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A color guard stands at attention during graduation ceremonies for a recruit platoon from Company A, 1ST Battalion. The event represents one of the first instances at which Marines at Parris Island have worn dress blue uniforms for their graduation since 1953

A color guard stands at attention during graduation ceremonies for a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Crystal City State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT A. Galan Jr. Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, use upper-body strength to pull themselves over a Confidence Course obstacle Oct. 30, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obs... More

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention while his cover is cleaned Aug. 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This photo is normally identified as a Mari... More

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must challenge themselves and, in some cases, work together to complete... More

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, lift their knees to their elbows during a rigorous circuit course Nov. 7, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. These exercises increase recruits’ core strength... More

Staff Sgt. Judiyan E. Lowe, chief drill instructor

Staff Sgt. Judiyan E. Lowe, chief drill instructor

Staff Sgt. Judiyan E. Lowe, chief drill instructor of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, teaches her recruits the importance of knowing Marine Corps history June 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Hist... More

Rct. Samantha D. Easto, Platoon 4040, November Company,

Rct. Samantha D. Easto, Platoon 4040, November Company,

Rct. Samantha D. Easto, Platoon 4040, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, performs a flexed-arm hang during her initial strength test Sept. 12, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physical re... More

Rct. Jennifer M. Madrinan, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company,

Rct. Jennifer M. Madrinan, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company,

Rct. Jennifer M. Madrinan, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, does pushups during a physical fitness session April 1, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 ... More

Basic Warrior Training instructors check each safety

Basic Warrior Training instructors check each safety

Basic Warrior Training instructors check each safety harness for recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, before they ascend the rappel tower Jan. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling is... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin a final drill evaluation Aug. 2, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinfo... More

Recruits of Platoon 4012, Papa Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4012, Papa Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4012, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march during their initial drill evaluation March 3, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits trained for four weeks prior to the evaluat... More

Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swim 25 meters in full utility uniforms during their basic water survival qualification June 17, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits had to swim acros... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Angel Rieker, Platoon 4048,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Angel Rieker, Platoon 4048,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Angel Rieker, Platoon 4048, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs an obstacle Nov. 29, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Rieker, 18, from Rapid City, S.D., is scheduled to g... More

Recruits of Platoon 3044, India Company, 3rd Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 3044, India Company, 3rd Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 3044, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, eat breakfast on their first official training day March 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The formal 70-day training schedule begins abou... More

Rct. Mark E. Huff, Platoon 1025, Alpha Company, 1st

Rct. Mark E. Huff, Platoon 1025, Alpha Company, 1st

Rct. Mark E. Huff, Platoon 1025, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits to enter the gas chamber Feb. 23, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Huff, 19, from Wilmington, Ohio, is scheduled to graduate Apr... More

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, undergo an incentive training session Sept. 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Incentive training consists of physical exercises administered in a contro... More

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learn about basic water survival Oct. 7, 2013, at the recruit training pool on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival qualification, which is a graduation r... More

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, attempt various Confidence Course obstacles March 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course, comprised of 15 obstacles, was designed to help Marine Co... More

4th Battalion, O Company, Platoon 4002, recruits and their drill instructors are led on a run lead by US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Frasier Darling, Commander, 4th Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina

4th Battalion, O Company, Platoon 4002, recruits and their drill instr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Kunda, Usmc Relea... More

Aerial shot of Recruit Depot Headquarters building at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina

Aerial shot of Recruit Depot Headquarters building at Marine Corps Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Flores, Usmc Rel... More

US Marine Corps female Recruit Gerry (Right), from 4th Battalion, learns how to swim from Marine Sergeant Coats, at the Combat Swimming Training Pool, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina

US Marine Corps female Recruit Gerry (Right), from 4th Battalion, lear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David A. Flores, ... More

Several of the foreign Marine leaders attending the 1ST Inaugural World Wide Commandants Conference along with US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr. (2nd from right), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) observe recruit training at the US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Parris Island, South Carolina

Several of the foreign Marine leaders attending the 1ST Inaugural Worl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Courtney L. Turna... More

Several of the foreign Marine leaders attending the 1ST Inaugural World Wide Commandants Conference observe recruit training at the US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Parris Island, South Carolina. USMC General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is in the second row

