Marine recruits pound pavement on Parris Island
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run during physical training July 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 3... More
A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets his service coat tailored to him Jan. 9, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Every recruit is issued uniforms and goes through a fitting process to... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait in line for inspection Aug. 29, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are fitted in each uniform before it is tailored and issued... More
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit
A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rappels down a wall Oct. 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. This training mimics descending from a helicopter skid or a building using... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their first orders June 5, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. These orde... More
Rct. Robert J. Foston, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company,
Rct. Robert J. Foston, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, tries on a uniform Aug. 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Foston, 22, from Roseville, Mich., is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7,... More
Drill instructors mentor recruits of Platoon 2036,
Drill instructors mentor recruits of Platoon 2036, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on emergency medical care April 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must demonstrate an understanding of bas... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, how to use a compass during low or n... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Leonard R. Webb Jr., encourages
Drill Instructor Sgt. Leonard R. Webb Jr., encourages recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, to move quickly to their seats Aug. 15, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. Webb, 28, is from Smyrna, T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. John Uebelacker, Platoon 3061,
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. John Uebelacker, Platoon 3061, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during water survival training June 26, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Uebelacker, 18, from Fai... More
Rct. Elijah E. Bell, left, and Rct. Aaron C. Bridgeman,
Rct. Elijah E. Bell, left, and Rct. Aaron C. Bridgeman, both with Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawl on a combat training course July 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Bell, 21, f... More
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Miehle,
Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Miehle, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits in a guided discussion about the importance of integrity July 17, 2016, on P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Thiara
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Thiara Espinoza Simons prepares to start an initial drill evaluation with Platoon 4028, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, June 19, 2017, on Parris Islan... More
160810-M-ZW564-028 Rct. Ashlee D. Stroud, Platoon 4036,
160810-M-ZW564-028 Rct. Ashlee D. Stroud, Platoon 4036, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, swings across a Confidence Course obstacle, Aug. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Stroud, 21, from Boynton ... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, warm up before a physical training session Aug. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits do various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle grou... More
New U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kate-Lynne Hartley, Platoon
New U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kate-Lynne Hartley, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, notifies her next-of-kin of her safe arrival at Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2018. Each recruit w... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Sept. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the final test a recruit must pass before earning the... More
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Issa, 21, from Madison Heights, Mich., grew up in Mosul, Iraq, and moved to the U.S. in May 2011. (Photo by Lance Cp... More
Bend, Ore., native a Marine corps drill instructor on Parris Island
Staff Sgt. Vitali I. Kholodov currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Kholodov joined the Marine... More
Pfc. Jim Beaubrun, Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd
Pfc. Jim Beaubrun, Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. Citizenship Aug. 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of t... More
Pfc. Devin Cox, honor graduate for Platoon 4026, Oscar
Pfc. Devin Cox, honor graduate for Platoon 4026, Oscar Company 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 5, 2016. Cox is from Oklahoma City, Okla. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Pfc. Lizeth Ramos Ortiz, Platoon 4033, Oscar Company,
Pfc. Lizeth Ramos Ortiz, Platoon 4033, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More
Pvt. Cesar A. Arce Morera, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company,
