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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, left, and 1st Lt. Terri L. Piekosz, a series commander with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, March 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Mabus visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in order to see firsthand how young men and women from across the country are transformed into United States Marines. Recruit training was consolidated under Recruit Training Regiment in 1986, and since then, all those desiring to complete recruit training must follow the same training program of instruction, and must complete the same graduation requirements. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas/USMC

New Marines run under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C.

New Marines run under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Maurice S. Jones, with Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session March 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Discipline, defined as the instant and willing obedience to all orders, respect for authority and self-reliance, is a key trait drill instructors, such as Jones, 28, from Philadelphia, must instill in recruits. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 15, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Maurice S. Jones, with Platoon 3038, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, encourages his recruits to push themselves through an incentive training session March 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Discipline, defined as the instant and willing obedience to all orders, respect for authority and self-reliance, is a key trait drill instructors, such as Jones, 28, from Philadelphia, must instill in recruits. India Company is scheduled to graduate May 15, 2015. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

A new Marine of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony June 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training to earn their places in the Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

A new Marine of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony June 5, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training to earn their places in the Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Rct. Tyler C. Cunningham, Platoon 1068, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls through a combat training course Aug. 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week of boot camp, which focuses on basic field-related skills all Marines must know. The initial combat training recruits receive will be broadened after boot camp during follow-on training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Cunningham, 23, is from Enfield, Conn. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Rct. Tyler C. Cunningham, Platoon 1068, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls through a combat training course Aug. 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week of boot camp, which focuses on basic field-related skills all Marines must know. The initial combat training recruits receive will be broadened after boot camp during follow-on training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Cunningham, 23, is from Enfield, Conn. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin

Staff Sgt. Roger L. Petersen currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Petersen joined the Marine Corps in June 2001 and became a drill instructor in June 2014. “I became a drill instructor because I wanted to give back to the Marine Corps,” said Petersen, a 32-year-old native of Wichita Falls, Texas. “I have been in for 14 years, and being a drill instructor was one of the only things I haven’t done yet.” About 600 Marine Corps drill instructors shape the approximately 20,000 recruits who come to Parris Island annually into basic United States Marines. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Staff Sgt. Roger L. Petersen currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Petersen joined the Marine Corps in June 2001 and became a drill instructor in June 2014. “I became a drill instructor because I wanted to give back to the Marine Corps,” said Petersen, a 32-year-old native of Wichita Falls, Texas. “I have been in for 14 years, and being a drill instructor was one of the only things I haven’t done yet.” About 600 Marine Corps drill instructors shape the approximately 20,000 recruits who come to Parris Island annually into basic United States Marines. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Drill instructors for Platoon 1086, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Pledge on July 25, 2015, before taking charge of the young men they are expected to mold into Marines on Parris Island, S.C. In the pledge, drill instructors promise to train their recruits to the best of their abilities, meaning they will not give up on the recruits even when the recruits may give up on themselves. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Drill instructors for Platoon 1086, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Pledge on July 25, 2015, before taking charge of the young men they are expected to mold into Marines on Parris Island, S.C. In the pledge, drill instructors promise to train their recruits to the best of their abilities, meaning they will not give up on the recruits even when the recruits may give up on themselves. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver under concertina wire on a combat training course March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week of boot camp, which focuses on basic field-related skills all Marines must know. These skills will be broadened during follow-on training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

Recruits of November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver under concertina wire on a combat training course March 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The course is part of Basic Warrior Training, held during the ninth week of boot camp, which focuses on basic field-related skills all Marines must know. These skills will be broadened during follow-on training at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin)

