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The Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, Secretary of the Navy (Acting), visited Parris Island, S.C. March 6, 2020. Modly visited Parris Island to enhance his understanding of the environment and facilities aboard the depot as an installation in addition to viewing how the U.S. Marine Corps conducts entry-level training.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley) - The Honorable Mr. Thomas B. Modly, Secretary of the Navy (Acting), visited Parris Island, S.C. March 6, 2020. Modly visited Parris Island to enhance his understanding of the environment and facilities aboard the depot as an installation in addition to viewing how the U.S. Marine Corps conducts entry-level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

SECNAV Visits Parris Island

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island March 6, 2020 to gain an understanding of how the U.S. Marine Corps conducts entry-level training. This was Modly’s first visit to the depot since assuming his position Nov. 24, 2019. “This visit gives the Secretary of the Navy the opportunity to interact

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Staff Sgt. Ashley Marzio and her husband Sgt. Francesco Marzio pose for a photo Jan. 30, 2020. Both are wrapping up a three-year tour as drill instructors. - Staff Sgt. Ashley Marzio and her husband Sgt. Francesco Marzio pose for a photo Jan. 30, 2020. Both are wrapping up a three-year tour as drill instructors.

Parris Island Drill Instructors balance marriage; making Marines

Ashley and Francesco Marzio have never been married outside of recruit training.Ashley, a staff sergeant, and Francesco, a sergeant, have spent their entire marriage serving as drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, a roughly three-year tour spent balancing the demands of making Marines and sustaining a

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Military Housing Resident Satisfaction Survey

The United States Marine Corps is committed to providing all service members with safe and quality housing. We are asking for your participation in the Marine Corps' Sponsored Resident Satisfaction Survey.

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Recruits with Recruit Separation Platoon, Special Training Company, Support Batallion attend a guided discussion on July 29, 2019 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris. As part of a new initiative called Operation Fresh Start, recruits in RSP are encouraged to pursue personal development and attend classes to assist their transition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Daniel O'Sullivan) - Recruits with Recruit Separation Platoon, Special Training Company, Support Batallion attend a guided discussion on July 29, 2019 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris. As part of a new initiative called Operation Fresh Start, recruits in RSP are encouraged to pursue personal development and attend classes to assist their transition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Daniel O'Sullivan)

New depot program gives separating recruits a “Fresh Start”

For most of the 20,000 recruits that step onto Parris Island's yellow footprints every year, recruit training is only the beginning. But for the Recruit Separations Platoon, which houses recruits being processed for entry-level separations from the Marine Corps, a new program has been implemented to help prepare them for successes in the civilian

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Lance Cpl. Angel Paneca is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Headquarters and Service Battalion Commanding Officer Col. Sean C. Kileen at an awards ceremony on Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 1st, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Walters) - Lance Cpl. Angel Paneca is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Headquarters and Service Battalion Commanding Officer Col. Sean C. Kileen at an awards ceremony on Parris Island, S.C. Aug. 1st, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Parris Island Marine Awarded For Rescue in Car Crash Incident

In the midst of a fatal incident, an observer might normally weigh their options before jumping to assist. For Lance Cpl. Angel A. Paneca, the decision to help a stranger in need was an easy one.On July 7, 2019, Paneca, a travel clerk with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s Finance Section, witnessed a fatal car crash involving two

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Marines who work at the armory perform weapons check on a weapons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. June 21, 2019. The armory is in charge of over 10,000 rifles on Parris Island.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali) - Marines who work at the armory perform weapons check on a weapons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. June 21, 2019. The armory is in charge of over 10,000 rifles on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Depot armory offers unique challenges for armorers

While many Marines on the depot are still asleep, the armory Marines start preparing as early as 4 a.m. for a long day of cleaning, counting and issuing thousands of weapons. The roughly 24 Marines of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island armory are in charge of everything involving firearms on the depot. “The mission here is to ensure every

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Public Works Officer Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral speaks during a ceremony dedicated to the official opening of the depot’s new power plant on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali) - Public Works Officer Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral speaks during a ceremony dedicated to the official opening of the depot’s new power plant on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

New Power Plant on Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island took a major step towards energy independence after debuting its newest power plant during a ribbon cutting ceremony June 20, 2019.Public Works Officer Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral said the new plant took over a year to build, but the project was necessary as the Marine Corps relies on the constant flow of

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Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Lecce, the Staff Judge Advocate to the commandant of the Marine Corps speaks during the dedication ceremony for Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him. - Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Lecce, the Staff Judge Advocate to the commandant of the Marine Corps speaks during the dedication ceremony for Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him.

Parris Island Names New Courtroom After Fallen Marine

The Legal Services Support Team on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. unveiled a new courtroom June 11, 2019 named after a former staff judge advocate for his heroics in combat. Lt. Col. Matthew McConnell, the legal services support team officer-in-charge, said that the courtroom was named in memory of Maj. Michael E. Weston, a Harvard

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Members of the Marine Corps League and Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 pose for a group photo at the steps of the General’s Building on Parris Island, S.C. June 7th, 2019. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot. - Members of the Marine Corps League and Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 pose for a group photo at the steps of the General’s Building on Parris Island, S.C. June 7th, 2019. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot.

Class of ‘55: 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Marines Reunite after 64 Years

Approximately 20 former members of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion gathered at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. June 6, 2019 to share memories of when they attended recruit training in 1955. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot. “This has become a labor of love

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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.

Marine graduate meets newborn son

“It was hard in the beginning when I found out my son was born. I got the phone call from my Senior Drill Instructor about my son. Knowing that I wasn’t there… it scared me.” said Pvt. Hunter Willmon, a recent Marine graduate. “It motivated me to know my son was ok, I knew I needed to be a better person and endure throughout training for my

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