Rct. Justin Gamboa, a recruit with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sets security during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2025. BWT serves as a test of the field and combat skills that recruits have learned throughout their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
Recruits with Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 25 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
