Sgt. Wayne Mann, a recruiter from Recruiting Station
Sgt. Wayne Mann, a recruiter from Recruiting Station Columbia and Livingston College alumnus, motivates the Livingston College Blue Bears basketball team before the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association ... More
Rct. Isaac J. Panas, Platoon 2061, Echo Company, 2nd
Rct. Isaac J. Panas, Platoon 2061, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through a compass July 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Panas, 19, from Auburn, N.Y., is scheduled to graduate Aug. 19, 201... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Aug. 13, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training. Pa... 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. Hunter Ward, Platoon 3081, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Hunter Ward, Platoon 3081, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, lunges with weights during a physical fitness session Aug. 21, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits endure at least 30 physical tr... More
Rct. Tiffany Jacobs, Platoon 4026, November Company,
Rct. Tiffany Jacobs, Platoon 4026, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to catch a simulated casualty Aug. 8, 2013, during the Crucible at the combat training area on Parris Island, S.C. R... More
Knoxville, Tenn., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mari...
Rct. Kara Davis, a 23-year-old native of Knoxville, Tenn., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Davis is training with ... More
Recruits load magazines in preparation for combat
Recruits load magazines in preparation for combat marksmanship training Aug. 8, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Combat marksmanship training gives recruits a basic understanding for practical shooting in combat, s... More
Rct. Tyler Lanum, an 18-year-old native of Martins
Rct. Tyler Lanum, an 18-year-old native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Lanum is training ... More
Children receive impromptu lessons from Marine Corps
Children receive impromptu lessons from Marine Corps martial arts instructors at the children's Marine Corps birthday ball celebration Nov. 2, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The celebration taught children about ... More
Lee, Mass., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Zachary Sorrentino, a 20-year-old native of Lee, Mass., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Sorrentino is trainin... More
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)
Pfc. Michael Casey, honor graduate for Platoon 1080,
Pfc. Michael Casey, honor graduate for Platoon 1080, Alpha Company, 1stf Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 9, 2018. Casey is from Jasper, Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
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
Rct. Laura Engel, Platoon 4006, Papa Company, 4th Recruit
Rct. Laura Engel, Platoon 4006, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, answers a question during a guided discussion Dec. 18, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The platoon talked about the importance of probl... More
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, cool down after a demanding physical fitness session July 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Beginning their second week on the island, recruits participat... More
Field training instructors demonstrate proper rappelling
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
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, clean their M16-A4 rifles Dec. 10, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are responsible for the care and maintenance of their rifles from the moment t... More
Drill instructors of Platoon 1016, Charlie Company,
Drill instructors of Platoon 1016, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Pledge immediately after staging themselves in front of their new recruits Jan. 11, 2014, on Parri... More
Pfc. Casey W. Lyness, honor graduate for Platoon 4002,
Pfc. Casey W. Lyness, honor graduate for Platoon 4002, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 22, 2016. Lyness, from Rockaway, N.J., also earned the company’s highest physica... More
Recruits of Oscar Comapany, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Comapany, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, depart Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany on Oct. 10, 2016. Oscar Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 14, 2016. First responders and Facilities Mana... More
Pfc. Noah B. Dozier, the Echo Company high shooter,
Pfc. Noah B. Dozier, the Echo Company high shooter, from Platoon 2088, scored 336 out of 350 points. Dozier graduated boot camp Dec. 2, 2016, and is from Philadelphia. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Staff Sgt. Daniel B. Krake, a water survival instructor,
Staff Sgt. Daniel B. Krake, a water survival instructor, teaches Rct. Jason T. Levesque, Platoon 3036, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, how to swim during water survival training March 16, 2015, o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kyle Canody, Platoon 2034, Fox
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kyle Canody, Platoon 2034, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, asks a question during a platoon discussion April 18, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. This discussion is one of many t... More
Rct. Marshall Reese, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. Marshall Reese, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swings through a series of bars on a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the recruits’ fir... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver under concertina wire on a combat training course March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held... More
Rct. Angel Flores, Platoon 1077, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Angel Flores, Platoon 1077, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swims toward Staff Sgt. Melisa Cancienne, a Marine combat instructor of water survival, during the basic water survival qualificat... More
