A woman Marine recruit of Series 11a, Company L, is shown how to make ...
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A woman Marine recruit platoon from Series 10, Company K, marches back...
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A woman Marine recruit platoon from Series 10, Company K, marches back...
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A panoramic view of t he west end of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. T...
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Captain Joe Walden prepares himself for a lift during the Interservice...
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A drill instructor from the Woman Recruit Training Command conducts a ...
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A drill instructor from the Woman Recruit Training Command directs rec...
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Lance Corporal Jose Deleon changes the flags at the conclusion of the ...
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Major General Anthony Lukeman, incoming commanding general, center, Br...
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Marines participate in a tug-of-war contest during a track and field m...
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A Marine recruit practices the proper way to carry a "wounded" fellow ...
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Marine recruits clean their M16A1 rifles in preparation for an inspect...
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Marine recruits perform leg lift exercises during basic training at th...
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Marine recruits perform leg lift exercises during basic training at th...
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An instructor points out the features of the ABC-M17 chemical-biologic...
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A view of the refinished underpass under construction at the Marine Co...
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Marine recruits are fitted for glasses during basic training at the Ma...
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A woman Marine recruit descends from a rappelling tower during basic t...
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A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill tec...
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A drill instructor explains rappelling techniques to a recruit as he p...
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A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a bunker position du...
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Major General (MGEN) Stephen G. Olmstead, left, commanding general, Ma...
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Marine recruits climb a cargo net during basic training at the Marine ...
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Female Marine recruits perform a military press during physical traini...
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General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, spea...
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The coach of the women Marine's basketball team accepts an award after...
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Honored guests watch the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade, an eve...
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Hospital Corpsman Second Class Lisa (HM2) Drumm of Marine Corps Recrui...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More
A special reaction team from US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swing kettle bells Nov. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 30 physical training sessions to prepare for the Marine Corps... More
Sgt. Mark L. Chasson, a primary marksmanship instructor,
Sgt. Mark L. Chasson, a primary marksmanship instructor, shows Rct. Zachary W. Lloyd, Platoon 1044, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, a correct firing position April 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C... More
Rct. Donald J. Thomas, Platoon 2064, Echo Company,
Rct. Donald J. Thomas, Platoon 2064, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fights during a pugil stick match June 30, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits fight with pugil sticks, which represent rifle... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, experience the effects of tear gas July 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The effects include temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a burnin... More
The newest recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training
The newest recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand on the famous yellow footprints Sept. 14, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these recruits will be transformed d... More
Rct. Vanessa A. CarrenoAragon, Platoon 4036, Papa Company,
Rct. Vanessa A. CarrenoAragon, Platoon 4036, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs over a log on a Confidence Course obstacle Sept. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits tackle, scale and weav... More
Rct. Casey McDaniel, Platoon 1004, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Casey McDaniel, Platoon 1004, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, strengthens his core during an incentive training session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use this train... More
Pvt. Jordan McAlexander, Platoon 3009, India Company,
Pvt. Jordan McAlexander, Platoon 3009, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, hugs is stepfather for the first time in more than three months Dec. 12, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. After witnessing his g... More
Rct. Brendan Sloan, Platoon 3062, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Brendan Sloan, Platoon 3062, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders during a physical training session June 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During boot camp, recruits participate... More
US Marine Corps female recruits from 4th Battalion climbing the ropes ...
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 Greeson, Usmc Re... More
US Marine Platoon 4033 practices close order drill as 4th Battalion Dr...
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 R. Flores, ... More
Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, 1ST Battalion, E Company,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRD/WRR SD Scene Camera... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) recruit from India Company, 3rd Battalion, Re...
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: 3rd Bn I Co Scen... More
A group of US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits from India Company, 3rd Bat...
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: 3rd Bn I Co Scene... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) M. Molinski, sprays aeros...
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) Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. Rittner, Combat Visual...
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) Sergeant Major (SGM) R. L. Ardnt, 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: LCPL J. Sarabia, USMC ... More
During the Battalion's annual Jane Wayne Day, the spouses of US Marine...
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: H+S BN Scene Came... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Morgan Cathagarrett, Comb...
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 J.A. Lee Ii, USMC ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Young K. Park, Operations Officer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jared Padula, USMC Rele... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) First Sergeant (1SGT) K. L. Bush, assigned to P...
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
The US Marine Corps (USMC) Drum and Bugle Corps performs in from of ci...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL John A. Cosentino, USMC ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) First Sergeant (1SGT) Ricky S. Torres locks up ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr., U... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island...
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 B. K. Jones Rele... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of the USMC Mounted Color Guard, Marine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert D. Fleagle Jr., U... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Major (SGM) Annanias Rose, (left), Out...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Roberto Torres, USMC Rel... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Curtis R. Hawkins, Videographer,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL John A. Cosentino, USM... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Female Recruit assigned to Oscar/Company, stand...
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
U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Nicholas J. Galvin, (left), Combat Photog...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcrd San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jared M. Padula, USMC Release Status: ... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits and their SENIOR Drill Instructor, observe ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcrd San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jared M. Padula, USMC Release Status: ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Marines from Gulf Company, pass the reviewing stand ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcrd San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jared M. Padula, USMC Release Status: ... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit armed with at 5.56mm M16A2 rifle mane...
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
Pfc. Garrett Mastantuono, with Platoon 3081, Lima Company,
Pfc. Garrett Mastantuono, with Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, designed the one-man submarine, called “Sea Wolf,” as part of one of his high school projects.
Knoxville, Tenn., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mari...
