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GULFPORT, Miss. (Sept, 6, 2005) Coast Guard Station Gulfport Mississippi destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. USCG photo by Lt.j.g Earl Lingerfelt.

GULFPORT, Miss. (Sept, 6, 2005) Coast Guard Station Gulfport Mississippi destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. USCG photo by Lt.j.g Earl Lingerfelt.

Photo by LTJG EARL LINGERFELT

<p>''Katrina is comparable in intensity to Hurricane Camille of 1969, only larger,''warned the National Hurricane Center on Sunday, August 28, 2005. By this time, Hurricane Katrina was set to become one of the most powerful storms to strike the United States, with winds of 257 kilometers per hour (160 miles per hour) and stronger gusts. The air pressure, another indicator of hurricane strength, at the center of this Category 5 storm measured 902 millibars, the fourth lowest air pressure on record for an Atlantic storm. The lower the air pressure, the more powerful the storm. </p> <p>Two hours after the National Hurricane Center issued their warning, the Moderate Resolution Spectroradiometer (MODIS) captured this image from NASA's Terra satellite at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. The massive storm covers much of the Gulf of Mexico, spanning from the U.S. coast to the Yucatan Peninsula.</p> <p>The large image provided above has a resolution of 500 meters per pixel. The image is available in rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2005240-0828/Katrina.A2005240.1700 additional resolutions from the MODIS Rapid Response Team.</p><p>NASA image courtesy the rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ MODIS Rapid Response Team at Goddard Space Flight Center</p>

NASA Identifier: ge_15395

<p>''Katrina is comparable in intensity to Hurricane Camille of 1969, only larger,''warned the National Hurricane Center on Sunday, August 28, 2005. By this time, Hurricane Katrina was set to become one of the most powerful storms to strike the United States, with winds of 257 kilometers per hour (160 miles per hour) and stronger gusts. The air pressure, another indicator of hurricane strength, at the center of this Category 5 storm measured 902 millibars, the fourth lowest air pressure on record for an Atlantic storm. The lower the air pressure, the more powerful the storm. </p> <p>Two hours after the National Hurricane Center issued their warning, the Moderate Resolution Spectroradiometer (MODIS) captured this image from NASA's Terra satellite at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. The massive storm covers much of the Gulf of Mexico, spanning from the U.S. coast to the Yucatan Peninsula.</p> <p>The large image provided above has a resolution of 500 meters per pixel. The image is available in rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2005240-0828/Katrina.A2005240.1700 additional resolutions from the MODIS Rapid Response Team.</p><p>NASA image courtesy the rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ MODIS Rapid Response Team at Goddard Space Flight Center</p> NASA Identifier: ge_15395

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Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green (left) salutes during the pass in review of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Green, from Jackson, Miss., was the parade reviewing official for Delta Company’s graduation ceremony. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green (left) salutes during the pass in review of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, April 10, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Green, from Jackson, Miss., was the parade reviewing official for Delta Company’s graduation ceremony. (Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert

New recruits get their first impressions of the post while en route to the quarantine station circa 1917.

New recruits get their first impressions of the post while en route to the quarantine station circa 1917.

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Female recruits circa 1975

Female recruits circa 1975

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This living Marine Corps emblem included 100 officers and 9,000 enlisted Marines.

This living Marine Corps emblem included 100 officers and 9,000 enlisted Marines.

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Alligator kept by World War II era Marines on Parris Island.

Alligator kept by World War II era Marines on Parris Island.

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Unveiling of Iron Mike statue in 1924.

Unveiling of Iron Mike statue in 1924.

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barracks

barracks

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Rifle range coaches wear sombreros.
Photo circa 1918

Rifle range coaches wear sombreros. Photo circa 1918

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Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hunt, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort shooting team coach, looks through a spotting scope for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Harrington, a MCAS Beaufort shooting team member, Nov. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Spotting scopes provide a closer look at the target so coaches can better help their shooters. Parris Island’s annual rifle and pistol tournament is held to foster competitiveness and enhance combat readiness. Hunt, 36, is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Harrington, 32, is from Cobleskill, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert)

Gunnery Sgt. Jason Hunt, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort shooting team coach, looks through a spotting scope for Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Harrington, a MCAS Beaufort shooting team member, Nov. 24, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Spotting scopes provide a closer look at the target so coaches can better help their shooters. Parris Island’s annual rifle and pistol tournament is held to foster competitiveness and enhance combat readiness. Hunt, 36, is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Harrington, 32, is from Cobleskill, N.Y. (Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert

Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness accepts a noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region Parris Island, during a relief and appointment ceremony Nov. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the sword symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities and accountability from the outgoing senior-enlisted advisor to the incoming. Maness replaced Sgt. Maj. Chet Houston as Williams’ senior enlisted advisor. She came to the depot from Marine Barracks 8th & I, and Houston will assume the post of sergeant major for the Recruit Training Regiment here. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz)

Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness accepts a noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region Parris Island, during a relief and appointment ceremony Nov. 21, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the sword symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities and accountability from the outgoing senior-enlisted advisor to the incoming. Maness replaced Sgt. Maj. Chet Houston as Williams’ senior enlisted advisor. She came to the depot from Marine Barracks 8th & I, and Houston will assume the post of sergeant major for the Recruit Training Regiment here. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Allison Lotz)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert

Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu, a drill instructor of Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shouts at recruits to do exercises faster during an incentive training session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C

Sgt. Kingsley Nwosu, a drill instructor of Platoon 1005, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, shouts at recruits to do exercises faster during an incentive training session Nov. 14, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C

Photo by Lance Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Energy saving technologies implemented across the base helped Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island earn the Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Conservation Award Oct. 21, 2014, including a $45,000 prize. These technologies include an automatic control system for air conditioning and heating, solar heating panel for hot water and LED street lights. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple)

Energy saving technologies implemented across the base helped Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island earn the Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Conservation Award Oct. 21, 2014, including a $45,000 prize. These technologies include an automatic control system for air conditioning and heating, solar heating panel for hot water and LED street lights. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple

Rear Adm. Mark Tidd,left, head of the Chaplain Corps, stands with Navy Capt. Bryan Weaver, year’s John H. Craven Servant Leadership Award on July 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The annual award is peer nominated and named after Chaplain John H. Craven for his selfless dedication to providing support for Marines and sailors through some of the worst battles of World War II and Korea. Weaver is from Roaring Spring, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Rear Adm. Mark Tidd,left, head of the Chaplain Corps, stands with Navy Capt. Bryan Weaver, year’s John H. Craven Servant Leadership Award on July 18, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The annual award is peer nominated and named after Chaplain John H. Craven for his selfless dedication to providing support for Marines and sailors through some of the worst battles of World War II and Korea. Weaver is from Roaring Spring, Pa. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Cpl. David Bessey

Weapons experts demonstrate how M2-Flamethrowers were once used to destroy Japanese bunkers June 7, 2014, during World War II Weekend in Reading, Pa. Flamethrowers like these were once used throughout the Pacific Theater of the war to destroy Japanese bunkers and were banned from U.S. military use in 1978. The weekend transported visitors back in time as they were surrounded by thousands of re-enactors in period-style uniforms representing various nations. The weekend also featured period entertainment, weapons demonstrations, mock battles and an air show. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Weapons experts demonstrate how M2-Flamethrowers were once used to destroy Japanese bunkers June 7, 2014, during World War II Weekend in Reading, Pa. Flamethrowers like these were once used throughout the Pacific Theater of the war to destroy Japanese bunkers and were banned from U.S. military use in 1978. The weekend transported visitors back in time as they were surrounded by thousands of re-enactors in period-style uniforms representing various nations. The weekend also featured period entertainment, weapons demonstrations, mock battles and an air show. (Photo by Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Cpl. David Bessey

After 48 years, Sgt. James A. Reeves was surprised when his buddies from boot camp arranged for him to be formally presented with the Silver Star during the morning colors ceremony April 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C.

After 48 years, Sgt. James A. Reeves was surprised when his buddies from boot camp arranged for him to be formally presented with the Silver Star during the morning colors ceremony April 25, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C.

Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Midge Scott, the SARC for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and the Eastern Recruiting Region, was named the Corps’ 2014 exceptional coordinator on March 4, 2014. Scott, a 39-year-old native of Vidalia, Ga., showed superior devotion and compassion to the victims of a crime plaguing American society and the military. During her time here, Scott has created training for both recruits and Marines to educate them on sexual assault and how to help reduce it. Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, nominated Scott for the award, writing, “Her passion, winning personality and exceptional managerial skills have won the year for sexual assault prevention and response.” (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Midge Scott, the SARC for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and the Eastern Recruiting Region, was named the Corps’ 2014 exceptional coordinator on March 4, 2014. Scott, a 39-year-old native of Vidalia, Ga., showed superior devotion and compassion to the victims of a crime plaguing American society and the military. During her time here, Scott has created training for both recruits and Marines to educate them on sexual assault and how to help reduce it. Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, nominated Scott for the award, writing, “Her passion, winning personality and exceptional managerial skills have won the year for sexual assault prevention and response.” (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Karen Kelly discusses various methods for identifying and managing stress with spouses April 8, 2014, during a seminar on Parris Island, S.C. Kelly, the wife of Gen. John F. Kelly who leads U.S. Southern Command, and whose son was killed in action in November 2010, discussed various methods for coping with stress, as well as provided information on other resources provided by the military. (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Karen Kelly discusses various methods for identifying and managing stress with spouses April 8, 2014, during a seminar on Parris Island, S.C. Kelly, the wife of Gen. John F. Kelly who leads U.S. Southern Command, and whose son was killed in action in November 2010, discussed various methods for coping with stress, as well as provided information on other resources provided by the military. (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Karen Kelly discusses various methods for identifying and managing stress with spouses during a seminar April 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Kelly, the wife of Gen. John F. Kelly who leads U.S. Southern Command, and whose son was killed in action in November 2010, discussed various methods for coping with stress, as well as provided information on other resources provided by the military. (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Karen Kelly discusses various methods for identifying and managing stress with spouses during a seminar April 8, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. Kelly, the wife of Gen. John F. Kelly who leads U.S. Southern Command, and whose son was killed in action in November 2010, discussed various methods for coping with stress, as well as provided information on other resources provided by the military. (Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill)

Photo by Cpl. MaryAnn Hill

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island