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
Oceanside, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
Rct. K’Shaughn S. Williams, a 19-year-old native of Oceanside, Calif., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Williams is... 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
Rct. Blyden Kalay, Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Blyden Kalay, Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders during an incentive training session March 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Incentive training consists of physi... More
Rct. Will T. Harris, Platoon 1084, Charlie Company,
Rct. Will T. Harris, Platoon 1084, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during a combat training course Sept. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior T... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, improve their upper body strength Dec. 18, 2013, during a physical fitness session on Parris Island, S.C . Recruits completed various exercises meant to... More
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island,
Family and friends line the streets of Parris Island, S.C., to watch new Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a traditional motivational run Oct. 24, 2013. The 2.3-mile run w... More
Rct. Zack Moss, a 19-year-old native of Dawsonville,
Rct. Zack Moss, a 19-year-old native of Dawsonville, Ga., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Moss is training with Pl... More
Rct. Joseph Capellini, a 24-year-old native of Kissimmee,
Rct. Joseph Capellini, a 24-year-old native of Kissimmee, Fla., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Capellini is curre... More
Cpl. Anthony Fabian, a warehouse noncommissioned officer,
Cpl. Anthony Fabian, a warehouse noncommissioned officer, demonstrates to recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how they will reassemble packs inside a warehouse during the eighth week o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alec Johnson, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alec Johnson, honor graduate for Platoon 3025, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 13, 2018. Johnson is from Nixa, Mo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl... More
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare and practice for their initial drill evaluation on Peatross Parade Deck Sept. 14, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The Initial Drill Evaluation te... More
Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu, a drill instructor of Platoon
Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu, a drill instructor of Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shouts at recruits to do exercises faster during an incentive training session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Is... More
Staff Sgt. Caroline Chavez, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Caroline Chavez, senior drill instructor for Platoon 4023, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to give her recruits their next command during their final drill evaluation June ... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, struggle under a concertina wire obstacle on a combat training course Sept. 13, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The course consists of various obstacles re... More
Rct. Brian Creech, Platoon 1098, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. Brian Creech, Platoon 1098, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a rope Dec. 5, 2013, on the Confidence Course on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits attempt the course twice to help build self-c... 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
Sgt. Joseph Ramey, a drill instructor with Platoon
Sgt. Joseph Ramey, a drill instructor with Platoon 3000, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and his senior drill instructor, Sgt. Domenick Distano, roam the squad bay correcting deficiencies Oct. 26,... More
Senior drill instructor Sgt. Jevaughn Daye watches
Senior drill instructor Sgt. Jevaughn Daye watches as recruits of Platoon 3048, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice close-order drill movements May 14, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill inst... More
Sgt. Fran Rosabal, a drill instructor, encourages Rct.
Sgt. Fran Rosabal, a drill instructor, encourages Rct. Dalton Kincaid, Platoon 3000, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, to respond Oct. 21, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment... More
Pfc. Nathaniel R. Aponte, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Nathaniel R. Aponte, honor graduate for Platoon 2041, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated June 6, 2014. Aponte is from Hartford, Conn. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Master Sgt. Jakub Biziorek, the Marine Corps Central
Master Sgt. Jakub Biziorek, the Marine Corps Central Command shooting team coach, records Lance Cpl. Tre Fenderson’s shots in a data book Nov. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The data book is used to plot shot... More
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, signals the control tower to mark a target Sept. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits mark their targets to show the shooter his score. Golf Com... More
Pfc. Alastair D. Whiteye, Platoon 3101, India Company,
Pfc. Alastair D. Whiteye, Platoon 3101, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Dec. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Pvt. Victoria E. Valenzuela, the Oscar Company high
Pvt. Victoria E. Valenzuela, the Oscar Company high shooter, from Platoon 4007, scored 325 out of 350 points. Valenzuela, from Odessa, Texas, graduated boot camp Feb. 24, 2017. (Photo by Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare and practice for their initial drill evaluation on Peatross Parade Deck Sept. 14, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The Initial Drill Evaluation te... More
Pfc. Zachary Dillon, honor graduate for Platoon 1081,
Pfc. Zachary Dillon, honor graduate for Platoon 1081, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 9, 2018. Dillon is from Kennesaw, Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)
Sgt. Alejandra Lopez, a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Alejandra Lopez, a drill instructor for Platoon 4030, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit’s firing position July 22, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn the fundame... More
Rct. Myles V. Cresse, Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd
Rct. Myles V. Cresse, Platoon 3028, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Cresse, 22, from Tamarac, Fla., is scheduled to gr... More