Pvt. Cesar A. Arce Morera, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate know... More
161005-M-ZW564-003 Pfc. Jordan N. Dickey,
161005-M-ZW564-003 Pfc. Jordan N. Dickey, honor graduate for Platoon 1072, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 5, 2016. Dickey is from Gloucester, Va. (Photos b... More
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to board buses Oct. 5, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Approximately 6,000 recruits in training evacuated to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany due t... More
Rct. Cole C. Fiorille, Platoon 3096, India Company,
Rct. Cole C. Fiorille, Platoon 3096, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watches as evacuation transportation arrives Oct. 6, 2016. To ensure the safety of approximately 6,000 recruits in training, R... More
Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division clear
Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division clear debris caused by Hurricane Matthew Oct. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. FMD provides technical direction, staff cognizance, emergency support and maintenan... More
Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company,
Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, carries an ammunition can during the Crucible, Oct. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Kaia along with her twin brother and old... More
Naturalization Ceremony – Nov. 3, 2016
Pfc. Ryan Cuizon, Platoon 2086, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Nov. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of t... More
Earlimart, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
Rct. Ana S. Madrigal, a 19-year-old native of Earlimart, Calif., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Madrigal is train... More
Pfc. Mikaela N. Schram, with Platoon 4000, Papa Company,
Pfc. Mikaela N. Schram, with Platoon 4000, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Schram, a native of Chilhowie, Va., earned a scor... More
Pfc. Brayden K. Hawley, Platoon 2012, Golf Company,
Pfc. Brayden K. Hawley, Platoon 2012, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem from his brother, Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Broghan J. Hawley, Feb. 4, 2017, on ... More
New York native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Nadra M. Khaled, an 18-year-old New York native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Khaled is training with Plat... More
Pfc. Akwasi Owusu Ansah, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company,
Pfc. Akwasi Owusu Ansah, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship March 9, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Rct. Johannez K. Damm, Platoon 1032, Charlie Company,
Rct. Johannez K. Damm, Platoon 1032, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, does crunches during an initial strength test March 10, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Damm, 23, from Ocala, Fla., is schedule... More
Atlanta native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Victor J. Alston, a 18-year-old native of Atlanta, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Alston is training with Pl... More
Hickory, N.C., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Cody M. Burel, a 18-year-old native of Hickory, N.C., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Burel is training with ... More
Austin, Minn., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Jerica M. Petersen, a 23-year-old Austin, Minn., native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Petersen is training... More
Pvt. Andre J. Mckay, Platoon 1018, Alpha Company, 1st
Pvt. Andre J. Mckay, Platoon 1018, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship 42831, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the E... More
Yuma, Ariz., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Maria C. Beltran Perez, an 18-year-old Yuma, Ariz., native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Beltran Perez is ... More
Rct. Draven M. Griffith, Platoon 1042, Delta Company,
Rct. Draven M. Griffith, Platoon 1042, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, yells his weight before a pugil stick fight April 17, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. During pugil stick fights, recruits simul... More
Pfc. Cody M. Burel, honor graduate for Platoon 3024,
Pfc. Cody M. Burel, honor graduate for Platoon 3024, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp April 21, 2017. Burel is from Hickory, N.C. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Rct. Julissa Y. Seda, a 20-year-old Miami native, is
Rct. Julissa Y. Seda, a 20-year-old Miami native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Seda is training with Platoon 40... More
Rct. Cassidy A. Knarr, Platoon 4022, Papa Company,
Rct. Cassidy A. Knarr, Platoon 4022, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, waits to begin an initial drill evaluation May 8, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Close-order drill helps instill discipline and u... More
Titusville, Fla., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mari...
U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Eric B. Tyler, a 19-year-old native of Titusville, Fla., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Ty... More
Tallahassee, Fla., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...
