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Recruits with Platoon 4038, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, near the finish line of the run portion of their Initial Strength Test on Parris Island July 20, 2018. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, 1 pull-up untimed or 15 push-ups in two minutes, and a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes.

Recruits with Platoon 4038, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, near the finish line of the run portion of their Initial Strength Test on Parris Island July 20, 2018. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, 1 pull-up untimed or 15 push-ups in two minutes, and a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Platoon 4038, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, execute pull-ups during their Initial Strength Test on Parris Island July 20, 2018. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, 1 pull-up untimed or 15 push ups in two minutes, and a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes.

Recruits with Platoon 4038, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, execute pull-ups during their Initial Strength Test on Parris Island July 20, 2018. The minimum physical requirements for female recruits to begin training are 44 crunches in two minutes, 1 pull-up untimed or 15 push ups in two minutes, and a 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Rct. Jonathan Florentine of Platoon 2060, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his safety gear adjusted by fellow recruits before a pugil sticks bout July 20, 2018, during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C.

Rct. Jonathan Florentine of Platoon 2060, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, has his safety gear adjusted by fellow recruits before a pugil sticks bout July 20, 2018, during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

New recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, make a phone call home to inform family or friends that they have arrived safely on Parris Island, S.C., for recruit training July 16, 2018. Each recruit will get in contact with either their next-of-kin, or their recruiter upon arrival on the depot.

New recruits of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, make a phone call home to inform family or friends that they have arrived safely on Parris Island, S.C., for recruit training July 16, 2018. Each recruit will get in contact with either their next-of-kin, or their recruiter upon arrival on the depot.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

U.S Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth hands the regimental colors to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn during a change of command ceremony June 15, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the colors represents the passing of command from one commander to the next. Glynn came to Parris Island after serving as the Deputy Commanding General of Special Operations Joint Task Force, Operation Inherent Resolve (Forward) in Baghdad, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley/Released)

U.S Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth hands the regimental colors to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn during a change of command ceremony June 15, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the colors represents the passing of command from one commander to the next. Glynn came to Parris Island after serving as the Deputy Commanding General of Special Operations Joint Task Force, Operation Inherent Resolve (Forward) in Baghdad, Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marcellous Thornton with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers over an obstacle during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., June 11, 2018. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help recruits build confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vanessa Austin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Marcellous Thornton with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers over an obstacle during the Confidence Course on Parris Island S.C., June 11, 2018. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help recruits build confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vanessa Austin/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin

Retired 1st Sgt. George Willis speaks to the Marines of Chosin Rifle Range, Weapons Training Battalion, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, during a dedication ceremony in his honor May 24, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines of Chosin Rifle Range dedicated and named the range control tower ‘Willis Tower’ to recognize Willis for his efforts during the historic battle in the Chosin Reservoir. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Retired 1st Sgt. George Willis speaks to the Marines of Chosin Rifle Range, Weapons Training Battalion, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, during a dedication ceremony in his honor May 24, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines of Chosin Rifle Range dedicated and named the range control tower ‘Willis Tower’ to recognize Willis for his efforts during the historic battle in the Chosin Reservoir. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Mark and Vikki Pier watch as their youngest son, Marine Corps Pvt. Ethan Pier, 17, packs his belongings in preparation to graduate the next day on Parris Island, S.C. on April 26, 2018. Ethan, from Charlotte, N.C., spent the last three months on Parris Island training with Platoon 2032, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, to earn his newfound title of Marine. Vikki Pier is holding a picture of her oldest son, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, who was killed in action in 2010. Fox Company graduated April 27, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Mark and Vikki Pier watch as their youngest son, Marine Corps Pvt. Ethan Pier, 17, packs his belongings in preparation to graduate the next day on Parris Island, S.C. on April 26, 2018. Ethan, from Charlotte, N.C., spent the last three months on Parris Island training with Platoon 2032, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, to earn his newfound title of Marine. Vikki Pier is holding a picture of her oldest son, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, who was killed in action in 2010. Fox Company graduated April 27, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Drill Instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion demonstrate an obstacle for recruits during the Confidence Course at Leatherneck Square on Parris Island S.C., April 23, 2019. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help recruits build confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isabella Ortega/Released)

Drill Instructors with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion demonstrate an obstacle for recruits during the Confidence Course at Leatherneck Square on Parris Island S.C., April 23, 2019. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles designed to help recruits build confidence by overcoming physical and mental challenges. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isabella Ortega/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Ortega

The new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a speech before competing in a field meet Feb. 24, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C.

The new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a speech before competing in a field meet Feb. 24, 2018 on Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

The new Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run during a relay race during a field meet March 3, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C.

The new Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run during a relay race during a field meet March 3, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by United States Marine Cpl. Joseph Jacob

New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discuss proper social media practices during a guided discussion Feb. 28, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C.

New Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, discuss proper social media practices during a guided discussion Feb. 28, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

Senior drill instructor Staff Sgt. Michael Means Jr. gives the young men and women who just stepped onto the yellow footprints their first orders on Parris Island. These young men and women are scheduled to join Delta and Oscar Companies to begin their training in the next few days. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Senior drill instructor Staff Sgt. Michael Means Jr. gives the young men and women who just stepped onto the yellow footprints their first orders on Parris Island. These young men and women are scheduled to join Delta and Oscar Companies to begin their training in the next few days. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Eagle, Globe, and Anchor line art

Eagle, Globe, and Anchor line art

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James R. Hochstetler, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, explains how to assemble a gas mask Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors, like Hochstetler, 24, from Manchester, Va., are responsible for teaching recruits how to use the gas mask and ensuring they can properly put the mask on while inside the gas chamber. Fox and Oscar Company are scheduled to graduate Jan. 5, 2018. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James R. Hochstetler, an instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, explains how to assemble a gas mask Nov. 14, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Field training instructors, like Hochstetler, 24, from Manchester, Va., are responsible for teaching recruits how to use the gas mask and ensuring they can properly put the mask on while inside the gas chamber. Fox and Oscar Company are scheduled to graduate Jan. 5, 2018. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Co., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR) and India Co., 3rd Battalion, RTR, record their destination points during a land navigation course at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2017. The Land Navigation Course teaches recruits how to properly navigate unfamiliar terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Co., 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR) and India Co., 3rd Battalion, RTR, record their destination points during a land navigation course at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 6, 2017. The Land Navigation Course teaches recruits how to properly navigate unfamiliar terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

The mission of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Communication Strategy and Operations (CommStrat) is to provide communication strategies and products designed to build understanding, credibility, trust, and mutually beneficial relationships with all audiences.

The mission of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Communication Strategy and Operations (CommStrat) is to provide communication strategies and products designed to build understanding, credibility, trust, and mutually beneficial relationships with all audiences.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Hobb, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly tie and tighten a rope harness Oct 4, 2017, to recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Hobb, 28, is from Orlando, Fla. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Nov. 3, 2017. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Hobb, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly tie and tighten a rope harness Oct 4, 2017, to recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, on Parris Island, S.C. Hobb, 28, is from Orlando, Fla. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Nov. 3, 2017. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 12 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 49 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Jacob

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island