Parris Island Centennial Celebration
Parris Island’s Centennial Celebration ended with the Battle Colors Ceremony Oct. 16, 2015. The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent...
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
