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Pfc. Morgan Mathews is awarded her Eagle, Globe, and Anchor from her husband and recruiter SSgt. Charles Mathews at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 9, 2023. The EGA ceremony is one of the most important events in any Marine's life, rarely is there an opportunity for a spouse to present a new Marine with the EGA. This moment was so emotionally impactful that neither party could barely say a word. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Pfc. Morgan Mathews is awarded her Eagle, Globe, and Anchor from her husband and recruiter SSgt. Charles Mathews at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 9, 2023. The EGA ceremony is one of the most important events in any Marine's life, rarely is there an opportunity for a spouse to present a new Marine with the EGA. This moment was so emotionally impactful that neither party could barely say a word. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 21, 2024. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ayden Cassano)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive incentive training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 21, 2024. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ayden Cassano)

Photo by Pfc. Ayden Cassano

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2024. The CFT is an annual fitness test that measures a Marine's combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Hallie Hall)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2024. The CFT is an annual fitness test that measures a Marine's combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Hallie Hall)

Photo by Pfc. Hallie Hall

New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 1, 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 Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 1, 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 Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 2, 2024. Following coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next phase of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 2, 2024. Following coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next phase of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 18, 2023. Recruits conduct the Day Movement Course as part of the Basic Warrior Training Week in order to further their combat conditioning with various maneuvers through the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 18, 2023. Recruits conduct the Day Movement Course as part of the Basic Warrior Training Week in order to further their combat conditioning with various maneuvers through the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during grass week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2024. At the conclusion of grass week, recruits are tested on their knowledge of weapon safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during grass week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 22, 2024. At the conclusion of grass week, recruits are tested on their knowledge of weapon safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marines compete in the Intermural Rifle and Pistol Competition at the Weapons and Field Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023. The competition, hosted by the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team, consists of various courses of fire in which competitors conduct multiple scenarios and maneuvers with both rifle and pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Bower)

U.S. Marines compete in the Intermural Rifle and Pistol Competition at the Weapons and Field Training Battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023. The competition, hosted by the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team, consists of various courses of fire in which competitors conduct multiple scenarios and maneuvers with both rifle and pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Bower)

Photo by LCpl. Micah Bower

Recruits with Papa Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 pre-qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 12, 2023. During pre-qualification, recruits fire their weapons for the first time and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Papa Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 pre-qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 12, 2023. During pre-qualification, recruits fire their weapons for the first time and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 15, 2024. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. participate in competitive events on MCRD Parris Island, Feb. 15, 2024. The competition consisted of team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on unit participation and morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Firefighters with the Parris Island Fire Department, conduct high-angle rescue drills on the water tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct 23, 2023. The Parris Island Fire Department takes multiple steps to ensure that they are prepared for potential emergencies.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Firefighters with the Parris Island Fire Department, conduct high-angle rescue drills on the water tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct 23, 2023. The Parris Island Fire Department takes multiple steps to ensure that they are prepared for potential emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., reenlist as some of the first Marines selected through the Commandant’s Retention Program, July 18, 2023. The Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) makes reenlisting faster and easier for the highest-performing Marines. The approval process for qualified Marines can be completed in just one or two days, and Marine reenlisting under the CRP have "front-of-the-line" access to their Primary Military Occupational Specialties’ monitor to discuss career opportunities and duty station assignments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., reenlist as some of the first Marines selected through the Commandant’s Retention Program, July 18, 2023. The Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) makes reenlisting faster and easier for the highest-performing Marines. The approval process for qualified Marines can be completed in just one or two days, and Marine reenlisting under the CRP have "front-of-the-line" access to their Primary Military Occupational Specialties’ monitor to discuss career opportunities and duty station assignments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete in body sparring on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 5, 2023. Body sparring utilizes techniques learned from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, compete in body sparring on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 5, 2023. Body sparring utilizes techniques learned from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2023. Black Friday is when recruits initially meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the thirteen weeks of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are introduced to their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2023. Black Friday is when recruits initially meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the thirteen weeks of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2023. 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. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Final Drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 6, 2023. 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. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

The new recruits arrive on a bus to begin the receiving process aboard Parris Island, S.C. The receiving process includes the recruit’s phone call home, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry, Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, and Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki)

The new recruits arrive on a bus to begin the receiving process aboard Parris Island, S.C. The receiving process includes the recruit’s phone call home, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry, Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali, and Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022.

Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022. Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard takes part in the Family Day Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 27, 2023. The Color Guard carries the National Ensign and the Marine Corps Battle Colors at ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard takes part in the Family Day Ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 27, 2023. The Color Guard carries the National Ensign and the Marine Corps Battle Colors at ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

Gavin Kulczewski, a native of Aiken, South Carolina, receives a haircut as part of the accessioning process at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Gavin Kulczewski, a native of Aiken, South Carolina, receives a haircut as part of the accessioning process at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island