Several of the foreign Marine leaders attending the 1ST Inaugural Worl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Courtney L Turnag... More

Former US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Robert Priester, in fatigues, headed a reverent ceremony, topped by a moment of silence in which veterans of the last four wars were honored, in front of Barrow Hall, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina

Former US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Robert Priester, in fatigues, h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USN/USMC Vets of B... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Ham (right) a Drill Instructor assigned to O Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion (RTBN), observes as a female recruit from Platoon 4010 fires a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle on the range at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Ham (right) a Drill Instructor a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Chad H. Leddy, US... More

Touring all the bases, US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) John L. Estrada addresses the concerns of Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, for the upcoming couple of years. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0511564 or search 030805M2067M001)

Touring all the bases, US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Joh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J. Mediavilla, US... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporals (LCPL) M. Molinski and W. Rittner, Combat Visual Information Center (CVIC), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), prepare to mount a poster on black matte board for a CVIC customer. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0414568 or search 030814M6717G003)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporals (LCPL) M. Molinski and W. Rittn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marsha N. Garcia,... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), address the attendees of the 2003 Recruit Training Regiment's Birthday Ball

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin, C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL M. Garcia, USMC ... More

Colombian Marine Corps Sergeant Major (SGMAJ) Guerrero, third from left, receives a briefing on the makeup of the US Marine Corps (USMC) Combat Pool during his visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina

Colombian Marine Corps Sergeant Major (SGMAJ) Guerrero, third from lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: WFTBN Scene Camer... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGMAJ) Guise, hidden by the Commandant of the Colombian Marine Corps, Admiral (ADM) Mauricio Soto Gomez, center, briefs the ADM on weapons and tactics taught in training classes at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGMAJ) Guise, hidden by the Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: WFTBN Scene Camer... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) S. Rivers, assigned to the Combat Visual Information Center (CVIC), uses a digital video recorder to document activities during a Christmas Concert held aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) S. Rivers, assigned to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T. Hardin, USMC R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Norman Curtis (left), an augumentee to the Provost Marshalls Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), and Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, SC, completes the Oleoresin Capsicum pepper spray course, which is part of the required training to become a USMC Military Police (MP) Officer aboard MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Norman Curtis (left), an augumen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Amber Castro, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Grady M. May, Drum Major for the USMC Band from Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), marches into position during the Change of Command Ceremony for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Five Three Three (VMFA- 533), aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Grady M. May, Drum Maj...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Leslie J, Gosnell, USMC Release St... More

Fireworks light up the sky in the distance behind the US Marine Corps (USMC) Iwo Jima Memorial during the annual Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

Fireworks light up the sky in the distance behind the US Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Benn Barr, USMC R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), delivers the opening remarks to civilian personnel at an annual Marine/Civilian Breakfast held in the Weapons Battalion (BN) mess hall at MCRD Parris Island, SC

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

Dr. Brian Howard (right) escorts (right to left) Dr. Curtis Gilroy, Director of Accession Policy for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Robert E. Clark, and US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Lewis G. Lee, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC), through the Parris Island Museum during Dr. Gilroys official 3-day tour to observe the recruit training process at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

Dr. Brian Howard (right) escorts (right to left) Dr. Curtis Gilroy, Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Church, Receiving Drill Instructor, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), corrects a new recruit on the proper way to enter the receiving hall, in order to undergo 48-hours of in processing, prior to beginning recruit training

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Church, Receiving Drill I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit assigned to Golf/Company, 2nd Battalion, Platoon fires his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, from the standing position during the field fire evaluation conducted at Khe Sahn Range aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC). These Recruits will undergo 72-hours of intense combat training in order to meet their requirements for graduation

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit assigned to Golf/Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit armed with at 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, lies in the prone position and provide security during training conducted aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit armed with at 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, lie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Lee II, U... More

Parris Island’s sexual assault response coordinator named best in Marine Corps

Parris Island’s sexual assault response coordinator named best in Mari...