Photo by Pfc. Vanessa Austin

Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Cousins joined the Marine Corps in Aug. 2008 and became a drill instructor in Dec. 2014. “I strive hard for everything I do,” said Cousins, a 25-year-old native of McDonough, Ga. “No matter what obstacle may come my way, I will overcome it. That is why I’m here.” About 600 Marine Corps drill instructors shape the approximately 20,000 recruits who come to Parris Island annually into basic United States Marines. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Cousins joined the Marine Corps in Aug. 2008 and became a drill instructor in Dec. 2014. “I strive hard for everything I do,” said Cousins, a 25-year-old native of McDonough, Ga. “No matter what obstacle may come my way, I will overcome it. That is why I’m here.” About 600 Marine Corps drill instructors shape the approximately 20,000 recruits who come to Parris Island annually into basic United States Marines. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Sgt. Stephan G. Bacchus, senior drill instructor of Platoon 3004, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listens to his recruits’ explanation of leadership during a core values guided discussion Oct. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Bacchus, 25, from East Stroudsburg, Pa., discussed with his recruits the importance of growing as a leader both in and out of the Marine Corps. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Sgt. Stephan G. Bacchus, senior drill instructor of Platoon 3004, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, listens to his recruits’ explanation of leadership during a core values guided discussion Oct. 28, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Bacchus, 25, from East Stroudsburg, Pa., discussed with his recruits the importance of growing as a leader both in and out of the Marine Corps. 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Christianna M. Wolford informs future recruits of drill instructors’ expectations upon their arrival to the receiving building Dec. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints that they are expected to move with speed and intensity and to respond to all commands loudly and confidently. The first night comes as a shock for most recruits as they deal with stress, sleep deprivation, new rules and ferocious drill instructors. Wolford, 27, is from Ocala, Fla. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Christianna M. Wolford informs future recruits of drill instructors’ expectations upon their arrival to the receiving building Dec. 15, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits learn from the moment they step on the yellow footprints that they are expected to move with speed and intensity and to respond to all commands loudly and confidently. The first night comes as a shock for most recruits as they deal with stress, sleep deprivation, new rules and ferocious drill instructors. Wolford, 27, is from Ocala, Fla. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 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 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Sgt. Caitlin Brink

A drill instructor inspects a recruit's rifle in this early-1980's era photo.

A drill instructor inspects a recruit's rifle in this early-1980's era photo.

Photo by courtesy photo

Drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depots San Diego and Parris Island, S.C., and Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Salt Lake City hosted poolees during RS SLC’s annual pool function at Camp Williams, Utah, June 26, 2015. During the event, Utah-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are waiting to ship to boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

Drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depots San Diego and Parris Island, S.C., and Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Salt Lake City hosted poolees during RS SLC’s annual pool function at Camp Williams, Utah, June 26, 2015. During the event, Utah-based recruiters teamed with drill instructors to physically and mentally prepare enlistees for boot camp. The enlistees, part of the Marine Corps delayed entry program, are waiting to ship to boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sgt. Christopher S. Miles ensures accountability of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recruits during a hurricane evacuation exercise June 24, 2015. The exercise simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry. Miles, 33, is from Lily, Ky.

Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sgt. Christopher S. Miles ensures accountability of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, recruits during a hurricane evacuation exercise June 24, 2015. The exercise simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry. Miles, 33, is from Lily, Ky.

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Mary B. Skarote, an exercise planner for the 2015 Parris Island hurricane exercise, discusses evacuation procedures with a Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, drill instructor June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Mary B. Skarote, an exercise planner for the 2015 Parris Island hurricane exercise, discusses evacuation procedures with a Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, drill instructor June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Marines of Weapons and Field Training Battalion practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Marines of Weapons and Field Training Battalion practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure MCRD Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice hurricane evacuation procedures June 24, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The practiced evacuation was part of a hurricane exercise that simulated the efforts needed to evacuate permanent personnel, recruits and equipment. After the week-long exercise, officials will review the outcome and apply any necessary changes to ensure Parris Island can continue making Marines regardless of what mother nature throws at the Lowcountry.

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

New recruits exit a train at the station in Yemassee, S.C., in the 1950's. Depending on when they arrived, the recruits would either spend the night in a barracks in Yemassee or they would be processed and sent directly to Parris Island by way of bus or cattle car. The use of the Yemassee train station ended in June 1965.

New recruits exit a train at the station in Yemassee, S.C., in the 1950's. Depending on when they arrived, the recruits would either spend the night in a barracks in Yemassee or they would be processed and sent directly to Parris Island by way of bus or cattle car. The use of the Yemassee train station ended in June 1965.

Photo by courtesy photo

Sgt. Jonathan Owens, senior drill instructor assigned to Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, greets golfers before a tournament at the Legends at Parris Island golf course June 8, 2015. The "receiving" tournament was the first of four scheduled tournaments leading up to the celebration of Parris Island's centennial anniversary in October.

Sgt. Jonathan Owens, senior drill instructor assigned to Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, greets golfers before a tournament at the Legends at Parris Island golf course June 8, 2015. The "receiving" tournament was the first of four scheduled tournaments leading up to the celebration of Parris Island's centennial anniversary in October.

Photo by courtesy photo

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island