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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Brodie, a drill master with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspects recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, during their initial drill evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2026. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Brodie, a drill master with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspects recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, during their initial drill evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2026. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

A U.S. Marine with Weapons and Field Training Battalion practices fast roping the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 26, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

A U.S. Marine with Weapons and Field Training Battalion practices fast roping the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 26, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elijah Freeman, the follow series chief drill instructor for Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives commands to recruits for a series wide incentive training session on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales )

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elijah Freeman, the follow series chief drill instructor for Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives commands to recruits for a series wide incentive training session on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales )

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, motivate recruits during the Battle of Fallujah objective of the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2026. The crucible is the final training event recruits complete before receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and earning the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, motivate recruits during the Battle of Fallujah objective of the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2026. The crucible is the final training event recruits complete before receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and earning the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduates from training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 23, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduates from training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 23, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduates from training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 23, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduates from training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 23, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice close order drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2026. Recruits learn close-order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a foundation for executing combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice close order drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2026. Recruits learn close-order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a foundation for executing combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 21, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bienvenue Niyonkuru, a guide with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a photo on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan 21, 2026. Niyonkuru completes training after coming back to Parris Island a second time after dealing with medical issues during his first time on the Depot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reece Frye, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads drill instructors during unit leader evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2026. Drill instructors are evaluated on appearance, cadence, and execution of movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reece Frye, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads drill instructors during unit leader evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2026. Drill instructors are evaluated on appearance, cadence, and execution of movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Rct. Dometri Sterling, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sets security during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Dometri Sterling, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sets security during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines stand on stage in front of an audience during the graduation of Drill Instructor School class 1-26 on Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. To become a drill instructor, qualified Marines must first attend and graduate from Drill Instructor School, an 11-week course designed to develop their leadership and abilities so they can successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

U.S. Marines stand on stage in front of an audience during the graduation of Drill Instructor School class 1-26 on Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. To become a drill instructor, qualified Marines must first attend and graduate from Drill Instructor School, an 11-week course designed to develop their leadership and abilities so they can successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete their Improved Loadbearing Equipment (IBLE) pack assisted swim during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2025. Recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water while maintaining positive control of their IBLE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete their Improved Loadbearing Equipment (IBLE) pack assisted swim during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2025. Recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water while maintaining positive control of their IBLE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the O-Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the O-Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Cuervo, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Cuervo, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine musicians with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, S.C., Aug 12, 2025. The Parris Island Marine Band performance during the game is part of an effort to help build community relations between the Marine Corps and its local communities, and honor our 250 year legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine musicians with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, S.C., Aug 12, 2025. The Parris Island Marine Band performance during the game is part of an effort to help build community relations between the Marine Corps and its local communities, and honor our 250 year legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Araceli Bravo a drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects recruits during Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2025. Recruits learn close order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness and as a base to execute combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Araceli Bravo a drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects recruits during Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2025. Recruits learn close order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness and as a base to execute combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Rct. Jaylen Crayton, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, body spars during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Jaylen Crayton, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, body spars during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island