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20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
April 24, 2025 | 0:31
20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
April 24, 2025 | 0:31
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20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 24, 2025. During this trip, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz mentored new Marines, observed depot staff and hosted a symposium for senior leadership of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
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Kilo Co Moto Run
New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
Nov. 14, 2024
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Legacy: A 9/11 Story
On September 11, 2001, New York Police Department Detective Joesph Vigiano, was killed attempting to rescue those trapped in the World Trade Center. Joseph Vigiano left behind three boys--Joey, Jimmy, and John. Joey Vigiano and Jimmy Vigiano each served in the Marine Corps and are now both NYPD police officers. John Vigiano is the last of his three brothers to enlist in the Marine Corps and is currently going through recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in hopes of continuing his family’s legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Sept. 11, 2023
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Family Day B-ROLL Package
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, celebrate their liberty period with their families on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 6, 2023. Family day is an event where families can spend time with their new Marines the before graduation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by. Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr., Cpl. Collin R. Harper, Cpl. Zachary Foshee, Lance Cpl. Brenna A. Ritchie, Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham, Lance Cpl. Jake Richardson, Lance Cpl. William Horsely, Pfc. Landon Lingle, Pfc. Mary Jenni)
April 6, 2023
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A New Life
After emigrating from Cuba due to financial struggles, Pfc. Javier Padron Garcia decided to join the Marine Corps for a better life for himself and to help his family. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)
Sept. 2, 2022
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From the Beginning
Drill Instructor sisters Staff Sgt. Paula C. Diaz and Sgt. Kezia E. Diaz, with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tell the story of their journey to becoming drill instructors together on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., November 19, 2021. The sisters, from Piedmont S.D., have been close their entire lives. They continue to strengthen their bond and support each other daily as they navigate through the rigors of creating United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)
Nov. 19, 2021
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Sgt. Gutierrez "Familia es todo" (Family Is Everything) English Subtitles
Sgt. Jeffrey W. Gutierrez, a drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks about the importance of family and gives advice to parents and people interested in the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 14, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)
Feb. 14, 2020
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Meet the Griswolds
Pfc. William Griswold and his father Sgt. Bryan Griswold, a K-9 police officer in Aiken, SC, have always been family. Now they share a deeper bond. Here is their story. (Nov. 18, 2019, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.) (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Shane Manson)
Nov. 18, 2019
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Family of Marines
Pvt. Chase Parks, with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, continues the family tradition of joining the Marine Corps, after graduating recruit training September 20, 2019 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki
Sept. 25, 2019
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Kilo & November Companies - Command Dinner - May 18, 2017
Families and drill instructors of the graduating Marines of Kilo Company and November companies came together May 18, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C., to share their experiences over the past 13 weeks. (Video by Cpl. Aaron Bolser and Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)
May 18, 2017
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Charlie Co. Motivational Run
B-roll of U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, participating in the Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment motivational run aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, Jan. 19, 2012. The motivational run is the first opportunity for families, friends and loved ones to observe the transformation of their new Marine after twelve weeks of recruit training. Produced by Cpl Brian Nichols. Also available in high definition.
Jan. 19, 2012
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