Pvt. Hunter Willmon, a Scottsboro, Ala. native, held his son for the first time on Family Day, May 26. Willmon graduated today from recruit training. - Pvt. Hunter Willmon, a Scottsboro, Ala. native, held his son for the first time on Family Day, May 26. Willmon graduated today from recruit training.
Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Sgt. Maj. William Carter, the depot Sergeant Major, pose for a photo with Parris Island Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society representatives on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., March 20, 2019. The NMCRS’s mission is to provide financial aid, education and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, family members, and survivors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Johnson/Released) - Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Sgt. Maj. William Carter, the depot Sergeant Major, pose for a photo with Parris Island Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society representatives on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., March 20, 2019. The NMCRS’s mission is to provide financial aid, education and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, family members, and survivors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Johnson/Released)
Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, guides Gunnery Sgt. Julio Aquayo while preparing a dinner for the depot's commanding general and his guests Jan. 10, 2019. As Brandle's replacement, aguayo will be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the general's home, his uniforms and cooking for daily meals and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren) - Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, guides Gunnery Sgt. Julio Aquayo while preparing a dinner for the depot's commanding general and his guests Jan. 10, 2019. As Brandle's replacement, aguayo will be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the general's home, his uniforms and cooking for daily meals and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gave us some insight on what it means to be the platoon guide and why she wanted to lead from the front.“When a recruit is appointed as the guide, that recruit is in charge of helping the other recruits and assisting the drill instructors by carrying out their instructions. Having this leadership position helps balance everything out and keep good order and discipline within the platoon even when the drill instructors are not around.”“I remember how my rack mate used to motivate me and lift up my spirit when I was feeling down. I wanted to act like her and make other recruits feel the same way she made me feel. Throughout recruit training, I always thought to myself, ‘No matter how down I am feeling, someone else is feeling worse. I need to push myself to always be the one that is positive and pushing others to be their best.’” - Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gave us some insight on what it means to be the platoon guide and why she wanted to lead from the front. “When a recruit is appointed as the guide, that recruit is in charge of helping the other recruits and assisting the drill instructors by carrying out their instructions. Having this leadership position helps balance everything out and keep good order and discipline within the platoon even when the drill instructors are not around.” “I remember how my rack mate used to motivate me and lift up my spirit when I was feeling down. I wanted to act like her and make other recruits feel the same way she made me feel. Throughout recruit training, I always thought to myself, ‘No matter how down I am feeling, someone else is feeling worse. I need to push myself to always be the one that is positive and pushing others to be their best.’”
Seaman Joseph T. Frepan demonstrates wrapping a recruits hand during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018. - Seaman Joseph T. Frepan demonstrates wrapping a recruits hand during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.
Capt. Ziaire O'Brien, left, and 1st Lt. Luke Johnson started out as classmates at high school in Beaufort, South Carolina. Their relationship has forged into a brotherhood in the Marine Corps and has returned them to the place they grew up. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Ziaire O'Brien) - Capt. Ziaire O'Brien, left, and 1st Lt. Luke Johnson started out as classmates at high school in Beaufort, South Carolina. Their relationship has forged into a brotherhood in the Marine Corps and has returned them to the place they grew up. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Ziaire O'Brien)
Members of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island shooting team pose for a photo on the newly-renovated Inchon Rifle Range on Parris Island, S.C. Dec. 18, 2018. After more than two years of renovation and reconstruction, the 50 lane firing range was rebuilt to include new impact and side safety berms, newly paved firing lines, roads, storm water collection and management systems, and irrigation systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley/Released) - Members of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island shooting team pose for a photo on the newly-renovated Inchon Rifle Range on Parris Island, S.C. Dec. 18, 2018. After more than two years of renovation and reconstruction, the 50 lane firing range was rebuilt to include new impact and side safety berms, newly paved firing lines, roads, storm water collection and management systems, and irrigation systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley/Released)
Drill Instructors and Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion march towards the Peatross Parade Deck before their graduation ceremony Nov. 16, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal) - Drill Instructors and Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion march towards the Peatross Parade Deck before their graduation ceremony Nov. 16, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)
Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Robert Allen, left, and Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, both with the Beaufort Rotary Club, pose for a photo during an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. Silva was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” by Allen and Klimp on behalf of the rotary club . Silva was selected for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren) - Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Robert Allen, left, and Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, both with the Beaufort Rotary Club, pose for a photo during an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. Silva was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” by Allen and Klimp on behalf of the rotary club . Silva was selected for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Douglas, Tanner, and Raymond Wright pose for a family photo at Tanner’s graduation ceremony Aug. 3, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Tanner became a fourth generation Marine and fifth generation service member, and will carry on the Wright Family legacy at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.(Photo courtesy of Douglas Wright) - Douglas, Tanner, and Raymond Wright pose for a family photo at Tanner’s graduation ceremony Aug. 3, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Tanner became a fourth generation Marine and fifth generation service member, and will carry on the Wright Family legacy at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Douglas Wright)