U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Travis West, the company 1st Sgt. of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Barracks Washington, gives The Watch speech during Sgt. Maj. Charles B. Peoples and MGySgt. Michelle Rich-Peoples retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jun 12, 2026. The couple retired after serving honorably for over 50 years combined.
Drill instructors with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspect recruits during the series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. Throughout the inspection, the recruits are evaluated on the cleanliness of their rifles, knowledge of the uniform standards, discipline, bearing, and general knowledge taught throughout training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)
