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PFC Francis J. Flannery reunites with his family during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 8th, 2023. PFC Flannery graduates recruit training with record for the highest marksmanship score in depot history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

PFC Francis J. Flannery reunites with his family during Family Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., on Nov. 8th, 2023. PFC Flannery graduates recruit training with record for the highest marksmanship score in depot history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 19, 2023. The O-Course is one of many physical training challenges recruits undertake to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Obstacle Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 19, 2023. The O-Course is one of many physical training challenges recruits undertake to become United States 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, conduct the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 27, 2023. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 27, 2023. After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 25, 2023. Swim qualification is a graduation requirement, during which recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 25, 2023. Swim qualification is a graduation requirement, during which recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 25, 2023. Swim qualification is a graduation requirement, during which recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Bower)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 25, 2023. Swim qualification is a graduation requirement, during which recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Bower)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Bower

Sgt. Drew Brown, a Drill Instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, meets his father Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown after graduating from Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on June 23, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Brown served his first tour as a Drill Instructor in 2004. Nearly 20 years later, his son Drew, began his journey to become a United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Sgt. Drew Brown, a Drill Instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, meets his father Sgt. Maj. Michael Brown after graduating from Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on June 23, 2023. Sgt. Maj. Brown served his first tour as a Drill Instructor in 2004. Nearly 20 years later, his son Drew, began his journey to become a United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marines and guests gathered at the All Weather Training Facility for the deactivation ceremony of Fourth Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 15, 2023. The deactivation of the unit will standardize recruit training for men and women and will allow the Marine Corps to reorganize its recruit training personnel structure to facilitating a closer organizational structure alignment between the two recruit training depots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines and guests gathered at the All Weather Training Facility for the deactivation ceremony of Fourth Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 15, 2023. The deactivation of the unit will standardize recruit training for men and women and will allow the Marine Corps to reorganize its recruit training personnel structure to facilitating a closer organizational structure alignment between the two recruit training depots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Sergeant. Maj. Jeryong Lee, the Republic of Korea Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, conducts a tour of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., June 29, 2023. During his time on the depot, Sgt. Maj. Lee visited with depot staff and observed recruit training methods and techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Sergeant. Maj. Jeryong Lee, the Republic of Korea Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, conducts a tour of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., June 29, 2023. During his time on the depot, Sgt. Maj. Lee visited with depot staff and observed recruit training methods and techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver the day movement course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2023. During this portion of recruit training, recruits are taught how to buddy rush, properly clear obstacles, and post security while working as a fireteam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver the day movement course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 22, 2023. During this portion of recruit training, recruits are taught how to buddy rush, properly clear obstacles, and post security while working as a fireteam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper)

Photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper

New Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in their motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 29, 2023. The new Marines run a 4-mile course passing their families who are patiently waiting to begin Family Day with their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

New Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in their motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 29, 2023. The new Marines run a 4-mile course passing their families who are patiently waiting to begin Family Day with their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

New Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, arrive to begin recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, S.C., May 1, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham)

New Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, arrive to begin recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, S.C., May 1, 2023. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines, sailors and civilians with the Tri-Command and the Eastern Recruiting Region participate in a Color Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 28, 2023. The color run was in support of Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marines, sailors and civilians with the Tri-Command and the Eastern Recruiting Region participate in a Color Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 28, 2023. The color run was in support of Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May. 3, 2023.

The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May. 3, 2023. The Confidence Course is composed of various obstacles that both physically and mentally challenge recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna A. Ritchie

Opha Mae II, the Depot Mascot, is meritoriously promoted to the rank of Corporal on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8th, 2023. The mascot is used to boost the morale of Marines and recruits aboard the depot, as well as the families of graduating Marines that come to visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams)

Opha Mae II, the Depot Mascot, is meritoriously promoted to the rank of Corporal on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 8th, 2023. The mascot is used to boost the morale of Marines and recruits aboard the depot, as well as the families of graduating Marines that come to visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Williams

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the rappel tower, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 17, 2023. The rappel tower builds recruits’ confidence in themselves and their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the rappel tower, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 17, 2023. The rappel tower builds recruits’ confidence in themselves and their gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the night movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 12, 2023. During the night movement course, recruits navigate obstacles through smoke and artillery simulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the night movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 12, 2023. During the night movement course, recruits navigate obstacles through smoke and artillery simulations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct basic swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., April. 10, 2023. Basic swim qualification consists of a 25 meter swim, jump into the water from a 10 foot platform, pack swim, and an under water gear shed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct basic swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., April. 10, 2023. Basic swim qualification consists of a 25 meter swim, jump into the water from a 10 foot platform, pack swim, and an under water gear shed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Pfc. Mary R. Jenni

Drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, order recruits to conduct a variety of tasks in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2023. The tasks include getting personal belongings organized in foot lockers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, order recruits to conduct a variety of tasks in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2023. The tasks include getting personal belongings organized in foot lockers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Richardson

The Parris Island Marine Museum, located on historic Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 21, 2023. The museum showcases artifacts, displays, and numerous exhibits covering the history of the Depot, the Marine Corps, and Low Country area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

The Parris Island Marine Museum, located on historic Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 21, 2023. The museum showcases artifacts, displays, and numerous exhibits covering the history of the Depot, the Marine Corps, and Low Country area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Pvt. Joshua Kaza, a Marine with Hotel Comapny, was awarded his Eagle, Globe and Anchor by his dad Lt. Col. Babu Kaza at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2023. The date of April 8 is providential to the family. Babu's friend, 1st Lt. Joshua Palmer, was killed in Al Anbar, Iraq on this day in 2004 and is the very person for who he named his son after. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO3 Bobby Yarbrough)

Pvt. Joshua Kaza, a Marine with Hotel Comapny, was awarded his Eagle, Globe and Anchor by his dad Lt. Col. Babu Kaza at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2023. The date of April 8 is providential to the family. Babu's friend, 1st Lt. Joshua Palmer, was killed in Al Anbar, Iraq on this day in 2004 and is the very person for who he named his son after. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO3 Bobby Yarbrough)

Photo by CWO3 Bobby Yarbrough

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island