Julia Williams, who served as a Marine from 1943 to 1946, stands before a crowd at the morning flag raising ceremony March 1, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C. Williams, 91, from Beatrice, Neb., visited Parris Islan More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Polite, drill instructor, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives the welcome aboard speech at the Receiving Building on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, and Weapons Field and Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, line up to receive their gas masks during an individual protective equip More
A cake is presented during the 1st Recruit Training Battalion mess hall William P. T. Hill Award ceremony, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 7, 2012. The William P.T. Hill Award was e More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Esdras Ruano, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, holds the American flag to be presented to Staff Sgt. Richard Root during his r More
U. S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Deborah Hamner, enlisted conductor, Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, leads the Parri More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Boice, drum major, Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, leads the Parris Island More
U. S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, hold the National Colors on the morning of September 11, 2012, during a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Marine Corp More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Steven Kern, senior drill instructor, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, conducts drill in between scheduled periods of militar More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Katheryn Swingle, drill instructor, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, conducts incentive physical training to i More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, wait to receive their initial rappel tower brief aboard Mar More
U.S. Marine recruits with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, run 880 yards to test their physical fitness with combat conditioning More
Empty ammunition cans lie on the ground after 5.56mm ammunition was distributed to recruits firing the M16/A4 service rifle for combat marksmanship training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. More
M16/A4 service rifles are slung off the backs of recruits while they receive a class on proper range safety procedures before firing an M16/A4 service rifle aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. More
A memorial for female Marines who were killed in combat is displayed during the 70th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 1, 2013. Parris Island More
Triathletes from all over the nation come to test their early season training during the Go Tri Sports South Carolina Triathlon Series at the flat and fast closed course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris More
The honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, speaks with some of the first female Marines heading to the Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) after graduating Marine Corps recruit training on Marine Corps Recru More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to U.S. Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRDPI) and civilians at the base theater aboard M More
Yutong Chen records comments of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Blake Peltz as he speaks to attendees during the inbriefing portion of the Educators’ Workshop aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Marc More
A U.S. Marine Corps Rct. with Kilo Co., 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, jumps off a platform at the combat training pool on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 21, 2016. After demons More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Logan Bowman, drill instructor, Platoon 1004, Company C., 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits while conducting the Bayonet Assault Course at Leatherneck Squ More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Justin Kordon, Platoon 1017, Company A., 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, waits to partake in body sparring as part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training at L More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training Regiment Color Guard prepares for a ceremony as part of Family Day on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., on March 2, 2017. Family Day consists of the new Marines More
U.S. Marines with Company D., 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment lead new Marines during the Motivational Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 2, 2017. The Motivational Run is con More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mayra Garcia, senior drill instructor, Platoon 4011, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, returns her sword to her scabbard during a final drill evaluation at Peatross parade More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kassandra Blade, a drill instructor with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, motivates recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Golf Company, 2nd More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with November Company, 4th Battalion and Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, maneuver through an obstacle course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand in formation at the rappel tower on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 22, 2017. Fast-rope drills More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Ethan Staub with Platoon 1078, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, traverses difficult terrain at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., S More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, looks through a compass at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., October 16, 2017. The Land More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, checks his coordinates at Elliot's Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 23, 2017. Land Navigat More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Molly Weijk with Platoon 4046, Oscar Co., 4th Recruit Training Battalion, utilizes a compass during a land navigation course at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Corey A. Hamby, Primary Marksmanship Instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits a class on weapon safety rules during grass week at Inchon Range on Marine Corp More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Jessica Monaghan with Platoon 4005, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, adjusts a gas mask before entering the gas chamber at Page Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parri More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Freddy Corniel, Drill Instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs his platoon to stretch before supervising the obstacle course on Marine Corp More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Stout, an instructor, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, instructs recruits during a portion of the Crucible at Paige Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Alaylicia Stover with platoon 4008, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, posts security on the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training at Paige Field on Marine Corps Re More
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Austin E. Renforth, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region, fires a flame thrower during the annual Parris Island fire depar More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, shoot M16-A4 rifles for Table 2 at Starlight Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 28, 2018. All More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Cody A. Silvestri with Platoon 2046, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practices rope techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., March 27th, 2018. The rapp More
U. S. Marine Corps Rct. Joshua D. Pedrosa with Platoon 2045, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Paige Field, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 10, More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Samuel Hackworth, with Platoon 3046, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, provides notional security during the Crucible at Paige Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Isla More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Michael White, with Platoon 2048, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sights into a M16-A4 rifle during Table 1 at Chosin Range, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, attend a Marine Corps Water Survival class on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 23, 2018. As a gradua More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, listen to periods of instruction about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) at Leatherneck Square on Marine C More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Platoon 4036, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, execute a drill movement during Initial Drill at Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S. More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Oscar Co., 4th Bn., RTR, exits the pool during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., More
