U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles B. Peoples relinquishes his post as the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Marc A. Pegram during a Relief and Appointment Ceremony held on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 21, 2026. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion take part in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 20, 2026. All recruits are required to pass a swim qualification to progress through recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ana Kalajzic)
