New Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 23, 2025. Recruits receive their EGA after completing the crucible, a 54-culminating event where they are tested on what they’ve learned over the past 57 training days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 16, 2025. BWT takes place a week before the Crucible and includes Field Skills training, Land Navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and an Obstacle Course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
