Parris Island: Cradle of the Corps

Parris Island: Cradle of the Corps Stay tuned to this page for all things Parris Island and more. Parris Island: Cradle of the Corps is where the transformation begins from civilian to Marine.

Stories and information about our fabulous United States Marines and those who have answered the call to serve our nation. This page celebrates Marines worldwide and is a "thank you" for their unwavering and loyal service to our nation.

Sharing here today, on the eve of Independence Day, highlights of the D&B portion of our video Fierce Pride in Country &...
07/03/2025

Sharing here today, on the eve of Independence Day, highlights of the D&B portion of our video Fierce Pride in Country & Corps, produced nearly 30 years ago. It includes performances at MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island. Other locations included are Univ. of Maryland, MCAS Yuma, AZ and Washington, DC. Happy Birthday America.

Enjoy these behind the scenes moments with the famed Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps. Part of the program Fierce Pride in Country & Corps produced by Good-To...

06/22/2025

Remember the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave all. Marine Corps Memorial Day message featuring Medal of Honor nominee, Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, and the music...

04/23/2025

Marine Corps Veteran Combat Videographer and Writer/Producer/Director Joshua DeFour will be presented the prestigious Santini Patriot Spirit Award at the 14th Annual…

04/05/2025

RIP Mr. Tootie. Semper Fidelis.

Coming to select theaters soon, "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey".  BIFF 2016 Santini Patriot Spirit Award ...
10/23/2024

Coming to select theaters soon, "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey". BIFF 2016 Santini Patriot Spirit Award winner Justin Roberts serves as writer, co-director, and producer Executive Producer Chris Pratt.
With Jonathan Flora Joshua Michael DeFour David Kniess

When the remains of prisoner-of-war and Army combat chaplain Emil Kapaun (perhaps the Vatican’s next saint) are identified after 70 years, a younger former c...

As the Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off today, it's appropriate to share the story of the "Real Forrest Gump" in the v...
10/04/2024

As the Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off today, it's appropriate to share the story of the "Real Forrest Gump" in the video below. Mr. Davis provided a video congratulations for Gary Sinise as part of Gary's tribute at the Beaufort International Film Festival this past February. Learn his story here.
Jonathan Flora Cristin Bartter Gary Sinise Foundation

Calling someone a hero has become almost commonplace recently. So common in fact, that sometimes it’s hard to remember what a true hero really looks like. If...

For anyone needing any extra motivation. Read below.
07/17/2024

For anyone needing any extra motivation. Read below.

Marine Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on July 12 after losing more than 100 pounds to start boot camp. Paz-Sosa spent about a year eating right and going to the gym before he shed the weight needed to start recruit training.

Happy Birthday Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan, Bubba, Jenny and more. If ever there was a movie with impact it was this one. Than...
07/06/2024

Happy Birthday Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan, Bubba, Jenny and more. If ever there was a movie with impact it was this one. Thanks to this film the Gary Sinise Foundation would be born a few years later. With heartfelt appreciation to Gary Sinise, a Grateful American.

06/26/2024

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Parris Island: Cradle of the Corps is where the transformation begins from civilian to Marine. This page celebrates Marines worldwide and is a "thank you" for their unwavering and loyal service to our nation.