What it Means to Graduate on Parris Island’s Centennial
New Marines, family and friends speak about what it means to be a part of Parris Island’s centennial celebration. If you can't make it here,...
On October 25, 1915, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island became the first military facility dedicated for the exclusive use of the Marine Corps. The recruit depot was moved from the Norfolk Navy Yard to its current location. In the 100 years since, the values and lessons learned through the rigors of recruit training have transformed more than a million lives. Men and women from various backgrounds, ages and ethnicities arrive aboard Parris Island for one common goal, the opportunity to... read more
