U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mykeal Carson, a senior drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion supervises as recruits go through the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 13, 2026. The Confidence Course helps recruits overcome their fears while developing physical and mental courage within themselves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct their Combat Fitness Test (CFT) on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2026. The CFT is designed to evaluate all Marines’ functional fitness levels related to operational demands. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)