U.S. Marines and Sailors from across U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., participate in a game of tug of war aboard the depot, Sept 9, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services held the competition meant to showcase strength, to promote camaraderie and cohesion, and to raise money for unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Water Survival training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 2, 2025. After a period of coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next part of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
