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Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 26, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge and training they’ve learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, enter the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 26, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge and training they’ve learned throughout recruit training to earn the title of United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Van Hoang)

Photo by Pfc. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Danebrock, a postal clerk with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, is promoted to his current rank during a promotion ceremony on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 3, 2024. Becoming a non-commissioned officer signifies taking on greater responsibilities after demonstrating exemplary leadership skills. Danebrock is a native of Ventura, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Danebrock, a postal clerk with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, is promoted to his current rank during a promotion ceremony on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 3, 2024. Becoming a non-commissioned officer signifies taking on greater responsibilities after demonstrating exemplary leadership skills. Danebrock is a native of Ventura, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Lt. Col. Adam Yang, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Commanding Officer, speaks to Pfc. Alexis Banks, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 30, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Lt. Col. Adam Yang, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Commanding Officer, speaks to Pfc. Alexis Banks, a Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 30, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an obstacle course during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024.Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an obstacle course during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024.Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Rct. Alexis Banks, a recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for an upcoming event during the Crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug 22, 2024. Banks formerly served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and chose to conduct an interservice transfer and join the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 17, 2024. Pickup day is the first time recruits meet the drill instructors who will be with them throughout recruit training, ensuring their transformation from civilian to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 17, 2024. Pickup day is the first time recruits meet the drill instructors who will be with them throughout recruit training, ensuring their transformation from civilian to United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia

U.S. Marines conduct team building exercises during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The course is designed to train Marines in water survival through intense aquatic training events such as victim rescues, distance swims, and underwater endurance exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marines conduct team building exercises during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. The course is designed to train Marines in water survival through intense aquatic training events such as victim rescues, distance swims, and underwater endurance exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in the motivational run for for Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. 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 Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participate in the motivational run for for Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 15, 2024. 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 Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Rct. Andrea Delarosa with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her compass as she conducts the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2024. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Andrea Delarosa with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through her compass as she conducts the land navigation course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2024. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

New recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 13, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

New recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 13, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia)

Photo by Sgt. Juan Munguia

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Damien Green, a new Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a field meet on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 10, 2024. The field meet consists of various competitive events and is constructed to boost motivation and esprit de corps for the new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Damien Green, a new Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a field meet on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 10, 2024. The field meet consists of various competitive events and is constructed to boost motivation and esprit de corps for the new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alexander Rodriguez, a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives commands to his platoon as he conducts Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 10, 2024. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alexander Rodriguez, a senior drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives commands to his platoon as he conducts Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 10, 2024. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sean Fang, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and native of Columbia, Kentucky, poses for a photo at the Iwo Jima Monument on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 2, 2024. Fang graduated as the company honor graduate following a battle with cancer in his childhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sean Fang, a Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and native of Columbia, Kentucky, poses for a photo at the Iwo Jima Monument on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 2, 2024. Fang graduated as the company honor graduate following a battle with cancer in his childhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 1, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 1, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event in which the previous 11 weeks of training are put to the test. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Rct. Nasir Williamson with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, aims his rifle during his Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 29, 2024. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Nasir Williamson with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, aims his rifle during his Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 29, 2024. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Rct. Nasir Williamson with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, aims his rifle during his Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 29, 2024. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Rct. Nasir Williamson with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, aims his rifle during his Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 29, 2024. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2024. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. McClain VanDuyne(right), a drill instructor with Tango Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, poses for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Mataro, July 18, 2024, after receiving the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal. During a bike ride Mataro suffered from a heart attack, in which VanDuyne performed CPR until Mataro received medical assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. McClain VanDuyne(right), a drill instructor with Tango Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, poses for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Mataro, July 18, 2024, after receiving the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal. During a bike ride Mataro suffered from a heart attack, in which VanDuyne performed CPR until Mataro received medical assistance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island