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Notice to Mariners

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live fire training on July 29 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

June Aerial Spray to Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities on June 25, 2026. If weather permits, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sundown on June 25, 2026.

May Aerial Spray to Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities sometime between May 13-14, 2026.

Sept. 26, 2025 - Tropical Storm Imelda Update

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has begun base hardening measures today in anticipation of destructive weather expected to impact the local area next week.

September Aerial Spray to Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities sometime between Sept. 9 - Sept. 11, 2025. If weather permits, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sundown on Sept. 9. As a bad weather backup for Sept. 9, spray activities will occur approximately an hour after sunset on Sept. 11, 2025.

Notice to Mariners Live Fire Training Sept. 18

Notice to Mariners. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island will be conducting extended live fire training Thursday September 18 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Recruit Injured During Marksmanship Training at MCRD Parris Island

A recruit assigned to Recruit Training Regiment was injured today during a marksmanship training exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island.

June Aerial Spray To Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities by the United States Air Force on June 24-25, 2025.

MCRDPI to conduct live fire training on June 15

Notice to Mariners. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island will be conducting extended live fire training Sunday June 15 from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

May Aerial Spray to Control Sand Fleas and Mosquitoes

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo nighttime aerial spray activities sometime between 14 and 15 May 2025.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island