Rct. Ashley Sanchez-Casiano, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts close order drill during final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 8, 2026. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in body sparring and pugil stick fighting on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2026. Recruits participate in body sparring, pugil sticks, and a bayonet assault course as part of their training to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
