Recruits endure Crucible on Parris Island to become Marines

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Story by Pfc. Vaniah Temple

Date: 08.23.2013
Posted: 09.23.2013 10:05
News ID: 114097
Recruits endure Crucible on Parris Island to become Marines

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C – Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, proved they are worthy of the title of United States Marine during recruit training’s 54-hour culminating event, the Crucible, on Aug. 22-24, 2013, on Parris Island, S.C.

During the Crucible, recruits are evaluated mentally, morally and physically on their development of the Marine Corps’ core values. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate Aug. 30, 2013.