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Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gave us some insight on what it means to be the platoon guide and why she wanted to lead from the front.

“When a recruit is appointed as the guide, that recruit is in charge of helping the other recruits and assisting the drill instructors by carrying out their instructions. Having this leadership position helps balance everything out and keep good order and discipline within the platoon even when the drill instructors are not around.”

“I remember how my rack mate used to motivate me and lift up my spirit when I was feeling down. I wanted to act like her and make other recruits feel the same way she made me feel. Throughout recruit training, I always thought to myself, ‘No matter how down I am feeling, someone else is feeling worse. I need to push myself to always be the one that is positive and pushing others to be their best.’”

Pfc. Elizabeth Reetz, the honor graduate of platoon 4001, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, gave us some insight on what it means to be the platoon guide and why she wanted to lead from the front. “When a recruit is appointed as the guide, that recruit is in charge of helping the other recruits and assisting the drill instructors by carrying out their instructions. Having this leadership position helps balance everything out and keep good order and discipline within the platoon even when the drill instructors are not around.” “I remember how my rack mate used to motivate me and lift up my spirit when I was feeling down. I wanted to act like her and make other recruits feel the same way she made me feel. Throughout recruit training, I always thought to myself, ‘No matter how down I am feeling, someone else is feeling worse. I need to push myself to always be the one that is positive and pushing others to be their best.’”

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall

Seaman Joseph Frepan, a hospitalman assigned to Parris Island starts his day at midnight, hours before any recruits wake up, to prepare medical supplies for the next company’s Crucible. The training doesn’t start until he arrives on site. As one of many U.S. Navy Corpsmen assigned to Parris Island, Frepan’s top priority is the recruits’ physical and mental welfare

“Most people don’t understand the amount of time that it takes for us to be fully prepared for [the crucible] The most rewarding part about being a Corpsman is when you get to help someone. Even though a lot of the time you aren’t recognized for it, it’s still helping people who need it, and it’s worth all the effort.”

Seaman Joseph Frepan, a hospitalman assigned to Parris Island starts his day at midnight, hours before any recruits wake up, to prepare medical supplies for the next company’s Crucible. The training doesn’t start until he arrives on site. As one of many U.S. Navy Corpsmen assigned to Parris Island, Frepan’s top priority is the recruits’ physical and mental welfare “Most people don’t understand the amount of time that it takes for us to be fully prepared for [the crucible] The most rewarding part about being a Corpsman is when you get to help someone. Even though a lot of the time you aren’t recognized for it, it’s still helping people who need it, and it’s worth all the effort.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan prepares an ice tub during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan prepares an ice tub during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan demonstrates wrapping a recruits hand during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan demonstrates wrapping a recruits hand during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan places medical supplies in his field bag during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan places medical supplies in his field bag during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan observes a recruit pugil stick match during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Seaman Joseph T. Frepan observes a recruit pugil stick match during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, Dec. 27, 2018.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires his M16-A4 service rifle on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, Dec. 26, 2018. Qualifying with the M16-A4 service rifle teaches recruits to understand the weapon system in order to keep with the concept "Every Marine a Rifleman." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane T. Manson/Released)

A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires his M16-A4 service rifle on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, Dec. 26, 2018. Qualifying with the M16-A4 service rifle teaches recruits to understand the weapon system in order to keep with the concept "Every Marine a Rifleman." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane T. Manson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Staff Sgt. John Sharpe, a drill instructor with Platoon 1005, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hands a new Marine his Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. 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. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

Staff Sgt. John Sharpe, a drill instructor with Platoon 1005, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, hands a new Marine his Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. 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. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall

Capt. Ziaire O'Brien, left, and 1st Lt. Luke Johnson started out as classmates at high school in Beaufort, South Carolina. Their relationship has forged into a brotherhood in the Marine Corps and has returned them to the place they grew up. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Ziaire O'Brien)

Capt. Ziaire O'Brien, left, and 1st Lt. Luke Johnson started out as classmates at high school in Beaufort, South Carolina. Their relationship has forged into a brotherhood in the Marine Corps and has returned them to the place they grew up. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Ziaire O'Brien)

Photo by Photo courtesy of Capt. Ziaire O'Brien

Members of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island shooting team pose for a photo on the newly-renovated Inchon Rifle Range on Parris Island, S.C. Dec. 18, 2018. After more than two years of renovation and reconstruction, the 50 lane firing range was rebuilt to include new impact and side safety berms, newly paved firing lines, roads, storm water collection and management systems, and irrigation systems.

