Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region
Commanding General
On June 10, 2022 Brigadier General Walker M. Field assumed the duties of his current position as the Commanding General of MCRD Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region....
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major Mota assumed his current post as the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Eastern Recruiting Region Sergeant Major on Sept 17, 2021....
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Recruit Training Regiment
Commanding Officer
Colonel Bradley W. Ward currently serves as the Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Regiment. He has performed in this capacity since July 2021....
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Recruit Training Regiment
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major Fabian Casillas reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego on October 7, 1992. He graduated on December 31, 1992. Upon graduation from MCT, he reported to MCSSS, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for instruction in Basic Motor Transport Maintenance. Upon successful completion, he...
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1st Recruit Training Battalion
Commanding Officer
In June of 2021 Lt. Col. Rock reported for his current assignment as the Commanding Officer of 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island....
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1st Recruit Training Battalion
Sergeant Major
In July 2021, Sergeant Major Williamson reported to First Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island....
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2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Kearney currently serves as the Second Recruit Training Battalion Commander since 22 February, 2022....
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2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Sergeant Major
In January 2023, Sergeant Major Toles transferred to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to serve as the Second Recruit Training Battalion Sergeant Major....
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3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Gregg Curley currently serves as the Commanding Officer, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment. He has performed in this capacity since 1 July 2022. ...
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3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Sergeant Major
Frocked to his current rank of Sergeant Major in January 2023, Sergeant Major Howard currently serves as the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion Sergeant Major, MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina....
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4th Recruit Training Battalion
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Aixa R. Dones enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 1994, and attended recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. After graduation in August of 1994, Private First Class Dones attended Cryptologic Technician Operator Course, Corey Station, Pensacola, Florida. Lance...
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4th Recruit Training Battalion
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major (SgtMaj.) John H. Allen II was born in Kilmarnock, VA on October 24, 1984 and enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2003. He completed recruit training with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.Upon completion of recruit...
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Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Colonel Shawn A. Rickrode was born in Wheeling, WV and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1991. He served with the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company in Norfolk, VA, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines; and the II Marine Expeditionary Force Special Operations Training Group and...
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Sergeant Major
In January 2023, SgtMaj Brown was transferred to Support Battalion, where he is currently serving as the Battalion Sergeant Major....
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Weapons and Field Training Battalion
Commanding Officer
Colonel Arnone graduated from Frostburg State University Maryland and was commissioned in 1997. Upon completing the Infantry Officer’s Course, he was assigned to 2d Battalion, 3d Marines in Kaneohe Bay, HI. While there he served as a Rifle Platoon, Weapons Platoon, and Combined Anti-Armor Platoon...
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Headquarters & Service Battalion
Commanding Officer
During July 2022 Lieutenant Colonel Dunning was reassigned to his current duty as the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Headquarters and Service Battalion Commanding Officer....
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Headquarters & Service Battalion
Sergeant Major
His current assignment is with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. ...
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