U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donte M. Compton wears his newly-received campaign cover on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025. To become a drill instructor, qualified Marines must first attend and graduate from Drill Instructor School, an 11-week course designed to develop their leadership and abilities so they can successfully perform the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
Brigadier General Ahmed T. Williamson, commanding general of MCRD Parris Island, delivers a shoutout to the U.S. Naval Academy football team ahead of their matchup against the U.S. Military Academy on Dec. 13, 2025.
A proud tradition of rivalry and service continues with this year's Army-Navy Game. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Jaden Beardsley)