Rct. Joseph Goldring, Platoon 3068, Mike Company, 3rd
Rct. Joseph Goldring, Platoon 3068, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, performs a close-order drill movement July 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits such as Goldring, 18, from Bardstown, Ky., t... More
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, push their exhausted bodies through the last stretch of their hike back from the Crucible and toward the title of Marine on Nov. 16, 2013, on Parris Isl... More
Rct. Abel Galvez, a 20-year-old native of La Ceiba,
Rct. Abel Galvez, a 20-year-old native of La Ceiba, Honduras, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Galvez is training w... More
Pfc. Michael R. Deep, with Platoon 1064, Alpha Company,
Pfc. Michael R. Deep, with Platoon 1064, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company’s highest combined physical fitness and combat fitness score. Deep, a native of Waleska, Ga., earned a ... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be inspected during their battalion commander inspection, a graduation requirement, Oct. 8, 2016, on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. To ensu... More
Pfc. Michael L. Ruggiero, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Michael L. Ruggiero, honor graduate for Platoon 2009, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 10, 2017. Ruggiero is from New Bern, N.C. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Students of Bulloch Academy listen as Abigail Aubrey
Students of Bulloch Academy listen as Abigail Aubrey speaks about the challenges she has overcome and thanks the Marines for her acceptance into the Semper Fi All-American Program April 23, 2019. Aubrey, a 17-y... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, spread out during a martial arts training session May 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Keeping distance between recruits is one of many safety precaution... More
Rct. Ashton Penningroth, Platoon 3073, Mike Company,
Rct. Ashton Penningroth, Platoon 3073, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, performs kettle bell swings during a physical training session July 31, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits performed vario... More
Rct. David Gray, Platoon 1081, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
Rct. David Gray, Platoon 1081, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, applies first aid to a simulated casualty Oct. 18, 2013, during his practical application testing on Parris Island, S.C. This test w... More
New Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
New Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during a motivational run through the streets of Pa... 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
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do lunges during a physical fitness session April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions throu... More
From left, Rct. Kira M. Long, Platoon 4021, Rct. Justine
From left, Rct. Kira M. Long, Platoon 4021, Rct. Justine L. Jackson, Platoon 4020, Rct. Qi Qi, Platoon 4021, and Rct. Mikella E. Hampel, Platoon 4020, all with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, dis... More
Sgt. Jesse A. Boyer, a drill instructor with Platoon
Sgt. Jesse A. Boyer, a drill instructor with Platoon 2040, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares his recruits for free time April 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Boyer, 27, is from Quantico, V... More
Rct. Aminnah Moulaye practices martial arts techniques
Rct. Aminnah Moulaye practices martial arts techniques on her partner Rct. Nicole Fite, both with Platoon 4032, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during a training session July 24, 2013, on Parr... More
Recruits of Platoon 3025, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3025, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, brush dirt to the center of their barracks Feb. 18, 2014, shortly after waking for another training day on Parris Island, S.C. From the mo... More
Sgt. Mason McWhirt, a combat marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Mason McWhirt, a combat marksmanship instructor, explains to recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, how they fared during a tactical movement exercise March 7, 2014, during the Crucible ... More
Pfc. Randy G. Meyers, honor graduate for Platoon 3054,
Pfc. Randy G. Meyers, honor graduate for Platoon 3054, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 24, 2015. Meyers is from Somerville, N.J. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Sgt. Jamie Murray, a drill instructor for Platoon 4013,
Sgt. Jamie Murray, a drill instructor for Platoon 4013, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages her recruits to move with intensity Feb. 19, 2014, while they wait to attempt a Confidence Course... More
Sgt. Logan Sowell, a drill instructor for Platoon 1086,
Sgt. Logan Sowell, a drill instructor for Platoon 1086, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares his recruits with some last-minute cramming before their practical application testing Oct. 18, 20... More
Rct. Temeshia Morris, Platoon 4026, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Temeshia Morris, Platoon 4026, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, sprints with weighted ammunition cans during a physical fitness session July 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits perform va... More
U.S Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S Marine Corps recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot during marksmanship training June 21, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. At the end of marksmanship training week, recruits attempt to ... More
Rct. Lyndsey Parvin, Platoon 4006, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Lyndsey Parvin, Platoon 4006, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, adjusts her rifle’s sling Jan. 15, 2014, during marksmanship training on Parris Island, S.C. For five days, primary marksmanship ... More
Rct. Jimmy Luong, left, Platoon 1058, Delta Company,
