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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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Pfc. Julius Reyes, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 2, 2024. 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. Van Hoang)

Pfc. Julius Reyes, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 2, 2024. 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. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Borduin, a range coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, shoots a rifle bay for the Parris Island Intramural Rifle and Pistol Competition on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. on Oct. 29, 2024. The competition allows for Marines from different units to come together compete and qualify with service weapons and earn distinguished marksmanship badges and unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Borduin, a range coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, shoots a rifle bay for the Parris Island Intramural Rifle and Pistol Competition on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. on Oct. 29, 2024. The competition allows for Marines from different units to come together compete and qualify with service weapons and earn distinguished marksmanship badges and unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion conduct knife fighting during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 28, 2024. The intent of MCMAP is to develop the moral, mental and physical resiliency of individual Marines and ultimately the unit as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion conduct knife fighting during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 28, 2024. The intent of MCMAP is to develop the moral, mental and physical resiliency of individual Marines and ultimately the unit as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

Marines conduct grappling during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 28, 2024. The intent of MCMAP is to develop the moral, mental and physical resiliency of individual Marines and ultimately the unit as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Marines conduct grappling during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 28, 2024. The intent of MCMAP is to develop the moral, mental and physical resiliency of individual Marines and ultimately the unit as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Pvt. Nathan Lamb poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island S.C., on Oct. 28, 2024. Lamb is a native from Jamaica. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Pvt. Nathan Lamb poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island S.C., on Oct. 28, 2024. Lamb is a native from Jamaica. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales

A recruit gets baptized on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 23, 2024. Recruits are provided religious services and other religious ceremonies for a variety of faith groups at recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

A recruit gets baptized on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 23, 2024. Recruits are provided religious services and other religious ceremonies for a variety of faith groups at recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) William Thurber presents his son Pvt. Zachery Thurber, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 12, 2024. The presentation of the EGA signifies the transformation from a civilian into a U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) William Thurber presents his son Pvt. Zachery Thurber, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 12, 2024. The presentation of the EGA signifies the transformation from a civilian into a U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Pvt. Logan Sifuentez, a recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Training Battalion, prepares to receive his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 4, 2024. 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 Pfc. Van Hoang)

Pvt. Logan Sifuentez, a recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Training Battalion, prepares to receive his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 4, 2024. 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 Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 26, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge and training they’ve learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 26, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge and training they’ve learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Danebrock, a postal clerk with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, is promoted to his current rank during a promotion ceremony on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 3, 2024. Becoming a non-commissioned officer signifies taking on greater responsibilities after demonstrating exemplary leadership skills. Danebrock is a native of Ventura, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Danebrock, a postal clerk with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, is promoted to his current rank during a promotion ceremony on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 3, 2024. Becoming a non-commissioned officer signifies taking on greater responsibilities after demonstrating exemplary leadership skills. Danebrock is a native of Ventura, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Lt. Col. Adam Yang, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Commanding Officer, speaks to Pfc. Alexis Banks, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 30, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Lt. Col. Adam Yang, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Commanding Officer, speaks to Pfc. Alexis Banks, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 30, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an obstacle course during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024.Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an obstacle course during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024.Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 17, 2024. Pickup day is the first time recruits meet the drill instructors who will be with them throughout recruit training, ensuring their transformation from civilian to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 17, 2024. Pickup day is the first time recruits meet the drill instructors who will be with them throughout recruit training, ensuring their transformation from civilian to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in the motivational run for for Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in the motivational run for for Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marines conduct team building exercises during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The course is designed to train Marines in water survival through intense aquatic training events such as victim rescues, distance swims, and underwater endurance exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marines conduct team building exercises during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The course is designed to train Marines in water survival through intense aquatic training events such as victim rescues, distance swims, and underwater endurance exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Rct. Andrea Delarosa with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her compass as she conducts the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2024. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Andrea Delarosa with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her compass as she conducts the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2024. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

New recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 13, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

New recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 13, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alexander Rodriguez, a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives commands to his platoon as he conducts Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 10, 2024. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alexander Rodriguez, a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives commands to his platoon as he conducts Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 10, 2024. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

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