U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marlyn Santana, a drill instructor with India company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, gives commands to recruits during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 22, 2026. Pick up is when recruits meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the 13-week recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in body sparring and pugil stick fighting on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2026. Recruits participate in body sparring, pugil sticks, and a bayonet assault course as part of their training to become Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
