Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Molly Marine stands tall during the re-dedication ceremony Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island, S.C. The statue bears the inscription, “... in honor of women Marines who serve their country in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.” This is a replica statue of the original Molly Marine monument located in New Orleans, which......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
From left, Sgt. Major Justin D. LeHew, sergeant major of Training and Education Command, Major Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of Training and Education Command, Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, commanding general of Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, Dr. Stephen Wise, Parris Island museum director, and Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness, sergeant major of Parris Island and Eastern......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, the sergeant major of 4th Recruit Training Battalion, rededicates the Molly Marine statue Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island S.C. The statue bears the inscription, “... in honor of women Marines who serve their country in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.” This is a replica statue of the......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, commanding general of Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Parris Island Museum. The museum documents the history of the Marine Corps’ fighting spirit and shows the evolution of combat since the Marine Corps’ beginning. The ceremony was part of the depot’s Centennial Celebration. If......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Headquarters and Service Battalion’s color guard prepares to raise the American flag during a morning colors ceremony Oct. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The ceremony was part of the depot’s Centennial Celebration. If you can’t make it here, don’t worry! We’ll be posting photos and videos of various events throughout so you can celebrate along with us!...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Vanessa Austin | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps play during a performance Oct. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines played a variety of modern and traditional marching music before an audience of recruits, Marines and civilians. The drum corps is part of the Battle Color Detachment, based at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The detachment travels across the nation and abroad......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during a morning colors ceremony Oct. 16, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The ceremony was part of the depot’s Centennial Celebration. If you can’t make it here, don’t worry! We’ll be posting photos and videos of various events throughout so you can celebrate along with us!...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Bolser | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 10.16.2015
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreau, Recruit Training Regiment Sergeant Major, rededicates the Drill Instructor Monument Oct. 16, 2015, as part of the centennial celebration on Parris Island, S.C. The monument was first dedicated to honor past, present and future drill instructors in April 24, 1999. The Drill Instructor Monument has a replica located in San Diego. The monument, flanked by two drill......
