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Rct. Julian Morris carries Rct. Jacob Ligon, both with Platoon 2028, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a martial arts endurance course Feb. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course consists of different stations at which recruits practice martial arts techniques they learned earlier in training to increase their proficiency, strength and stamina. The course is part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which combines hand-to-hand combat skills with mental discipline and character development to help transform recruits into honorable warriors. Morris, a 20-year-old native of Dover, N.J., and Ligon, a 19-year-old native of Monroe, La., are scheduled to graduate April 11, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple)

Rct. Julian Morris carries Rct. Jacob Ligon, both with Platoon 2028, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during a martial arts endurance course Feb. 6, 2014, on Parris Island, S.C. The course consists of different stations at which recruits practice martial arts techniques they learned earlier in training to increase their proficiency, strength and stamina. The course is part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, which combines hand-to-hand combat skills with mental discipline and character development to help transform recruits into honorable warriors. Morris, a 20-year-old native of Dover, N.J., and Ligon, a 19-year-old native of Monroe, La., are scheduled to graduate April 11, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Vaniah Temple

Lt. Cmdr. Raynard Allen, Navy chaplain for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, places a poppy on the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Lt. Cmdr. Raynard Allen, Navy chaplain for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, places a poppy on the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to fold the nation’s flag at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to fold the nation’s flag at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, after speaking at McGinty’s funeral held at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, after speaking at McGinty’s funeral held at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s burial team fold the nation’s flag at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s burial team fold the nation’s flag at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III’s grandson watches his grandfather’s funeral proceedings Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III’s grandson watches his grandfather’s funeral proceedings Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s burial team salute the nation’s flag as it is held over the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s burial team salute the nation’s flag as it is held over the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s rifle salute detail, perform a rifle salute at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s rifle salute detail, perform a rifle salute at the funeral of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, on Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III’s son and grandson attend his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III’s son and grandson attend his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association salute the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association salute the casket of Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty III, during his funeral Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John Paxton Jr. presents the national flag to John James McGinty III’s son during the funeral of the former Medal of Honor recipient Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John Paxton Jr. presents the national flag to John James McGinty III’s son during the funeral of the former Medal of Honor recipient Jan. 23, 2014, at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C. McGinty, a decorated Vietnam War hero and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island veteran, died Jan. 17, 2014, in his home in Beaufort at the age of 73.

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

Rct. Jeremy Moore, Platoon 2010, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders from a Marine Corps martial arts instructor during a martial arts training session Nov. 14, 2013.

Rct. Jeremy Moore, Platoon 2010, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, responds to orders from a Marine Corps martial arts instructor during a martial arts training session Nov. 14, 2013.

Photo by Cpl. Octavia Davis

Staff Sgt. Warren Wofford, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3005, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks with his recruits for the first time Oct. 26, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Wofford, 28, from Columbus, Ga., told his recruits what would be expected of them during their journey to become Marines and also what to expect from the Marines who would train them. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 17, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Staff Sgt. Warren Wofford, senior drill instructor for Platoon 3005, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks with his recruits for the first time Oct. 26, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Wofford, 28, from Columbus, Ga., told his recruits what would be expected of them during their journey to become Marines and also what to expect from the Marines who would train them. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Jan. 17, 2014. Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for 50 percent of males and 100 percent of females in the Marine Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl.Caitlin Brink

A new Marine of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony Oct. 25, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training to earn their places in the Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

A new Marine of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, greets his family following his graduation ceremony Oct. 25, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines spent nearly 13 weeks away from home training to earn their places in the Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Joe Westbrook, engineer technician, looks over assembly instructions for the newest wind turbine to be installed on the depot Oct. 16, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The 30-foot-tall turbine will produce clean alternative energy by tapping into high winds due to Parris Island’s coastal positioning. Approximately 10 to 12 percent of all energy consumed on the depot comes from alternative energy. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Joe Westbrook, engineer technician, looks over assembly instructions for the newest wind turbine to be installed on the depot Oct. 16, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. The 30-foot-tall turbine will produce clean alternative energy by tapping into high winds due to Parris Island’s coastal positioning. Approximately 10 to 12 percent of all energy consumed on the depot comes from alternative energy. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Bessey

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, race through an obstacle course Sept. 21, 2013, as part of a field meet on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors selected a team of recruits from each platoon to compete in various events such as tug of war, a relay race, an obstacle course race and a pushup competition. The meet is designed to motivate the recruits for the upcoming Crucible, the 54-hour culminating event of training.

Recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, race through an obstacle course Sept. 21, 2013, as part of a field meet on Parris Island, S.C. Drill instructors selected a team of recruits from each platoon to compete in various events such as tug of war, a relay race, an obstacle course race and a pushup competition. The meet is designed to motivate the recruits for the upcoming Crucible, the 54-hour culminating event of training.

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Pvt. Christopher Stephens, with Platoon 2073, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion weighed 359 pounds when he first decided he wanted to join the Marine Corps. The 20-year-old native of Phenix City, Ala., lost more than 175 pounds just to ship to boot camp and weighed a scant 160 pounds just before he graduated Sept. 20, 2013. (Photo Illustration by Pfc. Vaniah Temple)

Pvt. Christopher Stephens, with Platoon 2073, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion weighed 359 pounds when he first decided he wanted to join the Marine Corps. The 20-year-old native of Phenix City, Ala., lost more than 175 pounds just to ship to boot camp and weighed a scant 160 pounds just before he graduated Sept. 20, 2013. (Photo Illustration by Pfc. Vaniah Temple)

Photo by Pfc. Vaniah Temple

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., salute the nation's flag Sept. 11, 2013, during a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. The terrorist attack was the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., salute the nation's flag Sept. 11, 2013, during a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. The terrorist attack was the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., salute the nation's flag Sept. 11, 2013, during a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. Terrorist attacks 12 years ago killed approximately 3,000 people, making it the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., salute the nation's flag Sept. 11, 2013, during a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. Terrorist attacks 12 years ago killed approximately 3,000 people, making it the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., gathered Sept. 11, 2013, for a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. Terrorist attacks 12 years ago killed approximately 3,000 people, making it the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Marines from across Parris Island, S.C., gathered Sept. 11, 2013, for a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. Terrorist attacks 12 years ago killed approximately 3,000 people, making it the greatest tragedy on U.S. soil since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink)

Photo by Cpl. Caitlin Brink

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island