Midge Scott, the SARC for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and the Eastern Recruiting Region, was named the Corps’ 2014 exceptional coordinator on March 4, 2014. Scott, a 39-year-old native of Vi... More

Marines talk to members of the Society of Asian Scientists

Marines talk to members of the Society of Asian Scientists

Marines talk to members of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers about the importance of leadership during the society’s fourth annual conference Oct. 17, 2014, in Philadelphia. During the conference, M... More

Members of “The President’s Own” Marine Band and Marines

Members of “The President’s Own” Marine Band and Marines

Members of “The President’s Own” Marine Band and Marines of the Parris Island Marine Band prepare for a public concert Oct. 25, 2014, at Hilton Head High School. Together, they performed an assortment of jazz p... More

Louisville, Ky., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Louisville, Ky., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marin...

Rct. Shane M. Geitgey, a 20-year-old native of Louisville, Ky., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Geitgey is training w... More

Rct. Cullen R. Mackenzie, a 20-year-old native of Boynton

Rct. Cullen R. Mackenzie, a 20-year-old native of Boynton

Rct. Cullen R. Mackenzie, a 20-year-old native of Boynton Beach, Fla., is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Mackenzie is t... More

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks with 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine ... More

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming,

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming,

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming, Ga., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Phillips is trainin... More

Pfc. Victoria M. Amos, honor graduate for Platoon 4016,

Pfc. Victoria M. Amos, honor graduate for Platoon 4016,

Pfc. Victoria M. Amos, honor graduate for Platoon 4016, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 13, 2016. Amos, from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., also earned the company’s highest combi... More

Pfc. Joao S. Alves, Platoon 2044, Golf Company, 2nd

Pfc. Joao S. Alves, Platoon 2044, Golf Company, 2nd

Pfc. Joao S. Alves, Platoon 2044, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of... More

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift

Braylin. Young prepares to do a clean and jerk lift during practice July 21, 2016, in Beaufort, S.C. Braylin is on Team Beaufort Olympic Weightlifting team and recently won the 14-15 Individual 85 kg at the USA... More

A U.S. Marine fills out his score card before firing

A U.S. Marine fills out his score card before firing

A U.S. Marine fills out his score card before firing on Table 3 during a combat marksmanship coach course June 18, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines who attend this course will be qualified to develop, susta... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jovan Jones, an 21-year-old

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

Rct. Kristin Toler, Platoon 4024, Papa Company, 4th

Rct. Kristin Toler, Platoon 4024, Papa Company, 4th

Rct. Kristin Toler, Platoon 4024, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, crawls through wet sand on a combat training course as part of Basic Warrior Training on July 9, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recr... More

Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training

Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training

Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrate the rappelling techniques to U.S. Marine Corps recrutis of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company,... More

Sgt. Philip Hinde, a primary marksmanship instructor,

Sgt. Philip Hinde, a primary marksmanship instructor,

Sgt. Philip Hinde, a primary marksmanship instructor, analyzes recruits' firing techniques on a simulator Oct. 24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Marksmanship instructors such as Hinde use the simulator to teach ... More

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, ensure their masks have been properly sealed July 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes an... More

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, swim 25 meters during water survival training Nov. 12, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. All recruits must qualify in order to advance in training. Water su... More

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, repeat the oath of enlistment during an emblem ceremony May 20, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Repeating the oath is a custom that reaffirms their commit... More

Rct. Kevin Peery, with Platoon 2024, Golf Company,

Rct. Kevin Peery, with Platoon 2024, Golf Company,

Rct. Kevin Peery, with Platoon 2024, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices an upper-body strike during martial arts training Jan. 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts... More

Rct. Kyle Cashman, Platoon 1070, Alpha Company, 1st

Rct. Kyle Cashman, Platoon 1070, Alpha Company, 1st

Rct. Kyle Cashman, Platoon 1070, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swings through a Confidence Course obstacle Sept. 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed... More

Rct. Carlos N. Perez, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd

Rct. Carlos N. Perez, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd

Rct. Carlos N. Perez, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rushes forward on a combat training course July 21, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, h... More

Rct. Fitzroy W. Wattley Jr. chokes Rct. Ian M. Webb,

Rct. Fitzroy W. Wattley Jr. chokes Rct. Ian M. Webb,

Rct. Fitzroy W. Wattley Jr. chokes Rct. Ian M. Webb, both with Platoon 1076, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during martial arts qualification Aug. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Wattley, 23,... More