Rct. Brittany Bilevich, an 18-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. Bilevich is tra... More
Pfc. Jason Ortiz, honor graduate for Platoon 2008,
Pfc. Jason Ortiz, honor graduate for Platoon 2008, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated Jan. 31, 2014. Ortiz is from Griffin, Ga. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)
Rct. Joshua L. Ortiz, Platoon 1094, Delta Company,
Rct. Joshua L. Ortiz, Platoon 1094, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices swimming under the supervision of Sgt. Jeremy R. Perkins, a water survival instructor, Sept. 14, 2015, on Parris Isla... More
Pfc. Samuel A. King, honor graduate for Platoon 3029,
Pfc. Samuel A. King, honor graduate for Platoon 3029, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 8, 2016. King is from Salem, Mass. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Laredo, Texas, native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Berenice Torres, an 18-year-old native of Laredo, Texas, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Torres is training w... More
Recruits run 1.5 miles during an initial strength test
Recruits run 1.5 miles during an initial strength test April 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. After passing the initial strength test, these recruits will be assigned to Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battal... More
Pfc. Emiliano Barra Gonzalez, Platoon 2028, Echo Company,
Pfc. Emiliano Barra Gonzalez, Platoon 2028, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship April 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate k... More
Pfc. Michael M. Dewitt, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Michael M. Dewitt, honor graduate for Platoon 3037, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 19, 2017. Dewitt is from Frederick, Md. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)
New commander takes over Recruit Training Regiment
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew St. Clair hands the regimental colors to U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Barnett during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the colors rep... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tomas Digiovanni Jr., honor
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tomas Digiovanni Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 2077, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 6, 2017. Digiovanni is from Stewartsville, N.J. (U.S. Marine ... More
A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training
A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, holds her Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. The Crucib... More
We Make Marines, US Marine Corps Photo
We Make Marines is a simple message that is displayed on signage across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by CWO2 Bobby Yarbrough)
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, completes the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2020. The Crucible is the final... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fire during combat marksmanship training Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn basic practical shooting concepts, such as engaging movin... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, spread out during a martial arts training session Aug. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Keeping distance between recruits is one of many safety precaut... More
A marksmanship coach clears a recruit’s rifle during
A marksmanship coach clears a recruit’s rifle during marksmanship training June 21, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Marksmanship coaches supervise recruits and help ensure training is conducted safely. Parris Isla... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to walk through Parris Island’s iconic silver doors July 10, 2017. Passi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marley M. Robinson, Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marley M. Robinson, Platoon 4041, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, does a pullup during an initial strength test July 28, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The minimum physica... More
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, the senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Smathe Toles, the senior drill instructor of Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits during their final drill evaluation Sept. 10, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C.... More
Rct. Tyler A. Swartz, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd
Rct. Tyler A. Swartz, Platoon 3057, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs up a Confidence Course obstacle May 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to ... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to shed gear underwater during basic water survival training, June 13, 2016. Water survival qualification, one of seven graduation requirements... More
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, signal to mark targets Oct. 7, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. A recruit signals to mark a target when it needs to be pulled down and scored. Delta Compan... More
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. William J. Dorsky greets
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. William J. Dorsky greets the newest recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Jan. 20, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. If successful in training, these recruits will b... More
Rct. Christian Perezarce, Platoon 3010, India Company,
Rct. Christian Perezarce, Platoon 3010, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders Jan. 24, 2014, while on a combat training course on Parris Island, S.C. This course is part of Basic War... More
Sgt. Jesse Guilbe, a drill instructor of Platoon 2017,
Sgt. Jesse Guilbe, a drill instructor of Platoon 2017, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, waits for the senior drill instructor’s next command Dec. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the first ... More
Rct. Joseph Afanador, Platoon 3098, Lima Company, 3rd
Rct. Joseph Afanador, Platoon 3098, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, repeats the oath of enlistment Dec. 7, 2013, during an emblem ceremony on Parris Island, S.C. Upon completion of the Crucible, t... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stage their packs after taking inventory of equipment April 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The following day, recruits are scheduled to hike to the ri... More
Rct. Kameronmar Dumont, Platoon 1078, Bravo Company,
Rct. Kameronmar Dumont, Platoon 1078, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides cover for his partner on a combat training course Sept. 23, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learned to communi... More
Pfc. Keander K. Atkinson, Platoon 3100, Mike Company,
Pfc. Keander K. Atkinson, Platoon 3100, Mike Company, earned the highest combined physical fitness test and combat fitness test score for his company. He earned a score of 598 out of 600 points. Atkinson, a nat... More
Spectators of a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National
Spectators of a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery, render honors to the national colors Nov. 11, 2015, in Beaufort, S.C. This ceremony honored the commitments and sacrifices that veterans have... More
Pfc. Karen M. Ross, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th
Pfc. Karen M. Ross, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, Papa Company, 4th Battalion,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, Papa Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, performs a 25 meter swim at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2017. After... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sam Foley with platoon 3016,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sam Foley with platoon 3016, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, lifts an ammunition can during the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) at the 3rd Battalion physical training field on Mar... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 1st
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts swim qualification at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 16, 2020. After... More
Sgt. Luis G. Alvarado, a primary marksmanship instructor
Sgt. Luis G. Alvarado, a primary marksmanship instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, adjusts the position of Rct. Victoria D. Rincones, Platoon 4013, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to descend the 47-foot rappel tower Jan. 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappel training simulates jumping from a helicopter or descending the sid... More
Drill instructors of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training
Drill instructors of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, check the seals on their recruits' gas masks Nov. 27, 2013, in the gas chamber on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn the gas masks can hold an ... More
Rct. Stephanie Miller, Platoon 4023, November Company,
Rct. Stephanie Miller, Platoon 4023, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs the ladder of a 10-foot tower during a swim assessment May 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Miller, a 19-year-old fro... More