U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marlyn Santana, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit 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 photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
Series Commanders with India Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspect recruits during a Series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. The Series commander's inspection surveys recruits knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)