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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.