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Pvt. Liam Brooks, with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tells his story of his life and how he has decided to better it for himself, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 5, 2021. Brooks grew up homeless and turned to the Marine Corps for an oppurtunity for a better future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Pvt. Liam Brooks, with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, tells his story of his life and how he has decided to better it for himself, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 5, 2021. Brooks grew up homeless and turned to the Marine Corps for an oppurtunity for a better future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong

Photo of Capt. Romell A. Boyce

Photo of Capt. Romell A. Boyce

Photo by SSgt Anne K. Henry

Marines with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pray before introducing themselves to their new platoons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 16, 2021. Oscar Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Marines with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pray before introducing themselves to their new platoons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 16, 2021. Oscar Company will spend Forming Day learning the rules and regulations of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Sergeants Brittany Guadalupe and Adilene Sanchez not only share the bond of being drill instructors together on Parris Island, but also a years-long friendship that dates back to their entry level training at Low Altitude Air Defense School (LAAD).

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Sergeants Brittany Guadalupe and Adilene Sanchez not only share the bond of being drill instructors together on Parris Island, but also a years-long friendship that dates back to their entry level training at Low Altitude Air Defense School (LAAD). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

After 30 years of service, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter retired from the United States Marine Corps. As he reflects back on his career, he still carries the values instilled in him as a young man.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

After 30 years of service, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter retired from the United States Marine Corps. As he reflects back on his career, he still carries the values instilled in him as a young man. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Rct. Rafael Rodriguez, with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., September 2, 2021. The twins are from Hinesville Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Rct. Rafael Rodriguez, with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., September 2, 2021. The twins are from Hinesville Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

After being medically discharged from recruit training for asthma in 2013, Pfc. Austin Hershberger shares his story of resilience and grit achieving his dream of becoming a United States Marine. He graduated with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 13, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

After being medically discharged from recruit training for asthma in 2013, Pfc. Austin Hershberger shares his story of resilience and grit achieving his dream of becoming a United States Marine. He graduated with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on Aug. 13, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong

Photo of SgtMaj. Kenneth S. Williamson

Photo of SgtMaj. Kenneth S. Williamson

Photo by SSgt Anne K. Henry

Photo of SgtMaj. John R. Preston

Photo of SgtMaj. John R. Preston

Photo by SSgt Anne K. Henry

U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduate recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar. 26 2021. Upon graduation the Marines will go to the School of Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduate recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar. 26 2021. Upon graduation the Marines will go to the School of Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion leaps to complete an obstacle during the Crucible Jan. 15, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion leaps to complete an obstacle during the Crucible Jan. 15, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion posts security while her fellow recruits navigate an obstacle during the Crucible Jan. 15, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion posts security while her fellow recruits navigate an obstacle during the Crucible Jan. 15, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion attempts to overcome an obstacle on the obstacle course portion of the Crucible Jan. 14, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

A recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion attempts to overcome an obstacle on the obstacle course portion of the Crucible Jan. 14, 2020 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct pugil sticks bouts aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 11, 2021. Pugil sticks help recruits practice the fundamentals of Marine Corps Martial Arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Walters

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, jumps off the tower during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The tower is used to simulate aborting a ship at sea and is followed by a 25 meter swim. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, jumps off the tower during basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The tower is used to simulate aborting a ship at sea and is followed by a 25 meter swim. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to properly rappel from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2021. The rappel tower is used to teach the recruits to overcome fear and trust their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to properly rappel from the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 19, 2021. The rappel tower is used to teach the recruits to overcome fear and trust their equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, work together to move as a fire team through events during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec 3, 2020. The Crucible is recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event that involves food and sleep deprivation and the completion of myriad events for recruits to complete in order to claim the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 13, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of everything recruits learn during the recruit training process and the last thing between them and earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Christopher McMurry)

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Day Movement Course during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 13, 2020. The Crucible is the final test of everything recruits learn during the recruit training process and the last thing between them and earning the title U.S. Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island