca A. Jimenez of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Bianca A. Jimenez of Platoon 4002, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, passes ammo cans to fellow recruits during the Crucible Jan. 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucib... More
United States Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, put on protection gear as they prepare to begin body sparring during the Crucible Jan. 26, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Durin... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Mitchell L.Hoover of
United States Marine Corps Rct. Mitchell L.Hoover of Platoon 1073, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shouts orders to his squad during the Crucible Oct. 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucib... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice rappelling Oct. 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits rappel from the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to enter the gas chamber Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits will experience the gas’s effects, which include temp... More
Pfc. Eva Barnhardt, honor graduate for Platoon 4014,
Pfc. Eva Barnhardt, honor graduate for Platoon 4014, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 27, 2018. Barnhardt also earned the company’s highest physical fitness and combat fi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Prentiss Jackson, Platoon 1073,
U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Prentiss Jackson, Platoon 1073, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must de... More
Pfc. Joseph Pourciau, honor graduate for Platoon 3037,
Pfc. Joseph Pourciau, honor graduate for Platoon 3037, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2018. Pourciau is from Baton Rouge, La. (Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)
Staff Sgt. Michel Garcia currently serves as a drill
Staff Sgt. Michel Garcia currently serves as a drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Garcia became a drill instructor in April 201... More
United States Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company,
United States Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, use teamwork to perform a patrol during the Crucible Dec. 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s 5... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Danny T. Phan of Platoon
United States Marine Corps Rct. Danny T. Phan of Platoon 1064, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls through the mud during the Crucible Sept. 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, re... More
U.S. Marines of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
U.S. Marines of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected by their battalion commander Aug. 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Formal inspections help ensure Marines have properly fitted... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice shooting positions Nov. 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmanship fundamen... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, challenge other platoons during pugil sticks Oct. 31, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Matched up according to body weight, recruits simula... More
U.S. Marine recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shout out their weights before a pugil sticks bout September 18, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Marine martial arts instructors ensure that r... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raymond E. Jackson instructs
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raymond E. Jackson instructs recruits of Platoon 1005, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during incentive training Oct. 31, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Jackson, 28, is fr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jamel Munden, a Martial Arts
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jamel Munden, a Martial Arts Instructor with Support Battalion, supervises recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, as they practice martial arts April 23, 2018, on Parri... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Sarah B. Snody, a series
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Sarah B. Snody, a series commander of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a Marine’s rifle Aug. 22, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Formal inspections held by serge... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Austin W. Shipley of
United States Marine Corps Rct. Austin W. Shipley of Platoon 1004, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and his fellow recruits practice “buddy rushing”, a tactical form of forward movement to advan... More
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Antonio M. Garay
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Antonio M. Garay of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, oversees his recruits as they conduct a patrol mission during the Crucible Dec. 7, 2017, on Parris Island... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Liberty Kirkham, of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Liberty Kirkham, of Platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, clears her gas mask Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits, like Kirkham, 18, from Drayson, Ohio, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Rafael A. Baredes of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Rafael A. Baredes of Platoon 2084, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over a wall obstacle Aug. 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle course is designed to push... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jessica Meyer, Platoon 4041,
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jessica Meyer, Platoon 4041, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demon... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspect their gas masks Sept. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits will experience the gas’s effects, which include temporary res... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, challenge other platoons during pugil sticks Oct. 31, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Matched up according to body weight, recruits simula... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits sound off as they await
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits sound off as they await to enter through the iconic silver doors and begin recruit training at Parris Island, S.C., July 16, 2018. These young men and women are scheduled to begin... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jovan Jones, with Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Jovan Jones, with Platoon 2057, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls along the ground between obstacles during Basic Warrior Training July 6, 2018 at Parris Island, S.C... More
United States Marine Corps Rct. Peter R. Roush of Platoon
United States Marine Corps Rct. Peter R. Roush of Platoon 1093, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions to his squad Dec. 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible, recruit training’s... More