Rct. Jimmy Luong, left, Platoon 1058, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for a pugil stick bout June 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits wear mouth guards, flak vests, gloves and helm... More
Rct. Bobbie J. Applegate, Platoon 4022, Papa Company,
Rct. Bobbie J. Applegate, Platoon 4022, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, rolls her sleeves June 2, 2015, during free time on Parris Island, S.C. Daily, recruits receive one hour of free time, which... More
Rct. George Reese Jr., Platoon 1060, Charlie Company,
Rct. George Reese Jr., Platoon 1060, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performs crunches during a physical training session June 11, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Physical training sessions are in... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climb ropes on an obstacle course Feb. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. After pulling themselves over a series of logs and bars, recruits must climb a... More
Capt. Nathan J. Mironais, Instructional Training Company
Capt. Nathan J. Mironais, Instructional Training Company commander, awards Timothy Rhodes an honorary Marine Corps Martial Arts Program certificate during Rhodes’ Make-A-Wish visit to Parris Island, S.C., Feb. ... More
Pfc. Fernando A. TrujilloTrujillo, Platoon 3048, Lima
Pfc. Fernando A. TrujilloTrujillo, Platoon 3048, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship July 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrat... More
Pfc. Jason R. Moretto, the Delta Company high shooter
Pfc. Jason R. Moretto, the Delta Company high shooter from Platoon 1084, scored 332 out of 350 points. Moretto graduated boot camp Oct. 28, 2016, and is from Lincoln Park, N.J. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)
Pfc. Keon S. Knight, honor graduate for Platoon 2028,
Pfc. Keon S. Knight, honor graduate for Platoon 2028, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 14, 2017. Knight is from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to test the airtight seal of his gas masks inside a gas chamber July 25, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The training teaches ... More
Rct. Dylan J. Raymond, Platoon 1024, Delta Company,
Rct. Dylan J. Raymond, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend a rope on a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle requires recruits... More
Rct. Jasmaine Howard, Platoon 4012, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Jasmaine Howard, Platoon 4012, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming with a water survival instructor Feb. 24, 2014, during water survival qualification on Parris Island, S.C. Th... More
Family and friends line Boulevard de France to cheer
Family and friends line Boulevard de France to cheer on the new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during a motivational run Aug. 1, 2013, ... More
Pvt. Lluvia Velazquez, Platoon 4025, November Company,
Pvt. Lluvia Velazquez, Platoon 4025, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship July 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learned about Marine Corps first aid kits and casualty care March 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. An instructor showed them the contents of the firs... More
Sgt. Michael Eldridge, a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Michael Eldridge, a drill instructor for Platoon 3070, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, steps into place for the initial drill evaluation July 15, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Eldridge is a 28... More
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Keisha E. Curry takes
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Keisha E. Curry takes down scores for recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial strength test Sept. 16, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Curry, 29,... More
Pfc. James M. Harris, honor graduate for Platoon 1036,
Pfc. James M. Harris, honor graduate for Platoon 1036, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 1, 2015. Harris is from Clifton Heights, Pa. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Jon L. Pham, honor graduate for Platoon 2036,
Pfc. Jon L. Pham, honor graduate for Platoon 2036, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 5, 2017. Pham is from Memphis, Tenn. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)
Rct. Darren Ringlen, Platoon 3073, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Darren Ringlen, Platoon 3073, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, packs extra uniforms July 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruit’s equipment must be packed and stored a specific way. Th... More
Rct. Shawn Robinson, 19, Platoon 2066, Golf Company,
Rct. Shawn Robinson, 19, Platoon 2066, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over and under an obstacle on Parris Island's Confidence Course on June 24, 2013. The course is comprised of 15 obstac... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with Capt. Larry Black Jr., commander of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about training March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Co... More
Pfc. Carlos J. Reyes, honor graduate for Platoon 3013,
Pfc. Carlos J. Reyes, honor graduate for Platoon 3013, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 24, 2017. Reyes is from Chicopee, Mass. (Photo by Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
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)
Drill Instructor Sgt. Robert A. Atwood, Platoon 3052,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Robert A. Atwood, Platoon 3052, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Atwood... More
A boy searches for his brother amongst the mass of
A boy searches for his brother amongst the mass of passing new Marines during the motivational run of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, on Oct. 3, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the first opp... More
Pfc. Kodie M. Fennell, Platoon 3018, Kilo Company,
Pfc. Kodie M. Fennell, Platoon 3018, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned the highest combined physical fitness test and combat fitness test score for his company, with a score of 600 out of 600... More
