Mrs. Carolyn Culberson, the human resources specialist with the Recruit Admin Branch at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C, celebrates her retirement on Jan 7, 2026. Beginning her career in 1987, Mrs. Culberson retires after dedicating nearly 40 years of her time to the Marine making process. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Illustration by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano)
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)