Pfc. Corey Atkins, honor graduate for Platoon 1056, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 24, 2018. Atkins is from Interlachen, Fla. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yami More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Kilo Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, deposit their uniform items to be tailored at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Recruits rece More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler G. Gaffka, a primary marksmanship coach with Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, supervises a recruit during Table 1 at Chosin range on Marine More
Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to evacuate to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany following an evacuation order directed by Brig. Gen. James Glynn, the depot’s commanding general. Al More
Marines with 1st Battalion Charlie Company, graduate recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Oswaldso L. Ortega III)
U.S. Marine Corps MSgt. Joshua D. Boyer, with Installation Administration Center (IPAC), Headquarters Company, Head Quarters and Service Battalion, briefs recruits with Fox Company about the “Moment of Truth,” More
Recruits with Alpha Company practice swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Sept. 12, 2018. Operations have returned to normal aboard the base following the termination of the evacua More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Sean Harzula, with Platoon 3092, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, performs the arm walk obstacle at Leatherneck square, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Sept. 19 More
A recruit with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion waits to engage in pugil sticks during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 20, 2018. Body sparring and pugil sticks More
Pfc. Judith Medina, honor graduate for Platoon 4037, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Sept. 21, 2018. Medina is from Fresno, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil More
Recruit James McConnell, with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor after completing the crucible, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 22, 2018 More
Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, salute the national colors after completing the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 22, 2018. The Crucible is a 54 hour c More
A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, looks through a compass during the land navigation course at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 04, 2018. The La More
Pfc. Max D. Perkins, honor graduate for Platoon 3077, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 5, 2018. Perkins is from Greenland, N.H. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)
Pfc. Kendall Thomas, honor graduate for platoon 4040, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 12, 2018. Thomas is from Seattle, Wash. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson)
Pfc. Collin R. Wade, honor graduate for Platoon 2080, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 19, 2018. Wade is from Newnan, Ga. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yamil Casarreal)
Layout and design created using Adobe Photoshop, illustrates the proper wear of both the current and new female U.S. Marine Corps blue dress coat, shown Nov. 16, 2018. This product was created to show the diffe More
Pfc. Bryanne R. Reynolds has earned the company’s highest physical and combat fitness score. Reynolds, a native of Montecilleo, Ind., has earned a score of 600 out of 600 points. (Official U.S. Marine Corps ph More
A recruit with Company Papa patrols during the Crucible Nov. 20, 2018, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that requires recruits to work as a team and More
Pfc. Kyle R. Moore, honor graduate for Platoon 3094, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 21, 2018. Moore is from Commerce, Mich. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance More
Pfc. Arthur Spackman, honor graduate for Platoon 1089, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Nov. 30, 2018. Spackman is from Marmora. N.J. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Vivien Alstad)
A recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, navigates the terrain during the land navigation course at Elliot’s Beach on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 04, 2018. The Land More
Basically trained recruits must pass basic swim qualification in order to graduate boot camp. Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival (MCIWS) train recruits to swim with combat gear and confidence. In order More
Pfc. Joseph M. Pascale, honor graduate for Platoon 2096, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp December 7, 2018. Pascale is from Troy, Ohio. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lan More
Brig. General James F. Glynn, Commanding General, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, pays tribute to medal of honor recipient Pfc. Ralph Johnson alongside his wife, Helen Johns More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) defense training in the gas chamber at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. More
A new Marine with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, holds her Eagle, Globe and Anchor after completing the Crucible hike on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 22, 2018. The Crucib More
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 rec More
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. More
Lance Cpl. Opha May gets ready for graduation with her handler, Lance Cpl. Rachel Lillyfogle on Jan. 4, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)
We asked drill instructor Sgt. Jasmine Penado, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, on what it means to her to make Marines. “It is a demand on yourself. You think you’re tired and you think you have r More
Pfc. Ryan J. Oliver, honor graduate for Platoon 3000, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 25, 2019. Prewitt is from Greensboro, N.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lanc More
A recruit with November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, puts their weapon on fire during table 1 on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2019. Recruits spend a week learning the f More
Pfc. Kobi J. Becker, honor graduate for Platoon 1012, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 1, 2019. Becker is from Lafayette, La. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance C More
Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, rappel down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, Feb. 4. The rappel tower is a training event designed to instill confidence with More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Tra, Recruit Training Regiment, attend a Marine Corps Water Survival class on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 5, 2019. As a grad More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, attend a Marine Corps Water Survival class on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 6, 2019. As a graduation requirement, swim qualif More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, complete the day movement course during the unit's basic warrior training at Marine Corps Recrui More
Pfc. Augustin Hernandez Jr., honor graduate for Platoon 2008, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 8, 2019. Hernandez is from Charlotte, N.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Phot More
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the obstacle course during the Crucible on Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 21, 2019. The obstacle course challenges recruits to work together as a More
Lance Cpl. Shaughn P. Wright, honor graduate for Platoon 3009, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 22, 2019. Wright is from Fairless Hills, Penn. (Marine Corps photo by Lance More
After being transformed by the nation’s toughest boot camp, hundreds of new U.S. Marines from Alpha and Papa Companies graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on March 1, 2019, joining the Corps More
Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, pre-qualify for the rifle range on Parris Island, S.C., March 5, 2019. For one week, recruits learn More
Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Sgt. Maj. William Carter, the depot Sergeant Major, pose for a photo with Parris Island Navy-Marine Corps Relie More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Batallion, form for physical training as part of the Force Fitness program, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, March 26, 2019. Marines More
PFC. Naser Taylor, honor graduate for Platoon 1024, Bravo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Apr. 5, 2019. Taylor is from Blackwood, South Carolina. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann)
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, pull targets in the pits on Parris Island, S.C., April 9, 2019. In the pits on the rifle range, recruits score and evaluate other recruits’ shots. (U More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, completed numerous obstacles during the confidence course on Parris Island, April 9, 2019. The course is comprised of 15 obstacles is designed to hel More
Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, hands out the telephone number of the Sexual Assault Support Line to visitors arriving on base in support of sexual ass More
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visits the receiving processing building and discusses the receiving phase process on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, on More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, body spar during the crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 11, 2019. Body sparring forces recruits to apply the fundam More
Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fight in boxing and pugil stick matches during the company's Crucible, April 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)