U.S. service members from across the Department of Defense gathered at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, for the annual Drill Instructor Summit, held July 22-25, 2025. The summit convened recruit training personnel from throughout the Joint Force to exchange training methodologies, observe Marine Corps recruit instruction, and foster collaboration aimed at strengthening the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dakota Dodd)
Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table Two at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2025. Table Two is the second week of range that teaches recruits how to effectively fire their weapon in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)
