Patrick Timothy Brent, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, speaks to future U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors on Parris Island, South Carolina May 18, 2026. P.T. Brent spoke to the Marines about his time in service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Obando)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a basic warfighting technique course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026. The event consisted of the bayonet assault course, body sparring, and pugil stick fighting, to simulate combat obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emily Bos)
