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Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, receive remedial swim classes on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 3, 2018. To ensure they meet Marine Corps swim qualification standards, recruits are tested on their ability to swim 25 meters in shallow water, conduct self-rescue, employ flotation, tread water for four minutes, and shed gear underwater. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Cpl. Daniel A. Lobo)

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, receive remedial swim classes on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 3, 2018. To ensure they meet Marine Corps swim qualification standards, recruits are tested on their ability to swim 25 meters in shallow water, conduct self-rescue, employ flotation, tread water for four minutes, and shed gear underwater. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Cpl. Daniel A. Lobo)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Lobo

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, eat a "Meal-Ready-To-Eat" during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane T. Manson)

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, eat a "Meal-Ready-To-Eat" during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 27, 2018. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane T. Manson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane T. Manson

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare and practice for their initial drill evaluation on Peatross Parade Deck Sept. 14, 2018 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare and practice for their initial drill evaluation on Peatross Parade Deck Sept. 14, 2018 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, snap in during grass week on Parris Island, S.C. Sept. 12, 2018. The purpose of grass week is to teach recruits shooting positions and weapon safety rules for Tables 1 and 2.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, snap in during grass week on Parris Island, S.C. Sept. 12, 2018. The purpose of grass week is to teach recruits shooting positions and weapon safety rules for Tables 1 and 2.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Alpha Company practice swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Sept. 12, 2018.

Recruits with Alpha Company practice swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Sept. 12, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Osvaldo Ortega

Recruit Ethan Gemzik with Platoon 3080, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conducts a “fireman carry” during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Endurance Course Sep. 08, 2018, on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Recruit Ethan Gemzik with Platoon 3080, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conducts a “fireman carry” during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Endurance Course Sep. 08, 2018, on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Vivien Alstad

The activity in the tropics is increasing as we reach the peak of hurricane season. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared. Here are some hurricane preparedness tips to ensure you and your family are prepared should a hurricane impact Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island or the Eastern Recruiting Region.

The activity in the tropics is increasing as we reach the peak of hurricane season. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared. Here are some hurricane preparedness tips to ensure you and your family are prepared should a hurricane impact Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island or the Eastern Recruiting Region.

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Douglas, Tanner, and Raymond Wright pose for a family photo at Tanner’s graduation ceremony Aug. 3, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Tanner became a fourth generation Marine and fifth generation service member, and will carry on the Wright Family legacy at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

(Photo courtesy of Douglas Wright)

Douglas, Tanner, and Raymond Wright pose for a family photo at Tanner’s graduation ceremony Aug. 3, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. Tanner became a fourth generation Marine and fifth generation service member, and will carry on the Wright Family legacy at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Douglas Wright)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

A U.S. Marine Corps primary marksmanship coach, with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises a recruit during Table 1 at Chosin range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine recruits spend a week learning the fundamentals of marksmanship and apply it the following week in Table 1.

A U.S. Marine Corps primary marksmanship coach, with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises a recruit during Table 1 at Chosin range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine recruits spend a week learning the fundamentals of marksmanship and apply it the following week in Table 1.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Rct. James McMullin, with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes a break between pull-ups during a fast-paced circuit course Aug. 30, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dynamic courses such as these help prepare recruits for the high standards of the Marine Corps. Recruits endure numerous physical training sessions during their journey to become United States Marines. McMullin, a native of Philadelphia, Penn., is scheduled to graduate with Echo Company Nov. 16, 2018.

Rct. James McMullin, with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, takes a break between pull-ups during a fast-paced circuit course Aug. 30, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dynamic courses such as these help prepare recruits for the high standards of the Marine Corps. Recruits endure numerous physical training sessions during their journey to become United States Marines. McMullin, a native of Philadelphia, Penn., is scheduled to graduate with Echo Company Nov. 16, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Vivien Alstad

Rct. Davis Peters, with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his Service Alpha uniform tailored at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Recruits receive a standard clothing issue during recruit training.

Rct. Davis Peters, with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his Service Alpha uniform tailored at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Recruits receive a standard clothing issue during recruit training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5K Hike Aug. 25, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits, who are in their second week of recruit training, will conduct five hikes of increasing difficulty before the culminating 15K hike after the Crucible.

A drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits during a 5K Hike Aug. 25, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The recruits, who are in their second week of recruit training, will conduct five hikes of increasing difficulty before the culminating 15K hike after the Crucible.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Platoon 4040, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, try on their blue dress coats for the first time Aug. 21, 2018, on Parris Island S.C. The recruits are part of the first female company to be issued the new female blue dress coat, which features a mandarin collar.

Recruits with Platoon 4040, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, try on their blue dress coats for the first time Aug. 21, 2018, on Parris Island S.C. The recruits are part of the first female company to be issued the new female blue dress coat, which features a mandarin collar.

Photo by Cpl. Vivien Alstad

Rct. Ethan Gemzik, a native of Perkasie, Pa., performs a hip stretch after running for physical training Aug. 15, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must stretch after physical training in order to avoid any injuries.

Rct. Ethan Gemzik, a native of Perkasie, Pa., performs a hip stretch after running for physical training Aug. 15, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must stretch after physical training in order to avoid any injuries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Members of Pvt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club welcome Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion to their table for refreshments Aug. 2, 2018. The club provides refreshments and friendly faces to Marines without family or friends on Family Day.

Members of Pvt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club welcome Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion to their table for refreshments Aug. 2, 2018. The club provides refreshments and friendly faces to Marines without family or friends on Family Day.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

Gunnery Sgt. Josh Heckman, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Shooting Team’s armorer, pulls pits with the team during the Infantry Trophy Team Match at Camp Perry, Ohio Aug. 2, 2018. Joy served as a spotter and coach for the team during the match, directing lines of fire and making wind calls.

Gunnery Sgt. Josh Heckman, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Shooting Team’s armorer, pulls pits with the team during the Infantry Trophy Team Match at Camp Perry, Ohio Aug. 2, 2018. Joy served as a spotter and coach for the team during the match, directing lines of fire and making wind calls.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Shooting Team, discuss their plan of attack before the Infantry Trophy Team Match at Camp Perry, Ohio August 2, 2018. The National Trophy Rifle Matches are an annual sporting festival established by congress and President Roosevelt in 1903.

Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Shooting Team, discuss their plan of attack before the Infantry Trophy Team Match at Camp Perry, Ohio August 2, 2018. The National Trophy Rifle Matches are an annual sporting festival established by congress and President Roosevelt in 1903.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Edward Cilli, a 96-year-old World War II Veteran, tells interviewers his story of serving in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific. Cilli was one of over twenty veterans interviewed by members of the Veterans History Project and student veterans from the Technical College of the Lowcountry located in Beaufort, S.C. as part of an oral history project. The interviews were conducted July 31, 2018 at the Marine Corps Museum at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Edward Cilli, a 96-year-old World War II Veteran, tells interviewers his story of serving in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific. Cilli was one of over twenty veterans interviewed by members of the Veterans History Project and student veterans from the Technical College of the Lowcountry located in Beaufort, S.C. as part of an oral history project. The interviews were conducted July 31, 2018 at the Marine Corps Museum at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

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Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018.

Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island