U.S. Marine Corps Col. Anthony P. Bariletti, Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Regiment, addresses Marines on Peatross Parade Deck on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 6, 2026. Marines from around the depot were attending a meritorious promotion ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
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)
