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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

The new recruits make a scripted phone call home to inform their next of kin that they have arrived safely at 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 make a scripted phone call home to inform their next of kin that they have arrived safely at 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 Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pre-qualify for the rifle range on Parris Island, S.C., June 26, 2019. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to shooting live ammunition during range week. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pre-qualify for the rifle range on Parris Island, S.C., June 26, 2019. For one week, recruits learn and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to shooting live ammunition during range week. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

A recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, arrive at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Receiving Drill Instructors spend the first week of recruit training with the recruits preparing them to for the weeks to follow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, arrive at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Receiving Drill Instructors spend the first week of recruit training with the recruits preparing them to for the weeks to follow. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Fletcher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fletcher

A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Training for CBRN defense is an event that recruits must complete in order to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali/Released)

A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., June 24, 2019. Training for CBRN defense is an event that recruits must complete in order to become United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, engage pugil sticks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 21, 2019. Body sparring and pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamentals of Marine Corps martial arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, engage pugil sticks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 21, 2019. Body sparring and pugil sticks help recruits apply the fundamentals of Marine Corps martial arts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

Marines who work at the armory perform weapons check on a weapons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. June 21, 2019. The armory is in charge of over 10,000 rifles on Parris Island.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Marines who work at the armory perform weapons check on a weapons on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. June 21, 2019. The armory is in charge of over 10,000 rifles on Parris Island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

A Marine reads a pamphlet for the new power plant’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

A Marine reads a pamphlet for the new power plant’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

The generator produces power for all of the facilities on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The generator enables MCRD Parris Island to continue operations while completely disconnected from the normal commercial utility grid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

The generator produces power for all of the facilities on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The generator enables MCRD Parris Island to continue operations while completely disconnected from the normal commercial utility grid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Public Works Officer Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral speaks during a ceremony dedicated to the official opening of the depot’s new power plant on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Public Works Officer Navy Cmdr. Andy Litteral speaks during a ceremony dedicated to the official opening of the depot’s new power plant on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 20, 2019. This new power plant will allow Parris Island to produce energy for its facilities independently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Jude Weston Step Mother of Maj. Michael E. Weston cut the ribbon off the doors to officially open the courtroom during the dedication ceremony for her stepson Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him.

Jude Weston Step Mother of Maj. Michael E. Weston cut the ribbon off the doors to officially open the courtroom during the dedication ceremony for her stepson Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. June 14, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine.

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

Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C. June 14, 2019. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and overcome challenges in order to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Lecce, the Staff Judge Advocate to the commandant of the Marine Corps speaks during the dedication ceremony for Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him.

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Lecce, the Staff Judge Advocate to the commandant of the Marine Corps speaks during the dedication ceremony for Maj. Michael Weston at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 11, 2019. Marines, Family, and friends gathered at the ceremony to pay Homage to the Marine by dedicating a court room to him.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 11. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough)

Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the land navigation course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 11. Land navigation is part of Basic Warrior Training and is designed to teach recruits how to use a compass and map for navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough)

Photo by Warrant Officer Bobby Yarbrough

A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 10, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki/Released)

A recruit with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices rappelling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 10, 2019. Recruits rappel from the 47-foot-tall tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Michelle Brudnicki

Members of the Marine Corps League and Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 pose for a group photo at the steps of the General’s Building on Parris Island, S.C. June 7th, 2019. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot.

Members of the Marine Corps League and Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 pose for a group photo at the steps of the General’s Building on Parris Island, S.C. June 7th, 2019. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Marine Corps veterans and members of the Marine Corps league gather for a group photo at the steps of the general's building on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 7, 2019. The Marines gathered to commemorate 64 years of graduating recruit training.

Marine Corps veterans and members of the Marine Corps league gather for a group photo at the steps of the general's building on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 7, 2019. The Marines gathered to commemorate 64 years of graduating recruit training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Platoon 19 of Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955. Marines pictured were Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Francis T. McNeive’s recruits from one of his cycles as a drill instructor on the island.

Platoon 19 of Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955. Marines pictured were Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Francis T. McNeive’s recruits from one of his cycles as a drill instructor on the island.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Drill instructors and command leadership from 2nd Recruit Training Battalion enjoy fellowship with Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 at the Brig and Brew on Parris Island, S.C. June 6th, 2019. Approximately 20 former members of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion attended the gathering to share memories of when they attended Recruit Training. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot.

Drill instructors and command leadership from 2nd Recruit Training Battalion enjoy fellowship with Marines from the Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955 at the Brig and Brew on Parris Island, S.C. June 6th, 2019. Approximately 20 former members of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion attended the gathering to share memories of when they attended Recruit Training. The group has reunited several times in the past, but this year’s reunion was the first to be held at the depot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island