Maj. Gen. Seung Min Ryu, the Commanding General of the Republic of Korea Army Training center, conducts a tour of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., April 10, 2026. During his time on the depot, Maj. Gen. Ryu visited with depot staff and observed recruit training methods and techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ulester N. Graham, a Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduates from recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 10, 2026. Graduation day comes after 13 weeks of training, where civilians transform into recruits and then Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales
