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U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., reenlist as some of the first Marines selected through the Commandant’s Retention Program, July 18, 2023. The Commandant's Retention Program (CRP) makes reenlisting faster and easier for the highest-performing Marines. The approval process for qualified Marines can be completed in just one or two days, and Marine reenlisting under the CRP have "front-of-the-line" access to their Primary Military Occupational Specialties’ monitor to discuss career opportunities and duty station assignments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd

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

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)

Photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper

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

Recruits with Papa Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 pre-qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 12, 2023. During pre-qualification, recruits fire their weapons for the first time and practice the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ava Alegria

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 18, 2023. Recruits conduct the Day Movement Course as part of the Basic Warrior Training Week in order to further their combat conditioning with various maneuvers through the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

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. 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna A. Ritchie

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. 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

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

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

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)

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)

Photo by CWO3 Bobby Yarbrough

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 26, 2023. The Crucible is the final test that stands in front of the recruits earning the title; United States Marine. The Crucible not only tests physical endurance, but mental agility and team work as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, tackle the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 28, 2022. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event for all recruits before the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony. This serves as their final test on the skills and resiliency they have acquired over their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Rct. Leland D. Stewart, Platoon 1026, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, takes notes during a class on uniform regulations Jan. 22, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. Marines take pride in their uniforms, and the foundation of that pride is built during boot camp when recruits learn how to properly wear and care for all of their uniforms. Stewart, 19, from Largo, Fla., is scheduled to graduate April 10, 2015. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert).

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Schubert