U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jeremy J. Jenkins, the off-going sergeant major of 1st Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a picture with his family aftera relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 20, 2024. The passing of the sword of office is a symbolic gesture, symbolizing the passing of responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct their Combat Fitness Test (CFT) on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2026. The CFT is designed to evaluate all Marines’ functional fitness levels related to operational demands. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
