U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Matthew Mahoney, a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprints during the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 30, 2025. The movement course is conducted during Basic Warrior Training and teaches recruits essential skills for navigating obstacles in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
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)