U.S. Marine Corps recruit Melissa A. Yoshikawa, a native of Tallahassee, Fla., aims a rifle during training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 16, 2017. She was assigned to Platoon 4020, Osc... More
Sgt. Tafari Delsol, a drill instructor with Recruit
Sgt. Tafari Delsol, a drill instructor with Recruit Processing Company, Support Battalion, encourages recruits during an initial strength test May 26, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Delsol, 32, is from New York. ... More
Pvt. Qiang Zhao, Platoon 3044, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
Pvt. Qiang Zhao, Platoon 3044, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 15, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of th... More
New commander takes over Recruit Training Regiment
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew St. Clair hands the regimental colors to U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Barnett during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. The passing of the colors rep... More
U.S. Marines and British Royal Marine Commandos watch
U.S. Marines and British Royal Marine Commandos watch as a recruit of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carries another recruit as a simulated casualty on a combat endurance course July 29, 2017, on... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Valerie Vigil, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Valerie Vigil, honor graduate for Platoon 4031, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Aug. 25, 2017. Vigil is from Santa Clara, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps phot... More
Pvt. Bryan Deleon, Platoon 1069, Charlie Company, 1st
Pvt. Bryan Deleon, Platoon 1069, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 21, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge... More
Pvt. Poleth Nava Cuevas, Platoon 4036, Papa Company,
Pvt. Poleth Nava Cuevas, Platoon 4036, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 5, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledg... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Roberto Salinas, from Worcester,
Drill Instructor Sgt. Roberto Salinas, from Worcester, Mass., gives new recruits orders as they begin their processing to join Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Train... More
Pfc. Tyler Sartain, honor graduate for Platoon 1000,
Pfc. Tyler Sartain, honor graduate for Platoon 1000, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Jan. 19, 2018. Sartain is from Jackson County, Ga. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
A Papa Company recruit salutes with her rifle during
A Papa Company recruit salutes with her rifle during Platoon 4009’s final drill evaluation. Recruits are graded on technique, timing, and precision during this evaluation that they have spent the last 5 weeks p... More
Pfc. Aren Koeber, honor graduate for Platoon 2009,
Pfc. Aren Koeber, honor graduate for Platoon 2009, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Feb. 2, 2018. Koeber is from Mountain Lakes, N.C. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Cleveland, Ohio native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine
Rct. Takoma Daniels, an 18-year-old native of Cleveland, is currently training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Daniels is training with Pl... More
Craig Grossi, a Marine veteran and author, signs a
Craig Grossi, a Marine veteran and author, signs a copy of his book for a reader March 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Grossi joined the Marines in 2003 and spent eight years serving. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
The Parris Island Triathlon trophies are displayed
The Parris Island Triathlon trophies are displayed before being presented to the fastest competitors March 10, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. There were multiple divisions of winners: Fastest overall Males, Faste... More
U.S. Marines Ethan, left, and Jacob Pier pose with
U.S. Marines Ethan, left, and Jacob Pier pose with their parents Vikki and Mark Pier for a photo April 26, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. After spending the last three months training and working to earn their ne... More
Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training
Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrate how to rappel from a helicopter skid to recruits of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, May 1, 2018 on Parris Island, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jamie Myers, honor graduate
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jamie Myers, honor graduate for Platoon 3040, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp June 1, 2018. Myers is from Brown Summit, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. George Willis talks
Retired U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. George Willis talks with Marines of Weapons Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion during a dedication ceremony of the Chosin Rifle Range control tower in his ... More
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island wait for their turn to recite the history of the Marine Corps during a uniform pageant Nov. 7, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Each Marine dressed in an era unif... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos Silva, center, with Headquarters
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... More
Pfc. Jalen Rooks, a Marine with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit
Pfc. Jalen Rooks, a Marine with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated as the platoon honor graduate for Plt. 3101 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, Dec. 14. Rooks was born in B... More
Sergeant Maj. Raphael Rodriguez relinquished duties
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 Trai... More
Beaufort S.C., natives return home to work as Series Commanders on MCR...
