U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Jayden Simmons, a primary marksmanship instructs with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, observes recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion during a grass week training event on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 20, 2026. During grass week, recruits focus on the warfighting fundamentals of marksmanship, learning proper weapons handling, and safety protocols as they prepare for live-fire training, distinguishing Marines from all other services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Diazpahz, a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training (IT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 16, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