Staff Sgt. Clifford Yeoman, a chief drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Clifford Yeoman, a chief drill instructor for Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks with his recruits after an incentive training session June 12, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Yeoman,... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, swim 25 meters during water survival training April 6, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn how to survive in water through a series of exercises,... 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
Capt. Karen Gusso, center, a series commander for November
Capt. Karen Gusso, center, a series commander for November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits in a 1.5-mile run June 18, 2014, on Parris Island. The recruits ran in four columns, the ty... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, glide through a combat training course July 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week o... More
Pfc. Guanliang Xue, honor graduate for Platoon 1101,
Pfc. Guanliang Xue, honor graduate for Platoon 1101, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Dec. 20, 2013. Xue is from Elmhurst, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Pfc. Joon H. Sim, Platoon 1085, Delta Company, 1st
Pfc. Joon H. Sim, Platoon 1085, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ... More
Pfc. Jack D. Turner, honor graduate for Platoon 2010,
Pfc. Jack D. Turner, honor graduate for Platoon 2010, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 10, 2017. Turner is from Navarre, Fla. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Britney E. Edwards, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company,
Pvt. Britney E. Edwards, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company’s highest combined physical fitness and combat fitness score with a combined score of 600 out of 600 poin... 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
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, hike under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during the Crucible Aug. 26, 2016, on Parris Island,... More
Recruits of Platoon 3017, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 3017, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, gather around Sgt. William Loughran IV, on March 3, 2014, for a uniform sleeve rolling class on Parris Island, S.C. The Commandant of the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Drill instructors present each recruit
U.S. Marine Corps Drill instructors present each recruit with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem at the conclusion of the Crucible, signifying the transformation of recruit into Marine. The emblem is earned only... More
New Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training
New Marines of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, storm through the streets of Parris Island, S.C., during a traditional motivational run May 14, 2015. This was the first chance for most families to... More
Rct. Laura Cadena, Platoon 4043, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Laura Cadena, Platoon 4043, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pulls herself along a rope obstacle on the Confidence Course on Oct. 16, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15... 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
Pfc. Stephen Fatemi, honor graduate for Platoon 3077,
Pfc. Stephen Fatemi, honor graduate for Platoon 3077, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Oct. 4, 2013. Fatemi is from Pembroke, Mass. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)
Pfc. Dylan J. Talarick, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Dylan J. Talarick, honor graduate for Platoon 1021, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated April 4, 2014. Talarick is from Skillman, N.J. (Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis)
Pvt. Emmanuel Juste, Platoon 1034, Charlie Company,
Pvt. Emmanuel Juste, Platoon 1034, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 1, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge... More
Pfc. Imani Daley, Platoon 4024, November Company, 4th
Pfc. Imani Daley, Platoon 4024, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship July 21, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge ... More
Pvt. Mason L. Rose, with Platoon 3032, Kilo Company,
Pvt. Mason L. Rose, with Platoon 3032, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Rose, a native of Henry, Ga., earned a score of 594 o... More
Rct. Danner Gouge, Platoon 1032, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Danner Gouge, Platoon 1032, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marches during the company’s introduction to close-order drill March 11, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits spent nearly an... More
Rct. Sophia Zabarsky, Platoon 4026, Papa Company, 4th
Rct. Sophia Zabarsky, Platoon 4026, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, completes a set of pullups during a physical fitness session July 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The use of an assistance band ... More
Sgt. David Smith, a drill instructor for Platoon 3033,
Sgt. David Smith, a drill instructor for Platoon 3033, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages Rct. Marlene Lopez, Platoon 4017, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, to move faster... More
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, glide through a combat training course July 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week 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
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, help each other over an obstacle Oct. 24, 2013, during the Crucible at the combat training area on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits endured the 54-hour cul... More
Rct. Dylan Thorington, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company,
Rct. Dylan Thorington, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, uses a pack as a floatation device during the basic water survival qualification Aug. 12, 2013, at the recruit training pool o... More
Pfc. Brandon Acevedo, honor graduate for Platoon 2006,
Pfc. Brandon Acevedo, honor graduate for Platoon 2006, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Jan. 10, 2014. Acevedo also earned the highest combined physical fitness test and combat fitness t... More
Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2015. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)
Pvt. Juan A. Gomez, Platoon 3089, Mike Company, 3rd
Pvt. Juan A. Gomez, Platoon 3089, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Nov. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, race each other during a circuit course Nov. 7, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits, representing their platoons, raced for the honor of carrying... More
