U.S Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C

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STAY IN STEP!Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct drill movements while marching on Marin...
06/12/2026

STAY IN STEP!

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct drill movements while marching on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 11, 2026.

Recruits march everywhere they go on the depot, instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a foundation for executing combat formations.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

LOCK IN Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot ...
06/11/2026

LOCK IN

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 9, 2026.

During Grass Week, recruits learn and get tested on rifle operation and usage in preparation for the Table One Qualification the next week.

📸 by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

Sights SetRecruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take part in their Crucible on Marine Corps Recru...
06/02/2026

Sights Set

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take part in their Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 29, 2026.

The crucible is the culminating event that marks the transition from recruit to Marine.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Katherine Fohn

We Will Be With You, EVERYDAY Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, meet their Drill Instructors ...
05/29/2026

We Will Be With You, EVERYDAY

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, meet their Drill Instructors for the first time during pick up aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 23, 2026.

During pickup, recruits will meet the drill instructors assigned to them, who are responsible for their training over the next 13 weeks.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando

Never Quit Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take part in their Crucible event at Marine Corps...
05/27/2026

Never Quit

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take part in their Crucible event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 21, 2026.

The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event that transforms recruits to Marines.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores & Lance Cpl. Katherine Fohn

I’ve Been Waiting For This Friends and family of the new Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, supp...
05/22/2026

I’ve Been Waiting For This

Friends and family of the new Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, support their Marines after the Family Day ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 21, 2026.

Family Day allows new Marines a few hours with their families the day before their graduation.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley

Present ArmsBrig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson relinquishes his command over Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Easte...
05/20/2026

Present Arms

Brig. Gen. Ahmed Williamson relinquishes his command over Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region to Brig. Gen. Lance Langfeldt.

Please join us in celebrating Brig. Gen. Williamson and welcoming Brig. Gen. Langfeldt to the Lowcountry.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White & Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

Take a stanceU.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learns Marine Corps Martial ...
05/19/2026

Take a stance

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, learns Marine Corps Martial Arts during their training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, May 14, 2026.

Recruits are required to learn the basics of Marine Corps Martial Arts and gain their Tan belt during training.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White

YOU’RE NOT SCREAMING! PUSH!!!Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct incentive training ses...
05/12/2026

YOU’RE NOT SCREAMING! PUSH!!!

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct incentive training session on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026.

Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits to correct deficiencies and increase discipline.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

One step closer to the titleRecruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible on Marine C...
05/09/2026

One step closer to the title

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S. C., May 7, 2026.

The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and the title, U.S. Marine.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White and Lance Cpl. Erica Arias

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