Video by Pfc. Emma Powell | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 05.31.2025
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, are evaluated during final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2025. Final drill tests drill instructors on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)...
Video by Brandon Williams | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 01.15.2025
On Jan. 15, 2025, Echo Company recruits, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, faced the toughest Marine Corps boot camp test—the Crucible. Operating on minimal sleep and rations, they completed physically and mentally demanding challenges, proving their readiness to join the ranks of the U.S. Marines. Their hard work and sacrifice were rewarded with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, marking the......
Courtesy Video | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 02.09.2024
The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Feb. 9, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the......
Courtesy Video | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 10.13.2023
The new Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, October 13, 2023. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking......
Video by Lance Cpl. Elijah Murphy | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 07.02.2023
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in an airfield assault at the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area, July 2-6, 2023. BLT 2/1 was tasked with capturing an airfield in support of the Air Combat Element’s forward arming and refueling point. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area......
Video by Lance Cpl. Elijah Murphy | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 07.02.2023
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in an airfield assault at the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area, July 2-6, 2023. BLT 2/1 was tasked with capturing an airfield in support of the Air Combat Element’s forward arming and refueling point. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area......
Video by Cpl. Anthony Pio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.08.2022
The new Marines of Echo Company Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 8th, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking......
Video by Cpl. Willow Marshall | 1st Marine Division | 06.14.2022
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), conduct Range 600 during the 1st MARDIV Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2022. The week-long Super Squad Competition incorporates a variety of combat-related tasks designed to evaluate each squad’s proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.......
