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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, on Dec. 2, 2022. Pick Up day allows drill instructors to teach recruits the rules and expectations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, on Dec. 2, 2022. Pick Up day allows drill instructors to teach recruits the rules and expectations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

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Capt. Bridget Wilson, a veterinarian with the Naval Hospital Beaufort Veterinary Clinic, poses for a portrait in the clinic on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Oct. 21, 2022. Wilson is the resident veterinarian and head of the clinic on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Capt. Bridget Wilson, a veterinarian with the Naval Hospital Beaufort Veterinary Clinic, poses for a portrait in the clinic on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Oct. 21, 2022. Wilson is the resident veterinarian and head of the clinic on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

Marine Corps recruits execute martial arts techniques during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022.

Marine Corps recruits execute martial arts techniques during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022.

Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver through obstacles on the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022. The confidence course consists of various obstacles that challenges recruits both physically and mentally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

Recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver through obstacles on the confidence course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 20, 2022. The confidence course consists of various obstacles that challenges recruits both physically and mentally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

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Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Trainer Jay Gibson assists recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Trainer Jay Gibson assists recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

Recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, participate in physical training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, participate in physical training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Trainer Jay Gibson assists recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Trainer Jay Gibson assists recruits with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 28, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

Life Skills Program Trainer Sarhi Wiggins with Marine Corps Community Services gives a class to recruits of Romeo Company on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 27, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Life Skills Program Trainer Sarhi Wiggins with Marine Corps Community Services gives a class to recruits of Romeo Company on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 27, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

A painting in Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 26, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

A painting in Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 26, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

A recruit with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, stretches on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 26, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

A recruit with Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, stretches on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 26, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael C. Howard the company commander of Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 23, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael C. Howard the company commander of Romeo Company, Support Training Battalion, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sep. 23, 2022. Romeo Company, formerly known as Special Training Company, is a rehabilitation, recovery, and reconditioning company with the mission of getting recruits back to the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hageali

Rct. Kenichi J. Makino with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are taught tactical casualty combat care and field skills during basic warrior training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Aug 29, 2022. Makino is from Portsmouth, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Rct. Kenichi J. Makino with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are taught tactical casualty combat care and field skills during basic warrior training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Aug 29, 2022. Makino is from Portsmouth, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

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Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 13, 2022. BWT is a week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival, field skills, and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., July 13, 2022. BWT is a week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival, field skills, and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Drill instructors with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, introduce themselves to their recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2022. Oscar Company will spend forming day one learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Drill instructors with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, introduce themselves to their recruits on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 25, 2022. Oscar Company will spend forming day one learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a photo with her drill instructor at her graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a photo with her drill instructor at her graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway thanks her drill instructor at her graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway thanks her drill instructor at her graduation ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway celebrates with a fellow graduate on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway celebrates with a fellow graduate on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 27, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 26, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 26, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 25, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Pfc. Kylie Hathaway poses for a portrait on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 25, 2022. Hathaway began training on the west coast at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was transferred to MCRD Parris Island after an injury to her tibia required her to enter a recovery platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island