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 t... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for
Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, guides Gunnery Sgt. Julio Aquayo while preparing a dinner for the depot's commanding general and his guests Jan. 1... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for
Staff Sgt. Christopher Brandle, the enlisted aide for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, prepares Brig. Gen. James Glynn’s uniforms Jan. 15, 2019, on Parris Island, S.C. Brandle, a 29-year old from Fres... More
Lance Cpl. Shaughn P. Wright, honor graduate for Platoon
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
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alkedra Tyler, a Parris
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alkedra Tyler, a Parris Island drillmaster, inspects Platoon 1049, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during an initial drill evaluation June 19, 2017, on Parris Islan... More
Drill Instructor Sgt. Mark T. Welborn, encourages recruits
Drill Instructor Sgt. Mark T. Welborn, encourages recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, to move quickly to their seats Aug. 15, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. Welborn, 26, is from Dayton, Oh... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits stand before the iconic
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits stand before the iconic silver doors on Parris Island, S.C., March 20, 2018. These young men are scheduled to begin their training in the next few days with Delta Company, 1st Rec... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, try to see their map during a night land navigation course Jan. 18, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are only allowed to use thei... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, treat a simulated victim for an open fracture April 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must demonstrate an understanding of basic emergency medica... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be fitted for their Marine Corps uniforms Aug. 17, 2016. Before leaving training, each recruit will be issued every uniform they are expected... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, float during swim qualification June 26, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must pass water survival in order to graduate. India... More
Rct. Priscila PadillaCecena, Platoon 4037, Oscar Company,
Rct. Priscila PadillaCecena, Platoon 4037, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, climbs a Confidence Course obstacle, Aug. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. PadillaCecena, 17, from Phoenix, is scheduled... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, prepare to walk through Parris Island’s iconic silver doors July 10, 2017. Passi... More
Rct. Brandon M. Unciano, Platoon 1057, Alpha Company,
Rct. Brandon M. Unciano, Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, storms through a combat training course July 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Unciano, 20, from Fairfax, Va., is scheduled t... More
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, hike under the iconic “We Make Marines” sign during the final steps of the Crucible Sept. 10, 2016, on... More
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, warm up before a physical training session Aug. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits do various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle grou... More
Rct. Jennifer L. Gainvors, Platoon 4035, Papa Company,
Rct. Jennifer L. Gainvors, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, responds to a question during a guided discussion about integrity July 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Gainvors, 19, from ... More
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st
New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, respond to a drill instructor before calling home to notify their next-of-k... More
A tailor pulls on a Dress Blue blouse of a U.S. Marine
A tailor pulls on a Dress Blue blouse of a U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Company, to ensure that it fits Aug. 29, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are fitted in each unifo... More
Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training
Field training instructors with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, demonstrate the rappelling techniques to U.S. Marine Corps recrutis of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company,... More
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to be fitted for their Marine Corps uniforms Jan. 9, 2017. Before leaving training, each recruit will be issued every uniform they are expected ... More
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa embraces her mother Sept. 29, 2016,
Pfc. Amanda H. Issa embraces her mother Sept. 29, 2016, after a naturalization ceremony on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the English language and Ameri... More
Pfc. Ted Benoit, Platoon 3060, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit
Pfc. Ted Benoit, Platoon 3060, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. Citizenship Aug. 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the... More
Pvt. Loren Brooks, with Platoon 4026, Oscar Company,
Pvt. Loren Brooks, with Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Brooks, a native of Columbia, Mich., earned a score o... More
Pvt. Jonathen R. Cordle, with Platoon 1065, Bravo Company,
Pvt. Jonathen R. Cordle, with Platoon 1065, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Cordle, a native of Fort Myers, Fla., earned a ... More
Pfc. Karen M. Ross, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th
Pfc. Karen M. Ross, Platoon 4032, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge ... More
Pfc. Brandon D. Dwinger, Platoon 3072, Kilo Company,
Pfc. Brandon D. Dwinger, Platoon 3072, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More
Rct. Jaquelaine Amacosta, Platoon 4039, November Company,
Rct. Jaquelaine Amacosta, Platoon 4039, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion loads gear Oct. 5, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Amacosta, 18, is from Law Mirada, Calif. Approximately 6,000 recruits in ... More
Pfc. Jake A. Grandolfo, honor graduate for Platoon
Pfc. Jake A. Grandolfo, honor graduate for Platoon 1074, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 5, 2016. Grandolfo is from Ellicott City, Md. (Photos by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion,
Recruits of India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to load buses Oct. 6, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. To ensure the safety of approximately 6,000 recruits in training, Recruit Training Regiment evac... More
Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division prepare
Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division prepare to cut a fallen tree caused by Hurricane Matthew with a heavy duty lift Oct. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. FMD provides technical direction, staff cogn... More
Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company,
Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible, Oct. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Kaia along with her twin brother and older broth... More