U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Darrick Webster, the commanding officer of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to friends, family, and guests of the new Marines after the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 9, 2026. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)
Series Commanders with India Company, 3rd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, inspect recruits during a Series commander inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 13, 2026. The Series commander's inspection surveys recruits knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)
