Key leaders from Headquarters Marine Corps and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, including U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. (center), Director, Marine Corps Staff, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson (second from right), Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, observe recruits going through the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 8, 2026. Rock spent the afternoon touring the depot with its commanding general, Brig. Gen. Ahmed T. Williamson, and other leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Garza, a drill instructor with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, prepares for the day during his morning routine on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 18, 2025. Drill instructors begin their mornings before recruits wake up to review training schedules, prepare uniforms and ensure everything is ready for another day of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales and Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