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

Members of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island shooting team pose for a photo on the newly-renovated Inchon Rifle Range on Parris Island, S.C. Dec. 18, 2018. After more than two years of renovation and reconstruction, the 50 lane firing range was rebuilt to include new impact and side safety berms, newly paved firing lines, roads, storm water collection and management systems, and irrigation systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley

Sgt. Lane Fontaine, an instructor with Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly rappel down a wall to recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion Dec. 26, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Rappel tower instructors like Fontaine, 23, from Carthage, N.Y., are responsible for demonstrations as well as sending the recruits down the rappel tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Sgt. Lane Fontaine, an instructor with Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrates how to properly rappel down a wall to recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion Dec. 26, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Rappel tower instructors like Fontaine, 23, from Carthage, N.Y., are responsible for demonstrations as well as sending the recruits down the rappel tower. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Sergeant Maj. Raphael Rodriguez relinquished duties as sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to Sergeant Maj. William Carter during a relief and appointment ceremony at the All Weather Training Facility aboard the depot, Dec. 14. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren/Released)

Sergeant Maj. Raphael Rodriguez relinquished duties as sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to Sergeant Maj. William Carter during a relief and appointment ceremony at the All Weather Training Facility aboard the depot, Dec. 14. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Pfc. Lindsay M. Marseilles, honor graduate for Platoon 4044, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 16, 2018. Marseilles is from Louisville, Ky. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Pfc. Lindsay M. Marseilles, honor graduate for Platoon 4044, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 16, 2018. Marseilles is from Louisville, Ky. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Drill Instructors and Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion march towards the Peatross Parade Deck before their graduation ceremony Nov. 16, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Drill Instructors and Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion march towards the Peatross Parade Deck before their graduation ceremony Nov. 16, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion graduated recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Nov. 16, 2018 in the new female Blue Dress Coat. November Company became the first company at MCRD PI to graduate in the new coat. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Marines with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion graduated recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Nov. 16, 2018 in the new female Blue Dress Coat. November Company became the first company at MCRD PI to graduate in the new coat. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal

Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Robert Allen, left, and Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, both with the Beaufort Rotary Club, pose for a photo during an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. Silva was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” by Allen and Klimp on behalf of the rotary club . Silva was selected for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Robert Allen, left, and Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, both with the Beaufort Rotary Club, pose for a photo during an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. Silva was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” by Allen and Klimp on behalf of the rotary club . Silva was selected for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Maywald, left, with Naval Hospital Beaufort, Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Lance Cpl. Connor Gibson, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, pose for a photo during an award ceremony held in their honor Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. All three were awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” award by the Beaufort Rotary Club for being an outstanding service member and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey Maywald, left, with Naval Hospital Beaufort, Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Lance Cpl. Connor Gibson, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, pose for a photo during an award ceremony held in their honor Nov. 14, 2018, in Beaufort, S.C. All three were awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” award by the Beaufort Rotary Club for being an outstanding service member and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, with the Beaufort Rotary Club, and Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, talk during a luncheon before an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018 in Beaufort, S.C. Silva, from New York, N.Y., was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” award by the rotary club for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Ret. Lt. Gen. Jack Klimp, with the Beaufort Rotary Club, and Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, talk during a luncheon before an award ceremony Nov. 14, 2018 in Beaufort, S.C. Silva, from New York, N.Y., was awarded the “Beaufort Rotary Military Persons of the Year” award by the rotary club for being an outstanding Marine and volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Sgt. Maj Carter

Sgt. Maj Carter

Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

Pfc. Kathy Espinoza, from New York City, N.Y. inspects the uniform of Pvt. Arella Aleman, from Dallas, Texas Nov. 9, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

Pfc. Kathy Espinoza, from New York City, N.Y. inspects the uniform of Pvt. Arella Aleman, from Dallas, Texas Nov. 9, 2018 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Hlavac

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island