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Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to properly rappel from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2021. The rappel tower is used to teach the recruits to overcome fear and trust their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to properly rappel from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2021. The rappel tower is used to teach the recruits to overcome fear and trust their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, jumps off the tower during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The tower is used to simulate aborting a ship at sea and is followed by a 25 meter swim. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, jumps off the tower during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The tower is used to simulate aborting a ship at sea and is followed by a 25 meter swim. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 13, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of everything recruits learn during the recruit training process and the last thing between them and earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Christopher McMurry)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 13, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of everything recruits learn during the recruit training process and the last thing between them and earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions and their safety brief prior to Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions and their safety brief prior to Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Drill Instructors and staff with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch and observe as their recruits battle each other during boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Drill Instructors and staff with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watch and observe as their recruits battle each other during boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion spar with each other during Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion spar with each other during Crucible boxing bouts on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 8, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of physical and mental endurance recruits will face before earning the title United States Marine, and is a culmination of all of the skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019.

Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Bio Photo of SgtMaj Bryan M. Alfaro

Bio Photo of SgtMaj Bryan M. Alfaro

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

BIO Photo of SgtMaj Shlaud

BIO Photo of SgtMaj Shlaud

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

Photo by Cpl. Shane Manson

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black poses for a photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made to keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black poses for a photo with the Instructors at the Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Black toured the training facilities to observe changes made to keep recruits and Drill Instructors safe during COVID-19 restrictions. The changes include the use of face masks when less than six feet apart, and smaller platoon sizes in addition to the 14 days of restriction of movement before new recruits start training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross

Recruit Raquel Rivera with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions during the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, June 14, 2020. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation.

Recruit Raquel Rivera with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gives directions during the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, June 14, 2020. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ezekieljay Correa

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2020. The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits.

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2020. The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

A drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7, 2020.

A drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to initiate "Lights" - the start of her platoon's morning routine - on Parris Island, S.C. July 7, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Master Sgt. Justin Gregory stands with his recruiter Master Gunnery Sgt. Dinky Byers and senior drill instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Doug Mrusek after Gregory’s promotion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 1, 2020.

Master Sgt. Justin Gregory stands with his recruiter Master Gunnery Sgt. Dinky Byers and senior drill instructor Master Gunnery Sgt. Doug Mrusek after Gregory’s promotion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 1, 2020.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Supply Section provides logistical and administrative support to personnel assigned to the depot in the most proficient and professional manner. This support includes, but is not limited to: procurement of consumables, property accountability, equipment acceptance, delivery, disposal, and or redistribution.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Supply Section provides logistical and administrative support to personnel assigned to the depot in the most proficient and professional manner. This support includes, but is not limited to: procurement of consumables, property accountability, equipment acceptance, delivery, disposal, and or redistribution.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

The armory mission is to service, maintain, issue, and recover all Depot ordnance assets and associated equipment as well as provide direct support to all live-fire ranges.

The armory mission is to service, maintain, issue, and recover all Depot ordnance assets and associated equipment as well as provide direct support to all live-fire ranges.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island