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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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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

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct zeroing and live-fire drills for the Table 1 Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 15, 2025. Consisting of both slow and rapid firing, Table 1 tests recruits on their comprehension of the fundamentals in marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct zeroing and live-fire drills for the Table 1 Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 15, 2025. Consisting of both slow and rapid firing, Table 1 tests recruits on their comprehension of the fundamentals in marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Isaac Zutah, a new Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completes recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2025. Pvt. Zutah, a native of Ghana, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March of 2025 in order to obtain a better life for both him and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

Lance Cpl. Brandon Avila, a Marine with Hotel Company. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, says the oath of enlistment during the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Avila, a Marine with Hotel Company. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, says the oath of enlistment during the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Anthony A. Rodriguez, a new recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut as he arrives on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Rct. Anthony A. Rodriguez, a new recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut as he arrives on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon

New recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin their receiving process as they arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

New recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin their receiving process as they arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon

Sgt. Luke Boisselle, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Sgt. Luke Boisselle, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Pvt. Daniel Capes, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 1, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle Globe and Anchor and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Pvt. Daniel Capes, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 1, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle Globe and Anchor and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Rct. Cameron Lovejoy, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, moves to set security during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2025. BWT serves as a test of the field and combat skills that recruits have learned throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Rct. Cameron Lovejoy, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, moves to set security during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2025. BWT serves as a test of the field and combat skills that recruits have learned throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt Willie T. Tompkins, the company first sergeant of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, delivers a speech at the Iwo Jima Memorial Monument during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt Willie T. Tompkins, the company first sergeant of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, delivers a speech at the Iwo Jima Memorial Monument during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 13, 2025. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 13, 2025. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025. The Crucible is the 54-Hour culminating event of recruit training, it is the final obstacle between recruits and the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025. The Crucible is the 54-Hour culminating event of recruit training, it is the final obstacle between recruits and the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd

The We Make Marines sign covered in a blanket of snow on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025.

The We Make Marines sign covered in a blanket of snow on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 14, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raheen Dukes with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conducts close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Nov. 4, 2024. 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. Julius Hackney)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raheen Dukes with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conducts close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Nov. 4, 2024. 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. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. julius hackney

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island