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, demonstrate hand signals during their practical application evaluation Aug. 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must successfully demonstrate... More

Rct. Fernando Tirado Marrero, Platoon 2002, Hotel Company,

Rct. Fernando Tirado Marrero, Platoon 2002, Hotel Company,

Rct. Fernando Tirado Marrero, Platoon 2002, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learns about historic Marine Corps battles during a class Oct. 30, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits receive six hi... More

Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be fitted for their Marine Corps uniforms Jan. 9, 2017. Before leaving training, each recruit will be issued every uniform they are expected ... More

Senior drill instructor Sgt. Christian Wolford watches

Senior drill instructor Sgt. Christian Wolford watches

Senior drill instructor Sgt. Christian Wolford watches as a bus of future recruits arrives at the receiving building Sept. 22, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The first night comes as a shock for most recruits as ... More

Tailors mark service uniforms on recruits of Golf Company,

Tailors mark service uniforms on recruits of Golf Company,

Tailors mark service uniforms on recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, June 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits were less than halfway through training, but receiving their uniform... More

Rct. Celeste Rios, with Platoon 4018, Oscar Company,

Rct. Celeste Rios, with Platoon 4018, Oscar Company,

Rct. Celeste Rios, with Platoon 4018, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, has her service uniform fitted April 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits had four sets of uniforms fitted for tailoring... More

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, inventory their rifle cleaning kits during weapons issue July 25, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits received four magazines, one rifle cleaning k... More

Recruits use red-lensed flashlights during interior

Recruits use red-lensed flashlights during interior

Recruits use red-lensed flashlights during interior guard training July 29, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Red lenses are used during night patrols because they do not affect a person's night vision. The mission ... More

Rct. Jared Ford, a 19-year-old native of Baltimore

Rct. Jared Ford, a 19-year-old native of Baltimore

Rct. Jared Ford, a 19-year-old native of Baltimore is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title of United States Marine. Ford is training with Platoon 3... More

Pfc. Johnny Smith Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 3073,

Pfc. Johnny Smith Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 3073,

Pfc. Johnny Smith Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 3073, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 10, 2014. Smith is from Lebanon, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Pfc. Michael J. Miller, honor graduate for Platoon

Pfc. Michael J. Miller, honor graduate for Platoon

Pfc. Michael J. Miller, honor graduate for Platoon 3065, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 1, 2016. Miller is from Greenville, Ala. (Photos by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of Platoon 4004, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4004, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4004, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, await the next command during their initial drill evaluation Dec. 23, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine Co... More

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, cross a small moat during a combat training course as part of Basic Warrior Training on July 9, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The course consisted of var... More

Recruits of Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, march during their final drill evaluation Sept. 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drillmasters, experts on the Marine Corps Drill and Cere... More

A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training

A new Marine of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rings the 2nd Recruit Training Battalion bell during a motivational run March 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The run took place before the new Ma... More

Rct. Michael Baszczynski, Platoon 3052, India Company,

Rct. Michael Baszczynski, Platoon 3052, India Company,

Rct. Michael Baszczynski, Platoon 3052, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, runs with ammunition cans through a portion of his combat fitness test June 18, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The test is a ... More

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 3rd

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 3rd

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, tackles the Run and Jump during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., June 11, 2018. The course is comprised of 15 obstacle... More

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, trudge forward during a conditioning march, March 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits marched approximately eight miles with 60-pound packs to cond... More

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, clean up around 1st Recruit Training Battalion Jan. 14, 2015, during team week on Parris Island, S.C. Team week, the sixth week of training, allows recru... More

A drill instructor present an Eagle, Globe and Anchor

A drill instructor present an Eagle, Globe and Anchor

A drill instructor present an Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem to Pvt. Orlando J. Granell III, Platoon 1082, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during an emblem ceremony Oct. 7, 2015, on Parris Isla... More

Staff Sgt. Mauro V. Anchondo, drillmaster for 1st Recruit

Staff Sgt. Mauro V. Anchondo, drillmaster for 1st Recruit

Staff Sgt. Mauro V. Anchondo, drillmaster for 1st Recruit Training Battalion, evaluates Platoon 2098, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a final drill evaluation Dec. 9, 2015, on Parris Island... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James R. Hochstetler, an instructor

