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Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Dec. 16, 2022 | 4:24

Committed to Excellence

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Dec. 16, 2022 | 4:24

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Committed to Excellence

Recruit training brings a challenge to all recruits and to the drill instructors appointed over them in order to transform them into United States Marines. The senior drill instructor's speech entails the conduct of the relationship between the recruit and the drill instructor throughout their time in boot camp to become basically trained Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Dec. 16, 2022

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MCMAP at Parris Island

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Sprouse, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speaks about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 20, 2026. MCMAP is the martial arts system employed by the Marine Corps and is one of the skills recruits must learn in order to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Jan. 20, 2026

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Recruit Training Compilation

Recruits undergo13 weeks of training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to earn the title United States Marine. Recruit training encompasses weapons mastery, basic swim qualification, gas chamber, and physical tests culminating in the crucible, a 54 hour physical and mental test recruits must complete in order to earn the title Marine. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Jan. 17, 2026

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Marines of Parris Island - LCpl Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Natalie Torres, Supply Specialist, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, answers questions during an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 15, 2026. Torres is one of the many Marines stationed on MCRD PI supporting the depot's mission of making Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Jan. 15, 2026

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Wake Up Call

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Garza, a drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for the day during his morning routine on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 18, 2025. Drill instructors begin their mornings before recruits wake up to review training schedules, prepare uniforms and ensure everything is ready for another day of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Dec. 18, 2025

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Mike Co Land Navigation

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 16, 2025. BWT takes place a week before the Crucible and includes Field Skills training, Land Navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and an Obstacle Course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

Dec. 16, 2025

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Mike Co Table 2

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot Table Two on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec.10, 2025. Table two evaluates Recruits on their abilities to properly conduct live-fire exercises in a combat scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

Dec. 10, 2025

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Hotel Company Confidence Course

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 5, 2025. The Confidence Course is a military obstacle course designed to build teamwork, physical fitness, and courage. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Dec. 5, 2025

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2025 Quarters One Holiday Tour and Command Holiday Message

Take a virtual tour of Quarters One decorated for the holiday season. Quarters One is the home to Parris Island’s commanding general and is one of the oldest structures on the depot. In celebration of the holiday season, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson has decorated the home and will have open house celebrations with Marines, sailors, and their families throughout the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Staff Sgt Brendan Custer, Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson & Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Dec. 3, 2025

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Dear Family (Range B-Roll)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fire rifles at Inchon Rifle Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 2, 2025. Recruits must qualify with the rifle in order to continue with recruit training and become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpls. Jacob Richardson)

Dec. 2, 2025

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Dear Family (Squad Bay B-Roll)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits from Platoon 3005, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take care of tasks in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 1, 2025. During the evenings of recruit training, recruits are given time, called "Square Away Time," to accomplish various tasks and prepare for the following day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpls. Jacob Richardson)

Dec. 1, 2025

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Dear Family (Edited)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Matthew Leather, Platoon 3005, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, writes a letter to his family on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 1, 2025. During the evenings of recruit training, recruits are given time, called "Square Away Time," to take care of various tasks and prepare for the following day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpls. Jacob Richardson and Jordy Morales)

Dec. 1, 2025

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Delta Company Crucible (B-Roll)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Battle of Fallujah objective during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 26, 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that tests everything the Recruits have learned during their 13-week recruit training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

Nov. 26, 2025

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Delta Company Crucible

Nov. 26, 2025

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Delta Company Crucible (B-Roll)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 24, 2025. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that tests everything the Recruits have learned during their 13-week recruit training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

Nov. 24, 2025

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