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U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Richard Andras, a Marine with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Rct. Dometri Sterling, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sets security during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Dometri Sterling, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, sets security during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines stand on stage in front of an audience during the graduation of Drill Instructor School class 1-26 on Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. To become a drill instructor, qualified Marines must first attend and graduate from Drill Instructor School, an 11-week course designed to develop their leadership and abilities so they can successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

U.S. Marines stand on stage in front of an audience during the graduation of Drill Instructor School class 1-26 on Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. To become a drill instructor, qualified Marines must first attend and graduate from Drill Instructor School, an 11-week course designed to develop their leadership and abilities so they can successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete their Improved Loadbearing Equipment (IBLE) pack assisted swim during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2025. Recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water while maintaining positive control of their IBLE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete their Improved Loadbearing Equipment (IBLE) pack assisted swim during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2025. Recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water while maintaining positive control of their IBLE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Cuervo, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Cuervo, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the O-Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, patrol during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the O-Course during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine musicians with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, S.C., Aug 12, 2025. The Parris Island Marine Band performance during the game is part of an effort to help build community relations between the Marine Corps and its local communities, and honor our 250 year legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

U.S. Marine musicians with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, S.C., Aug 12, 2025. The Parris Island Marine Band performance during the game is part of an effort to help build community relations between the Marine Corps and its local communities, and honor our 250 year legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Araceli Bravo a drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects recruits during Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2025. Recruits learn close order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness and as a base to execute combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Araceli Bravo a drill instructor with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects recruits during Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 11, 2025. Recruits learn close order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness and as a base to execute combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Rct. Jaylen Crayton, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, body spars during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Jaylen Crayton, a recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, body spars during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct zeroing and live-fire drills for the Table 1 Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 15, 2025. Consisting of both slow and rapid firing, Table 1 tests recruits on their comprehension of the fundamentals in marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct zeroing and live-fire drills for the Table 1 Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 15, 2025. Consisting of both slow and rapid firing, Table 1 tests recruits on their comprehension of the fundamentals in marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

Lance Cpl. Brandon Avila, a Marine with Hotel Company. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, says the oath of enlistment during the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Avila, a Marine with Hotel Company. 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, says the oath of enlistment during the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Anthony A. Rodriguez, a new recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut as he arrives on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Rct. Anthony A. Rodriguez, a new recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut as he arrives on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon

New recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin their receiving process as they arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

New recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, begin their receiving process as they arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar 18, 2025. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Pfc. Isaac De Leon

Sgt. Luke Boisselle, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Sgt. Luke Boisselle, a drill instructor with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Pvt. Daniel Capes, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 1, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle Globe and Anchor and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Pvt. Daniel Capes, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, is given his Eagle Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 1, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle Globe and Anchor and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Rct. Cameron Lovejoy, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, moves to set security during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2025. BWT serves as a test of the field and combat skills that recruits have learned throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Rct. Cameron Lovejoy, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, moves to set security during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2025. BWT serves as a test of the field and combat skills that recruits have learned throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt Willie T. Tompkins, the company first sergeant of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, delivers a speech at the Iwo Jima Memorial Monument during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt Willie T. Tompkins, the company first sergeant of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, delivers a speech at the Iwo Jima Memorial Monument during the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 15, 2025. Following a culminating 15k hike to Peatross Parade Deck, recruits are given their EGA and officially become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 13, 2025. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 13, 2025. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025. The Crucible is the 54-Hour culminating event of recruit training, it is the final obstacle between recruits and the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025. The Crucible is the 54-Hour culminating event of recruit training, it is the final obstacle between recruits and the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd

The We Make Marines sign covered in a blanket of snow on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025.

The We Make Marines sign covered in a blanket of snow on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2025.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island