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The leadership across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. lead the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

The leadership across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. lead the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

The Parris Island Marine Corps Band performs during the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

The Parris Island Marine Corps Band performs during the motivational run for Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Rct. Izabela Lesinski, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage with and without barricades in preparation for the Entry Level Rifle Qualification the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Izabela Lesinski, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage with and without barricades in preparation for the Entry Level Rifle Qualification the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit after running out of the gas chamber during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, correct a recruit after running out of the gas chamber during the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 3, 2026. Recruits are exposed to CS gas in order to familiarize themselves with the use of their gas masks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Rct. Charles Flunder, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. The movement course is conducted during Basic Warrior Training and teaches recruits essential skills for navigating obstacles in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Rct. Charles Flunder, a recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, execute the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. The movement course is conducted during Basic Warrior Training and teaches recruits essential skills for navigating obstacles in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, move through the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, move through the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., March 26, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. become new drill instructors and earn their campaign covers as they graduate Drill Instructor School Class 2-26, on March 26, 2026. The mission of Drill Instructor School is to further develop the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, knowledge, and physical condition of the selected noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers to successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. become new drill instructors and earn their campaign covers as they graduate Drill Instructor School Class 2-26, on March 26, 2026. The mission of Drill Instructor School is to further develop the leadership, command presence, instructional ability, knowledge, and physical condition of the selected noncommissioned officers, staff noncommissioned officers to successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colten Westfelt, a combat marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during table one pre-qual on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 24, 2026. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colten Westfelt, a combat marksmanship coach with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during table one pre-qual on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 24, 2026. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shawn Deleon, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention during pickup on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 21, 2026. During pick up, recruits will meet the drill instructors responsible for their training for the next 13 weeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shawn Deleon, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention during pickup on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 21, 2026. During pick up, recruits will meet the drill instructors responsible for their training for the next 13 weeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct incentive training exercises on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct incentive training exercises on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines with the Special Response Team, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., search the Marine Corps exchange to identify casualties and a second shooter during an active shooter exercise aboard the depot on March 17, 2026. The exercise, titled Active Shooter Integrated Response Workshop, simulated an active shooter inside the Marine Corps Exchange, allowing base and community emergency services to test response times and emergency procedures for such an event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marines with the Special Response Team, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., search the Marine Corps exchange to identify casualties and a second shooter during an active shooter exercise aboard the depot on March 17, 2026. The exercise, titled Active Shooter Integrated Response Workshop, simulated an active shooter inside the Marine Corps Exchange, allowing base and community emergency services to test response times and emergency procedures for such an event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Brodie, a drill master with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspects recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, during their initial drill evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2026. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Brodie, a drill master with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspects recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Battalion, during their initial drill evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2026. Initial Drill is the first marker of the recruits' discipline and unit cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

A U.S. Marine with Weapons and Field Training Battalion practices fast roping the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 26, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

A U.S. Marine with Weapons and Field Training Battalion practices fast roping the Static Rope Suspension Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 26, 2026. The course instructs Marines on how to properly and safely conduct knot tying, belaying, fast roping, and descending for the rappel tower. It focuses on readying Marines to safely train recruits to descend the tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erin Porras, a Marine with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2026. The reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight Marines who continue their service, and it reaffirms the core values of honor, courage, and commitment to the Corps and to the nation.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elijah Freeman, the follow series chief drill instructor for Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives commands to recruits for a series wide incentive training session on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales )

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elijah Freeman, the follow series chief drill instructor for Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives commands to recruits for a series wide incentive training session on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 18, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales )

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, motivate recruits during the Battle of Fallujah objective of the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2026. The crucible is the final training event recruits complete before receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and earning the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, motivate recruits during the Battle of Fallujah objective of the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2026. The crucible is the final training event recruits complete before receiving their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and earning the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice close order drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2026. Recruits learn close-order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a foundation for executing combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice close order drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2026. Recruits learn close-order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a foundation for executing combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reece Frye, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads drill instructors during unit leader evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2026. Drill instructors are evaluated on appearance, cadence, and execution of movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reece Frye, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads drill instructors during unit leader evaluation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2026. Drill instructors are evaluated on appearance, cadence, and execution of movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island