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
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
Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans march
Members of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans march in the third annual Bayou Classic Parade on Nov. 28, 2013. The Marines led the parade with festive music, including the classic tune "When the Saints Go Marchi... 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
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
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nicholas A. Lord, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nicholas A. Lord, honor graduate for Platoon 3065, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 15, 2017. Lord is from Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by U.S. Marine Co... 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
Marine instructors demonstrate to recruits of Kilo
Marine instructors demonstrate to recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, the next portion of the basic water survival qualification June 17, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Water survival traini... More
Recruits of Platoon 4030, November Company, 4th Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 4030, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, perform jumping jacks during a physical training session June 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. This was the first PT session for the r... More
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, do jumping jacks during an incentive training session Sept. 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Incentive training consists of physical exercises administ... More
Rct. Wayne Mundell Jr., Platoon 2102, Hotel Company,
Rct. Wayne Mundell Jr., Platoon 2102, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, holds up concertina wire during Basic Warrior Training Nov. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits work in teams to maneuv... More
Recruits of Platoon 2084, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2084, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, lunge to the next station during a martial arts endurance course Aug. 15, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits did cardiovascular exercis... More
Pfc. Alex Acorroni, honor graduate for Platoon 2097,
Pfc. Alex Acorroni, honor graduate for Platoon 2097, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Dec. 12, 2014. Acorroni is from Ashland, Mass. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)
Pvt. Jordan R. Tooman, India Company high shooter of
Pvt. Jordan R. Tooman, India Company high shooter of Platoon 3001, earned a rifle score of 331 out of 350. Tooman, a native of Jacksonville, S.C., graduated boot camp Jan. 23, 2015. (Photo by Jennifer Schubert)
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Juan Prasca, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Juan Prasca, honor graduate for Platoon 1078, Delta, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 20, 2017. Prasca is from Palm Bay, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight during a pugil sticks match June 11, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Matched up according to body weight, recruits simulate a clo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Brandon A. LaCount of Platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Brandon A. LaCount of Platoon 1058, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries his platoon’s guidon during a six-mile hike July 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. As the guide o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Joyner, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Joyner, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to assemble a gas mask Sept. 19, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors, like Jo... More
Rct. Brennan P. Shafer, Platoon 2073, Golf Company,
Rct. Brennan P. Shafer, Platoon 2073, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle, Aug. 8, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Shafer, 22, from St. Clair, Mich., is scheduled to g... More
Rct. Layne Szymanski, Platoon 3085, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Layne Szymanski, Platoon 3085, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, crawls toward cover Oct. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During Basic Warrior Training, recruits hone newfound tactical skills b... More
Families cheer as the new Marines of Delta Company,
Families cheer as the new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C., during a motivational run Nov. 12, 2015. This was the first chance for most fa... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Nicholas R. Garcia, Platoon 2005,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Nicholas R. Garcia, Platoon 2005, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session Nov. 17, 2015, on Parris Isl... More
Sgt. Donald White Jr., a drill instructor for Platoon
Sgt. Donald White Jr., a drill instructor for Platoon 1033, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sings cadence as his recruits march during their introduction to close-order drill March 11, 2014, on P... More
Rct. Chris Horvath, Platoon 3021, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Chris Horvath, Platoon 3021, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, struggles up a rope on an obstacle course Jan. 16, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is used to condition recruits mentally ... More
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training
Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, practice navigating using only a compass and map during land navigation training Aug. 11, 2014, as part of Basic Warrior Training on Parris Island, ... More
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command's
Lt. Col. David Rodgers, Marine Corps Recruiting Command's assistant chief of staff for diversity recruiting, speaks with Charlotte, N.C.-area high school students during a career exploration event at the Charlo... More
Marine water survival instructors demonstrate swimming
Marine water survival instructors demonstrate swimming techniques to recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during basic water survival qualification June 17, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Wat... More
Platoon 2025, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 2025, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 17, 2015. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Alaz A. Gibson, honor graduate for Platoon 1060,
Pfc. Alaz A. Gibson, honor graduate for Platoon 1060, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp July 31, 2015. Gibson is from Monterey, Tenn. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Paulette Brown, president-elect of the American Bar
Paulette Brown, president-elect of the American Bar Association, crosses an obstacle during the Senior Leader Engagement Program visit Aug. 29, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The purpose of the Senior Leader Enga... More
Pvt. Samuel F. Koroma, Platoon 2058, Echo Company,
Pvt. Samuel F. Koroma, Platoon 2058, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Aug. 18, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledg... More
Pvt. Gerardo A. Umanzor, Platoon 3032, Kilo Company,
Pvt. Gerardo A. Umanzor, Platoon 3032, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship May 18, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledg... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Junn Caballes, Platoon 2060,
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Junn Caballes, Platoon 2060, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Aug. 17, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demons... More
Pvt. Martha Davila, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th
Pvt. Martha Davila, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 21, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge o... More
Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to evacuate to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany following an evacuation order directed by Brig. Gen. James Glynn, the depot’s commanding general. Al... More
Pfc. Mathew Ashworth, honor graduate for Platoon 1084,
Pfc. Mathew Ashworth, honor graduate for Platoon 1084, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 9, 2018. Ashworth is from Egg Harbor Township, NJ. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Cpl... More
Rct. Salvatore Desiato, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company,
Rct. Salvatore Desiato, Platoon 1073, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, walks across a rope bridge Aug. 5, 2013, on the Confidence Course on Parris Island, S.C. The course was designed in the mid-1... More
Rct. Alex Poliaoff, Platoon 3084, Kilo Company, 3rd
Rct. Alex Poliaoff, Platoon 3084, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, checks for booby traps Oct. 7, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. During Basic Warrior Training, recruits hone newfound tactical skills ... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Charles C. Moysey III, with Lima
Drill Instructor Sgt. Charles C. Moysey III, with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, ensures the safety of Rct. Alicia R. Meyer, Platoon 4036, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, as she rap... More
A recruit of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
A recruit of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, endures the effects of tear gas March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits experience temporary respiratory irritation, watery eyes and a burning... More
Recruits of Platoon 2098, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2098, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation Dec. 9, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces d... More
The newest recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training
The newest recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, run to the iconic yellow footprints Feb. 23, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints th... More
Sgt. Johnny A. Carlos Jr., a primary marksmanship
Sgt. Johnny A. Carlos Jr., a primary marksmanship instructor, teaches recruits of Platoon 1024, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, marksmanship fundamentals Feb. 23, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. For... More
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, push through a 5-mile conditioning hike May 7, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This is one of several hikes meant to prepare the recruits for the physical ... More
Lt. Col. James Shelton, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Lt. Col. James Shelton, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion commander, inspects a rifle for dirt or other discrepancies during Lima Company's battalion commander's inspection Sept. 4, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Se... More
Rct. Anthony Avelar, Platoon 3013, India Company, 3rd
Rct. Anthony Avelar, Platoon 3013, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practices elbow strikes during a Marine Corps martial arts training session Dec. 3, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corp... More
Pfc. James Megehee, the Mike Company high shooter from
Pfc. James Megehee, the Mike Company high shooter from Platoon 3069, scored 338 points out of 350 points. Megehee graduated boot camp Sept. 12, 2014, and is from Minden, La. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)
Platoon 2034, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Platoon 2034, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp May 8, 2015. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
From left, Sgt. Major Justin D. LeHew, sergeant major
From left, Sgt. Major Justin D. LeHew, sergeant major of Training and Education Command, Major Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, commandi... More
Pfc. Artice D. Gordon Jr., honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Artice D. Gordon Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 2026, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 22, 2016. Gordon is from Cleveland. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)
Staff Sgt. Kellee Marchiano, senior drill instructor
Staff Sgt. Kellee Marchiano, senior drill instructor of Platoon 4030, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to push past her muscle fatigue while lifting 30-pound ammunition cans du... More
Rct. Jeremy Moore, Platoon 2010, Echo Company, 2nd
Rct. Jeremy Moore, Platoon 2010, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders from a Marine Corps martial arts instructor during a martial arts training session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Isla... More
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rinse gas masks Aug. 26, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Each mask is cleaned after it’s used. Bravo Company is scheduled to graduate Oct. 17, 2014. Parri... More
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice martial arts techniques before beginning a Confidence Course obstacle Nov. 26, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must take a martial arts a... More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, check their maps during a land navigation exercise Feb. 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits ventu... More
Rct. Jonathan Perez, Platoon 2024, Golf Company, 2nd
Rct. Jonathan Perez, Platoon 2024, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands suspended over the edge of the rappel tower Feb. 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Rappelling from the 47-foot tower helps ... More
Rct. Chelsa Hazelwood, Platoon 4045, November Company,
Rct. Chelsa Hazelwood, Platoon 4045, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, uses her utility blouse as a flotation device during swim qualification Oct. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits lear... More
Recruits of Platoon 2036, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit
Recruits of Platoon 2036, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, align themselves during close-order drill practice March 5, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors use close-order drill to teach... More
Rct. Trace L. Cason, Platoon 1026, Alpha Company, 1st
Rct. Trace L. Cason, Platoon 1026, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swings across a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 8, 2016. Cason, 18, from Lakeland, Fla., is scheduled to graduate April 15, 2016... More
Staff Sgt. Raul Ramos, a drill instructor for Platoon
Staff Sgt. Raul Ramos, a drill instructor for Platoon 1022, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shouts a command to his platoon Feb. 10, 2014, during their initial drill evaluation on Parris Island... More
Pfc. Ilaissa A. Negron, Papa Company high shooter of
Pfc. Ilaissa A. Negron, Papa Company high shooter of Platoon 4003, earned a rifle score of 334 out of 350. Negron, a native of Bridgeport, Conn., graduated boot camp Jan. 23, 2015. (Photo by Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Marcus C. Mattier, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Marcus C. Mattier, honor graduate for Platoon 2006, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 22, 2016. Mattier is from Boston. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)
Pfc. Maria G. Rosales Zepeda, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company,
Pfc. Maria G. Rosales Zepeda, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Feb. 23, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate k... More
Rct. Genesis A. Dejesus, Platoon 4035, Oscar Company,
Rct. Genesis A. Dejesus, Platoon 4035, Oscar Company, 4th 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... More