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After being medically discharged from recruit training for asthma in 2013, Pfc. Austin Hershberger shares his story of resilience and grit achieving his dream of becoming a United States Marine. He graduated with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 13, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong) - After being medically discharged from recruit training for asthma in 2013, Pfc. Austin Hershberger shares his story of resilience and grit achieving his dream of becoming a United States Marine. He graduated with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 13, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Eight Years of Earning the Title

Austin Hershberger arrived at Parris Island in 2013, as he steadily progressed in training, he could hear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor calling his name. However, he could not anticipate the time, perseverance, and dedication it would take to earn the title of United States Marine.

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After 30 years of service, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter retired from the United States Marine Corps. As he reflects back on his career, he still carries the values instilled in him as a young man. - After 30 years of service, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter retired from the United States Marine Corps. As he reflects back on his career, he still carries the values instilled in him as a young man. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Cards on the Table

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - On the outskirts of Lexington, Kentucky lies the town of Versailles, a tight-knit community of roughly 10,000 residents, less than three miles long from end to end. Sgt. Maj. William Carter will tell you Versailles was also where he first learned the value of selfless service and teamwork from his greatest role models: his mother and his high school wrestling coach.

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Rct. Rafael Rodriguez, with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., September 2, 2021. The twins are from Hinesville Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki) - Rct. Rafael Rodriguez, with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., September 2, 2021. The twins are from Hinesville Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

By Blood and by Title

From the moment they were born Rafael and Shya Rodriguez have had each other’s backs. Recently, they faced one of the hardest obstacles of their life as they attempted to become U.S. Marines.

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Sergeants Brittany Guadalupe and Adilene Sanchez not only share the bond of being drill instructors together on Parris Island, but also a years-long friendship that dates back to their entry level training at Low Altitude Air Defense School (LAAD).(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley) - Sergeants Brittany Guadalupe and Adilene Sanchez not only share the bond of being drill instructors together on Parris Island, but also a years-long friendship that dates back to their entry level training at Low Altitude Air Defense School (LAAD). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

LAAD Up

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - Some of the strongest bonds are those built through hardship and times of uncertainty. For a friendship like the one shared between sergeants Adilene Sanchez and Brittany Guadalupe, it began on their first day of Low Altitude Air Defense Course (LAADGC) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA.

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U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduate recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar. 26 2021. Upon graduation the Marines will go to the School of Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher) - U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduate recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar. 26 2021. Upon graduation the Marines will go to the School of Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

First male recruits graduate recruit training from 4th Battalion

On March 26, 2021 Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion completed recruit training with four male platoons and two female platoons; the first time ever that male recruits have graduated from the battalion.During training the platoons were segregated by gender and maintained separate sleeping and bathing facilities inside of their respective

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Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019. - Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker with Weapons and Field Training Battalion was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 30, 2020. Baker was awarded for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in 2019.

Parris Island Marine receives Hathcock award for making recruits into riflemen

A Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine was recently awarded for his outstanding contributions to training recruits aboard the depot in vital marksmanship skills.Gunnery Sgt. Nathaniel Baker was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II award Sept. 30, 2020 for his performance while serving as the Hue City Range Officer-in-Charge in

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Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson) - Recruit Austin Ferrell with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion fires his M16A4 Service Rifle during the Table One course of fire on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C. July 30, 2020. Farrell broke the depot record for Table One rifle qualification score with a total score of 248 out of 250. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

Deadliest Recruit on Parris Island

Recruit Austin Ferrell has been shooting, building and machining rifles all of his life, so when he arrived to Chosin Rifle Range aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, he felt right at home.Ferrell anticipated performing well on the range but never expected to walk away with the highest rifle score in the history of the depot. He would

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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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