Patrick Timothy Brent, Marine veteran, journalist, businessman and historian , speaks to Drill Instructor Students at the Drill Instructor School Classroom, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, May 18, 2026. P. T. Brent spoke to the Drill Instructor Students about Marine Corps history and traditions and the impact those elements have on the Marine Corps today.
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a basic warfighting technique course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026. The event consisted of the bayonet assault course, body sparring, and pugil stick fighting, to simulate combat obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emily Bos)
