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Echo Company Pugil Sticks
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Sept. 14, 2023 | 1:41
Echo Company Pugil Sticks
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Sept. 14, 2023 | 1:41
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Echo Company Pugil Sticks
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete pugil sticks bouts during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Sep. 20, 2023. Pugil sticks are used multiple times during recruit training to simulate close quarters combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper)
Sept. 14, 2023
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Legacy: A 9/11 Story
On September 11, 2001, New York Police Department Detective Joesph Vigiano, was killed attempting to rescue those trapped in the World Trade Center. Joseph Vigiano left behind three boys--Joey, Jimmy, and John. Joey Vigiano and Jimmy Vigiano each served in the Marine Corps and are now both NYPD police officers. John Vigiano is the last of his three brothers to enlist in the Marine Corps and is currently going through recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in hopes of continuing his family’s legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Sept. 11, 2023
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Heart and Soul
Marine Corps Recruit Training tests the recruits’ physical fitness, mental fortitude, discipline and moral values. The Marine Corps core values “Honor, Courage and Commitment”, which every Marine lives by, are ingrained into the recruits’ hearts and souls during their 13 weeks on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C.
Aug. 29, 2023
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Rappel Tower
The Marine Corps recruit training evolution is designed to create basically trained Marines, ensuring the fundamentals of our Warrior Ethos have been thoroughly engrained in them. Training Events such as the 47 Foot tall Rappel Tower are designed to mimics descending from a helicopter skid or a building using a rope and harness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis Ponce)
Aug. 28, 2023
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The M16A4 Service Rifle
The M16A4 service rifle is used by every single recruit on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C.. Recruits are required to learn and understand the different parts of the rifle throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper)
Aug. 8, 2023
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2023 Citadel Visit to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island B-Roll Package
Cadets and Staff with the Citadel Military College spend a day on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 5, 2023. The cadets were able to use the experience and knowledge provided to prepare themselves for the upcoming Class of 2027. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Aug. 5, 2023
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B-Roll Interview Clips with Col. Thomas Gordon (Ret.) and Cadet Regimental Commander Sullivan Newsome
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Gordon (Ret.), the current of Commandant of Cadets at the Citadel Military College, along with Cadet Regimental Commander Sullivan Newsome speak about the benefits of Cadet training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 5, 2023. The cadets were able to use the experience and knowledge provided to prepare themselves for the upcoming Class of 2027. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)
Aug. 5, 2023
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Combat Water Survival
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brock Portier, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., describes Marine Corps Combat Water Survival, July 24, 2023. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
July 24, 2023
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Training Day 12
Recruits from Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5, 2023. The 47-foot tall tower helps the recruits overcome their fear of heights and gives them confidence in their gear.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Harper and Lance Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
July 5, 2023
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First Lady Jill Biden delivers remarks during the Marine Corps graduation ceremony at Parris Island
First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden delivers remarks at the graduation ceremony of Fox Company in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Military at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
June 30, 2023
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Marine Corps Martial Arts Programs
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Esmeralda Tumashev, a Senior Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, talks about the Octagon on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2023. The Octagon is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Programs (MCMAP) event that takes place during the Crucible where recruits demonstrate the MCMAP skills they have learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
June 20, 2023
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Confidence Course
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Esmeralda Tumashev, a Senior Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, talks about the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2023. The purpose of the Confidence Course is to get recruits out of their comfort zone, and establish a mindset to help them overcome obstacles in recruit training and in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
June 20, 2023
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Gas Chamber
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Esmeralda Tumashev, a Senior Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, talks about the Gas Chamber on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2023. The purpose of the Gas Chamber is to instruct the recruits on proper application of a gas mask, when and how to instruct others on the timing to place a gas mask on and to build trust in their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
June 20, 2023
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Basic Warrior Training and the Crucible
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Esmeralda Tumashev, a Senior Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, talks about Basic Warrior Training (BWT) and the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2023. The purpose of BWT is to instruct the recruits on basic field skills, while the Crucible is the culminating event of all the skills the recruits have learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
June 20, 2023
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Transformation from recruit to United States Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Esmeralda Tumashev, a Senior Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, talks about the transformation from recruit to United States Marine on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2023. The transformation to become a Marine is noticeable by the personal conduct the Marines hold themselves and other Marines to. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Foshee)
June 20, 2023
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