U.S. Marine Corps Col. Charles Nash, a command representative from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., along with Cpl. Opha Mae II, the depot mascot, participated in the last day of school at Bolden Elementary in Beaufort S.C., May 22, 2025. Bolden Elementary serves the familes and over 300 students in the tri-command area as part of the Department of Defense Education Activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
U.S. Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., compete in the Strongman Competition on May 20, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services held the competition, consisting of a series of events meant to showcase strength, to promote camaraderie and cohesion and to raise money for unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)