Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Obstacle Course in the early morning hours before grass week classes begin on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 15, 2020. During grass week, recruits participate in physical training throughout the day and in between marksmanship classes.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)
Col. Riccoh Player addresses Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, urging them to practice safe COVID procedures during the Columbus Day holiday weekend.
A Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine was recently awarded for his outstanding contributions to training recruits aboard the depot in vital marksmanship skills.
Rocco Cusano has been a firefighter in New York for nearly 30 years. His son, Justin Cusano grew up in his dad’s firehouse, and joined the Marine Corps following high school. They each have their own connection to September 11th. This is their story.
(U.S. Marine Corps Story by Cpl. Shane Manson)
For Cristhian Varas, as a father, this year’s Father’s Day was tougher than most. He traditionally spends the day with his son, this year he was hundreds of miles away from him undergoing the challenge of recruit training. In spite of that separation and the rigors of training, on Father’s Day, his son was the only thing on his mind.
Para Christian Varas, como un padre, este año del día del padre fue más difícil que los demás....
Thousands of family members travel to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. to see their loved ones graduate recruit training. One Marine’s father experienced a reality check when he was told he would not be attending his son’s graduation.
