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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas) - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Marines of Weapons and Field Training Battalion practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry. - Marines of Weapons and Field Training Battalion practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Sgt. Jonathan Owens, senior drill instructor assigned to Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, greets golfers before a tournament at the Legends at Parris Island golf course June 8, 2015. The "receiving" tournament was the first of four scheduled tournaments leading up to the celebration of Parris Island's centennial anniversary in October. - Sgt. Jonathan Owens, senior drill instructor assigned to Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, greets golfers before a tournament at the Legends at Parris Island golf course June 8, 2015. The "receiving" tournament was the first of four scheduled tournaments leading up to the celebration of Parris Island's centennial anniversary in October.

Team I B Pro-fun gathers at the finish line after completing the Centennial 100k Relay Race aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 16, 2015. Team I B Profun won the race with a time of seven hours and 26 minutes. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz) - Team I B Pro-fun gathers at the finish line after completing the Centennial 100k Relay Race aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 16, 2015. Team I B Profun won the race with a time of seven hours and 26 minutes. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz)

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hunt, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort shooting team coach, looks through a spotting scope for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Harrington, a MCAS Beaufort shooting team member, Nov. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Spotting scopes provide a closer look at the target so coaches can better help their shooters. Parris Island’s annual rifle and pistol tournament is held to foster competitiveness and enhance combat readiness. Hunt, 36, is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Harrington, 32, is from Cobleskill, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert) - Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hunt, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort shooting team coach, looks through a spotting scope for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Harrington, a MCAS Beaufort shooting team member, Nov. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Spotting scopes provide a closer look at the target so coaches can better help their shooters. Parris Island’s annual rifle and pistol tournament is held to foster competitiveness and enhance combat readiness. Hunt, 36, is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Harrington, 32, is from Cobleskill, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert)

Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness accepts a noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region Parris Island, during a relief and appointment ceremony Nov. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the sword symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities and accountability from the outgoing senior-enlisted advisor to the incoming. Maness replaced Sgt. Maj. Chet Houston as Williams’ senior enlisted advisor. She came to the depot from Marine Barracks 8th & I, and Houston will assume the post of sergeant major for the Recruit Training Regiment here. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz) - Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness accepts a noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region Parris Island, during a relief and appointment ceremony Nov. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the sword symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities and accountability from the outgoing senior-enlisted advisor to the incoming. Maness replaced Sgt. Maj. Chet Houston as Williams’ senior enlisted advisor. She came to the depot from Marine Barracks 8th & I, and Houston will assume the post of sergeant major for the Recruit Training Regiment here. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz)

Energy saving technologies implemented across the base helped Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island earn the Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Conservation Award Oct. 21, 2014, including a $45,000 prize. These technologies include an automatic control system for air conditioning and heating, solar heating panel for hot water and LED street lights. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple) - Energy saving technologies implemented across the base helped Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island earn the Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Conservation Award Oct. 21, 2014, including a $45,000 prize. These technologies include an automatic control system for air conditioning and heating, solar heating panel for hot water and LED street lights. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple)

Rear Adm. Mark Tidd,left, head of the Chaplain Corps, stands with Navy Capt. Bryan Weaver, year’s John H. Craven Servant Leadership Award on July 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The annual award is peer nominated and named after Chaplain John H. Craven for his selfless dedication to providing support for Marines and sailors through some of the worst battles of World War II and Korea. Weaver is from Roaring Spring, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey) - Rear Adm. Mark Tidd,left, head of the Chaplain Corps, stands with Navy Capt. Bryan Weaver, year’s John H. Craven Servant Leadership Award on July 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The annual award is peer nominated and named after Chaplain John H. Craven for his selfless dedication to providing support for Marines and sailors through some of the worst battles of World War II and Korea. Weaver is from Roaring Spring, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Weapons experts demonstrate how M2-Flamethrowers were once used to destroy Japanese bunkers June 7, 2014, during World War II Weekend in Reading, Pa. Flamethrowers like these were once used throughout the Pacific Theater of the war to destroy Japanese bunkers and were banned from U.S. military use in 1978. The weekend transported visitors back in time as they were surrounded by thousands of re-enactors in period-style uniforms representing various nations. The weekend also featured period entertainment, weapons demonstrations, mock battles and an air show. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey) - Weapons experts demonstrate how M2-Flamethrowers were once used to destroy Japanese bunkers June 7, 2014, during World War II Weekend in Reading, Pa. Flamethrowers like these were once used throughout the Pacific Theater of the war to destroy Japanese bunkers and were banned from U.S. military use in 1978. The weekend transported visitors back in time as they were surrounded by thousands of re-enactors in period-style uniforms representing various nations. The weekend also featured period entertainment, weapons demonstrations, mock battles and an air show. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

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