Pfc. Jade D. Woodend, honor graduate for Platoon 4013,
Pfc. Jade D. Woodend, honor graduate for Platoon 4013, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 17, 2015. Woodend, a native of Kingsburg, Calif., also earned the company’s hig... More
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Robert C. Wallisch,
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Robert C. Wallisch, with Platoon 3093, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, explains patroling procedures as part of basic warrior training Oct. 8, 2016, on Marine Co... More
Recruits of Platoon 3025, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3025, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, brush dirt to the center of their barracks Feb. 18, 2014, shortly after waking for another training day on Parris Island, S.C. From the mo... More
Marine officers talk about available officer programs
Marine officers talk about available officer programs during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association President's Dinner in the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 28, 2014. The United S... More
Recruits of Platoon 3077, India Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3077, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, endure an incentive training session July 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use incentive training, which consists of ph... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, right, speaks with
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, right, speaks with Capt. Gregory C. Williams, commander of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, about training March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Mari... More
Rct. Marcus Frazier, Platoon 1006, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Marcus Frazier, Platoon 1006, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 4, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackled, scaled and weaved their way through t... More
Platoon 2016, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 2016, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 13, 2015. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Gabriel Flores Ayllon, Platoon 3033, Kilo Company,
Pfc. Gabriel Flores Ayllon, Platoon 3033, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship May 18, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More
Pvt. Lupita Rodriguez, with Platoon 4040, Oscar Company,
Pvt. Lupita Rodriguez, with Platoon 4040, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Rodriguez, a native of Elkhart, Ind., earned a sc... More
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment Sergeant Major, rededicates the Drill Instructor Monument Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island, S.C. The monument was firs... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Elsmeirat, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Joseph Elsmeirat, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3097, speaks to recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, before a physical training session Oct. 23, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Rct. Mackesey Brosious, Platoon 3094, Kilo Company,
Rct. Mackesey Brosious, Platoon 3094, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend the rappel tower Oct. 1, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling from the 47-foot tower is meant to help p... More
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding
Col. Paul D. Cucinotta, Recruit Training Regiment commanding officer, speaks to new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, after a motivatio... More
Augusta, Ga., Native a Marine Corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Sgt. Jonathan B. Reeves currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Platoon 1085, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Reeves joined th... More
Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, Deputy Commandant Plans,
Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, Deputy Commandant Plans, Polices, and Operations, stands with Mayor Jennifer Roberts, mayor for the city of Charlotte, during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) P... More
Presenting the Excellence in Leadership Award
Maj. Charles Orgbon, recruiting support officer for Recruiting Station Atlanta (left), and Capt. Nubari Kogbara, diversity officer for Marine Corps Recruiting Command, present Kevin Williams of Virginia State U... More
Cpl. Dakota J. Blaylock, an instructor with Weapons
Cpl. Dakota J. Blaylock, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, prepares tear gas in the gas chamber Sept. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Blaylock, 23, is from Greenup, Ky. Parris Island has... More
Sgt. Mario Powers, a drill instructor of Platoon 1056,
Sgt. Mario Powers, a drill instructor of Platoon 1056, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspects his recruits during his platoon's initial drill evaluation July 1, 2013, on Parris Island's main ... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Connor D. McGregor, Platoon 3053,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Connor D. McGregor, Platoon 3053, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, evaluates a recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Dur... More
Rct. Aaron Schneider, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company,
Rct. Aaron Schneider, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, pulls himself over a wall Aug. 5, 2013, on the Confidence Course on Parris Island, S.C. Schneider, an 18-year-old native of Vir... More
Rct. Thomas Green, Platoon 1053, Charlie Company, 1st
Rct. Thomas Green, Platoon 1053, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices marksmanship fundamentals May 19, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundament... More
Sgt. Jessica Swaim, a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Jessica Swaim, a drill instructor for Platoon 4017, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, orders her recruits to settle in a classroom before a casualty care class March 6, 2014, on Parris Isla... More