MCRD Parris Island will host the 10th Annual Voluntary Education Collegiate Graduation and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 11, at the Depot Theater. The ceremony, which begins at 3 p.m., will recognize the post-secondary accomplishments of active duty service members, dependents, retirees, and DoD civilian employees who recently earned their associates, bachelors, or graduate level degrees.

Military personnel and civilians who were unable to participate in a graduation ceremony at the institution from which they earned their degree are invited to participate in the ceremony. Those interested in participating in the ceremony should contact Harmony Cadien at 843-228-2152 to register.

Media interested in covering this event should contact Capt. Adam Flores at 843-228-3710 or by email: adam.flores@usmc.mil no later than 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.