U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band, march through the streets of Boston during the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026. The Parris Island Marine Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for Boston residents celebrating the holiday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Platoon 3038, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instruct their recruits through firewatch procedures on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 14, 2026. While the platoon is sleeping, the four recruits on firewatch, who rotate every hour, are responsible for helping maintain the safety and accountability of the platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