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Eric T. Proffitt, Platoon
Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Eric T. Proffitt, Platoon 3049, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, evaluates a recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during an inspection May 7, 2016, o... More
Pfc. Michael Carrabino Jr., honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Michael Carrabino Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 2054, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated July 3, 2014. Carrabino is from Monroe, Mich. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)
Platoon 3006, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 3006, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 23, 2015. (Photo by Jennifer Schubert)
Pvt. Ytuin Enuol, Platoon 2024, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
Pvt. Ytuin Enuol, Platoon 2024, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship April 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of ... More
Drill instructors of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, evaluate a recruit of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during an inspection May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. During the inspect... More
Rct. John-Paul Miller, Platoon 3074, Mike Company,
Rct. John-Paul Miller, Platoon 3074, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells to his partner that he is ready to move forward through a combat training course Sept. 13, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. T... More
Rct. Michael Smith, Platoon 3089, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Michael Smith, Platoon 3089, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, uses a pack as a flotation device during his basic water survival qualification Sept. 23, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The qualifi... More
Staff Sgt. Christian Barroso, left, a drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Christian Barroso, left, a drill instructor with Platoon 1078, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Staff Sgt. Phillip Kirkham, a chief drill instructor with Bravo Company, correct Rct.... More
Pfc. Ashton N. Sherman, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Ashton N. Sherman, honor graduate for Platoon 2058, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 19, 2016. Sherman is from Gloucester, Va. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Pfc. Brock W. Glehs-Barbeau, Platoon 3016, 3rd Recruit
Pfc. Brock W. Glehs-Barbeau, Platoon 3016, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship March 30, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the... More
A recruit of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fills out his answer sheet March 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C The recruits spent much of the previous four weeks learning Marine Corps regulations ... More
Rct. Kevin Garcia, Platoon 3034, Mike Company, 3rd
Rct. Kevin Garcia, Platoon 3034, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells his response to a drill instructor Feb. 24, 2014, shortly after arriving for training on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn f... More
Rct. James Orlanda, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st
Rct. James Orlanda, Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, performs a martial arts technique during a training session Feb. 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Orlanda, 20, from Virginia Beac... More
Pvt. Casey J. Peterson, with Platoon 4004, the Oscar
Pvt. Casey J. Peterson, with Platoon 4004, the Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, high shooter from Platoon 1008, scored 325 points out of 350 points. Peterson graduated boot camp Feb. 12, 2016, and... More
Pfc. Charlotte U. Udensi, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Charlotte U. Udensi, honor graduate for Platoon 4041, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 18, 2016. Udensi is from Waterbury, Conn. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)
Rct. Epshane Porter, Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Epshane Porter, Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 4, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course, comprised of 15 obstacles designed to ... More
Pfc. Kyle B. Odom, honor graduate for Platoon 1048,
Pfc. Kyle B. Odom, honor graduate for Platoon 1048, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 22, 2016. Odom is from Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare for a martial arts training session Oct. 7, 2016, on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Keeping distance between recruits is one of many safet... More
Rct. Gabrial Manning, Platoon 3073, India Company,
Rct. Gabrial Manning, Platoon 3073, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rolls his sleeves July 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Each recruits’ equipment must be packed, marked and stored a specific w... More
Pvt. Charles Harris, Platoon 3009, India Company, 3rd
Pvt. Charles Harris, Platoon 3009, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, says farewell to his fellow Marines following his graduation ceremony Feb. 14, 2014, on Parris Island. The Marines spent nearly ... More
Children of various ages from across the Tri-Command
Children of various ages from across the Tri-Command participated in the fifth annual We Make Devil Pups program Sept. 26, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Devil Pups program began in 1953 and is aimed at insti... More
Recruits of Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 1034, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, get their breakfast at a mess hall April 9, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Breakfast is one of the first events on recruits’ agendas before... More
Pvt. Miguel Pizano-Gonzalez, Platoon 2033, Fox Company,
Pvt. Miguel Pizano-Gonzalez, Platoon 2033, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship May 4, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Platoon 4028, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 4028, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 28, 2015. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Platoon 1066, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 1066, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 28, 2015. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin)
Rct. Sebastian M. Haag, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company,
Rct. Sebastian M. Haag, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, strikes his opponent with a pugil stick Sept. 22, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Haag, 18, from Montgomery, N.J., graduated Sept... More
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