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James R. Hochstetler, an instructor

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James R. Hochstetler, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, explains how to assemble a gas mask Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors, like H... More

Rct. Kevin Alberto, Platoon 2084, Fox Company, 2nd

Rct. Kevin Alberto, Platoon 2084, Fox Company, 2nd

Rct. Kevin Alberto, Platoon 2084, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climb a Confidence Course obstacle Aug. 19, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The Confidence Course was designed in the mid-1960s to hel... More

Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, do pushups during an incentive training session Jan. 26, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use incentive training to help instill discipli... More

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Papa Company, 4th Recruit

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Papa Company, 4th Recruit

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, loads her magazine during marksmanship training Aug. 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Marine recruits spend two weeks learning and ap... More

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, eat a hot meal May 21, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits recieve three meals each day in training. Fox Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 2, 2013... More

Rct. William Catlett, 26, carries Rct. Peter Kelson,

Rct. William Catlett, 26, carries Rct. Peter Kelson,

Rct. William Catlett, 26, carries Rct. Peter Kelson, 22, both with Platoon 2056, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a combat fitness test July 16, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The test was spec... More

Chief Warrant Officer Stephen Giove, the Parris Island

Chief Warrant Officer Stephen Giove, the Parris Island

Chief Warrant Officer Stephen Giove, the Parris Island Marine Band officer, introduces the next musical piece during a public concert Oct. 25, 2014, at Hilton Head High School. The Parris Island Marine Band and... More

Pfc. Michael M. Nowak, honor graduate for Platoon 2082,

Pfc. Michael M. Nowak, honor graduate for Platoon 2082,

Pfc. Michael M. Nowak, honor graduate for Platoon 2082, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 4, 2016. Nowak is from Philadelphia. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin Bloom, the India Company

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin Bloom, the India Company

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin Bloom, the India Company high shooter from Platoon 3061, scored 332 out of 350 points. Bloom graduated boot camp Aug 17, 2018, and is from Webberville, Mich. (U.S. Marine Corps pho... More

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, do pushups during an incentive training session Sept. 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use incentive training to help instill discipl... More

Sgt. Joseph Ramey, a drill instructor with Platoon

Sgt. Joseph Ramey, a drill instructor with Platoon

Sgt. Joseph Ramey, a drill instructor with Platoon 3078, conducts an incentive training session with recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, on July 24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill inst... More

Rct. Jared P. McCrobie Jr., Platoon 2068, Echo Company,

Rct. Jared P. McCrobie Jr., Platoon 2068, Echo Company,

Rct. Jared P. McCrobie Jr., Platoon 2068, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his blouse marked by a tailor during the company’s uniform clothing issue July 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The re... More

Rct. Jasmine M. Morris, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company,

Rct. Jasmine M. Morris, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company,

Rct. Jasmine M. Morris, Platoon 4010, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, rushes forward on a combat training course March 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Trainin... More

Rct. Tristan Rogers, left, and Rct. Ian McConnell,

Rct. Tristan Rogers, left, and Rct. Ian McConnell,

Rct. Tristan Rogers, left, and Rct. Ian McConnell, both with Platoon 1042, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, transport an ammunition can across an obstacle during the Crucible on June 13, 2014, on ... More

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is earned only by

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is earned only by

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is earned only by those who are imbued with the Corps’ core values and have proven themselves worthy of belonging to the few and the proud. Parris Island has been the site of ... More

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael R. Smalls, Platoon

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael R. Smalls, Platoon

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Michael R. Smalls, Platoon 3037, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, yells commands during an initial drill evaluation March 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, pa... More

Rct. James A. Pindell III, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company,

Rct. James A. Pindell III, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company,

Rct. James A. Pindell III, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives a uniform shirt Aug. 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Pindell, 18, from Columbia, Md., is scheduled to graduate... More

Rct. Tiffany Simpson, with Platoon 4005, Oscar Company,

Rct. Tiffany Simpson, with Platoon 4005, Oscar Company,

Rct. Tiffany Simpson, with Platoon 4005, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, collects uniform items after they are fitted Jan. 28, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The U.S. Marine Corps’ dress uniforms h... More

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