Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, served as the guest of honor for Our Community Salutes - Low Country, aboard the USS Yorktown, in Charleston, S.C., May 13, 2025. The event recognized the Low Country's graduating high school seniors who have made a commitment to serve in the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Munguia)
U.S. Marines and Sailors from across Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, conduct a physical training event with Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, on MCRD Parris Island, S.C., May 6, 2025. Meyer, one of the three Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients during the Global War on Terror, spent the day aboard the depot speaking with Marines about his experiences, his decision to re-enlist back into the Marine Corps, and his Medal of Honor Award. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)