Rct. Broderick Ashby, a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participates in a buddy-rushing training exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026. Recruits are taught basic combat techniques and maneuvers that they will utilize during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ana Kalajzic)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a basic warfighting technique course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026. The event consisted of the bayonet assault course, body sparring, and pugil stick fighting, to simulate combat obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emily Bos)
