Category: Basic Training for Parris Island Visitors

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with India Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts swim qualification at the combat training pool on Parris Island, S.C. After demonstrations, recruits are tested on their ability to jump into deep water, shed proper equipment, and tread water in full utilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Shane Manson)

PI085: Sink or Swim

  • October 13, 2020

Pfc. Brooke Billiot is reunited with her son, Kysan, following a graduation ceremony at MCRD Parris Island. In order to become a Marine, Billiot was required to relinquish custody of her son, due to the inability of recruits to care for their dependents while completing the 13-week training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shellie Hall)

PI084: Mother’s Love Inspires USMC Enlistment

  • September 3, 2020

PI083: Drill Instructor Introduces New Recruits to the Marine Corps

  • August 5, 2020

Private Eric Ciemiewicz

PI082: Passing The Torch Virtually, Father and Son Celebrate Graduation Despite COVID-19

  • July 1, 2020

Staff Sgt. Ashley Marzio and her husband Sgt. Francesco Marzio pose for a photo Jan. 30, 2020. Both are wrapping up a three-year tour as drill instructors. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

PI081: Parris Island Drill Instructors Balance Marriage and Making Marines

  • June 8, 2020

(Photo courtesy of Patricia Hasenfus)

PI080: A Marine’s Mom

  • May 6, 2020

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receive afternoon chow aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 22, 2020. The Marine Corps continues to implement social distancing standards while in training in response to the Corona-virus.(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

Update: New Staging Process for Poolees

  • April 29, 2020

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits prepare to complete entry paperwork during the receiving process at Parris Island, S.C., July 16, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Jacob)

PI079: Recruits With Delta Company Give Their Thoughts on Receiving Week

  • April 22, 2020

Parris Island Graduation Scoop

  • March 18, 2020

Platoon 19 of Parris Island Recruit Training graduating class of 1955. Marines pictured were Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Francis T. McNeive’s recruits from one of his cycles as a drill instructor on the island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Hageali)

PI078: Class of ‘55: 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Marines Reunite

  • March 2, 2020