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Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Visit the Parris Island Museum, where every artifact holds a story. Our displays range from Spanish and French settlements during the 16th century, to the development of Parris Island as a training depot for U.S. Marines, to exhibits on World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Every Marine who trains at Parris Island walks through our hallowed halls to learn more about their legacy. Be sure to check out the video on the trials of modern recruit training! We also welcome locals and tourists to learn about the local history of the area. When you’re getting ready to leave, ask the front desk for the Iron Mike Driving Tour to see more of the depot.

Visit the Parris Island Museum, where every artifact holds a story. Our displays range from Spanish and French settlements during the 16th century, to the development of Parris Island as a training depot for U.S. Marines, to exhibits on World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Every Marine who trains at Parris Island walks through our hallowed halls to learn more about their legacy. Be sure to check out the video on the trials of modern recruit training! We also welcome locals and tourists to learn about the local history of the area. When you’re getting ready to leave, ask the front desk for the Iron Mike Driving Tour to see more of the depot.

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U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022.

Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022. Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Photo of SgtMaj Carter

Photo of SgtMaj Carter

Photo by SSgt Anne K. Henry

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Photo of Lt.Col. Dunning

Photo of Lt.Col. Dunning

Photo by SSgt Anne K. Henry

Pvt. Liam Brooks, with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tells his story of his life and how he has decided to better it for himself, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 5, 2021. Brooks grew up homeless and turned to the Marine Corps for an oppurtunity for a better future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Pvt. Liam Brooks, with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tells his story of his life and how he has decided to better it for himself, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 5, 2021. Brooks grew up homeless and turned to the Marine Corps for an oppurtunity for a better future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island