Marines

Press Releases

Notice to Mariners

Notice to mariners Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live-fire training beginning at 6:30 a.m. July 31, and ending at approximately 2 a.m. on Aug. 1.

Parris Island welcomes newest Marines of Mike Company

Today's graduation ceremony was a landmark for the 209 new Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.

Parris Island welcomes newest Marines of Hotel, Papa Companies

Today's graduation ceremony was a landmark for the 246 new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and 88 new Marines of Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion.

Parris Island to host Independence Day celebration

Parris Island will host an Independence Day celebration July 4, 2018. The celebration is free and open to the public, and it will include performances by the Parris Island Marine Band beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as fireworks beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m. This family-friendly event will also feature a free kids’ fun zone.

Notice to mariners

Notice to Mariners. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live-fire training beginning at 6:30 a.m. June 25, and ending at approximately 2 a.m. on June 26.

Parris Island welcomes newest Marines of Delta, Oscar Companies

Today's graduation ceremony was a landmark for the 434 new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and 114 new Marines of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion.

Aerial Spray

In an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations, and depending on weather conditions, MCRD Parris Island is scheduled to undergo aerial spray activities on the evening of 20 June, 2018. If weather permits, spray activities will occur approximately one hour before sunset on 20 June, 2018.

Notice to mariners

Notice to Mariners. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live-fire training beginning at 6:30 a.m. June 18, and ending at approximately 2 a.m. on June 19.

Parris Island, Eastern Recruiting Region to hold change of command June 15

Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn on Parris Island at 3 p.m. on June 15, 2018.

Parris Island Welcomes Newest Marines of Kilo Company

Today's graduation ceremony was a landmark for the 436 new Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island