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Bravo & Papa Companies Rappel Tower
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
June 19, 2018 | 0:59
Bravo & Papa Companies Rappel Tower
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
June 19, 2018 | 0:59
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Bravo & Papa Companies Rappel Tower
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, and recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, descend from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 19, 2018 The rappel tower offers rappelling and fast roping, which simulates descending from tall buildings or out of aircrafts in order to help the recruits gain confidence in themselves and their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Jordan Canney and Lance Cpl. Aglahe Garcia/Released)
June 19, 2018
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MCRC Visits Marines 250 F/A-18D Hornet at Hanscom Air Force Base
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112), 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday with their F/A-18D Hornet during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
Aug. 23, 2025
1:16
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Hudson HS CFT
Zac Attaway, head coach of the Hudson High school football team, participates in an interview during a recruiting event with Recruiting Station Boston Aug. 21, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
Aug. 21, 2025
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Randolph HS CFT
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivate football players from Randolph High School during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
Aug. 21, 2025
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Hudson HS CFT
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, motivate football players from Hudson High School during a Marine Corps combat fitness test as part of Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. During Marine Week Boston, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the Corps’ 250th birthday. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
Aug. 21, 2025
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MCRD PI Warrior Skills Challenge
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island participate in the Warrior Skills Challenge on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 19, 2025. The competition was designed to test and reinforce the warfighting skills required of all Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson and LCpl. Jaden Beardsley)
Aug. 19, 2025
19:22
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Lima Company Crucible
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. Aug. 14, 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Aug. 15, 2025
1:24
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Colombian Armed Forces Visit Parris Island
Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía (PISAJ) 21 participants and Colombian Armed Forces Sergeants Major Academy students receive a simulated U.S. Marine Corps recruit experience from U.S. and Colombian drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2025. PISAJ is a biannual, partner nation-funded initiative aligned with U.S. Southern Command’s Theater Campaign Plan and directly supports the Colombian Army’s transformation to align its noncommissioned officer corps with globally recognized standards. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)
Aug. 14, 2025
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The Citadel Visits Parris Island
Cadets from The Citadel, a public senior military college in Charleston, S.C., participate in a leadership training exercise on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 9, 2025. Cadets took part in a number of events designed to build discipline, teamwork, and leadership, including pugil stick sparring, the Confidence Course, the Leadership Reaction Course, and the rappel tower. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
Aug. 9, 2025
1:28
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Bravo Company Pickup
Senior Drill Instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, provide an overview of Pickup Day on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 8, 2025. Pickup Day, or "Black Friday," is the day new recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpls. Jacob Richardson and Jordy Morales)
Aug. 8, 2025
2:00
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MCRD Parris Island NASCAR Visit
Team Penske NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney (#12) and Austin Cindric (#2), along with staff from Darlington Raceway, visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. The group observed recruit training and gained insight into the mental, physical, and moral development required to earn the title Marine. The visit strengthened community partnerships and highlighted shared values such as discipline, resilience, and teamwork. (US Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)
Aug. 7, 2025
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Kilo Company Motivational Run
New Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 7, 2025. 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 by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Aug. 7, 2025
0:54
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November Company Incentive Training
Recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Regiment, conduct incentivized training Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 7, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Aug. 7, 2025
0:50
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Lima Company Day Movement Course
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 6, 2025. During BWT recruits learn the basics of combat survival and advanced rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Aug. 6, 2025
1:06
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Kilo Company Crucible
Recruits with Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 25 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
July 25, 2025
1:32
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