Rct. Joel Velasquez, a recruit with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, learns and practices Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 20, 2026. During recruit training, recruits are taught and must master basic assault and defense techniques to earn their tan belt through MCMAP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Natalie Torres, Supply Specialist, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, answers questions during an interview on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 15, 2026. Torres is one of the many Marines stationed on MCRD PI supporting the depot's mission of making Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
